'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts

Earth bids farewell to its temporary 'mini moon'

Hasankeyf wants to become Türkiye’s 26th ‘calm city’

Basel backs splashing the cash to host Eurovision

Rare Caravaggio shown to public in Rome exhibition

Queen Amastris' city rises again

45 artifacts returned to Türkiye in 2024

In a significant stride against cultural property smuggling, Türkiye successfully repatriated 45 historical artifacts from abroad this year, reaffirming its commitment to preserving its rich heritage.

Cher ‘shocked’ to discover her legal name

Cher recalls a curious interlude from her rich and many-chaptered history in her new book “Cher: The Memoir, Part One.”

The ultimate list

Tonight, in Paris, the glamorous reception halls of the French Foreign Ministry at 37 Quai d'Orsay will sparkle with elegance. The special occasion is the annual award ceremony and gala dinner of La Liste, a leading world restaurant rating system, which describes itself as the ultimate list of lists. This is where the world’s most famous chefs gather, restaurant critics and gastronomy writers mingle, public relations cards are exchanged, and the chatter of the gastronomy world accompanies the clinking of glasses, with champagne flowing freely. It is all about fine gusto and excellence in gastronomy. This glorious night has two major hosts, both from diplomatic circles. One host is Jean-Noël Barrot, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs; the other is Philippe Faure, a senior diplomat, Ambassador of France, and the founder and president of La Liste, the organization hosting the award. They will both be hosting this great gathering of gastronomy world for the announcement of the 2025 list of La Liste which grades the best of the best 1,000 restaurants from around the world. The award ceremony also announces a series of special awards dedicated to certain merits such as hidden gems, new exciting openings, innovation and game-changer categories, local & international selections in various themes, and of course last but not least, the annual award of honor, which last year went to Bernard Pacaud of L’Ambrosie for the recognition of his lifetime achievement. When excitement climaxes in the ceremony, everybody is ready to move to the gala dinner honoring the awarded chefs. Another spectacular classy Parisian night is engraved in memories.

Orhan Pamuk’s exhibition opens in Prague

The third edition of "Orhan Pamuk: Consolation of Objects," an exhibition showcasing works by Türkiye’s Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk, has opened at the DOX Center for Contemporary Art in Prague.  

Osman Hamdi Bey’s painting sold in Paris

Osman Hamdi Bey’s 1879 painting, titled “Gate of the Great Mosque, Bursa,” has been sold for 571,500 euros at an auction in Paris.

Scientists looking for answers for dolphin strandings

An unprecedentedly bad year for beached dolphins on Cape Cod might have to do with warming waters changing the availability of the animals' food, said scientists hoping to curb the strandings.

Cirque du Soleil picks Berlin for first permanent European show

Cirque du Soleil will kick off its first permanent European show next year in Berlin's central Potsdamer Platz, the Canadian circus company announced on Nov. 20, promising a production that would push the boundaries of the imagination.

A fresh eatery with timeless appeal

Bardot exudes the very vibe of a trendy restaurant you'd find in New York, Paris, or London, with luxury and style that mirror Beymen’s sophisticated aesthetic, complemented by a thoughtfully curated menu to suit every taste.

Oldest-known alphabet found

Researchers have discovered evidence of what they say is the world’s oldest alphabet, believed to have existed in the Middle East hundreds of years earlier than other ancient scripts, New York Times has reported.

Rembrandt classic gets makeover

Shielded from the public by glass panels and staring intently through microscopes, a team of specialists has started work restoring Rembrandt's “The Night Watch,” one of the most iconic paintings of the Dutch golden age.

Gallipoli War badge found at Amida Mound

A Gallipoli War badge has been found during excavation works at Amida Höyük, considered "the heart of Diyarbakır."

Headliners of Coachella 2025 announced

Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025's Coachella music and arts festival, organizers said on Nov. 20, while Travis Scott will play a special guest slot.