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Male cat becomes mascot of champion women’s team

The players of ALG Spor, which has clinched the trophy in the Turkcell Women's Süper Lig, have dedicated the championship to a male British Shorthair cat named "Casper," that became the team's mascot through the season.

"Casper is the only male in the team," said goalkeeper Selda Akgöz who is also the owner of the 1-year-old cat.

Zorlu to host world famous names in new season

Istanbul's Zorlu Performance Arts Center (PSM) will host various Turkish and international artists in the new season starting from Sept. 1.

During a press conference held on Aug. 21 to launch the new season's program, Zorlu PSM Director Murat Abbas said the new season will be full of activities through Aug. 31, 2018.

Rock festival in Zeytinli

One of the notable festivals in Turkey, the Zeytinli Rock Festival, kicks off today in Zeytinli in the northwestern province of Balıkesir's Edremit district.

Teoman, Şebnem Ferah, Mor ve Ötesi, Hayko Cepkin, Pentagram, and Selda Bağcan & Boom Pam will be among the performers of the five-day festival that will continue until Aug. 27.

Turkish folk singer inspires US rappers

A song by Turkish protest musician Selda Ba?can, who celebrated the 44th anniversary of her music carrier this year, has been used in a hip hop album by famous US hip hop producer Dr. Dre An important voice in Turkish protest music, Selda Ba?can has seen her music influence an artist light years away from her musical universe for the second time in recent years.