Culture

Türkiye's museum count increases

The number of museums in Türkiye rose 4.4% to 664 in 2025, while museum and archaeological site visits increased 6.8% to nearly 65.9 million, according to 2025 Cultural Heritage Statistics released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat).

Russia to close Goethe-Institut offices - Lavrov

Russia will close the Goethe-Institut branches in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg in response to the German authorities’ closure of the Russian House in Berlin, Russian Foreign Minister …

Jackie Chan movie Armor of God 4 wraps Baku shoot

Filming of the Azerbaijani part of the film "Armor of God 4: Ultimatum" starring Jackie Chan has been completed, the press office of the Azerbaijani Cinema Agency (ARKA) reported.

Intervision organizers name 2026 contest venue

The next Intervision international song contest will be held in Saudi Arabia, although its exact date and venue are still being discussed, organizers said against the backdrop of reports about uncertainty surrounding this year’s event.

Shusha hosts Vagif Poetry Days

Another edition of the Vagif Poetry Days kicked off in Shusha, organized by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.

Macedonian Tower reopens to visitors in Turkey

The Macedonian Tower, one of the best-known landmarks in the northwestern Turkish city of Edirne, has reopened as a museum after nearly four years of restoration and archaeological excavation.

Azerbaijan and Georgia discuss cultural ties

The development of cultural relations between Baku and Tbilisi was discussed by Adil Karimli, Azerbaijani Minister of Culture, and Giorgi Mirtskhulava, who noted the successful implementation of joint film and theater projects.

Turkic World Week kicks off in Baku

The official opening ceremony of the Turkic World Week, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress, has been held in Baku.

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