Turkey's Ephesus added to UNESCO World Heritage listFull story
Islamic charities say they hope to feed over three million Muslims in Africa during Ramadan this year Full story
Salima Ahmad, 35, from West Bank city of Jenin, says she cried when she entered precincts of iconic mosque Full story
Nearly 25 people with Down syndrome earn a living in Down Cafe Full story
Turkey's global hub will host Organization of Islamic Cooperation Youth Council in 2016 Full story
Mehmet Tezcakin, a Turkish expert on banknotes and coins, found an Ottoman-era 50-kurus (piaster) banknote in a lot sent by a collector living in Germany for valuation. Full story
Zeki Alasya, a Turkish actor and one half of a legendary comedy duo, died at the age of 72 on Friday. Full story
Presidency of Religious Affairs publishes 4,000 copies of Quran in Armenian. Full story
British Muslim Superstar says violence in the Muslim world "has to stop immediately" to allow negotiations for a permanent peace. Full story
'Love of Prophet' exhibition opens to mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Full story
Cambodia’s largest and only Ottoman-style mosque was officially opened by Prime Minister Hun Sen in a ceremony attended by more than 1,000 people in the capital Friday. Full story
AA speaks to the Australia and New Zealand envoys to hear their thoughts and feelings as they prepare commemorate their martyrs fought and died in Gallipoli. Full story
Celebration this year is of great importance as letter from jailed PKK head calling for peace is due to be read out. Full story
Visitor numbers to Turkey's main WWI battle sites peak at this time of year. Now AA meets the tour guides whose passion for history burns all year long. Full story
94 years on from its composition, statesmen, students, actors and writers mark the legacy of the national anthem's author, Mehmet Akif Ersoy Full story
Lima, the capital and main gateway to Peru, is a city of contrasts which has it all and does not leave those who dare to take a chance on her indifferent. Full story
Yasar Kemal's funeral draws thousands, including prominent politicians and writers. Full story
Renowned author, whose works have been published internationally, had been in hospital over a month with heart and lung issues. Full story
Turkey has become one of the leading book markets in the world. Full story
Davutoglu wants media organizations to use a common language against violence targeting women and children Full story
The Great Architect Sinan witnessed five Sultan’s sultanate and gave service to four of them and he left powerful marks on his back for Islamic and Ottoman art. Full story
Ben Quilty one of a group of Australians who have appeared in a video calling for mercy for 2 countrymen on death row in Indonesia. Full story
Abandoned 18th century Greek church building in Kayseri province has a price tag of 450,000 euros Full story
Both movies received 9 Academy Awards nominations with winners to be announced Feb. 22 Full story
Assyrian community welcomes official approval for church construction in Turkey’s mega province of Istanbul. Full story
350,000 liters of oil were spilled into the Sunderbans forest in December, raising fears of potential long-term damage Full story
The 'Lamentoso for Srebrenica' will be played across 5 continents Full story
Turkey's first puppet animation film "Rimolar ve Zimolar: Kasabada Barış" (Rimos and Zimos: Peace in Town) was screened with audio description, subtitles and Turkish sign language for deaf and visually-impaired children last week. Full story
Japanese businesswoman Rie Sakamoto, who opened a restaurant in Antalya focusing on Japanese and Far East cuisines, serves sushi with Hamsi, anchovies that come mostly from the Black Sea, upon costumer request. Full story
If you are a tourist in a foreign country, it will definitely be hard to find a place that serves good food. Full story
UN report says civil war has caused 'significant' damage to hundreds of cultural sites, some of which are more than 7,000 years old Full story
The statue was totally destroyed by an earthquake that hit Egypt 3,000 years ago Full story
Quran printer's launch of Ottoman Turkish keyboard attracts considerable attention, as language to be required in high schools. Full story
Turkey's new television series "Resurrection: Ertugrul" ("Diriliş Ertuğrul" in Turkish), the first episode of which aired on Wednesday night on the television channel TRT, has topped television ratings. Full story
Japanese traditional oral storyteller stages the 1890 Ertugrul frigate disaster in Ankara Full story
