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Turkish TV series exceed expectations in Spain
The popularity of Turkish TV series in Spain has exceeded all expectations, said Jose Antonio Anton, deputy general Manager of Atresmedia Group, which sells Turkish TV series to Spain.
Istanbul Music Festival to run at open-air venues
The 49th Istanbul Music Festival will meet festival audience in open-air venues from June 3 to 21 June under pandemic measures. The festival, which will take place completely open-air for the first time in its nearly 50 years of history, will offer music lovers a "whole new classical music experience."
Life of Turkey’s first elected female mayor to be made into film
The life of Turkey's first elected female mayor, Leyla Atakan, will be made into a film called "Leyla Hanım" (Ms. Leyla), daily Hürriyet has reported.
Actress Naz Elmas will play Atakan in the documentary-film, which will be directed by Mustafa Yılmaz.
"I am very impressed by her courage and conscience and intrigued by her tragic death," said Elmas.
Turkish composer gives voice to suffering in Kashmir
A Turkish composer known for several other works on such international issues as Jerusalem hopes to give voice to the plight of Kashmir with a new song he released Kashmir Solidarity Day.
Photographer introduces Turkey’s wildlife
Mustafa Aslan, a university student who has been interested in wildlife since his childhood thanks to documentary films, is trying to raise awareness to wildlife by photographing 250 bird species and various land animals in four years.
Man, swan hold on to decades-old friendship
The extraordinary friendship between a man and a whooper swan in Turkey's northwest has been going strong for almost 40 years. (Source: AA)
Turkish film ‘Ghosts’ bags two awards at Casablanca festival
Written and directed by Azra Deniz Okyay, "Hayaletler" (Ghosts) returned with the "Best Director" and "Best Actress" awards from the Casablanca Independent Film Festival, which ended on Feb. 2.
Borusan to feature Camille Thomas broadcast
Borusan Classic begins February with a live classical music concert broadcast, hosting violinist Camille Thomas.
The concert will be presented at Borusan Classic on Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. under the direction of Borusan Philharmonic Orchestra honorary conductor Gürer Aykal.
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Anna Laudel Istanbul presents ‘Echos’
Supporting artists with two international gallery spaces, Anna Laudel Istanbul presents "Defragmentology" by German artist Mathias Hornung and "Assimilation" by Turkish artist Onur Hastürk under the title of "Echos."
Earlier featured at Anna Laudel Düsseldorf in 2020, the two solo shows will now feature at Anna Laude Istanbul, where the artists will reveal their brand new works.
Turkish rock legend Barış Manço remembered
Turkey's rock legend, singer, composer and television host Barış Manço is being remembered on Jan. 31, his 22nd death anniversary.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year all events in his memory are being held online.
Markings on Alevi homes in northwest Turkey spark investigation
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Interest in vinyl on rise despite digitalization
Despite the impact of digitalization on the music industry, the sales of vinyl records have been on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fact that people, who have to spend most of their time at home due to the outbreak, have found new hobbies, increased the interest in nostalgic vinyl records, which normally draws interest of its enthusiasts only.
Istanbul Film Festival to continue with February selection
The Istanbul Film Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), will continue with their new February selection from Feb. 5 onwards.
Arter’s exhibitions online in February
Arter's online guided tours await visitors between 7 and 8 pm every Monday during February.
In the online guided tours, the exhibition guides open a selection of works to the comments of the participants every week.
Participants can register for free online tours on tours@arter.org.tr.
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Ankara Film Festival to kick off in November
The Ankara International Film Festival, sponsored by the Culture and Tourism Ministry, will commence in the capital Ankara in November this year, festival organizers said on Jan. 23.