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NFT collection aims to save endangered bees in Turkey
A social-responsibility project has been launched to mitigate the threat of Turkey's recurring wildfires and protect the country's diverse coastal regions.
By bringing together the right stakeholders for a common cause, the "Beeing Hope" project seeks to heal Turkey's fire-scorched ecosystems, protect endangered bee populations and help resuscitate local pine honey production.
Candid talk with Elif Sanchez on her musical journey, first album
The musical journey of Elif Sanchez, known for her unique interpretation of folk songs from Turkey and Azerbaijan, started in her hometown Istanbul, where she majored in classical performance on oboe and English horn from the Istanbul University State Conservatory.
Artist takes paintings back after 26 years
One of the pioneers of modern Turkish painting, Professor Özdemir Altan, 91, was given back 33 of his paintings, which were seized at the customs during their entry into Turkey after being exhibited in German 26 years ago.
Going back in time and the Silk Road
Photographer Renate Graf's exhibition "Going Back in Time and the Silk Road" is welcoming visitors at Ankara CerModern, in a joint program organized by the Institut Français Ankara, the embassies of France and Austria, and CerModern.
Turkey’s first new media and digital art museum opens
A first of its kind in Turkey bringing technology, science and art together, X Media Art Museum (XMAM) is now open to welcome visitors.
Turkey bids farewell to veteran actress Fatma Girik
Veteran actress Fatma Girik, who died on Jan. 24 at a hospital where she was being treated, was laid to rest following commemoration ceremonies held in Istanbul yesterday.
The funeral which was planned to take place on Jan. 25 had been postponed due to heavy snowfall and blizzards that crippled life in Turkey's northwest.
Inspiring story of mini-satellite becomes ‘documentary’
The story of Grizu-263A, Turkey's first mini-satellite that was sent into space recently, has been made into a documentary film.
The film tells the story of the production process of the mini satellite, which was launched with the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Base in the U.S. on Jan. 13.
Turkish Intellectuals Rally to Pop Star Threatened by Islamists
Turkish singer Sezen Aksu performing in Amsterdam December 2005. Photo: EPA/RICK NEDERSTIGT
"Sezen Aksu will never walk alone," the intellectuals said in an open letter and added that they were watching President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's targeting of Sezen Aksu, which violated freedom of expression.
Newest films at Istanbul Modern
Istanbul Modern Cinema's program "Count Us In!" brings together the newest films from Turkey's cinema and is celebrating its tenth anniversary through Feb. 7.
Turkish Media Overseer Penalising Independent Media With Fines – Report
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"Tele 1 was fined for the same reasons as other media houses. RTUK penalises media houses that report the truth and do journalism. They want us to stop reporting," Murat Taylan, General Coordinator at Tele 1 TV, told BIRN.
Taylan added that RTUK has become a government mechanism to control Turkey's remaining independent media.
Zarrab lives lavish life in US
Keeping a close watch on the movement of Turkish-Iranian businessman Reza Zarrab, who was arrested in 2016 for violating the U.S. sanctions on Iran and released on bail in 2018 after being a witness in the case, the U.S. media has revealed the lavish lifestyle of Zarrab in Miami.
Works by Turkish women artists on display
An ongoing exhibition at Istanbul's Meşher, titled "I-You-They: A Century of Artist Women," is a chance to discover hidden gems in Turkey's art world.
Int'l Sinop Biennial to be held online
Sinopale 8, the Eighth International Sinop Biennial, will open on Dec 8.
Due to the pandemic conditions, the biennial will be held completely online with the theme 'Upcycling.'
Artist talks and film screenings will be organized during the event through June next year.
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UK nominates movie on gender-based violence in Turkey for Oscars
A British-made documentary about pervasive gender-based violence in Turkey has been selected as the United Kingdom's Oscar nominee for the 94th Academy Awards, to be held in March in Los Angeles.
Directed by Chloe Fairweather, "Dying to Divorce" has been selected to represent Britain at the Oscars as the official entry in the Best International Feature Film category.
Bollywood in spotlight of ‘Call My Agent’ spinoff
The director behind a biting look at India's entertainment industry says the backroom dealings and bold personalities of Bollywood have proven a rich target for satire.
Shaad Ali's latest venture is a local adaptation of a runaway hit Netflix series that follows four hapless French talent agents as they wrangle and coddle their celebrity clients.