Education, science at risk of destruction in the Middle East, UNESCO warns
Security problems in the region have directly threatened children, students, and all teaching and research staff
culture in the East
US-Israeli attacks damage 56 cultural heritage sites in Iran
At least 56 cultural heritage sites, including World Heritage locations, have been damaged in Iran as a result of the US-Israeli military operation, the WANA news agency reports.
UNESCO's silence amid attacks on historical monuments in Iran is unacceptable - Araghchi
Abbas Araghchi expressed his disapproval of UNESCO's failure to publicly address the strikes on Iran, which have adversely affected the nation's cultural heritage.
Uzbekistan to launch unified digital platform for tourists
Uzbekistan is developing a comprehensive mobile application for international visitors, featuring SIM card registration, transportation ticketing, and museum access capabilities.
Ancient goblet found in Palestine etched with oldest depiction of Creation
A 4,300-year-old silver goblet unearthed in Palestine is engraved the earliest known depiction of the universe’s creation, a new study revealed.
UNESCO proclaims December 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day
The 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, adopted a decision to proclaim December 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day, to be observed annually.
Russian, Iranian Culture Ministers discuss Moscow-Tehran cooperation
The talks took place in the Northern capital of Russia
Unique rock-cut tombs found in Adıyaman province
Rock-cut tombs from the Roman period and settlement traces from the Late Bronze Age have been discovered in the rural area of Çomak village in Adıyaman’s Besni district of Turkey.
Illegally exported Marcus Aurelius statue returns to Türkiye after 65 years
Türkiye managed to return the statue of Marcus Aurelius following its 65-year absence abroad. The artifact was illegally exported following unauthorized excavations.
Number of Türkiye’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites reaches 22
The ancient city of Sardis and Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe in Türkiye’s Manisa province have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Turkish culture and tourism ministry said.
Shusha hosts International Children's Creativity Festival
Three hundred children took part in the Shusha Children's Creativity Festival, aimed at strengthening ties among children from different Turkic-speaking countries.
Azerbaijani director wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
The Palme d'Or was awarded to the drama "It was just an Accident"
Türkiye to host Azerbaijani Cinema Days
Azerbaijani Cinema Days will be held in Istanbul on April 28 to 30.
Turkey may open cultural center in St. Petersburg
Turkey is in favor of establishing a Turkish cultural center in St. Petersburg, Abdurrahman Aliy, Director of the Yunus Emre Institute (Turkish Cultural Center) said.
Russian Culture Week to be held in Iran in 2025
This year, Iran is ready to host Russian Culture Week. Russian diplomats have already begun the preparations for the event.
Aktau named Cultural Capital of Turkic world for 2025
The TÜRKSOY organization has made Aktau the Cultural Capital of the Turkic world for 2025. An extensive program of events is planned in the port city on the Caspian coast.
Astana hosting Days of Azerbaijani Culture
The capital of Kazakhstan is hosting the Days of Azerbaijani Culture on September 23-26. The event will feature presentation of the book …
OTS agrees on single Turkic alphabet in Baku
It was created on the basis of a project prepared in 1991
Kazakhstan, Russia to cooperate in creative sphere
Representatives of the creative industries of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation entered into a cooperation agreement at SPIEF
Kazakhstan and China to establish mutual cultural centers
The Kazakh Parliament adopted the Law On ratification of the Agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and China on mutual establishment of cultural …
