Dispute on sculptures between Greece and the UK

New drama shines light on 'poltergeist' mystery

Emperor Traian reunited with Monumental Fountain

New Notre-Dame spire takes shape on Paris skyline

Palestinian family doc applauded at Marrakech Film Festival

Ancient skulls show signs of brain surgery

Crimean treasures return to Kiev

Ancient Crimean gold treasures returned to Kiev on Nov. 27 after being stuck in a Dutch museum for nine years, where they were on show when Russia seized the Black Sea peninsula in 2014.

Strays dogs take up painting for UK charity

In their studio in Bristol, western England, rescue dogs Rosie and Alba are hard at work on their canvases, redefining the essence of abstract art - one tail swish at a time.

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize

Irish writer Paul Lynch won the Booker Prize for fiction on Nov. 26 with what judges called a “soul-shattering” novel about a woman’s struggle to protect her family as Ireland collapses into totalitarianism and war.

Greek PM to 'persist' with UK over Parthenon Marbles

Greece's prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Sunday he would push for the return of the Parthenon Marbles when he meets U.K. leader Rishi Sunak in Britain this week.

‘Don Giovanni’ to premiere at AKM

The opera "Don Giovanni," staged by the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet, will premiere at the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) - Türk Telekom Opera Hall on Nov. 30.

Lost city of Nicomedia lies underground

The old city of Nicomedia, which was a part of the Roman Empire, today lies under the northwestern province of Kocaeli as the city industrially developed.

Tasting Italy: From Alpine Mountains to the midst of Mediterranean

This year I had the chance to travel across the countries around the Mediterranean, attending conferences, symposiums and events, from Crete to Sicily, from various corners of Spain to Italy and France, but two travels made me think more about the unique charm of Italy, how its far corners are different yet similar in terms of their concerns about tourism, and how they can put their unique gastronomic values to promote their regions. Thanks to organizer couple Manuela Fissore Barker and Thomas Barker, the foremost communication agency, collaborating with Paolo Vizzari, renowned food writer who describes himself as a gastronomic narrator, I had the chance to attend “Ein Prosit” event in Udine at the northeastern tip of Italy and then visited Siracusa, down in Sicily, discussing Mediterranean cuisine and gastronomy tourism.

Marrakech kicks off film festival

One of the Arab world's largest film festivals in Marrakech to feature more than 70 additional films through Dec. 2.

Paris Hilton announces the arrival of a baby daughter

Paris Hilton had a Thanksgiving surprise to share: A daughter named London. Hilton on Nov. 24 shared an Instagram photo of a pink baby outfit with “London” printed on the top.

Shakira pays 6.6 mln euros in another Spain tax fraud case

Colombian superstar Shakira has paid 6.6 million euros ($7.2 million) to a Spanish court investigating her for unpaid taxes, her agent said on Nov. 24, just days after she reached a deal to avoid trial in another tax case.

Ringo Starr takes fans on a colorful tour of his past

Ringo Starr's latest project is for fans of music and of fashion. Published Friday, “Beats & Threads” is an illustrated journey through the former Beatles drummer's decades in show business, featuring images of everything from his drum kits to his trend-setting wardrobe. The 312-page book is being sold through the publishing division of Julien's Auctions.

US art critic criticizes Anadol’s works: A banal screensaver

The debate between digital media artist Refik Anadol and Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Jerry Saltz has become a trend topic on social media.