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Europe must increase Turkish influence within NATO, ex-Latvian defense chief says

NATO

5 min read

Former Latvian defense chief and US diplomats say Europe must increase Türkiye's influence in NATO ahead of the Ankara summit

Europe must increase Turkish influence within NATO, ex-Latvian defense chief says

Turkish Stars to fly over Ankara for NATO summit

Nato Summit

1 min read

Türkiye's Turkish Stars aerobatic team will perform a demonstration flight over Ankara and the Presidential Complex on July 6

Turkish Stars to fly over Ankara for NATO summit

Drone washes ashore on Turkish Black Sea coast

War Debris

1 min read VIDEO

Drone washes ashore on Turkish Black Sea coast

Khamenei's sons appear at funeral prayers as successor remains absent

Khamenei funeral

4 min read

Khamenei's sons appear at funeral prayers as successor remains absent

Türkiye eyes F110 engines as Trump heads to Ankara

Defense

5 min read

Türkiye eyes F110 engines as Trump heads to Ankara

Trump formally notified Congress of a $700M F110 engine sale to Türkiye for its KAAN fighter, as analysts say the F-35 dispute remains unresolved

Erdogan calls to restrain 'war-addicted' Israel as he hosts Sharif in Istanbul

Diplomacy

3 min read

NATO ambassadors in Ankara outline what the summit must deliver

Nato Summit

5 min read VIDEO

Otto Eats: Cig Kofte, a dish that thrives on losing things

Recipe

Recipe

Otto Eats: Cig Kofte, a dish that thrives on losing things

Food

8 min read

Turkiye's rising star Omer Kutluay is writing his own legacy

Turkiye's rising star Omer Kutluay is writing his own legacy

Basketball

4 min read

Halki seminary edges closer to reopening after 55 years

Nation

2 min read

Israeli-Lebanese framework agreement: A promising start?

Israeli-Lebanese framework agreement: A promising start?

Op-Ed

5 min read

What Türkiye should not do for NATO

What Türkiye should not do for NATO

Op-Ed

4 min read

Beyond the bloc: Why key non-members are showing up to NATO's Ankara summit

Beyond the bloc: Why key non-members are showing up to NATO's Ankara summit

Featured

7 min read

No, China is not EU’s main trade problem

No, China is not EU’s main trade problem

Op-Ed

6 min read

After US and Israel, will Iran win its next war?

After US and Israel, will Iran win its next war?

The Ankara arbitrage: Why Trump is sour on Europe—but sold on Türkiye

The Ankara arbitrage: Why Trump is sour on Europe—but sold on Türkiye

Enes Berna Kilic

Ankara Summit’s real story lies in defense contracts, not diplomacy

Ankara Summit’s real story lies in defense contracts, not diplomacy

From Brexit to MAGA: Atlantic is wide, but delusion flies first class

From Brexit to MAGA: Atlantic is wide, but delusion flies first class

A. Craig Copetas

Turkish soft power shapes new Syrian transitional parliament

Turkish soft power shapes new Syrian transitional parliament

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why EU-China trade friction is about more than just trade

Why EU-China trade friction is about more than just trade

Deniz Karakullukcu

Muslim Turkish minority's will on trial in Greece

Muslim Turkish minority's will on trial in Greece

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Crimea summer forecast: Blackouts, fuel lines, and incoming drones

Crimea summer forecast: Blackouts, fuel lines, and incoming drones

If you don’t know where Bosnia is, you don’t fully know America’s story

If you don’t know where Bosnia is, you don’t fully know America’s story

Detroit ordered the hit. Silicon Valley hid the bodies

Detroit ordered the hit. Silicon Valley hid the bodies

A. Craig Copetas

Israeli ground incursions into Syria are bound to fail—here’s why

Israeli ground incursions into Syria are bound to fail—here’s why

Omer Ozkizilcik

AI kill switch is now middle-power problem

AI kill switch is now middle-power problem

How Lebanon's second airport is redrawing Levant's map

How Lebanon's second airport is redrawing Levant's map

Kalan William Keskin

What risks NATO 3.0 bring for Türkiye

What risks NATO 3.0 bring for Türkiye

Enes Berna Kilic

Cost of silence: Saudi Arabia, UAE and Sudan’s unchecked war

Cost of silence: Saudi Arabia, UAE and Sudan’s unchecked war

Umut Cagri Sari

How Pakistan became Washington and Tehran's unlikely bridge

How Pakistan became Washington and Tehran's unlikely bridge

Sabena Siddiqui

One country, two flags: Slovenia’s fight over Palestine

One country, two flags: Slovenia’s fight over Palestine

US preferred to sell jet engines rather than force Türkiye's hand

US preferred to sell jet engines rather than force Türkiye's hand

Ankara's chance to position itself at the center of NATO

Ankara's chance to position itself at the center of NATO

What polling in Syria reveals about a population too exhausted to answer

What polling in Syria reveals about a population too exhausted to answer

Omer Ozkizilcik

Discover

‘Never let a crisis go to waste’: Frederick Kempe on what Ankara summit must prove

Interview

‘Never let a crisis go to waste’: Frederick Kempe on what Ankara summit must prove

'Never let a crisis go to waste,' Atlantic Council's Frederick Kempe tells Türki...

Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas arrested

Deniz Goktas

Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas arrested

Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas arrested after charges of 'insulting the president...

Antalya zoo animals stay cool with frozen fruit amid 40°C heat

Lifestyle

Antalya zoo animals stay cool with frozen fruit amid 40°C heat

As southern Türkiye experiences intense summer heat, caretakers introduce frozen...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Muhallebi, the pudding that remains blameless

Recipe

Recipe

7 min read

Otto Eats: Muhallebi, the pudding that remains blameless

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

Food

8 min read

From manti to haydari: 5 Turkish classics among TasteAtlas' best yogurt dishes

From manti to haydari: 5 Turkish classics among TasteAtlas' best yogurt dishes

Food

Expats in Türkiye

Synth-pop icon Alphaville set to perform in Istanbul on July 12

The Instagram effect: What Türkiye's medical tourists need to know

The Instagram effect: What Türkiye's medical tourists need to know

By Salih Goktug Colak

Türkiye grants work permit exemption to over 2M Syrians under temporary protection

Türkiye grants work permit exemption to over 2M Syrians under temporary protection

Editor's Pick

Why critics of Trump-Iran MoU are measuring wrong end state

Why critics of Trump-Iran MoU are measuring wrong end state

The document's tone favors Tehran, but the content favors Washington, argues Türkiye Today's contributor Richard Outzen

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From 50K to 20M: Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes World Cup star

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Yellow alert issued as heavy storms sweep through Istanbul

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World Cup Round of 16 bracket finalized after final Round of 32 matches

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Ukrainian drones hit oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia says

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Türkiye's Tayfun Block-3 ballistic missile strikes moving sea target in Black Sea

Halki seminary edges closer to reopening after 55 years

Halki seminary edges closer to reopening after 55 years

Nation

7 min read

The Greek Orthodox seminary on Heybeliada, closed since 1971, was once the main theological school for Eastern Orthodoxy

Turkish Stars to fly over Ankara for NATO summit

Nato Summit

1 min read

Türkiye's Turkish Stars aerobatic team will perform a demonstration flight over Ankara and the Presidential Complex on July 6

Turkish Stars to fly over Ankara for NATO summit

Türkiye eyes F110 engines as Trump heads to Ankara

Defense

9 min read

Trump formally notified Congress of a $700M F110 engine sale to Türkiye for its KAAN fighter, as analysts say the F-35 dispute remains unresolved

Türkiye eyes F110 engines as Trump heads to Ankara

Drone washes ashore on Turkish Black Sea coast

War Debris

2 min read

A military-grade drone washed ashore on Zonguldak's Black Sea coast in Türkiye. Bomb squad and naval commandos were deployed

Drone washes ashore on Turkish Black Sea coast

Turkish central bank tops global gold sales amid Iran war: Report

Turkish central bank tops global gold sales amid Iran war: Report

CBRT reserves

4 min read

Turkish firms eager to take on role in Ukraine's $588B reconstruction

Turkish firms eager to take on role in Ukraine's $588B reconstruction

Ukraine

5 min read

TPAO set to launch seismic surveys off Pakistan no later than October

TPAO set to launch seismic surveys off Pakistan no later than October

Turkish Petroleum

4 min read

'No popular normalization' with Israel without just peace: Egypt's Sisi

'No popular normalization' with Israel without just peace: Egypt's Sisi

Middle East

4 min read

Sisi says in Cairo, Saturday, Egypt rejects popular normalization with Israel without just peace and a Palestinian state

Khamenei's sons appear at funeral prayers as successor remains absent

Khamenei's sons appear at funeral prayers as successor remains absent

Khamenei funeral

8 min read

Khamenei's sons attend funeral prayers in Tehran on Sunday, while successor Mojtaba remain absent after his father's killing

Israeli intel rejects Netanyahu request to back Iran nuclear claim: Report

Israeli intel rejects Netanyahu request to back Iran nuclear claim: Report

Middle East

8 min read

Benjamin Netanyahu's office pressures security officials to endorse assessment contradicting intelligence findings, Israeli daily reports

