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In Türkiye's Antalya, a diver and a sea turtle forge a five-year bond

An aerial view of free diver Sercan Demirkaya paddling his yellow canoe near the Cayagzi Port entrance, accompanied by his long-time sea turtle companion "Mahmut" swimming closely off the coast of Demre district in Antalya, Turkiye on September 06, 2026. Demirkaya, who regularly paddles out on his canoe around Cayagzi Port to collect marine debris, has developed an unusual bond over five years with the turtle, which frequently approaches him and swims closely during his dives.

15 September 2026

Culture and Arts

Istanbul hosts packed week of concerts, films and exhibitions

Istanbul is set to host a diverse lineup of cultural and artistic events throughout the coming week, ranging from Grammy-winning musical acts and classical Turkish music performances to documentary screenings and interactive workshops, filling venues across the metropolis with exhibitions and shows.

14 September 2026

Culture and Arts

Mountaineers explore Devil's Castle and Karacay Canyon in Türkiye

An aerial view captures mountaineers from Igdir and Kars during a nature hike around Devil's Castle (Seytan Kalesi) and Karacay Canyon in Ardahan, northeastern Türkiye, on September 5, 2026. The route brings together outdoor enthusiasts seeking to experience the region's distinctive landscape and historical heritage.

11 September 2026

Culture and Arts

Bayam Redness: Kars rock formations evoke Arizona’s canyons

Türkiye’s northeastern Kars province is drawing attention with the striking red rock landscape of Bayam Redness. Located in Kağızman district, the formations stand out for their distinctive reddish tones and have been likened to the dramatic canyon scenery of Arizona in the United States. The landscape was photographed on September 8, 2026, highlighting the region’s unusual natural character.

09 September 2026

Culture and Arts

Ancient mosaics emerge in Türkiye’s Pompeiopolis excavation

Archaeologists have uncovered approximately 105 square meters of 4th-century AD floor mosaics at the ancient city of Pompeiopolis in Kastamonu’s Taşköprü district on September 7, 2026. The discovery, made during ongoing excavations, offers a new glimpse into the architectural and artistic character of the Roman-era settlement in northern Türkiye.

07 September 2026

Culture and Arts

Saint Levant postpones North American tour over US visa issues

Palestinian singer Saint Levant said Tuesday he has postponed his North American tour until spring 2027 after US authorities unexpectedly demanded additional background checks on his visa application, citing discussions with legal counsel and peers who faced similar experiences.

02 September 2026

Culture and Arts

Thieves steal major Bronze Age treasure from Spanish museum

The 3,000-year-old Treasure of Villena, considered one of Europe's most significant prehistoric collections, was stolen from the Villena Museum in southeastern Spain early Thursday, with authorities investigating whether a false alarm at a sports center was used to divert security forces during the heist.

27 August 2026

Türkiye

The Conqueror's blueprint: how Mehmed II forged an empire at 21

26 August 2026

Archaeology

11,000-year-old sculpture of human on leopard found in Türkiye

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that archaeologists have unearthed a 70-centimeter stone sculpture depicting a human figure riding a leopard at Karahantepe, describing the work as a "composite sculpture" that opens new questions about Neolithic artistic expression in southeastern Türkiye.

25 August 2026

Archaeology

Iznik theater excavation reveals earliest Anatolian plague evidence

Excavation team head Aygun Ekin Meric said archaeologists have uncovered nearly 20 skeletons at a Byzantine cemetery near Iznik's Roman theater, with bone analysis revealing what researchers describe as the earliest known case of plague in Anatolia.

25 August 2026

Culture and Arts

Excavations to resume at ancient Rhodiapolis in Antalya

Archaeological work at the ancient city of Rhodiapolis in Türkiye's southern Antalya province is set to resume next year after a hiatus. The Lycian-era site, which also contains Byzantine remains, features a theatre, baths, temples, and monumental tombs. Officials say fully uncovering the city will significantly boost the region's cultural heritage.

20 August 2026

Middle East

Arab groups boycott Spider-Man film over producer's Israel ties

Campaigners in Lebanon and Jordan have urged audiences to boycott "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" over producer Avi Arad's support for Israel, arguing that ticket sales amount to "cultural normalization" with a figure who served in the 1967 Six-Day War.

13 August 2026

Cinema

Spider-Man: Brand New Day smashes North American box office record

Sony Pictures announced Thursday that Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the fastest film to reach $500 million at the North American box office, achieving the milestone in just seven days and dethroning Avengers: Endgame.

08 August 2026

Archaeology

Türkiye hails 1,800-year-old Asclepius statue find at Aspendos

AK Party spokesperson Omer Celik on Friday said the discovery of a 2.2-meter marble statue at the ancient city of Aspendos demonstrates Türkiye's commitment to uncovering shared human heritage, noting the find offers vital evidence of Asclepius cults and health beliefs in Roman urban society.

07 August 2026

Culture and Arts

Ancient Tralleis reveals 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic in Türkiye

Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Tralleis in western Türkiye have uncovered a remarkably preserved Roman-era mosaic dating back nearly 2,000 years. The discovery, featuring a hippocampus linked to the sea god Poseidon, offers new insight into the site's role as a prominent center of education, science and daily life during the Roman Imperial period.

30 July 2026

Culture and Arts

Turkish artist's exhibition inspired by Palestinian poet opens in Ramallah

A new exhibition by Turkish artist Ahmet Yusuf Aygeç, blending Palestinian experiences with the poetry of Mahmoud Darwish, has opened at the Mahmoud Darwish Museum in Ramallah. The show features 20 works and runs until August 2.

28 July 2026

Culture and Arts

Turkish artist Aygeç's 'Posters to an Olive Tree in Exile' exhibition opens in Palestine

Turkish artist Ahmet Yusuf Aygeç showcases what Palestinians have been through by blending Palestine's poet Mahmud Derviş’s lines and tells in his “ Posters to an Olive Tree in Exile" exhibition in Palestine.

27 July 2026

Culture and Arts

Ancient volcanic glass find in western Türkiye reveals Bronze Age Aegean trade

Archaeologists have uncovered volcanic glass from the Greek island of Melos at a 5,000-year-old settlement in western Türkiye, providing new evidence of overseas connections during the Early Bronze Age. The finds also included tools from central Anatolia.

27 July 2026

Culture and Arts

Hagia Sophia marks sixth anniversary, draws over 30 million visitors

Istanbul's Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque has welcomed more than 30 million visitors since reopening for worship six years ago. The historic site remains one of Türkiye's most visited landmarks, continuing to draw worshippers and tourists while restoration work proceeds.

24 July 2026

Culture and Arts

Türkiye and Syria sign agreement to reopen cultural centres across Syria

Türkiye and Syria have signed an agreement allowing the operation of Yunus Emre cultural centres across Syria, offering Turkish-language courses and promoting shared heritage. The deal is part of rapidly developing ties between the two countries.

23 July 2026

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