Ashiq, a syncretic art form of Azerbaijan

Ashiq, a syncretic art form of Azerbaijan

(VOVWORLD) - Azerbaijan has had, to date, 19 Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity recognized by UNESCO. One of themp is the art of ashiq, which was recognized in 2009....
Romania’s Culture and Lifestyle

Romania’s Culture and Lifestyle

(VOVWORLD) - As any Romanian will eagerly explain, there’s much more to know about Romania than the legend of Dracula. Constantly featured among Europe’s best travel destinations, Romania has plenty to surprise those...
11 Syrians killed as boat sinks off Turkey

11 Syrians killed as boat sinks off Turkey

(VOVworld) - Five children were among 11 Syrians killed after their plastic boat sank off Turkey's Aegean coast on Friday. The Dogan news agency said that the boat is believed to have...
EU asks Turkey to reform anti-terror measures

EU asks Turkey to reform anti-terror measures

(VOVworld) - European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Sunday that Turks would only be granted visa-free travel to EU countries from October if Ankara meets all the requirements,...
13 suspects charged in Istanbul bombings

13 suspects charged in Istanbul bombings

(VOVworld) - Thirteen suspects, including 10 Turks, were charged with the Istanbul airport suicide bombings last Wednesday, which left 45 people dead and 147 injured
Turkey recalls ambassador from Germany

Turkey recalls ambassador from Germany

(VOVworld) – Turkey recalled its ambassador to Germany, Huseyin Avni Karslioglu, on Thursday afternoon, just hours after Germany’s lower house approved a resolution declaring that the mass killing of 1.5...
Problems for EU-Turkey deal

Problems for EU-Turkey deal

(VOVworld) – Turkish Prime Minister Ahmed Davutoglu said he will resign after a meeting of the Justice and Development Party on May 22. His resignation will make implementing the EU-Turkey...