KöKökbörü is a popular sport, especially among the Kyrgyz Turks, with deep common roots in national culture. It is played not only in Kyrgyzstan but also across many different regions including Kazakhstan and Afghanistan like. In Türkiye today, this traditional game practice continues in the village of Ulupamir. In Central Asia, it is known by various names such as “Gökböri,” “Kökpari,” “Capricorn/Ulak,” in Afghanistan as “Oğlak, Buz-Kaşi,” and in Kazakhstan as “Kökpar.” However, it is most common
ENZeynep Ahmetbeyoğlu

Köprülü Kanyon National Park is a natural area covering 366,140 decares located 63 kilometers northwest of the Manavgat district of Antalya province, encompassing the place area. Established as a national park in 1973 under national, it is situated along the Köprüçay River (Bridge) and the historic ancient city of Selge. The park’s most striking feature is a 14-kilometer-long, over-100-meter-deep canyon carved by the Köprüçay River between the villages of Bolasan and Beşkonak. This canyon holds
EN
Muhammed Samed Acar
STFrom the perspective of Historical, the essence of strategy’s thought has always been the concept of war, and thus throughout history, foundational works have been written that describe various wars and examine how wars should be conducted.When examining the historical background of the forms, methods, and characteristics of strategy, it becomes evident that it originated to some extent in mythologies. In Scandinavian mythology, the prominent figure Odin embodies strategy through deception an
EN
Taşkın Dayangaç

Elif İldem (born 1995, Üsküdar, Istanbul) is a national Paralympic swimmer and clinical psychologist. Diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, she began swimming at age 20 upon her doctor’s recommendation and went on to become a record-breaking athlete. She speaks English at an advanced level and Spanish at a beginner level. 【1】Educational Career and Start in SwimmingAfter completing primary and secondary education, Elif İldem graduated with honors from Istanbul Altınay College and was
EN
Gözde Cabadak

The Türkiye Women’s National Basketball Team is participating in qualification tournaments to secure a spot in the 2026 Women’s Basketball World Cup, organized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) in Berlin, Germany, from 4 to 13 September 2026. The global qualification tournaments will be held between 11 and 17 March 2026, with Türkiye hosting one of the groups.Tournament Format and Qualification SystemIn accordance with a decision made by the FIBA Central Board in 2022, the number
EN
Burak Enes

Muhammet Khalvandi (born 11 January 1990, Kermanshah) is a national para-athlete specializing in the F57 javelin throw category. Born in Kermanshah, Iran in 1990, the athlete began competing internationally for Türkiye in 2019. Khalvandi continues his career under the Bursagücü Youth and Sports Club and conducts his professional training and preparation in Mersin.Life and Career StructureKhalvandi was born on 11 January 1990 in Iran. He initially competed for the Iranian national team at the sta
EN
Sevde Öznur Çalışkan

In Türkiye, the last week of May is observed as National Family Week to emphasize the importance of the family institution, raise social awareness, and support population structures. These celebrations are planned in line with the "Family and Population Decade" vision covering the years 2026 to 2035.Historical Development and Global ContextTo highlight the importance of families worldwide, the United Nations (UN) has designated May 15 as the International Day of Families and the week encompassin
EN
Miray GÜR

Founding Process and Early YearsÖtüken Publishing was established in 1964 in Şehzadebaşı, Istanbul, through the initiative of a group of young university students. Among the pioneering figures of this initiative were Mehmet Niyazi Özdemir and Nevzat Kösoğlu. The primary aim in founding the publishing house was to serve the nationalist ideology on a cultural level. The initial steps took shape around Kitabevi; it expanded with the participation of Ahmet Nuri Yüksel, Özer Ravanoğlu, Fehim Üçışık a
EN
Burak Enes

A national anthem is an official musical text that symbolizes a state's sovereignty, social unity, historical memory, and ideological values. Alongside national symbols such as the flag and the coat of arms, national anthems are also expressions of a country's political identity. They are generally composed in the form of a poem set to music; the lyrics are usually written by a poet or writer, while the melody (composition) is typically the work of a professional composer.Historical DevelopmentN
ENElyesa Köseoğlu

The National Cinema Struggle is a work written by Halit Refiğ and published in the İletişim series. The book was first published in 1971. It is one of the foundational texts in which Refiğ established the theoretical framework for the "national cinema" movement.SubjectThe subject of the work is the sources of Turkish culture and the issues facing Turkish cinema within that culture. Refiğ argues in the book that Turkish cinema must develop its own understanding of cinema. This understanding is ba
EN
Muhammed Samed Acar