Ministry of Culture and Tourism

Eurodrama General Assembly in Skopje

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Skopje hosts Eurodrama General Assembly and promotes Macedonian drama catalog

Skopje is hosting the General Assembly of Eurodrama, a European network for drama and translation, from October 27 to November 1, 2026. The event celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Paris-based network. Organized alo

Turkish legislative proposals for green passport expansion

5 clusters · 36 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Turkey: Legislative proposals submitted for green passports for teachers and journalists

Legislative proposals have been submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to expand eligibility for special stamped passports, known as green passports. These measures aim to alleviate visa-related logistical an

Cultural and urban development in Kocaeli and Düzce

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Local urban and cultural projects underway in Düzce and Kocaeli

In Kocaeli, local authorities are focusing on long-term cultural planning and commemorative arts. The Kocaeli Culture Council was organized to bring together various stakeholders to establish a 5-to-10-year roadmap aimed

International book fairs and literary events in Turkey

11 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Kahramanmaraş promotes UNESCO literary identity in China and Turkey

Various international book fairs and literary events continue across several Turkish cities. In Kahramanmaraş, a UNESCO City of Literature, the 11th International Kahramanmaraş Book Fair was held at the Cam Piramit Fair

Turkey and Cyprus 2026-27 school year commencement

36 clusters · 258 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: ÖSYM announces 2027 national examination calendar

The 2026–2027 academic year in Turkey and Cyprus is characterized by significant administrative preparations, new curriculum implementations, and ongoing debates regarding educator welfare and student costs. While higher

Turkey's expanding cultural and gastronomy festival season

33 clusters · 142 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Antalya tourism surges with 15 million foreign visitors

The cultural and gastronomy festival season in Turkey continues to expand, with new programming focusing on regional heritage and tourism development. In September, the landscape included the 95th Izmir International Fai

Antalya and Turkey tourism market dynamics

18 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Turkish airports report high passenger volumes for summer season

By late October 2026, Turkey’s tourism sector continued to navigate a complex landscape of shifting visitor volumes and regional trends. While earlier data indicated a decline in arrivals, updated figures for the first n

COP31 Preparations: Infrastructure and Diplomatic Tensions

13 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: COP31 to feature dual leadership amid fossil fuel and funding disputes

As the COP31 UN Climate Change Conference approaches in Antalya (November 9–20, 2026), preparations have expanded to include significant infrastructure and cultural investments. The summit will be hosted at the former EX

Tributes and academic engagements for Aziz Sancar

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: President Erdoğan receives Nobel laureate Aziz Sancar

Nobel laureate Prof. Dr. Aziz Sancar has received several honors and participated in academic engagements across Turkey. In Mardin’s Savur district, Sancar’s childhood home, the historic Hakkı Bey Mansion, was converted

Cultural festivals in Istanbul

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: 6th Korkut Ata Turk World Film Festival to be held in Istanbul

Istanbul is hosting multiple international cultural events in late 2026. The 10th Atta Festival, scheduled for November 20 to December 6, focuses on performing arts for children aged 0 to 12, featuring international cont

Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism librarian recruitment

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism to hire 162 librarians

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced plans to recruit 162 contracted librarians for provincial organizations. The hiring process, conducted under Article 4/B of the Civil Servants Law No. 657, involves s

China civil service and postgraduate exam cycles

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: China civil service exam sees 3 million applicants amid shrinking quotas

China has released the schedules and procedures for its 2027 civil service and postgraduate entrance examinations. The civil service recruitment process introduced new real-name authentication measures using electronic s

Turkey trade expansion and manufacturing growth

105 clusters · 318 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Turkey reports diverse export growth in free zones and agricultural sectors

Since late May 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Trade has utilized e-export programmes and AI-driven tools to diversify market access. By September 2026, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced that annualized exports reached $283

Turkish student scholarship programs 2026-2027

8 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: VGM opens scholarship applications for 2026-2027 academic year

Various Turkish institutions and organizations are preparing scholarship programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. The General Directorate of Foundations (VGM) has commenced its secondary education assistance program, wi

Turkey-Syria academic and cultural cooperation

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: International academic meeting held in Damascus on Turkey-Syria relations

Turkey and Syria have initiated formal efforts to strengthen academic and scientific ties. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Turkish Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and the Syrian Ministry of Higher

