The European Festivals Association is delighted to invite festivals to apply for the EFFE Label 2017 – 2018. EFFE (Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe) is an initiative of the European Festivals Association (EFA) co-financed by the European Union.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has released a new report spotlighting the power of culture as a strategic asset for creating cities that are more inclusive, creative and sustainable. “Culture: Urban Future” report makes the case that culture needs to be fully integrated into urban strategies to ensure their sustainability, as well as a better quality of life for residents. “With over half of the world’s population now living in urban areas, the road to sustainable development passes through cities in every corner of the globe” Irina Bokova, the Director-General of UNESCO, says in the executive summary. “Cities bring creative and productive people together, helping them to do what they do best: exchange, create and innovate.”

Manifesto for Venice: Nine International Experts Put Forward A Series of Proposals For the City and Its Lagoon

There’s been an odd trend shaping up in the music industry as of late. As streaming services become more prominent, music downloads are starting to become a thing of the past. At the same time, music in vinyl form has been on the rise again and according to new data from the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA), it’s even becoming a larger revenue stream than digital downloads in some markets…

Cultural Policy and Management Research Centre (KPY) website has been renewed with an editorial approach.

The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, home to artifacts from various periods of history, is celebrating its 125th year. 

Following the failed military coup in July and amid an increasing crackdown on freedom of expression in Turkey, the fifth Canakkale Biennial has been cancelled.

TBMM Genel Kurulunda milletvekillerinin sözlü soru önergelerini yanıtlayan Kültür ve Turizm Bakanı Nabi Avcı, 2005-2016 yılları arasında bin 675 özel tiyatroya bakanlıkça destek verildiğini söyledi.

Archaeological excavations in the 2,600-year-old ancient city of Knidos in the western province of Muğla’s Datça district have unearthed new structures. 

"Eskişehir’e hedeflediğimiz müzemiz “Modern Sanatlar Müzesi” olacak. Dolayısıyla da koleksiyonumuzun kapsamı bu doğrultuda ilerleyecek. Modern Türk Sanatını yansıtan bir kronoloji izlemek istiyoruz."