Istanbul's Ataturk Cultural Center receives international music award

The landmark Ataturk Cultural Center (AKM) in Istanbul has received the BraVo music award at a ceremony in the Russian capital of Moscow, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Wednesday.

The ministry said on X that "AKM, which is the heart of culture and art in our country, has been chosen as the concert and theater center of the year" in a ceremony held on Tuesday.

"Istanbul Ataturk Cultural Center has been deemed worthy of the international 'BraVo' award in Russia," the ministry said, adding, "We are proud."

BraVo is an international music award that is traditionally attended by ambassadors from partner countries.