Necropolis along Kuşadası coast placed under protection

Where does a chef’s real impact truly lie?

Scientists say traces of Leonardo da Vinci DNA may be found on artwork

'One Battle After Another' dominates SAG's Actor Awards

Cemetery reveals early Turkish presence in Rumelia

Muğla’s ancient cities attract over a million visitors

Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with a funeral

France said goodbye to one of its biggest movie stars, Brigitte Bardot, on Jan 7 with a funeral in Saint-Tropez, the French Riviera resort where the icon lived for more than half a century after retiring from movie stardom at the height of her fame.

Sydney Sweeney box-office hit 'The Housemaid' to get a sequel

After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit “The Housemaid” is getting a sequel.

Loggerhead ‘Tuba’ once again in Aegean, Mediterranean waters

“Tuba,” a loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) first fitted with a satellite tracking device in Muğla in 2019, has once again chosen the Mediterranean and Aegean on her second journey, continuing to roam off the coast of Muğla after setting out from İztuzu Beach last year.

Namık Kemal’s House Museum draws visitors

Namık Kemal’s House Museum in the northwestern province of Tekirdağ was visited by around 10,000 local and foreign tourists last year, according to officials.

Taylor Swift’s wine moment fuels Sancerre boom in US

A French wine maker has hailed the impact of his Sancerre appearing in Taylor Swift's latest documentary which looks set to deepen America's love affair with the famed Loire appellation.

Graffiti artist adds color to resort town

Mural artist Axel Mengü, known for his graffiti works, has been adding color to transformers, building walls and rocks in the resort town of Fethiye in the western province of Muğla, using his own resources and initiative.

Solomon’s Knot mosaic chamber unearthed in Smyrna

A newly uncovered mosaic-floored room in İzmir’s ancient city of Smyrna features the “Solomon’s Knot,” a symbol long believed to ward off evil eyes, shedding light on protective traditions from late antiquity

İDOB to present new works in 2026

The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet (İDOB) will meet audiences in 2026 with a rich repertoire featuring premieres and special projects, İDOB Director and Artistic Director Caner Akgün said.

‘Museum of Innocence’ series to premiere on Netflix in February

Netflix announced on Tuesday the release date of “The Museum of Innocence,” the screen adaptation of Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk’s internationally acclaimed novel, unveiling the news with a special video from the series.

‘Twilight In Concert’ to debut in Türkiye

The globally popular “Twilight” film series will meet audiences in Türkiye for the first time with a special live concert experience on Jan. 10.

Genetic mapping made for people who lived at ancient hill

Bones unearthed at the 12,000-year-old Çayönü Hill site in Diyarbakır are being analyzed to reveal the genetic makeup, social networks and cultural links of one of humanity’s earliest settled communities.

A new Grammy category honors album covers

The Grammy Awards are introducing a standalone category honoring best album cover for the first time in more than 50 years, highlighting the creative power of visual storytelling in the digital music era.