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Syria ‘the vassal state’ and Sharaa’s legitimacy

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

3 min read

Trump sees Türkiye as the hidden force behind Assad’s fall, though Ankara avoids turning Syria into a costly vassal state

Syria ‘the vassal state’ and Sharaa’s legitimacy

Sudanese army shoots down RSF drone in North Kordofan amid ongoing clashes

Middle East

1 min read

Air defenses intercept a drone over El-Obeid, preventing possible attacks on civilian and military sites

Sudanese army shoots down RSF drone in North Kordofan amid ongoing clashes

EBRD VP Guyett to visit Türkiye for talks with Finance Minister Simsek, CBRT chief Karahan

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

2 min read

EBRD VP Guyett to visit Türkiye for talks with Finance Minister Simsek, CBRT chief Karahan

General Floros calls Türkiye 'enemy,' says Greece lacks defense capability

Türkiye Greece

2 min read

General Floros calls Türkiye 'enemy,' says Greece lacks defense capability

Türkiye to rank among world's top 5 in rare earth elements, says energy minister

rare earth elements

3 min read

Türkiye to rank among world's top 5 in rare earth elements, says energy minister

Identified 694M tons of deposits soon to be processed at a new plant, Minister Bayraktar says, reiterating denial of reports that the site would be gr...

Türkiye deepens energy alliances with Russia, sets sights on 20 GW nuclear capacity

Energy

2 min read

Turkish Petroleum acquires 25% stake in Pakistan’s $1B offshore oil exploration field

Oil exploration

2 min read

Türkiye experiences mild autumn; meteorologists share winter outlook

Türkiye experiences mild autumn; meteorologists share winter outlook

Weather

3 min read

Türkiye elected to UNESCO Executive Board for third consecutive term

Türkiye elected to UNESCO Executive Board for third consecutive term

UNESCO

1 min read

Alperen Sengun drops 25 as Rockets’ streak snapped by Spurs in NBA Cup showdown

NBA Cup

2 min read

Bosnians deserve better than endless crisis, constant attacks

Bosnians deserve better than endless crisis, constant attacks

Op-Ed

6 min read

How Gaza War shattered hopes for Eastern Mediterranean peace

How Gaza War shattered hopes for Eastern Mediterranean peace

featured

4 min read

Community building, media savviness: Why American imams are leading the way

Community building, media savviness: Why American imams are leading the way

Op-Ed

9 min read

New opportunities beckon following Türkiye’s Hurjet sale to Spain

New opportunities beckon following Türkiye’s Hurjet sale to Spain

Op-Ed

6 min read

2025 nears ranking among top 3 hottest years ever as global climate records intensify

Climate Change

2025 nears ranking among top 3 hottest years ever as global climate records intensify

New data from Copernicus, WMO shows 2025 pushing global temperatures toward 1 of...

Spiders weave record-breaking ‘megacity’ in sulfur cave on Albania–Greece border

Science

Spiders weave record-breaking ‘megacity’ in sulfur cave on Albania–Greece border

A 106 square meter sulfur-cave web hosts ~111,000 spiders, the first colonial we...

Why 'West still doesn't understand Türkiye' and what it means for NATO: Gen. Chip Chapman

Europe

Why 'West still doesn't understand Türkiye' and what it means for NATO: Gen. Chip Chapman

Interview with Maj. Gen. Chip Chapman CB, a former senior British military advis...

Expats in Türkiye

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express set to begin 2025–2026 winter season on Dec. 22

Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express set to begin 2025–2026 winter season on Dec. 22

Editor's Pick

Russia increasingly relies on Turkic minorities, marginalized populations to sustain war effort

Russia increasingly relies on Turkic minorities, marginalized populations to sustain war effort

Russia is increasingly targeting ethnic groups from remote and disadvantaged regions as source of manpower, Türkiye Today contributor Buzarov notes

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Erdogan, Libya’s Dbeibah discuss energy cooperation, regional stability in phone call

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Registration opens for UNHCR cash grant for Syrians returning voluntarily from Türkiye

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US flights face major disruptions as government shutdown hits 38 days

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Bosnians deserve better than endless crisis, constant attacks

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Japanese chef blends Turkish olive oils, introduces them to East Asian cuisine

Insight

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

Mustafa Cuhadar

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Omer Ozkizilcik

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Steliana Nedera

At least 6 killed in blaze at warehouse in Kocaeli’s major industrial hub

At least 6 killed in blaze at warehouse in Kocaeli’s major industrial hub

Nation

1 min read

Emergency response teams remain at the site while investigations are ongoing

President Erdogan travels to Azerbaijan for Victory Day ceremony

Diplomacy

2 min read

Erdogan visits Azerbaijan to attend Victory Day in Baku and meet with Aliyev and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif on regional issues

President Erdogan travels to Azerbaijan for Victory Day ceremony

Türkiye's $10.7B Eurofighter deal could unlock wave of new orders, consortium says

Defense

6 min read

Türkiye's $10.7 billion Eurofighter order positions the consortium to potentially secure 134 additional aircraft sales across multiple countries

