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Last update : 05 October 2026, Monday / 14:37

Mozart's historic Costa violin displayed in Türkiye for first time

The International Mozarteum Foundation has brought a 1764 Costa violin believed to have belonged to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to audiences in Türkiye for the first time, staging a special concert at Istanbul Airport's JETEX-iGA Terminal before placing the rare instrument on public display for visitors.

05 October 2026

World

Stray Kids join BTS in boycott of 2027 Grammys

JYP Entertainment confirmed on Friday that Stray Kids will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards, joining BTS in a boycott protesting the Recording Academy's newly created Best Asian Pop Music Performance category as debate continues about segregating Asian pop music.

04 October 2026

Ankara

Türkiye marks Turkic States Cooperation Day, OTS anniversary

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday marked Turkic States Cooperation Day and the 17th anniversary of the Organization of Turkic States founding agreement, emphasizing institutionalized solidarity ahead of Ankara hosting the bloc's 13th summit later this month.

03 October 2026

Culture and Arts

Archaeologists uncover 250-meter wall at ancient Blaundos ancient city in Türkiye's Uşak

Archaeologists have uncovered a nearly 250-meter-long wall at the ancient city of Blaundos in Uşak, Türkiye, revealing important architectural remains around the site’s North Temple. The discovery, documented on September 30, 2026, highlights the historical layers preserved at the ancient settlement. The discovery, which includes architectural remains from the Hellenistic period, is shedding new light on the layout and development of one of western Türkiye’s notable archaeological sites.

01 October 2026

Culture and Arts

Anadolu Atesi takes Troy to Russia after Istanbul show

Turkish dance troupe Anadolu Atesi will stage its Troy production at Istanbul's Ataturk Cultural Center on Oct. 1 before embarking on a 16-performance tour of Russia. The October-November run will visit 14 cities, opening in Moscow and closing in Tomsk.

29 September 2026

Kayseri

Historic Greek church in Türkiye to open as museum

A 190-year-old Greek Orthodox church in Kayseri's Incesu district is set to open to the public soon after restoration, converted into the Incesu City Museum. The St. Eustathios Church, built in 1836, will showcase the area's heritage and help draw visitors beyond Cappadocia's better-known sites.

29 September 2026

Culture and Arts

Türkiye to open digital archive of centuries-old music

Türkiye is building a digital archive of centuries-old musical works, historical scores and performance recordings set to open to the public free of charge in 2027. The project will gather Seljuk and Ottoman-era scores, hymns, gazels and concert recordings on a single online platform.

29 September 2026

Culture and Arts

Malaysian envoy likens Türkiye to ‘giant open-air museum’

Malaysia's new ambassador to Türkiye, Adlan Mohd Shaffieq, has likened the country to a "giant open-air museum" during his first ambassadorial posting, praising its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality while highlighting deep historical ties and growing cooperation in trade and defense between the two nations.

26 September 2026

Culture and Arts

Turkic world tourism congress opens in Ankara on September 25

Ankara is hosting the 8th International Turkic World Tourism Congress, bringing together institutions from Türkiye and the wider Turkic world. The event, held with the participation of the Organization of Turkic States and Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, highlights cooperation in tourism and cultural exchange at Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University on September 25, 2026.

25 September 2026

Archaeology

Türkiye finds tablet fragment of world’s oldest known peace treaty

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said on Monday that archaeologists have identified a newly discovered cuneiform fragment at Hattusa as part of the Kadesh Peace Treaty, revealing provisions governing refugees who fled between the ancient Egyptian and Hittite kingdoms.

21 September 2026

Travel

Cappadocia medieval fair draws thousands to historic Türkiye region

Architect Muammer Erinal launched the annual Barbarian Medieval Fair in Urgup after transforming a local building into a themed restaurant, with hundreds of enthusiasts from Türkiye and abroad donning painstakingly crafted period costumes for the four-day event in the region's otherworldly landscape.

21 September 2026

Culture and Arts

Istanbul Archaeological Museums reopen after extensive restoration

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced the reopening of the Istanbul Archaeological Museums following extensive restoration work, stating the project preserves the historic complex's original architecture while introducing contemporary exhibition practices and creating a "living cultural space" for visitors.

18 September 2026

Culture and Arts

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

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