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Eight arrested in alleged embezzlement at Antalya bank

Branch manager Rahşan Eylem Bulut (left), assistant branch manager Utku Erdem (right), who have been detained within the investigation

Authorities have detained eight individuals in connection with an alleged embezzlement scheme involving the misappropriation of 205 million Turkish Liras ($6.65 million) from customers' accounts at a branch of private lender Denizbank in Antalya.

43rd Istanbul Film Festival opens with ceremony

The 43rd Istanbul Film Festival, which opened with the presentation of the Cinema Honorary Awards on April 16, will continue through April 28 with films from Türkiye and the world.

Organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), the 43rd Istanbul Film Festival kicked off with an opening ceremony held at Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall on April 16.

Mardin draws crowds during Eid al-Fitr holiday

The southern province of Mardin, renowned for its rich cultural allure and historical sites, saw a surge in both local and foreign tourists during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

With over 60 hotels boasting 22,000 beds reaching a 90 percent occupancy rate, and Midyat district welcoming 10,000 daily visitors, the region hosted a bustling atmosphere.

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