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Finans merkezi sanatsız olmaz
AKBANK Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Suzan Sabancı Dinçer, faizlerin düşmesiyle alternatif alanlara yatırımın arttığını belirterek, “Yatırımı bir sepet olarak görmek lazım. Sanat likit bir yatırım değil ama yatırımcılar sanatı unutmasınlar” dedi. Suzan Sabancı Dinçer, ayrıca İstanbul Finans Merkezi’nde de sanat faaliyetlerine yer ayrılmasının önemini vurguladı.
Fitness centers tailor to women’s self-confidence
ISTANBUL - With her trailblazing company run by women for women, Bedriye Hülya was named one of the most successful entrepreneurs by the New York-based group Endeavor in May. Going from 0 to 60 franchises across Turkey in three years, B-fit fitness chain’s 20,000 members have lost 10 tons.
Fitness centers tailor to women’s self-confidence
ISTANBUL - With her trailblazing company run by women for women, Bedriye Hülya was named one of the most successful entrepreneurs by the New York-based group Endeavor in May. Going from 0 to 60 franchises across Turkey in three years, B-fit fitness chain’s 20,000 members have lost 10 tons.
Platform to bring Armenian, Turkish filmmakers together
ISTANBUL - A cinema platform that brings together Turkish and Armenian filmmakers to develop intercultural dialogue and cooperation will once again unite the artists next week at the International Golden Apricot Film Festival in the Armenian capital of Yerevan.
Stringing together classical pieces in historical settings
ISTANBUL - Two weeks ago, renowned violinist Ellen Jewett’s budding festival project featured her group, the Audubon String Quartet, playing in a candlelit cave in Cappadocia, followed by concerts in a Greek church in Şirince and a castle in Bodrum. July 20-25 she and another all-star group return to Cappadocia and its special medieval setting
Kaş and Meis meet to mark peace, friendship
KAŞ - People of Turkey’s coastal town of Kaş and the Greek island of Meis, two sister towns, come together once again to mark the friendship and brotherhood between them. The three-day Lycian-Kaş Culture and Art Festival raises hopes for peace and the high spirit of the event will live longer in the memories of the people.
Turkey and the US unites through love of countries
ISTANBUL - Even when looking over her shoulder at the Bosphorus from the Ritz Carlton, it isn’t farfetched for Mona Tekin Diamond to talk about connecting with housewives in Anatolian villages. ’I’m not talking about upsetting husbands or women’s ways of doing things,’but we can help make more of their skills through development,’ she says.
A woman’s scream rises from a ’stone building’
ISTANBUL - Aslı Erdoğan is an author in the field of contemporary literature and whose book 'Kırmızı Pelerinli Kent' was released in Europe as part of the prestigious 'Marg Series' by Norwegian Gylendal Publishing House. She was sexually harrased at 10 years old and this was a turning point in her life. Her tales are based on her painful experiences and collected in her new book.
School to educate high-IQ kids only
ANTALYA - Working in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the Antalya Provincial Directorate of Education plans to put children with an IQ level over 130 through an intensive academic program that will include education in both the natural sciences and the social sciences.
Italians kick off Confed campaign
PRETORIA - In its debut appearance in the traditional Confederations Cup, a World Cup dress rehearsal, World Cup holder Italy starts its campaign against United States. Last week’s 4-3 win over New Zealand gives the Italians, who consider defense an art form, something to think about.
Hotelier and artist finds balance as a global nomad
ISTANBUL - Czech-born Jiri Kobos has lived in 13 countries over the last 25 years with his family, managing hotels around the world and exhibiting his paintings. In his new home, Istanbul, he continues to find balance between his work as general manager of the Hyatt Regency in Taksim and as an abstract expressionist painter.
Festival invites stars, prisoners and the blind
ADANA - The Adana Golden Boll Film Festival continued with Honorary Awards ceremony Thursday night that recognized four notable names in Turkish cinema, director Ömer Lütfi Akad, actress Filiz Akın, actor Yusuf Sezgin and composer Cahit Berkay for their great contributions to film sector.
Every night has its dawn
Turkey is a strange country with rather odd sayings: "He tells the truth at the police station but errs in court" is one of these. This saying indeed reflects the communal psychology of the country from the troublesome 1960s through the 1990s. This saying, indeed, as well testifies to the bitter "tradition" of establishing the evidence of a crime through "interrogating" the "potential suspects" rather than finding the criminals using the evidence of a crime.
Fest’s 40 years of maturity blended with 16 years of pep
ADANA - Athough film screenings started Monday, the 16th Adana Golden Boll Film Festival unveils its red carpet Tuesday night for big names in Turkish and world cinema. ’Treeless Mountain,’ a South Korean film directed by So Yong Kim, was screened at the official opening ceremony. Kim was present with the two of the film’s leading actors. Pianist Kerem Görsev and jazz musician Elif Çağlar Muslu also performed at the ceremony.
A month-long musical extravaganza in the city
ISTANBUL - Starting tonight, Istanbul will be the scene of a musical feast throughout June. The 37th edition of the International Istanbul Music Festival welcomes the summer with an exclusive and impressive program with more than 500 national and international artists. The opening concert of the festival will be performed by the Borusan Chamber Orchestra. 2009 Honor Award will be presented to Turkish opera bass soloist Ayhan Baran.
Countdown for annual İzmir Int’l Fest begins
İZMİR - The annual International İzmir Festival is ready to welcome world-renowned musicians once again. The masters of the Japanese traditional art of drum, Kodo, will open the festival June 13. Music lovers will also have a chance to see the La Scala Philharmonic, the world’s best-known orchestras. With the slogan, 'The festival is for you, are you coming?' the International İzmir Festival will entertain the Aegean until Oct. 18
