Art & Culture
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Topkapı Palace Imperial Mint Becomes Five Museums
Topkapı Palace's restored Imperial Mint opens as five specialist museums in 17 historic buildings, with about 10,300 Ottoman-era objects on…
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Gazenne Fabric: How Kemaliye Women Revived a Fading Craft
Gazenne fabric nearly vanished after the 1960s. Women in Kemaliye revived the weave through an association, and it gained GI…
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Ara Güler: The Photographer Who Became the Eye of Istanbul
Ara Güler, the "Eye of Istanbul," photographed Picasso, Churchill and Mimar Sinan's works. Explore his life, archive and museum eight…
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Sarissa Excavations in Sivas to Resume in 2027 After 20 Years
Digging at Sarissa, a 3,500-year-old Hittite city in Sivas, will restart in 2027 after stopping in 2005. See what the…
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Nutuk Released in Eight Languages, With Braille and Audio
Türkiye's Culture Ministry has released Atatürk's Nutuk in eight languages, with Braille, audio and sign-language versions and a new English…
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Golden Orange 2026: Two Juries to Pick Best Director Awards
Antalya Golden Orange 2026 names two juries for its Best Director awards in the short and feature film competitions, running…
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Aphrodisias Ancient City Launches Archaeology Workshop for Children
The ancient city of Aphrodisias in Turkey has launched a hands-on archaeology workshop, teaching children about history through mock excavations…
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Renowned Turkish Artist and Actor Süleyman Saim Tekcan Dies at 86
Renowned Turkish painter, printmaker, and actor Süleyman Saim Tekcan, founder of IMOGA and recipient of the Presidential Arts Award, has…
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Mardin Culture Route Festival Opens With 172 Events
The Mardin Culture Route Festival brings 172 events, concerts, and culinary showcases to the historic Turkish city from October 17…
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Turkey’s Night Museums Draw Over 1.3 Million Visitors in 2026
Turkey's night museum initiative has attracted over 1.3 million visitors in 2026, with historical sites like Ephesus and Galata Tower…
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