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Film Diplomacy Conference 2025 opens in Istanbul to merge cinema, international relations

Film Diplomacy Conference 2025 opens in Istanbul to merge cinema, international relations

3-day event aims to 'raise awareness’ of global conflicts, says founder

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Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
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