Turkey real estate and tourism regulation updates

6 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: TOKİ to auction 725 land plots across 61 Turkish provinces

Turkey continues to implement regulatory changes in the real estate and tourism sectors to increase transparency and prevent fraud. In real estate, the Ministry of Trade is expanding the Electronic Listing Verification S

Restoration of Edirne Mevlevihanesi and cultural facilities

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Edirne inaugurates new library and restored Mevlevihane

Following a reconstruction project initiated in 2024, the 500-year-old Edirne Mevlevihanesi is scheduled to reopen to the public on October 23, 2026. The restoration, managed by the Edirne Governor’s Environmental Protec

Turkish seasonal tourism and weather trends

3 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Turkey weather forecast: widespread rain and fog expected

The Turkish tourism sector is experiencing a seasonal transition from summer to autumn, characterized by unseasonably warm weather and shifting economic indicators. Along the Mediterranean coast, high sea temperatures an

Kültepe-Kaniş archaeological excavations

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Kültepe archaeological site reveals Hellenistic mosaic structure

Archaeological excavations at the Kültepe-Kaniş site in Kayseri, Turkey, have uncovered a mosaic-floored structure dating to the Hellenistic Period. This discovery is a significant milestone for the site, where excavatio

Turkish regional tourism and gastronomy development

10 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Trabzon Gastronomy Festival to showcase regional cuisine

Turkish regional authorities are implementing strategies to diversify tourism and boost local economies. In İznik, official Hasan Duşlu has emphasized that increasing visitor numbers must translate into direct benefits f

Mythology Film Week in Bursa

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Osmangazi Municipality hosts 4th Mythology Film Week in Bursa

The Osmangazi Municipality in Bursa hosted the 4th Mythology Film Week, an event themed ‘The Common Story of Humanity’. Supported by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the festival included short film screening

Turkish Court of Cassation labor law rulings

9 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Yargıtay rules five-year statute of limitations for annual leave pay

The Turkish Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) has issued several precedent-setting rulings regarding labor law and employee entitlements. Initial rulings addressed annual leave and overtime, including determining that previo

Cultural heritage preservation and festivals in Diyarbakır

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Turkey hosts various cultural festivals and heritage exhibitions

Cultural heritage initiatives in Diyarbakır and Bingöl have focused on both physical restoration and community engagement. The General Directorate of Foundations completed restoration, conservation, and reinforcement pro

Restoration of historical mosques in Turkey

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Gülbahar Hatun Mosque reopens after 541-year-old structure restoration

Historical religious sites in Turkey are being reopened following extensive restoration projects led by the General Directorate of Foundations. In Gaziantep, the 16th-century Tahtani Mosque has reopened for worship afte

Film festivals in Turkey

5 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Turkish film festivals announce finalists for Izmir and Ankara editions

Various film festivals are being held across Turkey, showcasing independent, documentary, and specialized cinematic works. Recent highlights include the conclusion of the 33rd International Adana Golden Koza Film Festiva

East Asian travel and trade surge amid holiday congestion

14 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: China reports declining coal imports and rising holiday service consumption

As the National Day Golden Week concludes, East Asian travel demand and economic activity have shown significant surges. The National Immigration Administration reported 15.46 million inbound and outbound trips during th

Events and festivities in Marmaris

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Turkey night museum visitors reach record 1.3 million

Marmaris is scheduled to host a variety of cultural, sporting, and gastronomic events during the final week of October, coinciding with the 103rd anniversary of the Republic. Planned activities include the ‘Valuable Scr

Turkish political and local administrative outreach

10 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Japanese Ambassador Masami Tamura visits Trabzon Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç

Turkish political figures and local administrators continue to engage in regional and international outreach to address community needs, local development, and political processes. In Trabzon, Metropolitan Municipality M

Ancient shipwreck discovery near Turkey

2 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Turkiye unearths world’s oldest shipwreck near Kekova Island

Archaeologists near the Turkish coast by Antalya have discovered what is believed to be the world’s oldest known shipwreck. Located at a depth of approximately 30 meters near Kekova, the vessel dates back to the Early Br

Saros Gulf and Enez regional development proposals

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Enez and Saros coasts require improved infrastructure and services

Discussions regarding the development of the Saros Gulf and Enez coastal regions have focused on the need for integrated administrative models and improved public infrastructure. Former Edirne deputy Şadan Şimşek propos