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Astana AI Film Festival: Registration open for short movies, with $1 M prize pool
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (476+ words) MOSCOW (AA) - The organizers of the first International Astana AI Film Festival (AAIFF 2026), a Kazakhstan-based event dedicated to films created entirely with artificial intelligence technologies, have announced that registration for the short film competition is now open, according to media…...
Turkish communications director highlights cultural legacy during Turkish Cuisine Week
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (159+ words) By Busra Nur Cakmak ANKARA (AA) " Turkish Communications Director Burhanettin Duran on Thursday highlighted the cultural significance of Turkish Cuisine Week, describing the annual event as a celebration of T'rkiye's rich culinary and civilizational heritage. In a post on Turkish…...
Ancient Pompeii doctor identified by medical instruments found in cast
1+ week, 3+ day ago (379+ words) By Hazel Belkis Belge ISTANBUL (AA) " Archaeologists at the ancient city of Pompeii Archaeological Park in southern Italy have identified one of the victims of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD as a doctor after advanced diagnostic examinations revealed…...
Alternative concert held in Vienna to protest Israel's participation in Eurovision
1+ week, 4+ day ago (303+ words) Artists performing at event voiced support for Palestinians, criticized Israel's inclusion in annual song contest VIENNA (AA) - An alternative concert was held in Austria's capital Vienna on Friday to protest Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Held at Maria-Theresien-Platz…...
Exhibition in Istanbul showcases photographer Nevzat Yildirim's dome-inspired works
1+ week, 5+ day ago (289+ words) By Asya Setinay Karagul The opening ceremony on Wednesday was attended by Yildiz Holding Board Member Murat Ulker, Yildiz Holding Chairman and CEO Mehmet Tutuncu, as well as figures from the fields of culture, the arts, and academia. Speaking at…...
Ethnosport Culture Festival to bring traditional sports, culture to Istanbul
1+ week, 6+ day ago (224+ words) ISTANBUL (AA) - The 8th edition of the Ethnosport Culture Festival will bring together traditional sports, cultural heritage, and social values under one roof, offering participants a multidimensional experience. Organized by the World Ethnosport Union, the festival will be held from May…...
Istanbul Digital Art Festival to return for 6th edition in June
2+ week, 4+ day ago (327+ words) Event will explore art and artificial intelligence under theme "Retell" By Aise Humeyra Akgun and Fatma Zehra Solmaz ISTANBUL (AA) - The sixth edition of the Istanbul Digital Art Festival will be held June 3-7 at the Ataturk Cultural Center, with Anadolu…...
Melissa Barrera making comeback after being fired from Scream 7 for supporting pro-Palestinian movement
2+ week, 5+ day ago (799+ words) 'I will continue to speak out for those that need it most and continue to advocate for peace and safety, for human rights and freedom,' Barrera tells Variety magazine HOUSTON, United States (AA) - Actress Melissa Barrera is making a comeback…...
Silent Plan" director says film deepened his understanding of deaf community
2+ week, 5+ day ago (934+ words) Turkish short film follows deaf youths denied access to experimental hearing technology By Ahmet Esad Sani ISTANBUL (AA) - Screenwriter and director Omer Yildirim said the research and preparation process for his award-winning short film Silent Plan gave him a deeper…...
Protesters in Serbia call for Eurovision boycott over Israel's participation
3+ week, 6+ day ago (128+ words) BELGRADE, Serbia (AA) - A group of protesters in Serbia's capital, Belgrade, on Tuesday called for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation in the competition. Gathering in front of the headquarters of Serbia's public broadcaster, Radio Television…...