Kerem Congar

Culture news

Odesa Fine Art Museum provides shelter for paintings and people

As Ukraine marks a year of being under attack from Russia, the Odesa Fine Arts Museum is playing its role in providing shelter.

23 February 2023

Culture news

In Madonna we trust: Who is Turkish rock star Haluk Levent?

After Madonna's direct appeal for aid for Türkiye quake victims, the spotlight has shone on the rocker turned philanthropist who's leading relief efforts.

22 February 2023

Culture news

Watch this: Italy's Viareggio Carnival marks its 150th anniversary

From gorillas to gas masks and lots of paper mache - Italy's Viareggio Carnival is marking its 150th anniversary with colourful parades after being closed down by the pandemic

21 February 2023

Culture news

Former Ukrainian actor turned soldier returns to the big screen

Life imitates art and art imitates life. But that maxim only adds poignancy to Ukrainian actor Anatol Fon-Filandra's brief return to a film set in a fictionalised love story set in a country at war.

20 February 2023

Culture news

French-Japanese boy becomes first recognised dual-national kabuki star

Kabuki shows are all-male affairs combining dance, drama, and music, with men playing male and female roles.

18 February 2023

Culture news

Quake destroys Turkiye's oldest mosque and world's oldest church

In the ancient Turkish city of Antakya, Saint Peter Church, the oldest in the world, and the oldest mosque in Turkiye, Habib-i Nejjar Mosque collapsed after the earthquake in Antakya.

16 February 2023

Culture news

A woman dancer in Iran: Living with no identity

In Iran, women are not allowed to dance in public. It's hard to abide by the rules for women dancers in the country. But Boshra and her students are willing to follow their passions.

15 February 2023

Culture news

New York Fashion Week 2023: Rodarte and Siriano's new collections

Big, bright and brash is how New York likes to think of itself and this year's fashion week has certainly lived up to city's reputation with some innovative designs and dressmaking.

15 February 2023

Culture news

Swedish kids take the plunge in icy lake survival lessons

Safety takes on a new dimension for many young Swedes as sub-zero temperatures and the surrounding conditions are a daily danger in winter. Frozen lakes are common playgrounds which means first-aid training and rescue to prepare for the worst is obligatory from a young age.

13 February 2023

Culture news

Euroviews. Freedom of speech or an insult? Charlie Hebdo cartoon angers Turkey

The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo has stirred up anger again over the front page of its latest edition which focuses on the earthquake in Turkey

9 February 2023

Culture news

Nintendo's Super Mario prepares to play in California theme park

If you liked the video game, then you'll probably love visiting the theme park. At least, that's what Nintendo is hoping as the Japanese firm looks to emulate the success of its magic moustached plumber who once ruled the world of gaming.

21 January 2023

Culture news

Spanish opera star Plácido Domingo faces fresh sexual assault claims

"Don’t get in a lift with Plácido Domingo" - a well-known warning given to women in opera circles according to a Spanish singer who used to work with the world-famous tenor.

17 January 2023

Culture news

Türkiye's top 10 Spotify songs in 2022

The cultural crossroads. The geopolitical axis point. Türkiye has been called many things as the country lies between Europe and Asia and you'll find rich musical pickings from both in the most listened to tracks from 2022.

7 January 2023

Culture news

Pelé Museum attracts visitors in Brazil following the icon's death

Pelé Museum attracts visitors in Brazil following the icon's death. The Brazilian football star died on Thursday evening at the age of 82.

30 December 2022

Culture news

New York artist turns street scenes into miniature art objects

From the streets to Sotheby's auctions... New York artist turns hip-hop scenes and street corners into miniature art objects.

29 December 2022

Culture news

Breaking all the rules! Iraqi furniture-maker carves up stereotypes

Breaking all the rules! Female Iraqi carpenter and furniture-maker Nour al-Janabi is carving out a fine career in a male-dominated domain industry.

26 December 2022

Design

Renovating Vietnam's 100-year-old French colonial villas

Villas in Vietnam's capital Hanoi built during France's colonial rule have been degraded by age and humidity. Now an extensive restoration and renovation campaign is underway to change the cramped, damp and noisy conditions.

26 December 2022

Culture news

Messi's World Cup celebration is now on a mural in Argentina

The iconic image of Argentina's captain Lionel Messi finally lifting football's World Cup trophy has now been immortalised as a mural on a wall in Buenos Aires.

24 December 2022

Lifestyle

California's 'Sisters of the Valley' grow and sell cannabis products

California's 'Sisters of the Valley' grow and sell cannabis products

23 December 2022

Food and Drink

Grape expectations: India's biggest winemaker targets new TV audience

The pandemic has seen millions Indians change their daily habits in more ways than one. India's biggest winemaker is hoping to make big profits from a new market, driven by aspirational lifestyles depicted on television and streaming platforms.

23 December 2022