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Sakarya hosts first Culture Route Fest

Can fine dining become an agricultural project?

Turkish ballerina advances to final on Bolshoi stage

Aigai guard transforms discarded wood into art

Göbeklitepe marks eighth UNESCO anniversary

Helmet attributed to Ottoman founder surfaces at New York’s Met

A historian has called for official recognition after identifying a steel helmet in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection as belonging to Osman Ghazi, the eponymous founder of the Ottoman Empire.

Ancient temple identified as rare sanctuary of Hecate

A temple discovered 113 years ago at the Men Sanctuary in the southwestern province of Isparta’s Yalvaç district has been identified as a sanctuary dedicated to the Anatolian goddess Hecate, resolving a mystery that had puzzled archaeologists for more than a century.

Marcus Miller opens 33rd Istanbul Jazz Festival

The 33rd Istanbul Jazz Festival opened with a performance by bassist, composer and producer Marcus Miller as part of his “We Want Miles! The Reunion Tour 2026.”

Largest digital camera begins decade-long survey of the universe

The largest digital camera ever built is starting to capture images of unseen corners of the universe.

Miley Cyrus gets her own Barbie doll

Miley Cyrus has become the latest celebrity to receive her own official Barbie doll.

Saros Gulf draws underwater photographers

The Saros Gulf, widely regarded as one of Türkiye’s premier diving destinations, is attracting growing numbers of underwater photography enthusiasts with its crystal-clear waters, rich biodiversity and colorful marine habitats.

Italy displays paintings from an ancient Etruscan tomb

Italy on June 30 put on display one of the best known examples of Etruscan painting, panels from a tomb that it acquired for 15 million euros ($17 million) in the Culture Ministry’s buying spree of big-ticket pieces of the country’s cultural heritage.

Rescue dog Ego certified for disaster response

Following three years of grueling search-and-rescue training, a Belgian Malinois named Ego has been certified by Türkiye’s disaster management authority to deploy to earthquake and natural disaster zones.

Rabat Valley offers blend of nature and ancient heritage

Located among the rugged mountains of Tunceli, Rabat Valley is drawing increasing numbers of visitors during the summer with its unspoiled landscapes, ancient monuments and rich wildlife.

Switzerland returns famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Swiss authorities on June 29 returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos, the latest addition to the nation’s growing collection of repatriated treasures.

US director sentenced in Netflix fraud case

American director Carl Rinsch, known for the 2013 film “47 Ronin,” was sentenced on June 29 to 30 months in prison for defrauding Netflix of millions of dollars, prosecutors in New York announced.

A rare dinosaur fossil found tucked away in a drawer

Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica, tucked away for decades in a drawer.