Culture
Turkish Tradition: Doughnuts Served to Honor the Departed
In Turkey, fried dough balls called lokma are distributed to honor the dead and spread blessings.
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Disasters
Istanbul Baker Crafts Sweet Tributes to Honor Departed Souls
An Istanbul baker's unique tradition of creating fried dough balls as memorials honors the departed.
Culture
Russian Strikes Decimate Ukrainian Libraries, Erasing Cultural Heritage
Russian attacks have destroyed millions of books, targeting Ukraine's cultural heritage and identity.
Culture
Kyiv’s Literary Heart Damaged as Russian Strikes Target Cultural Sites
Russian air strikes have devastated a Kyiv book market, destroying millions of Ukrainian books and cultural heritage.
Culture
German Cultural Institutions Brace for Far-Right Influence on Art
German cultural institutions are on alert as the far-right AfD party eyes state power, raising fears of politically influenced art.
International
Global Stage Beckons for Cross-Cultural Comedians
A new generation of comedians is using humor to bridge cultural divides and reach global audiences.
Politics
Budapest Stage Sees Cultural Rebirth Amidst Authoritarian Concerns
A new play in Budapest, based on Kati Marton's memoir, signals a cultural reawakening amidst concerns over authoritarianism.
Culture
India’s Vegetarian Summit Meal Sparks Political Debate Over Culinary Heritage
A vegetarian dinner for world leaders at an Indian summit sparks a political row over national culinary representation.
Culture
AR Rahman Encourages Filmmakers to Highlight Kashmir’s Peace and Natural Beauty
AR Rahman urged filmmakers to showcase Kashmir's beauty and peace, moving away from past conflict narratives.
Culture
African Stars Face Backlash, Concerts Canceled Amid Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
African artists face concert cancellations due to rising anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence across the continent.