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Turkish Retired Officer Turns Passion for Antiques into Thriving Market
Ali Kılınç, a retired non-commissioned officer from Zile, Tokat, has transformed his 44-year passion for antiques into a small business. After serving in the Turkish Armed Forces for years, Kılınç began collecting antique items,…
Erzurum Museum Showcases 3,500-Year-Old Artifacts in New Exhibition
The Erzurum Museum in Türkiye has unveiled a collection of 175 ancient jewelry items, including pieces that date back 3,500 years. These artifacts, which have never been displayed before, are part of a new initiative by the museum…
Pope Francis Attends Interreligious Meeting with Students in Singapore
Pope Francis attended an interreligious meeting with young people at the Catholic Junior College in Singapore on the last day of his 3-day visit to the country, where he came on September 11 as part of his apostolic journey in South Asia.…
Pope Francis Visits Largest Mosque in Southeast Asia
Pope Francis, who began his visit to Indonesia, which is home to the world's largest Muslim population and only 3 percent of the 275 million population is Catholic, on Tuesday, visited the Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast…
La Tomatina Festival Begins in Spain
This year's version of La Tomatina, the Spanish's traditional tomato battle, started in a small village of Bunol in the Valencia city at around 13:00 local time. The colorful event, where tons of overripe tomatoes are used, has attracted…
11th Mass Holds at Sumela Monastery in Türkiye
For the first time since 2010, the historic Sumela Monastery in Trabzon's Altındere Valley hosted an Orthodox Christian ceremony on August 23, rather than the traditional date of August 15, which is revered as the "Day of…
Gaziantep’s Historic Kutnu Fabric Gains Global Fashion Attention
Kutnu, the traditional fabric of Gaziantep, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, attracting significant attention from both local and international tourists. Known as the "palace fabric" used by Ottoman sultans, Kutnu has…
Greeks of Türkiye Commemorate Virgin Mary in Agridia Church
Greeks in Türkiye organized a Virgin Mary commemoration ritual in Tepeköy, Agridia Church in Gökçeada district, the first and only "cittaslow" in the world. The ceremony was attended by Metropolitan of Gökçeada and Bozcaada Kyrillos Sykis,…
Ottoman Door Knocker Tradition Lives On in Erzincan
In the deep canyons of Kemaliye, Erzincan, a thousand-year-old tradition continues through the unique door knockers that adorn local homes. Dating back to the Ottoman period, these knockers served a practical purpose:…
Cappadocia Hosts International Balloon Festival
The Nevşehir Culture Road Festival in Türkiye's Cappadocia region is showcasing an international hot air balloon event in its final days, drawing participants from 18 countries. From August 8 to 11, 60 uniquely shaped and…