Şanlıurfa museum preserves centuries-old traditions

India vows action after first cheetah shot dead

Macklemore launches Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout

Cellist and singer Nesrine to perform in Izmir for first time

Syrian mosaic artist revives family craft after returning home

Korkut Ata Turkish World Film Festival returns to Istanbul

4,000-year-old dog paw prints found at Kütahya’s Tavşanlı Mound

Paw prints left by a dog on an unfired mudbrick approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered during excavations at Tavşanlı Mound in western Türkiye, offering a glimpse into everyday life during the Bronze Age.

Gustav Klimt’s landscape to headline Christie’s 20th Century Evening Sale

A landscape painting by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, “Litzlbergkeller,” created in 1915-1916, will headline Christie’s 20th Century Evening Sale in New York on Nov. 17. The work is estimated to fetch between $60 million and $80 million.

Dutch broadcaster pulls out of Eurovision

The Netherlands will not participate in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, its public broadcaster NPO said on Oct. 27, citing “sensitivities” over Israel’s participation.

Swift, Lovett inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift signed her first publishing deal in Nashville at the age of 14. About 22 years and 14 Grammys later, she joined the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame along with Lyle Lovett, Shawn Camp, Lee Thomas Miller, Bruce Channel and J.I. Allison.

Teos excavations shed light on 2,200-year-old history

Inscriptions reveal details of ancient education, political relations and cultural life, while 2026 excavations uncover 13 inscriptions and a marble portrait of Antinous

Berksoy’s work to join Istanbul Modern collection

A work by pioneering Turkish artist will join the Istanbul Modern collection through a donation by her daughter, theater artist Zeliha Berksoy, as the museum’s exhibition “Semiha Berksoy: Aria of All Colors” approaches its closing date on Nov. 22.

First Olympic flame legend attracts tourists

Nestled within Beydağları Coastal National Park in the Mediterranean province of Antalya’s Çıralı village, the legendary natural flames of Yanartaş attract groups of domestic and international hikers along the Lycian Way to admire ancient historical remains and roast marshmallows over the eternal fires.

Cats’ well-being linked to owners’ emotional states

Cats’ emotional well-being may be linked to their owners’ emotional states through the hormone oxytocin, according to a study published in the journal “iScience.”

Digital database preserves centuries-old mansions

Newly installed QR codes at 55 locations in Nevşehir give visitors detailed information about historic sites and help ensure future restorations stay true to the original structures

Stop-motion ‘Wildwood’ showcases ‘human creativity’ in AI age

After a murder of crows kidnaps her little brother, a young girl ventures into an enchanted forest filled with talking animals and other magical beings, where a looming war will decide everyone’s fate.

Hattusha archives shed light on 120 years of archaeological discoveries

Marking 40 years of Hattusha as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a collection of historical excavation photos showcases the dedication behind uncovering the ancient Hittite capital and preserving its legacy

Green light shining on Mount Olympos

The U.N. climate conference (COP31), which will be held in Antalya this November, has been making headlines lately. I’ve been spending more time in Antalya due to a small assignment I’ve taken on. While the climate summit may not be on many people’s radar, climate change inevitably affects everyone.