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5 must-watch films from 44th Istanbul Film Festival Image

5 must-watch films from 44th Istanbul Film Festival

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Award-winning films shine at the Istanbul Film Festival as it wraps up its 44th edition with global premieres and powerful local stories

Did early humans migrate from Anatolia to Africa? Fossils say yes

Culture

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A rare 10-million-year-old fossil bed in the heart of Cankiri may rewrite the story of human origins, hinting at human migration from Anatolia to Africa

Did early humans migrate from Anatolia to Africa? Fossils say yes Image

How Ottoman Empire shaped Poland's 16th-century succession crisis

Culture

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Ottoman Empire's strategic diplomacy shaped Poland's throne in 16th century, influencing Europe's power balance without military conflict

How Ottoman Empire shaped Poland's 16th-century succession crisis Image

All you need to know about 32nd Istanbul Jazz Festival

Culture

2 min read

Jazz greats to grace Istanbul’s parks, shores, and iconic venues on July 1–17 at the 32nd Istanbul Jazz Festival, featuring over 200 artists

All you need to know about 32nd Istanbul Jazz Festival Image

Sotheby’s auction of Buddha’s jewels sparks heritage controversy

Culture

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Buddha's ancient jewels head to auction at Sotheby’s, stirring global debate over sacred relics, colonial history, and cultural ownership.

Sotheby’s auction of Buddha’s jewels sparks heritage controversy Image

Kakava festival brings fire, music and Romani pride to Edirne Image

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Kakava festival brings fire, music and Romani pride to Edirne

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Trump puts 100% tariff on foreign-made movies, Turkish cinema industry may be affected Image

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Trump puts 100% tariff on foreign-made movies, Turkish cinema industry may be affected

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1,800 tourists evacuated from Petra after flooding in desert Image

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1,800 tourists evacuated from Petra after flooding in desert

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Why was a Turkish-style carpet used in Pope Francis' funeral? Image

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Why was a Turkish-style carpet used in Pope Francis' funeral?

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Sultan Mehmed II’s portrait and medallions captivate UK visitors Image

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Sultan Mehmed II’s portrait and medallions captivate UK visitors

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Once in sea, now by road: Istanbul’s lost monument Image

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Once in sea, now by road: Istanbul’s lost monument

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Ancient Egyptian coffin imagery may depict Milky Way, says astrophysicist Image

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Ancient Egyptian coffin imagery may depict Milky Way, says astrophysicist

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Ephesus Museum unveils Türkiye’s rich history from Mycenaeans to Ottomans Image

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Ephesus Museum unveils Türkiye’s rich history from Mycenaeans to Ottomans

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Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go? Image

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Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

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Istanbul Guardians: A kids' show for all ages Image

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Istanbul Guardians: A kids' show for all ages

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