Turkish director takes Honor Palm of Valencia Film Fest
MADRID
Turkish Director Ferzan Ozpetek will be awarded the Honor Palm at the 34th Valencia Film Festival for Mediterranean Cinema.
Director of Festival Eduardo Guillot, honored Ozpetek, saying his movies have...
Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies at age 43
ANKARA
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played the role of iconic Black Panther in the American media franchise Marvel Cinematic Universe, has died of cancer on early Saturday at the age...
Art museums in Istanbul reopen with COVID-19 measures
ISTANBUL
Contemporary art museums in Istanbul reopened to art lovers Tuesday as Turkey continued to ease restrictions against the novel coronavirus.
The Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (Istanbul Modern), Pera Museum,...
Turkish TV series connect viewers globally
ISTANBUL
The Last Emperor (Payitaht: Abdulhamid) -- a Turkish TV series about the life of Abdul Hamid II, the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire -- has drawn a broad...
Istanbul Jazz Festival postponed due to COVID-19
ISTANBUL
The 27th Istanbul Jazz Festival was postponed because of the novel coronavirus, organizers announced Friday.
The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) said the festival scheduled for June 27...
Chinese actor Zhu Yawen named tourism envoy for Turkey
BEIJING
Chinese actor Zhu Yawen was announced as Turkey’s tourism envoy in Beijing on Friday.
The move will enhance Turkey's representation in China, said Turkey's Ambassador to Beijing Abdulkadir Emin Onen.
He...
Turkish director awarded honorary title in Italy
ROME
Italy’s Salento University honored famed Turkish director Ferzan Ozpetek on Thursday.
He was awarded the title “Ambassador of Salento” for his fundamental role in promoting Salento in southeast Italy and...
Late rock star’s guitar sells for record $6M at auction
ANKARA
The guitar used by grunge rock band Nirvana's star performer Kurt Cobain in a 1993 MTV Unplugged performance was sold Sunday for a record price.
Australian businessman Peter Freedman paid...
'Cinema can also be defined as craftsmanship': Director
ISTANBUL
We can define cinema as both art and entertainment, but I add craftsmanship to the definition, a renowned Korean director said at the 7th Bosphorus Film Festival in Turkey's...
PROFILE – 11 years since passing of pop legend Michael Jackson
ANKARA
Pop sensation and global icon Michael Jackson is being remembered on Thursday, 11 years after his death, for his significant contribution to culture in the 20th century.
Also known for...
Latest article
Turkey strongly condemns Israeli air raids on Gaza Strip
ANKARA
Turkey on Tuesday strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing air strikes on the Gaza Strip, which have killed dozens of civilians, including children, in the besieged...
Turkey reiterates call on Israel to end attacks on Palestinians
ANKARA
Turkey on Monday reiterated its call on Israel to end its violent attacks on Palestinians in Jerusalem amid recent Israeli police attacks on...
Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing – May 10, 2021
ANKARA
Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic and other news in Turkey and around the world.
Coronavirus...
Turkey reports just over 15,000 daily cases
ANKARA
The downward trend in the number of daily cases in Turkey continued on Sunday as the country reported just over 15,000 new coronavirus cases,...
Turkey’s Erdogan issues message on Europe Day
ANKARA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday issued a message on the occasion of Europe Day, which "celebrates peace and unity in Europe" on...