{:en} Hi Everybody, I took a break from my writing for a while, but I missed you so much. I hope you noticed my absence. If you're wondering why I'm not there, I've been working on a big project for a while. I am working intensively on both my new book and a work I am working on. The shooting of the script we wrote together with a well-known screenwriter continues. My very talented colleagues and I have been brainstorming for months; Therefore, with all my attention and time; I concentrated on my projects and cinema. Super stories accumulated in my "People of Another World" interview series and my...

{:en} It was June. While I was thinking about a different itinerary, Dublin was calling me! I was ready to fly to Dublin of the Vikings, the capital and most historically important city of Ireland! I had already landed at the airport for Dublin, the subject of James Joyce's Ulysses and mentioned in Radiohead's "How to disappear completely" song "I float down the Liffey! Dublin, a city of art, culture, and natural beauty, is a combination of the Irish words Dubh and Linn, meaning 'black pond'. On the way from the airport to the city center, I realized that planning to see all the major tourist attractions would...

{:en} I woke up to the light today. Around me, there are gardens with all shades of purple, blue, yellow, and green. There are hundreds of birds chirping in the branches of the magnificent trees, the sound is like a piece of a nature documentary. A dog plays hide-and-seek with a city worker cleaning the port, having such fun it makes me smile. I am writing this article from Bodrum Bitez Mansion. There are hundreds of sailboats side by side in the harbor. A white cat is jumping from that boat to this boat. He is fed up with fish, he is looking for a game, as...

{:en} According to our current knowledge, human society started to observe nature when it discovered that the environment that meets its most important needs such as shelter and nutrition during the agricultural period, when it settled in different parts of the world, about 12,000 years ago. While a magnificent tree develops from a small seed, each seed has a different power, the wisdom and therapeutic properties of the resin secreted by the injured tree to repair itself, some plants create a change in his soul and make his dream, and in the world of plants and flowers that make him feel good as well as bad, he...

{:en} We do not wake up in the same body every day. Sometimes lack of sleep, stress, the weather, or emotional intensity affects us. Our legs may feel tight, our shoulders tense, our breath shallow. Yet the mind often judges these shifts “Why can’t I do this?” or “It was easy yesterday—why is it hard today?” It begins to push the body too hard. This is exactly where the true meaning of yoga practice comes in. Yoga is not the art of doing a pose “perfectly.” It is the art of remaining present within the movement and listening to the messages your body sends. Not every pain needs...

{:en} Independent Cinema’s Struggle for Visibility in Venice A film’s international journey is shaped by more than the story it tells. Media attention, cultural partnerships, and visibility gained at the right moment can also determine the future of independent cinema. The 83rd Venice International Film Festival brings the global film community back to the Lido from September 2 through 12, 2026. La Biennale di Venezia defines the festival’s mission as promoting international cinema in all its forms; as art, entertainment, and industry. Those three words also explain why Venice is much more than a place where films are screened. Cinema in Venice does not exist only on the screen. Press conferences,...

{:en} Hair Loss Weakness in hair follicles and hair loss is a condition that affects men and women of all ages. In cases of long-term complaints and intense hair loss, the underlying causes should be investigated. Conditions affecting metabolism, hormonal imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, scalp diseases, and infection may cause hair loss. Seasonal transitions, choosing the wrong hair products, and situations that leave the scalp airless for a long time (such as the use of hats and bonnets) can also cause hair loss and weakening of the hair follicles. To reduce hair loss and strengthen the roots in daily life, in addition to choosing products suitable for your skin, it...

{:en} A Night Full of Sparkling Celebrations! New Year is a day of great celebration in Azerbaijan, the country known as the Land of Fire, as it is around the world. In the capital Baku, popularly known as the "city of winds", the New Year usually includes various events such as fireworks, concerts, street festivals, and light shows. Baku is a vibrant and active city with many options for New Year events. Celebrations are held in squares, parks, and other public spaces in the city. New Year's Eve can also take place among families, in restaurants, or at private parties. You can celebrate the New Year by attending local events...