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Paris' Louvre Museum closes again as staff strike enters 6th week

Paris' Louvre Museum closes again as staff strike enters 6th week

At least 300 employees gathered in general assembly in morning, voted to extend strike that began on Dec. 15, reports media

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Digital age intensifies parasocial ties, turning fandom into cultural, economic force: Experts
05.01.2026

Digital age intensifies parasocial ties, turning fandom into cultural, economic force: Experts

Parasocial, the Cambridge Dictionary’s word of 2025, refers to a one-sided connection with a famous person, character

Over 2,000-year-old Paphlagonian tumulus awaits visitors in northern Türkiye
31.12.2025

Over 2,000-year-old Paphlagonian tumulus awaits visitors in northern Türkiye

Restored after rescue excavations, burial mound in Kastamonu province is highlighted as key cultural, archaeological attraction

180 smuggled artifacts repatriated to Türkiye in 2025
30.12.2025

180 smuggled artifacts repatriated to Türkiye in 2025

Türkiye strengthens international cooperation to recover stolen heritage, enabling thousands of returns over nearly 25 years

Doner, lahmacun, simit top Türkiye’s most popular food choices in 2025
30.12.2025

Doner, lahmacun, simit top Türkiye’s most popular food choices in 2025

Nationwide ordering data highlights enduring popularity of traditional Turkish flavors

Silver necklace depicting Assyrian goddess Ishtar unearthed in southwestern Türkiye
30.12.2025

Silver necklace depicting Assyrian goddess Ishtar unearthed in southwestern Türkiye

Discovery highlights ancient city of Amos' role as key cultural and commercial hub linking Near East, Mediterranean