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Millions of Pilgrims Begin Hajj, Reach the Kaaba
The Hajj pilgrimage period for 1445 Hijri has commenced, with special visas issued for approximately 5 million pilgrims selected by lottery. Pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah by plane traveled 95 kilometers to the Kaaba to perform…
Veteran Typewriter Repairman Keeps Craft Alive in Istanbul
In Eyüpsultan, 62-year-old İsmail Hakkı Candar has dedicated 46 years to repairing typewriters, a once-essential tool now relegated to nostalgia. As one of Istanbul's last two typewriter repair masters, Candar has struggled to find an…
Sivas Antique Store Showcases 30 Years of Collecting
In Sivas, Türkiye, antique enthusiast Süleyman Özpembe has been collecting antiques for nearly 30 years. Displaying over 1,200 items in his store, including radios, telephones, watches, lighters, and handwritten books up…
Turkish Cuisine Week Held in Cappadocia
A variety of local foods were served to tourists within the framework of Turkish Cuisine Week held between 21-27 May in Uçhisar Castle, one of the favorite places in Cappadocia, the touristic region of Türkiye's Nevşehir province.…
Hagia Sophia History Museum Welcomes Visitors with New Collection
The former Land Registry Directorate in Sultanahmet Square has been converted into the Hagia Sophia Museum of History and Experience by Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The museum, reopened in 2023, showcases the history…
Turkish Embassy in Skopje Celebrates Turkish Cuisine Week
The Turkish Embassy in Skopje hosted a special event as part of "Turkish Cuisine Week" to showcase the unique flavors of Türkiye. Organized by Şeyma Nur Ulusoy, wife of Türkiye's Ambassador to Skopje Fatih Ulusoy, the event…
Turkish Museums Draw Thousands on International Museum Day
On May 18, International Museum Day, 11,015 people visited museums and archaeological sites in Antalya and the Ancient City of Sagalassos in Burdur. Celebrated worldwide by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), this day…
Berlin Carnival of Cultures Ends
The 26th Berlin Carnival of Cultures, where the cultures of many countries were exhibited, has ended in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin, the capital of Germany. At the carnival, which started last Friday, dozens of vehicles and thousands…
Locals Ran to Mark 19 May in Kırıkkale, Türkiye
A public running event was organized in Türkiye's Kırıkkale within the scope of the 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day celebrations. Participating citizens gathered in front of the Train Station on Millet Boulevard, where…
Museums Week Discounts at Hagia Sophia and Ephesus in Türkiye
To celebrate Museums Week, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has announced a 50 percent discount for Turkish citizens at the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum and the Ephesus Experience Museum. From May 18 to…