Ancient stadium to rise as thriving archaeopark in Bolu

Kastabala’s columned street being restored to former glory

Beyonce's performance highlighted Netflix's NFL debut on Christmas Day

Excavation works continue at full speed at historic Harput Castle

Fire of Anatolia delivers spectacular performance at AKM

NASA probe makes closest-ever pass by the Sun

Restoration to revive Roman bath complex in Ephesus

In İzmir’s Ephesus Ancient City, a monumental Roman-era bath complex spanning nearly 70 acres, complete with a gymnasium and sports area, is being restored to its former glory.

Baby mammoth preserved for 50,000 years unveiled in Siberia

The 50,000-year-old remains of a baby mammoth uncovered by melting permafrost have been unveiled to the public by researchers in Russia's Siberia region who call it the best-preserved mammoth body ever found.

Christopher Nolan’s next film based on ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” with a true epic: Homer’s “The Odyssey.” It will open in theaters on July 17, 2026, Universal Pictures said on Dec. 23.

Finnish youth learn to spot disinformation

Finland is consistently ranked as Europe's most media literate country and the skills needed to spot online hoaxes are on the school curriculum, amidst a boom of mis- and disinformation campaigns.

Japan begins research to make Moon habitation reality

Japan is taking steps toward making life on the Moon a reality, with Kyoto University and construction giant Kajima Corp teaming up to develop a lunar habitat that generates artificial gravity, local media reported on Dec. 22.

‘Maria’ featuring Jolie, Bilginer to screen ahead of release at festival

The highly anticipated “Maria,” starring Angelina Jolie as opera legend Maria Callas and featuring renowned Turkish actor Haluk Bilginer, will be showcased at the upcoming “11! Bir Film Hadisesi” festival.

Director reveals real-life violence inspired 'Squid Game'

A factory turned into a battlefield, riot police armed with tasers and an activist who spent 100 days atop a chimney — the unrest that inspired Netflix's most successful show ever has all the hallmarks of a TV drama.

Antalya sees influx of tourists ahead of Christmas

As Christmas cheer fills the air, marking one of Christianity’s holiest celebrations, the southern city of Antalya has seen a remarkable surge in tourists.

Prosecutors withdraw appeal of dismissed case against Alec Baldwin

New Mexico prosecutors won’t pursue an appeal of a court’s decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting on a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie, the Santa Fe district attorney’s office announced on Dec. 23.

Ancient sanctuary predating earlier finds uncovered at Kastabala

Excavations at the historic Kastabala Ancient City, located in southern Türkiye and often referred to as the “Ephesus of Çukurova,” have unearthed new findings, revealing even older cultural and religious relics than previously discovered.

Ukrainian orchestra captivates Turkish fans with 'Lord of the Rings' soundtracks

Ukrainian symphony orchestra Lords of the Sound marked the beginning of their Türkiye tour on Dec. 21 in the western city of İzmir, enchanting the audience with Oscar-winning Canadian composer Howard Shore’s iconic soundtracks for the famous "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Picturesque Japan hot spring town limits day trippers

A Japanese hot spring town popular for its photogenic snowy scenes began limiting entry to day-trippers on Dec. 23 in a trial to tackle overtourism during winter.