News and Announcements
2025 is set to be an exciting year for Türkiye, as a number of events will take place throughout the year. Please see below for more information.
Events
Turkish Cuisine Week 2025: Celebrating the Classics
From the 21st to 27th May 2025, Turkish Cuisine Week returns for its fourth edition, celebrating the timeless recipes at the heart of Türkiye’s culinary heritage. This year’s theme, “Classic Dishes of Turkish Cuisine,” pays tribute to the traditional meals that have brought families and communities together for generations.
Organised by the Republic of Türkiye, the week features events and digital campaigns both in Türkiye and around the world. It showcases the sustainable, healthy, and home-cooked dishes that define Turkish cuisine — from lentil and tarhana soups to mantı, börek, imambayıldı, and beloved combinations like kuru fasulye with rice and pickles.
Each region of Türkiye will also highlight its local classics, offering a true taste of the country’s rich diversity — from Aegean olive oil dishes to the bold flavours of the Southeast and the seafood of the Black Sea.
Turkish Cuisine Week 2025 is a celebration of flavour, heritage, and hospitality — a warm invitation to savour Türkiye’s culinary soul!
Applications Now Open for Yunus Emre Institute 2025 Summer Schools!
The Yunus Emre Institute is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its 2025 Summer Schools, offering immersive experiences into Turkish culture, history, and art.
1. Thematic Summer Schools
- Explore Türkiye’s rich cultural heritage through a series of thematic programmes:
- Turkish Archaeology Summer School
- Turkish Fashion Summer School
- Turkish Cuisine Summer School
- Contemporary Turkish Art Summer School
Application Method: Online general application open to all countries
Application Dates: 25 March – 15 April 2025
Application Portal and Details: https://summerschools.yee.org.tr
2. Turkish Summer School
Deepen your knowledge of the Turkish language and culture with this dedicated programme.
- Application Method: Individual applications through Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Centers (YETKMs)
- Application Dates: 25 March – 15 April 2025
- More Information: Please contact your nearest Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center.
Download Introduction Materials: Click here
Take this unique opportunity to discover Türkiye through hands-on experiences and expert-led learning.