Istanbul's Haliç Congress Center

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on May 20 that Turkey would ensure that any opinion could be freely discussed at universities, as long as it did not serve terrorism, state-run Anadolu Agency has reported.

The nominees for the 21st Yapı Kredi Afife Theater Awards were announced on April 3, with a number of young directors and actors up for the top prizes. 

In the main categories, the nominees for best director include Şahika Tekand (Waiting for Godot), Nurkan Erpulat (The Ridiculous Darkness), Murat Daltaban (How to Hold Your Breath?), Çağ Çalışkur (Yen) and Mehmet Birkiye (Lungs). 

President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has called on the nation to stand against terror on March 21 in the spirit of past victories in Turkish history, vowing that the country would overcome terrorism through a unified spirit.

Turkcell and the Turkish Clubs Union Association have signed a sponsorship agreement in Istanbul to help boost the brand value of Turkish football, according to company executives.