Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, April 15, 2022 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKIYE

ISTANBUL - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend inauguration ceremony of Hagia Sophia Fatih Madrasa.

UKRAINE

KYIV - Following Russia’s war on Ukraine, sanctions, efforts for peace, and related international developments.

THE ECONOMY

ANKARA - Turkiye's Central Bank to reveal short-term foreign debt figures for February.

ANKARA - Turkish Statistical Institute to share house sales figures for March.

ANKARA - Turkiye’s Treasury and Finance Ministry to Announce budget balance table for March.

WASHINGTON - US’ industrial production and capacity utilization figures to be revealed.

SPORTS

BALIKESIR - Tour of Turkiye to continue with Edremit-Eceabat stage.

SPECIAL REPORT

Russia-Ukraine war leaves 50 days back

By Jeyhun Aliyev

ANKARA (AA) - Ukraine left behind 50 days since Russia launched a war on the country.

SPECIAL REPORT

Retired Muslim policeman promotes ancient Indian martial art

By Ahmad Adil

NEW DELHI (AA) - A retired Indian Muslim policeman in the southern province of Kerala is revitalizing and popularizing the ancient martial art Kalaripayattu, believed to be introduced by Hindu gods and remained part of Hindu rituals and customs.

SPECIAL REPORT

Tanzania fast becoming culinary hub for tourists looking for taste of East Africa

By Kizito Makoye

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AA) - Food tourism is making major inroads in Tanzania, where thousands of eager -- and ravenous -- travelers are headed for a taste of authentic Swahili dishes and warm local hospitality.

SPECIAL REPORT

Tanzania’s ‘magical tree’ verging on extinction

By Kizito Makoye

MTWARA, Tanzania (AA) - The African blackwood tree, known for its medicinal effects and fine carving texture, is on the verge of extinction due to illegal logging in Tanzania and a growing appetite for wooden sculptures.

SPECIAL REPORT

Istanbul Photo Awards ‘one of the most important, prestigious contests'

By Merve Berker

ANKARA (AA) - Istanbul Photo Awards is one of the most important and prestigious contests in recent years mainly because it includes many jury members with significant experience in the field of photojournalism, said Greek photojournalist Konstantinos Tsakalidis, this year’s Photo of the Year winner.