Turkish artists leave their mark on Italian opera
ROME
Turkish soprano Simge Buyukedes and mezzo-soprano Asude Karayavuz won acclaim Sunday for their performances in the Aida and Norma operas at the Teatro Comunale Alighieri in Ravenna, Italy.
The famous...
Turkish film director receives Italian Order of Merit
ROME
An acclaimed Turkish film director Ferzan Ozpetek received Italian Order of Merit, country’s highest honor, in Rome on Monday.
Ferzan Ozpetek, born in Istanbul but a longtime resident of Italy,...
Prison narrative bags France's top literary prize
PARIS
With his 22nd book, a French author won France’s top literary prize on Monday.
The Prix Goncourt, France's most prestigious literary honor, went to Jean-Paul Dubois, 69, for his novel,...
85% of kids suffering from leukemia can be treated
VAN, Turkey
Leukemia is highly treatable, with some 85% of children suffering from the blood cancer being responsive to treatment, according to an expert.
Dr. Kamuran Karaman, a pediatric oncologist at...
Turkey taking new steps to tackle childhood obesity
ANKARA
Turkey will work to fight childhood obesity and related disorders through new measures in many areas, including schools, restaurants, and sports activities, said the nation's top health official.
Under the...
Serbia becomes tourist paradise for Chinese, Turks
BELGRADE, Serbia
Serbia attracts millions of tourists every year despite being beset by political and economic difficulties due to its turbulent past of the 90s.
The latest figures show that from...
Istanbul houses exhibition opens in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV
An exhibition of model houses featuring the historic Istanbul houses opened at the Turkish Cultural Center in Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Sunday.
Titled “Memories of My Childhood”,...
Mexican towns teem with life for Day of the Dead
MEXICO CITY
Major Mexican cities like Mexico City, Guadalajara and Morelia are teeming with life this weekend for Day of the Dead celebrations, but the real magic takes place in...
Turkey's largest int'l book fair kicks off in Istanbul
ISTANBUL
Turkey’s largest international book fair opened its doors to book lovers on Saturday.
The 38th International Istanbul Book Fair, organized by Tuyap Fairs in partnership with the Turkish Publishers Association,...
Russian canaries to perform classical works in Turkey
ANKARA
Specially trained Russian canaries will accompany musicians taking the stage in a Turkey classical music concert to perform the works of Haydn, Beethoven, Gade, Piazzolla.
Turkey’s capital Ankara will host...