Celebration for 13th-century Sufi mystic Rumi took place Sunday in Konya Full story
Commemorations of 741th anniversary of Sufi mystic’s death begin Sunday in Konya. Full story
Through an obligatory course in high school, Turkish students will be able to learn Ottoman Turkish. Full story
Art of 'Ebru' is the 12th cultural specialty from Turkey to be listed by UNESCO. Full story
Experimental documentary set in Tibet is awarded 50,000 Turkish liras ($22,600) Full story
Art of 'Ebru' is the 12th cultural specialty from Turkey to be listed by UNESCO Full story
Turkey’s second International Bosphorus Film Festival will host a panel discussion titled 'Turkish cinema through the eyes of the world' Full story
Renowned Turkish-Armenian photographer Ara Güler will hold an exhibition tomorrow in Seoul, South Korea. Full story
Contestants in the popular singing competition all come from Turkish-speaking countries or regions Full story
A 26-year-old university student, Çağrı Doğan, has created a big collection of war medals that he picked up from various countries. Full story
Internationally reputable Canadian ethnomusicologist and singer Brenna MacCrimmon, who specializes in Balkan music, will give the final concert of the 5th Avea Extraordinary Music Concerts on Dec. 13 at the Mustafa Kemal Cultural Center in Istanbul. Full story
More than 180 films to be screened in various Istanbul theaters free of charge during the festival. Full story
Beginning in its early periods, the Ottoman Empire established deep relations with the empires and other political actors of Europe. Full story
İbrahim Müteferrika, the first Ottoman to run a printing press with movable Arabic type, built a paper factory to meet his printing house’s demand in Yalova. Full story
An exhibition on World War I, one of the bloodiest wars in world history, opened in Istanbul last week, marking the centennial commemorations of the start of the global conflict. Full story
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damati said some cracks had previously appeared on the left side of the statue of the mythical creature. Full story
Gaziantep will host the International Zeugma Film Festival until Nov. 9 during which more than 60 short and feature-length films will be presented along with 19 documentaries and panel discussions. Full story
The first FotoIstanbul Beşiktaş International Festival of Photography is bringing together nearly 100 photographers from the U.S., Asia, Europe and Turkey for the most extensive photography event held in Istanbul. Full story
Central Turkish city of Cankiri’s “Karatekin University” hosted 2nd International Turkic Studies Symposium. Full story
The Islamic calligraphy exhibition that commemorates the 1443rd year of prophet Muhammad's birth, opened at Turkish embassy in Washington. Full story
Event held by non-profit film archive witnesses screenings of Turkish classics. Full story
With German-inspired attack on Russian cities, Ottoman Empire ensured its own demise. Full story
First international latin dance festival kicks off in Turkey. Full story
A gala night for the first ever West Thracian-Turkish feature-length film Emigrant Love (Sevdanın Göçü) was held in Gümülcine (Komotini). Full story
After the US, Turkey becomes the second top TV series exporting country in the world. Full story
Turkish Airlines organises tours for international transfer passengers continuing to a foreign destination Full story
The latest in a series of concerts celebrating Latin American music encourages city’s workers to take a break. Full story
The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism is continuing its policy of preventing the entry of Syrian cultural heritage into Turkey. Full story
Self-taught Brazilian artist Dalton M. Ghetti will meet art lovers in İstanbul to display his miniature sculptures. Full story
The first and only Chinese-Turkish television channel CTV has begun broadcasting films, documentaries and Chinese cultural and traditional programs to promote Chinese economy, tradition and popular culture. Full story
The legend of Troy, which is believed to have taken place in 1180 B.C., will continue its journey on the stage with a tour of Anatolia. Full story
Qatari trust will cooperate with Turkey's leading aid agencies AFAD and TIKA in different education projects for Syrian children sheltering in Turkey. Full story
Atatürk Cultural Center deputy president, Şaban Abak, said the encyclopedia will be published with contributions by the institution. Full story
The Humanitarian Relief Foundation (İHH) brought orphans, which is supported with the ‘Sponsor Family’ program, together with other children from around the world at the Sixth International Children’s Gathering. Full story
