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Special show by Anadolu Ate?i for 15th anniversary
The Fire of Anatolia dance troupe will mark 15 years in the public eye with a special performance in Istanbul on Feb 13 bringing together dancers young and oldTurkey's world famous dance troupe Anadolu Ate?i (The Fire of Anatolia) is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special show in Istanbul that will commemorate the contributions the company has made for Turkey's image at home and abroad
Harry Potter apparates in Japan as bug-eyed 'manga' figure
Harry Potter and his wizarding friends have been transmogrified into cartoon characters in Japan, a country which remains bewitched by the fantasy world of Hogwarts and its magical inhabitants.
Borusan Philharmonic in Austria and Germany
The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra (BIPO) is set to go on tour to two of the most important countries in the history of classic music, Austria and Germany.
The tour will begin in Vienna and continue to Germany's Friedrichshafen and Frankfurt before ending in Nurnberg.
Press organization hangs banner for arrested Turkish journalist in Strasbourg
A large banner showing a photo of arrested Cumhuriyet editor-in-chief Can Dündar has been hung on the facade of a press organization's office building in Strasbourg.
Who is the Turkish media mogul that wants to set up shop in Greece? (pics)
Turkish TV presenter/Turkish TV8 Channel owner Acun Ilicali dominated Greek press reports on Monday with talk of a meeting he had with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras regarding the acquisition of a TV license to operate in Greece.
'Winter Sleep' to be shown in Russia
Internationally acclaimed Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan's film "K?? Uykusu" (Winter Sleep) is set to be screened in Russia at a festival bringing together the modern adaptations of writer Anton Chekhov's works.
During the event, members of the public will also be able to come together with foreign and Russian cinema artists.
Golden Ball Awards presented in Istanbul
The awards of the 22nd Golden Ball Film Festival, which was held between Sept. 14 and 19 last year in the southern province of Adana, were presented at a ceremony held during the weekend in Istanbul. The ceremony was postponed because of the country's current clashes with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
'The Soda Seller' out to please a diverse audience
Director and writer Yüksel Aksu has again taken us to a small town in the Aegean in his new debut, '?ftarl?k Gazoz' (The Soda Seller), a successful melodrama featuring children that have been a familiar picture in Turkish cinemaThere is something for all kinds of moviegoers in this week's new release, director Yüksel Aksu's period drama "?ftarl?k Gazoz" (The Soda Seller).
Rendezvous with Zeki Demirkubuz at Istanbul Modern
The Istanbul Modern Cinema is continuing its Rendezvous with Directors series of meetings with prominent and critically acclaimed Turkish directors, welcoming Zeki Demirkubuz as its third guest.
Ara Güler doc finalist in Greek festival
World renowned Turkish-Armenian photographer Ara Güler's documentary film, "The Eye of Istanbul," has become a finalist at the International Thessaloniki Film Festival.
Produced by Ümran Safter, the documentary will premiere in the U.S. and Greece in March. Recently, the documentary was also chosen as a finalist at the Washington Film Festival.
Turkish deputy PM against pre-trial detention of journalists
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmu? has said his government has repeatedly voiced its objection to the pre-trial detention of journalists in the country.
International press freedom groups condemn isolation of arrested Turkish journalists
A coalition from the world's most prestigious press freedom organizations condemned the isolation of arrested Turkish journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül on Jan. 27, holding a vigil in front of Istanbul's Silivri prison to show their support.
How Turkish CNN 'insulted' Erdo?an and got sued
There are plenty of TV news channels in Turkey, but among them, CNN Türk stands out. For most of the "news channels" are actually propaganda outlets - the overwhelming majority of them for the government, just a few of them against the government. CNN Türk, however, tries to be non-partisan and objective.
Japanese Film Festival returns to Istanbul
The 12th edition of the Istanbul Japanese Film Festival will take place from Feb. 4 to Feb. 13, in association with the Japanese General Consulate of Istanbul, the Japan Foundation and Akbanksanat.
Naz?m Hikmet to be remembered in Germany
Turkish poet and writer Naz?m Hikmet will be commemorated on the 114th anniversary of his birth with a large event in Essen, Germany, on Jan. 31.