Arab culture

Protesters on Paris streets showed solidarity Saturday with Palestine during an Olympic cycling road competition.

As cyclists passed the 20th arrondissement of Paris, demonstrators displayed Palestinian flags and some wore keffiyehs and scarves. The keffiyeh is a well-known symbol of Palestinian nationalism.

The auction of Arabian race colts bred by an enterprise under the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has witnessed the highest bid reaching 2 million Turkish Liras ($61,400).

Horse racing in Türkiye has sustained its status as a sport avidly followed by thousands over the years, with many enthusiasts recently watching the renowned 98th Gazi Race.

The police, who used tear gas, tried to push the protesters away in a square where a pro-Palestinian rally had been allowed to take place

A 35-year-old Iranian man who was shot in the head by an unknown assailant in central Athens on Friday night died from his injuries on Saturday.

The incident took place shortly before 10 p.m. outside a hookah cafe, at the intersection of Epirou and Michail Voda Streets. The man was taken to the hospital where he was intubated. 

The Customs Agency of Bulgaria has intensified scrutiny on all goods entering and exiting Austria, implemented across checkpoints and territory, aligning with the country's commitment to Austria and Schengen entry obligations.

Türkiye's tradition of olive cultivation has been officially recognized and included in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, according to a statement from Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.

Specially bred Arabian racehorses from the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry's facility in the northwestern province of Bursa have garnered a lot of interest, selling for up to 1 million Turkish Liras at various auctions.

Shisha smoking is temporarily banned in all public areas of Istanbul by the Governor's Office as a precaution to reduce the risk of forest fires and other potential dangers.

An enterprise of the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, which is the breeder of a significant portion of racehorses, will sell purebred Arabian foals at an auction on June 6.

The Istanbul Film Festival returns to the city for the 42nd time this year, bringing together cinema lovers with award-winning, quality films from the Cinema of Türkiye and World Cinema, as well as with special screenings, stars and master filmmakers.