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FeaturedRetired Engineer Özlem Gündüz: 'Working with Copper Brings Me Joy'
Retired electrical engineer Özlem Gündüz transforms copper, familiar from her profession, into jewelry in her home workshop.
Culture & ArtCoral Travel: Interest in cultural tours rapidly increasing, demand up 40%
Coral Travel data shows a significant increase in interest in cultural tours for the 2026 summer season. While demand for Lycian and Black Sea tours rose by 40 percent, Cyprus cultural tours recorded a threefold increase.
Culture & Art460th Traditional Mostar Bridge Jumps Held
The 460th Traditional Mostar Bridge Jumps were held in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 34 athletes from Western Balkan countries jumped into the Neretva River. Evald Krnic came first in the head-first category, while Igor Kazic won the feet-first category.
Culture & Art50th Bardentreffen Festival Kicks Off in Nuremberg: 400 Artists, 200,000 Visitors Expected
The 50th Bardentreffen Festival, set to take place in Nuremberg, Germany, from July 30 to August 2, 2026, will gather 400 artists and an estimated 200,000 visitors. All concerts will be free.
Culture & ArtManisa Potters Transform Volcanic Rocks into Tableware
In Manisa's Salihli district, volcanic rocks are transformed into durable casseroles and pottery in the hands of master potters.
Culture & ArtErzurum Culture Road Project: Historic Fabric Revived in 14 Years
The Culture Road Project, ongoing for 14 years in Erzurum, has brought the city's historic fabric back to light. Within the scope of the project, shantytowns were removed, and 22 registered buildings were restored and brought into tourism as museums and workshops.
Culture & ArtTarsus Nature Park Population Grows with New Births
Tarsus Nature Park in Mersin has increased its population with the birth of many animals throughout the year. Offspring of species such as ponies, zebras, and lemurs are growing healthily under veterinary supervision.
Culture & ArtHuser Plateau: Heaven Above the Clouds Welcomes Visitors
Huser Plateau, located at an altitude of 2,400 meters in Rize's Çamlıhemşin district, is situated on the peaks of the Kaçkar Mountains. With its unique landscape integrated with clouds and fog, it welcomes nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.
Culture & ArtYılmaz Çakmak: Carrying Motifs to the Future with Şükufe Art
Şükufe artist Yılmaz Çakmak paints flowers using this special technique inherited from the Ottomans. With meticulous work lasting weeks, the artist aims to pass on Turkish motifs on the verge of being forgotten to future generations.
Culture & ArtSoner Sarıkabadayı Meets Fans at Çorum Hittite Fair
Singer Soner Sarıkabadayı performed a concert in Çorum as part of the 38th International Çorum Hittite Fair and Festival. Citizens sang along with the artist, who performed his popular songs at the concert held in Kadeş Peace Square.
Culture & ArtCappadocia Balloon Festival: Shaped Balloons to Color the Sky
The Cappadocia Balloon Festival will host 30 shaped hot air balloons from Turkey and 9 other countries. The 'Whale' shaped balloon, which won a design competition, will also take to the sky for the first time at the festival.
Culture & ArtGovernor Sezer: Gazi Mihal Bathhouse Reintroduced to Edirne
Restoration of the 6-century-old Gazi Mihal Bathhouse in Edirne is nearing completion. With works initiated two years ago under the instruction of Governor Yunus Sezer, the historical structure will be integrated into the city's cultural and social life.