Chinese actor Zhu Yawen was announced as Turkey’s tourism envoy in Beijing on Friday.The move will enhance Turkey’s representation in China, said Turkey’s Ambassador to Beijing Abdulkadir Emin Onen.He recalled the agreed-upon target of drawing 1 millio…
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Turkish man teaches disabled kids to dance
A Turkish dance teacher brings smiles on the faces of disabled people at home and abroad.Metin Yazir has been teaching children in Bosnia, Romania and Turkey for the last four years at various institutions.Yazir told Anadolu Agency that he discovered h…
Turkey: History or myth, aged coin shows Paris of Troy
Turkish archeologists have unearthed an 1,800-year coin thought to feature Paris, an ancient figure some have blamed for starting the legendary Trojan War.More historically, Paris may have also founded the ancient city of Parion in the coastal Canakkal…
‘Check your brain death,’ Erdogan on Macron’s NATO remarks
French President Emmanuel Macron should check his own head before describing NATO “brain dead”, Turkish president said Friday in a rebuff of the French leader. “Look Mr. Macron, I am calling to you from Turkey, but I will tell you again at NATO. First,…
Turkish presidency announces culture, art award winners
Turkey announced on Monday this year’s Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards, honoring the achievements of artists of the country. The literature prize was awarded to Nuri Pakdil who died earlier this year, according to a statement by Directorate …
Classic Russian play draws Istanbulites to theater
A theatrical adaptation of Eugene Onegin, a famous novel by Russian author Alexander Pushkin, has drawn the attention of art-lovers in Istanbul.The play will be preformed on Thursday and Friday at the 23rd Istanbul Theatre Festival being held in collab…
Hollywood movies use Turkish-made weapons
Turkish-made weapons are increasingly demanded by outside Turkey, including by world-famous Hollywood movies due to their appearance.Weapons produced in factories in the southern Mediterranean province of Antalya have been exported to 35 countries incl…
Turkey: Condolences extended to family of late actress
Turkish officials have extended condolences to the family members of Yildiz Kenter, a veteran Turkish actress who died in Istanbul at the age of 91 on Sunday.Kenter had been under intensive care at Istanbul’s American Hospital for lung disease.I wish G…
Turkish TV series hawk exports in living rooms worldwide
Turkish TV series are strengthening exporters’ hand abroad by spotlighting local specialties in the areas of food, furniture, and clothes. The demand for Turkish goods and the country’s brand value rises significantly in countries where Turkish series …