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.
ISTANBUL- Turkey takes on Spain again in the World Cup Qualifying Group 5 game tonight. Fatih Terim's boys were beaten by a single goal at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, but the coach is encouraged by his team's performance and says things will be better in Istanbul.
İZMİR - Pioneering artist Özlem Özarı, the first person who opened an illumination atelier in İzmir, is creating a modern interpretation of the classical Ottoman art of illumination. She says this art is no longer popular and her goal is to pass it to the next generations
The Turkish national team arrived home Thursday to a warm welcome from supporters after finishing in the top four in the Euro 2008 championship co-hosted by Switzerland and Austria. A convoy of supporters followed the bus carrying the team as it made its way to Istanbul’s Taksim Square where it was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd. A celebratory concert and fireworks show was held in the square in the team’s honor. Turkey won many fans at Euro 2008 and showed they can become a major force in world soccer thanks to their determination, skill and grace. (UPDATED)
From here, the fast-approaching presidential elections look like they will be hard to handle for some, especially for the general leader of the main opposition CHP, Deniz Baykal. What makes these elections so difficult for them is the fact that Tayyip Erdogan is a candidate, and that there is a good chance he will be elected.....