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17 Portuguese artists announce boycott of Eurovision

17 Portuguese artists announce boycott of Eurovision

Entrants in internal contest to elect representative issue statement protesting Israel’s controversial participating in contest

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1,600-year-old mosaics in Turkish Black Sea region to be showcased at new visitor center
10.12.2025

1,600-year-old mosaics in Turkish Black Sea region to be showcased at new visitor center

Center will exhibit mosaics along with other historical artifacts recovered at site

Turkish president meets co-director of Oscar-winning No Other Land, praises its role in showing Palestinian struggle
08.12.2025

Turkish president meets co-director of Oscar-winning No Other Land, praises its role in showing Palestinian struggle

'It is a fact that Palestinian tragedy not adequately addressed in film industry. The industry’s structural alignment with Israel plays a major role in this': Turkish President Erdogan

Global shift in children’s reading habits: Authors and educators warn of declining attention
07.12.2025

Global shift in children’s reading habits: Authors and educators warn of declining attention

Experts at Istanbul summit warn that shrinking attention spans and profit-driven digital content are reshaping how children read, learn, engage with stories

Ancient theaters in southwestern Türkiye stand as monumental witnesses to history
05.12.2025

Ancient theaters in southwestern Türkiye stand as monumental witnesses to history

Age-old amphitheaters in Antalya province, among Türkiye’s most significant cultural treasures, were used for a range of events — from gladiator combats to council meetings — but today serve tourism sector

Steve Cropper, Blues Brothers guitarist and Stax legend, dies at 84
04.12.2025

Steve Cropper, Blues Brothers guitarist and Stax legend, dies at 84

Media reports say he helped shape Memphis soul sound and featured in iconic Soul Man recording