Chinese artist Li Wei donates his woodcut version of the 17-feet long artwork ‘Along the River During the Qingming Festival’ to Chile. Full story
International puppet festival in Istanbul Full story
The Municipality of Bağcılar, Istanbul's most populated district, is offering a novel service for commuters: bus stop libraries. Bookcases placed in bus stops will have a wide selection of books for those looking to spend their leisure time while waiting for the bus. Full story
Clarinet masters from around the world gather for the third International Clarinet Festival currently being held in Istanbul. Full story
The 'Safe Harbor Turkey' exhibition in New York shows how different communities have found shelter in Turkish territory throughout the country's history. Full story
The historical "darüşşifa" (hospital in Turkish) in Sultan Beyazid II Social Complex in the northwestern province Edirne was famous for alternative treatment methods from the 15th to 19th centuries. Full story
Around 20 Turkish films made between 2004 and 2013 to be screened at one of Europe's oldest film festivals later this month. Full story
"The Butterfly's Dream," written by Yilmaz Erdogan, takes the top prize at the Terra di Siena International Film Festival in Italy. Full story
"The Butterfly's Dream," written by Yilmaz Erdogan, wins best film, best actor and best film music awards at the Moondance International Film Festival in Colorado. Full story
The 12th Turkish Festival showcasing Turkish culture, cuisine and music kicked off in Washington. Full story
A three-day contemporary art fair opened its doors Friday in Istanbul, the culture capital of Turkey. Full story
Neset Ertas, Turkish popular folk singer is being remembered on the second anniversary of his death. Full story
Sabanci Museum displays 125 works by influential Catalan artist and sculptor Joan Miro. Full story
American singer performs at Istanbul Technical University's stadium as part of her fourth concert tour: "ArtRAVE: the ARTPOP ball". Full story
The annual historic mass was attended by senior religious figures from Greek, Armenian and Syrian Orthodox churches for the first time. Full story
Turkish director Kaan Mujdeci’s debut feature film "Sivas" about dog fighting contests in Anatolia caused a squall at the Venice Film Festival this week. Full story
Canadian director Xavier Dolan's latest movie "Mommy" to be screened at Filmekimi. Full story
Istanbul's Pera museum is taken over by graffiti artists from around the world who also spray-painted some of Istanbul's walls for the last ten days. Full story
The former Greek and Roman ancient city of Ephesus, near present-day Selcuk town of Izmir in western Turkey is a major tourist attraction included in UNESCO's temporary list of World Heritage sites. Full story
Around 3,000 pieces of classical and contemporary Turkish literature will be showcased at major international event. Full story
Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s most popular film to be considered for potential nomination for best foreign language film. Full story
Murat Gogebakan, a popular Turkish performer who composed Erdogan's current campaign song, died Thursday after a long battle with cancer. Full story
Turkey's famous cinema and theater actress Colpan Ilhan died of heart attack in Istanbul. Full story
Award-winning Turkish directors win prizes, large audiences abroad but less acclaim at home. Full story
Middle East Technical University in World's Top 100 most powerful global university brands. Full story
Mehmet Gormez says Muslims need to put joint effort to revive the quintessential values of the Islamic civilization. Full story
Director Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s ‘Winter Sleep,’ winner of the 2014 Palme d’Or, has been seen by 237,000 people and neared $1.3 million at the box office in its first month. Full story
Singer and group cancel concert in Tel Aviv after warning from Israeli security officials about danger of Hamas rocket fire. Full story
In an interview with BBC radio Greenwood said the band were planning to come together in September, “playing, rehearsing and recording and see how it’s sounding.” Full story
Istanbul's reputation as a home for shrines and relics associated with the Prophet Muhammed sees a huge increase in visitors and activity during Ramadan. Full story
Vienna's Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Sarejevo to commemorate 100 years since the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Full story