Mojtaba Khamenei barred from father's funeral over assassination fears

Mojtaba Khamenei barred from father's funeral over assassination fears

Iran

6 min read

Iran's new supreme leader reportedly barred by security officials from attending his father's burial, as deep divisions fracture Iran's leadership

Europe must increase Turkish influence within NATO, ex-Latvian defense chief says

Europe must increase Turkish influence within NATO, ex-Latvian defense chief says

NATO

9 min read

US marks 250th anniversary with colorful celebrations

US marks 250th anniversary with colorful celebrations

Americas

Kim Jong Un oversees naval missile test as Xi vows stable ties

Kim Jong Un oversees naval missile test as Xi vows stable ties

Asia & Pacific

10 min read

Otto Eats: Cig Kofte, a dish that thrives on losing things

Recipe

Recipe

Otto Eats: Cig Kofte, a dish that thrives on losing things

Food

10 min read

Climate change threatens health of vulnerable groups: Ministry

Climate change threatens health of vulnerable groups: Ministry

Environment

6 min read

Regular exercise key to preventing heart disease, doctor says

Regular exercise key to preventing heart disease, doctor says

Health

4 min read

Sarajevo hosts vibrant celebration of Turkish culture at 'Türkiye Days'

Sarajevo hosts vibrant celebration of Turkish culture at 'Türkiye Days'

Culture

5 min read

Visitors experienced Turkish calligraphy, ebru art and iconic flavors such as baklava and dondurma at the annual cultural event

Cappadocia hosts second horse festival to showcase equestrian traditions

Events

3 min read

The festival aims to preserve Türkiye's long-standing horse culture while promoting Cappadocia as a leading destination for cultural tourism

Cappadocia hosts second horse festival to showcase equestrian traditions

Grammy-winning Arooj Aftab captivates audience at 33rd Istanbul Jazz Festival

Music

3 min read

Grammy-winning repertoire and latest album Night Reign during a 90-minute performance at the Ataturk Cultural Center

Grammy-winning Arooj Aftab captivates audience at 33rd Istanbul Jazz Festival

Türkiye's unique meerschaum craft faces decline as artisan numbers dwindle

Culture

6 min read

Declining apprentice numbers are putting Eskisehir's unique meerschaum craft at risk

Türkiye's unique meerschaum craft faces decline as artisan numbers dwindle

Turkiye's rising star Omer Kutluay is writing his own legacy

Turkiye's rising star Omer Kutluay is writing his own legacy

Basketball

7 min read

Run to Stars race begins on Türkiye's Erzurum's Palandoken peak

Run to Stars race begins on Türkiye's Erzurum's Palandoken peak

Sports

3 min read

Football steals eyes at Wimbledon despite screen ban

Football steals eyes at Wimbledon despite screen ban

Wimbledon vs World Cup

5 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

34

77

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

34

74

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

34

69

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

34

60

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

34

57

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

34

55

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

34

51

8

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

34

41

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

34

40

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

34

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

34

37

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

34

37

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

34

35

14

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

34

34

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

34

33

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

34

32

17

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

34

30

18

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

34

30

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

Turkish national team declares 2026 World Cup historic triumph in content strategy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

4 min read

Turkish national team declares 2026 World Cup historic triumph in content strategy

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

Beijing panics as Trump’s reality TV aura washes out Xi’s Winnie-the-Pooh charm

Beijing panics as Trump’s reality TV aura washes out Xi’s Winnie-the-Pooh charm

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul antique markets

6 min read

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Travel

1 min read

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

Lifestyle

2 min read

IN PICTURES

Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry

Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry

Looted Roman columns and Ottoman relics found in Antalya shop priced up to $980

Looted Roman columns and Ottoman relics found in Antalya shop priced up to $980

Türkiye's private sector foreign debt hits $195.4B, highest in 67 months

Türkiye's private sector foreign debt hits $195.4B, highest in 67 months

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'No popular normalization' with Israel without just peace: Egypt's Sisi

'No popular normalization' with Israel without just peace: Egypt's Sisi

Jul 05 2026

Europe must increase Turkish influence within NATO, ex-Latvian defense chief says

Europe must increase Turkish influence within NATO, ex-Latvian defense chief says

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Halki seminary edges closer to reopening after 55 years

Halki seminary edges closer to reopening after 55 years

Jul 05 2026

Turkish Stars to fly over Ankara for NATO summit

Turkish Stars to fly over Ankara for NATO summit

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US marks 250th anniversary with colorful celebrations

US marks 250th anniversary with colorful celebrations

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