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A great milestone on a long journey

Published by Hurriyet on Mon, 03/15/2021 - 00:00

Journalism never gets old. Even so, the 60th year is a great milestone on a long journey, and today, the Hürriyet Daily News has reached it.

The Daily News, founded in 1961, is currently the oldest English-language daily in Turkey.

Turkey and the world have changed enormously in the last 60 years, spanning the era between the Cold War and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hollywood star ‘left Antalya with good memories’

Published by Hurriyet on Sat, 03/13/2021 - 05:00

Hollywood star Jason Statham, who has been in the country for the shooting of a new movie named "Five Eyes" by famous director Guy Ritchie, has left the Mediterranean province of Antalya after a two-month stay.

Friendship between way-worn stork and fisherman celebrates its 10th anniversary

Published by Hurriyet on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 05:00

The story of a unique friendship between a fisherman and a stork is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year.

For the past 10 years, Adem Yılmaz, 68, meets up with a white stork in a village called Eskikaraağaç in Turkey's northwestern province of Bursa's Karacabey district.

Women’s Plays Festival begins amid normalization

Published by Hurriyet on Sat, 03/06/2021 - 05:00

The Women's Plays Festival, led by the Ankara Art Theater (AST), met with theater lovers at the capital city's Bilkent AST Stage amid the COVID-19 normalization phase.

Organized by Atölye Kültür Sanat under the artistic direction of AST, one of the most established private theaters in Turkey, the festival will continue until March 11.

Müslüm Baba: Icon of Turkish arabesque music

Published by Hurriyet on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 09:40

This Wednesday marked the eighth anniversary of the death of Turkish singer Müslüm Gürses, a national legend for his mournful, melancholy lyrics and contributions to arabesque music.

Veteran journalist Doğan Hızlan receives title of honorary doctorate

Published by Hurriyet on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 05:00

Veteran journalist Doğan Hızlan has been awarded the title of honorary doctorate by Istanbul's prominent Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (MSGSÜ) at a ceremony.

The ceremony, where the 139th anniversary of the founding of the university was celebrated, was held yesterday.

Turkish cinema to be introduced at Berlin Film Festival

Published by Hurriyet on Thu, 03/04/2021 - 05:00

Turkish cinema will take its place at the 71st Berlin International Film Festival, one of Europe's leading film festivals.

This year's Berlinale is being organized in two sections, for the sector representatives online on March 1-5 and for audiences on June 9-20, due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Istanbul Cinema Museum opens after restoration

Published by Hurriyet on Sat, 02/27/2021 - 07:43

Within the scope of a restoration project, a historical theater in Istanbul, along with a cinema museum, opened its doors on Feb. 26 at a ceremony in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and many prominent figures from the culture and art world.

Second edition of Arter’s music festival to launch online

Published by Hurriyet on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 05:00

Arter, a subsidiary of the Vehbi Koç Foundation and a vibrant cultural hub, is bringing together leading names of the music industry with their brand-new music creations in its second edition of New and Newest Music Festival to be held online on Feb. 26, 27 and 28.

Sunset scenery in Istanbul

Published by Hurriyet on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 05:00

Turkey's metropolis Istanbul dazes visitors with its enchanting sights during sunset. (AA Photo)

Senate: Turkey's Ambassador to Romania, on presentation visit

Published by Agerpres on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 07:35

The stage of vaccination against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, measures to combat domestic violence and human trafficking are among the topics addressed on Tuesday at the meeting between the President of the Senate, Anca Dragu, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Romania, Füsun Aramaz, on a presentation visit.

Radio remains effective in Turkey despite technological advances

Published by Hurriyet on Mon, 02/15/2021 - 05:00

Radios are still an integral part of Turkish people's lifestyle despite the emergence of the internet and numerous technological advances such as podcasts, smartphones, and the like, according to research.

Owing to its low cost and easier accessibility, radio is still recognized as one of the most popular and effective means of communication.

New online series by İş Sanat

Published by Hurriyet on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 05:00

İş Sanat brings classic theater works to the stage with its new series titled "Watch from Rehearsal."

The series, which will take place around a table and start with "The Miser' by Molière," will be presented to the audience in a reading rehearsal order.

It can be watched on İş Sanat's social media accounts and website throughout the season starting from Feb. 12 at 8:30 pm.

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