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Medieval-themed fair draws crowds to Ürgüp
A "Middle Ages" themed fair held in the central Anatolian province of Nevşehir's Ürgüp district has drawn scores of visitors who fully embraced the medieval spirit by donning elaborate period costumes, transforming the event into a vibrant celebration of history and culture.
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Pelican migration disrupted in Türkiye due to feeding: Expert
Pelicans are delaying their annual migration from Türkiye to Africa, an expert has warned, citing human interference as a key factor.
With the fall season starting in September, thousands of pelicans in Europe start flapping their wings to migrate to Africa.
Preparations underway for Bozcaada Jazz Festival
The eighth edition of the Bozcaada Jazz Festival is preparing to host guests on Sept. 6, 7 and 8 with the theme of "Mycelium."
The festival is inspired this year by the multi-layered structure of mycelium, the fascinating network system of nature. The event invites attendees to establish new and solid connections with themselves and the world, according to a statement.
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Rerun elections yield new results in four constituencies
In a rerun of local elections held on June 2, four out of seven constituencies saw different results compared to the initial elections on March 31.
The decision for a rerun in three districts and four towns was made following objections and irregularities that affected the initial results.
Voters return to polls in three districts for election rerun
Voters in the country's three districts and four towns returned to the polls on June 2 for a rerun of the local elections originally held on March 31.
The decision for a rerun was made following objections and irregularities that affected the initial results.
Golden Butterfly Awards honor the best of Türkiye
The 49th Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards, the longest-running award ceremony that takes the pulse of the country's cinema, TV and music world, took place in Istanbul's Zorlu PSM on Dec. 3. Winners, selected by the public and jury votes, received their awards in various categories at the ceremony.
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Earthquake survivor denied visa to visit son in Austria
Zeliha Karlı's application for a visa to visit her son, Yusuf Karlı, a doctoral student at the University of Innsbruck in Austria, has been rejected, citing concerns that she might not return due to her recent displacement caused by the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye.
Ceylan receives standing ovation at Cannes
Türkiye's internationally acclaimed filmmaker Nuri Bilge Ceylan received an 11-minute ovation during the screening of his latest film "Kuru Otlar Üstüne" (About Dry Grasses) at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19.
Ceylan, who attended the premiere with the actors in the film, expressed his gratitude, thanking the film crew and the actors who took part in the film.
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Osman Hamdi painting to go on display in NY
As part of the 100th-anniversary celebrations of the Turkish Republic, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will organize the 100th Anniversary Gala event on Oct. 25, with an exhibition featuring Turkish painter Osman Hamdi Bey's painting "Girl Reading the Qur'an" and artwork from Burhan Doğançay's "Ribbons" series.
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Veterinarians send Mexico puppy after search dog’s death
A German Shepherd puppy has arrived in Mexico after being flown from the capital Ankara as a gesture of gratitude from two veterinarians for the help Mexico's search dog Proteo lent after February's devastating earthquakes.