JOHANNESBURG - Five-time world champion Brazil is the clear favorite against Confederations Cup host country South Africa in the semifinal. The Latin American giants, however, do not take the African side lightly, and are aware that football is open to surprises, especially when playing against a highly spirited team with nothing to lose
ISTANBUL - The movie titled ’Devrim Arabaları’ (Revolution cars) tells the story of 23 engineers who manufactured the first local car in Turkey 47 years ago and is an inspiration to young movie-goers. Director Tolga Örnek says the film’s characters offer unusual role models
Fethiye - With their bright tablecloths and charismatic waiters, the restaurants encircling Fethiye’s daily market vie for customers. The pervasive and addictive smell of garlic, spices and olive oil floats above the inevitable fishy odors of the seafood stalls, luring tourists and locals alike to this intrinsically Turkish spot.
BERLIN - Two years ago it was dwelling on the third tier of German football, but now Hoffenheim tops Bundesliga, over the likes of giants Bayern Munich, Werder Bremen, Hamburger or Stuttgart. After entrepreneur Dietmar Hopp's takeover, the club has ascended amazingly, writing the football fairytale of the year along the way.