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Sami Yusuf returns to Istanbul with ‘Ecstasy,’ performs for 25,000

Sami Yusuf returns to Istanbul with ‘Ecstasy,’ performs for 25,000

Music star greets audience in Turkish, sings in Spanish for first time with 75-piece orchestra, pledges portion of proceeds to Gaza relief

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Turkish women recreate 3,500-year-old Hittite bread using traditional methods
04.08.2025

Turkish women recreate 3,500-year-old Hittite bread using traditional methods

In Türkiye’s Corum province, once heart of Hittite Empire, a women’s cooperative revives 'Hittite bread' using traditional methods and organic ingredients, inspired by recipes in millennia-old tablets

Turkish mythology-inspired series ‘Ilk Gokturk’ to premiere on HBO Max in early 2026
04.08.2025

Turkish mythology-inspired series ‘Ilk Gokturk’ to premiere on HBO Max in early 2026

The series follows rise of Gokturk State, 1st Turkish empire to use name 'Turk' in history

Jennifer Lopez to perform at Istanbul Festival on Tuesday
04.08.2025

Jennifer Lopez to perform at Istanbul Festival on Tuesday

After July 23 concert in Antalya, Lopez brings her 'Up All Night Live in 2025' tour to Turkish metropolis

Royal Ballet and Opera members reject future performances in Israel, back Palestinian flag protest
04.08.2025

Royal Ballet and Opera members reject future performances in Israel, back Palestinian flag protest

Move comes after 182 members of Royal Ballet and Opera sign open letter condemning organization’s silence on Israel’s genocidal conduct, which has killed over 60,000 Palestinians

Marcus Aurelius statue returns after 65 years for major Ankara exhibition
03.08.2025

Marcus Aurelius statue returns after 65 years for major Ankara exhibition

Türkiye unveils ‘Golden Age of Archaeology’ with ancient statue at center, hailed as cultural milestone by Culture and Tourism Ministry