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After 43-year search archeologists discover ancient temple of Zeus in southwestern Türkiye

After 43-year search archeologists discover ancient temple of Zeus in southwestern Türkiye

‘It was known that there was a temple, but the location was still unknown,' says archeologist

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Türkiye’s traditional Hatay pastry 'kaytaz boregi' receives EU recognition
06.11.2025

Türkiye’s traditional Hatay pastry 'kaytaz boregi' receives EU recognition

EU geographical indication marks Türkiye’s 39th registered product, boosting promotion of southeastern city of Hatay’s culinary heritage, local economy

UNESCO designates Dec. 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day
03.11.2025

UNESCO designates Dec. 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day

With this decision UNESCO reaffirmed enduring commitment to multilingualism, cultural diversity and dialogue among peoples, says Türkiye’s permanent representative to UNESCO Gulnur Aybet

Jennifer Lopez named brand ambassador for Türkiye’s Zen Diamond
31.10.2025

Jennifer Lopez named brand ambassador for Türkiye’s Zen Diamond

Collaboration marks major step in Turkish jewelry brand’s global expansion

Paris police chief admits major security failures at Louvre after crown jewel heist
29.10.2025

Paris police chief admits major security failures at Louvre after crown jewel heist

Outdated systems and slow repairs left famed museum vulnerable, says Patrice Faure

World’s largest handwritten Quran completed in Istanbul
28.10.2025

World’s largest handwritten Quran completed in Istanbul

Iraqi calligrapher Ali Zaman spent 6 years creating massive manuscript with pages measuring 4 meters by 1.5 meters