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Turkish contrabassist performs at International Children's Cultural Forum in Moscow

Turkish contrabassist performs at International Children's Cultural Forum in Moscow

Hakan Gozetlik plays Rhapsody for Contrabass and Piano 'Fanfare Motif' from Beethoven's opera Fidelio

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Jennifer Lopez to perform at Istanbul Festival on Tuesday
04.08.2025

Jennifer Lopez to perform at Istanbul Festival on Tuesday

After July 23 concert in Antalya, Lopez brings her 'Up All Night Live in 2025' tour to Turkish metropolis

Royal Ballet and Opera members reject future performances in Israel, back Palestinian flag protest
04.08.2025

Royal Ballet and Opera members reject future performances in Israel, back Palestinian flag protest

Move comes after 182 members of Royal Ballet and Opera sign open letter condemning organization’s silence on Israel’s genocidal conduct, which has killed over 60,000 Palestinians

Marcus Aurelius statue returns after 65 years for major Ankara exhibition
03.08.2025

Marcus Aurelius statue returns after 65 years for major Ankara exhibition

Türkiye unveils ‘Golden Age of Archaeology’ with ancient statue at center, hailed as cultural milestone by Culture and Tourism Ministry

900-year-old ceremonial pot unearthed in UNESCO World Heritage Tentative Site in Türkiye
01.08.2025

900-year-old ceremonial pot unearthed in UNESCO World Heritage Tentative Site in Türkiye

For first time, single-piece pot made with firing technique found at Harran Madrasah, says excavation head

2,000-year-old assembly hall unearthed in Türkiye's ancient city of Laodicea
01.08.2025

2,000-year-old assembly hall unearthed in Türkiye's ancient city of Laodicea

Newly unearthed Roman era building features pentagonal walls and hexagonal plan – architectural style never seen before in ancient Anatolia