Restoration of the 130-year-old Panayia Evangelistria Greek Orthodox Church, nestled in Istanbul’s Beyoğlu district, continues. Positioned amid the vibrant tapestry of Beyoğlu’s bustling thoroughfares, weaving through nearby car repair shops, buffets and tire stores, this century-old structure with its historical charm holds
Beyoncé is being accused of ripping off the artwork of Japanese designer Hajime Sorayama. Sorayama announced on Instagram (Dec 11) that the Grammy winner, 42, did not ask him for permission before allegedly using his futuristic sketches and ensembles as part of
For the first time in seven years, ticket prices for entry to the Louvre museum will be raised in January 2024. Current ticket prices to the Paris institution stand at €17 ($18.30) for general admission, with free tickets available for Louvre members
The British Museum has announced the conclusion of an independent review in the wake a massive theft that saw hundreds of objects stolen from its collection. The institution’s board of trustees has unanimously accepted the recommendations provided in the report. According to
Israel has been included on the list of participating countries for Eurovision 2024, leading many to call for the country to be banned from the contest due to the ongoing Israel Hamas war, and for the boycott of next year’s Eurovision. According
Contemporary artist Nan Goldin said she kept an award-winning documentary about her life from getting a release in Israel as part of a years-long cultural boycott of the country. That film, titled All the Beauty and the Bloodshed and directed by Laura
The dancing statue of Moses, one of the muses of ancient mythology, has been found in the ancient city of Stratonikeia, in the western province of Muğla. The statue, whose copies are found in many parts of the world, came to light
Killers of the Flower Moon and Poor Things are also among the contenders, with seven nominations each. Emma Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cillian Murphy and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are among the acting nominees. The ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on 7
The Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony were held in Oslo City Hall. The ceremony contained artistic performances and the speech of Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was represented by her children, seventeen-year-old Ali
The demonstration on Dec 9, co-organized by Within Our Lifetime Palestine (WOL Palestine) and Decolonize This Place (DTP) to coincide with the 36th anniversary of the first Intifada, drew hundreds of protesters of all ages to the Brooklyn Museum. Pro-Palestine demonstrators showcased
Heads of goddesses of love and beauty Aphrodite and deity of wine Dionysus found in the ancient city of Aizanoi with a history dating back 5,000 years. The statue head of Aphrodite, known as the goddess of love and beauty in Greek
Güler Sabancı, Chairperson of Sabancı Holding, received the European Sustainability Award – Prix FILM4CLIMATE 2023. This year’s Sustainability Award expands from environmental sustainability, defining the context and relevance of sustainability in a broader sense by including all efforts made to enhance society