Türkiye's $10.7B Eurofighter deal could unlock wave of new orders, consortium says

Turkish court issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu over Gaza genocide

Crime

5 min read

Türkiye's Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other officials

Turkish court issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu over Gaza genocide

EBRD VP Guyett to visit Türkiye for talks with Finance Minister Simsek, CBRT chief Karahan

EBRD VP Guyett to visit Türkiye for talks with Finance Minister Simsek, CBRT chief Karahan

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

3 min read

Turkish lira fears ‘unfounded’ as Türkiye's external balance improves: Finance Minister

Turkish lira fears ‘unfounded’ as Türkiye's external balance improves: Finance Minister

Turkish economy

7 min read

Türkiye to rank among world's top 5 in rare earth elements, says energy minister

Türkiye to rank among world's top 5 in rare earth elements, says energy minister

rare earth elements

5 min read

General Floros calls Türkiye 'enemy,' says Greece lacks defense capability

General Floros calls Türkiye 'enemy,' says Greece lacks defense capability

Türkiye Greece

4 min read

Greek General Konstantinos Floros calls Türkiye a threat and says Greece lacks defense capacity, urging stronger armament and industrial development

Hamas welcomes Türkiye's arrest warrants for Netanyahu, senior Israeli officials

Hamas welcomes Türkiye's arrest warrants for Netanyahu, senior Israeli officials

Middle East

7 min read

Arrest warrants target 37 Israeli officials, including Netanyahu, on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity in Gaza

Registration opens for UNHCR cash grant for Syrians returning voluntarily from Türkiye

Registration opens for UNHCR cash grant for Syrians returning voluntarily from Türkiye

Syrian voluntarily returning

3 min read

The grant amounts to $600, distributed once to each family to support the initial stage of resettlement.

UK envoy hails Türkiye’s ‘critical role’ in Syria, calls for joint action on regional issues

UK envoy hails Türkiye’s ‘critical role’ in Syria, calls for joint action on regional issues

Diplomacy

3 min read

UK envoy Jill Morris praises Türkiye’s key role in Syria’s transition and called for global cooperation on Gaza’s reconstruction and peace efforts

Moscow and Ankara not fully using bilateral potential, says Russian business leader

Moscow and Ankara not fully using bilateral potential, says Russian business leader

Russia Türkiye

3 min read

Afghanistan says peace talks with Pakistan collapse, blames Islamabad for deadlock

Afghanistan says peace talks with Pakistan collapse, blames Islamabad for deadlock

Asia & Pacific

7 min read

US flights face major disruptions as government shutdown hits 38 days

US flights face major disruptions as government shutdown hits 38 days

US flights

5 min read

Mercury-based tooth fillings to be banned worldwide by 2034

Mercury-based tooth fillings to be banned worldwide by 2034

Health

4 min read

Japanese chef blends Turkish olive oils, introduces them to East Asian cuisine

Japanese chef blends Turkish olive oils, introduces them to East Asian cuisine

Olive oil

4 min read

2025 nears ranking among top 3 hottest years ever as global climate records intensify

2025 nears ranking among top 3 hottest years ever as global climate records intensify

Climate Change

7 min read

Türkiye elected to UNESCO Executive Board for third consecutive term

Türkiye elected to UNESCO Executive Board for third consecutive term

UNESCO

2 min read

Türkiye is elected to the UNESCO Executive Board for 2025–2029, marking its third consecutive term and continuing its role in global cooperation

Istanbul crowned Europe’s most desirable city at 2025 Wanderlust Travel Awards

Events

3 min read

The city wins gold for its unique blend of history and modernity, reaffirming its status as Europe’s cultural and travel capital

Istanbul crowned Europe’s most desirable city at 2025 Wanderlust Travel Awards

Turkish Embassy in Cairo continues Gaza support hosting 170 Palestinian families

Türkiye’s Embassy in Cairo

7 min read

Turkish Ambassador Salih Mutlu Sen organized on November 5, 2025, a solidarity event titled Long Live Gaza

Turkish Embassy in Cairo continues Gaza support hosting 170 Palestinian families

Ancient Roman pool in Türkiye revealed as healing sanctuary, not just water source

Archaeology

7 min read

Roman Pool in Bahceli reidentified as a healing sanctuary linked to the Asklepios cult, reshaping the ancient history of Tyana and Cappadocia

Ancient Roman pool in Türkiye revealed as healing sanctuary, not just water source

Alperen Sengun drops 25 as Rockets’ streak snapped by Spurs in NBA Cup showdown

Alperen Sengun drops 25 as Rockets’ streak snapped by Spurs in NBA Cup showdown

NBA Cup

4 min read

Milan holds off Efes comeback to secure 97-93 win

Milan holds off Efes comeback to secure 97-93 win

Basketball

4 min read

Fenerbahce plays out 0-0 stalemate against Viktoria Plzen, lamenting missed chances

Fenerbahce plays out 0-0 stalemate against Viktoria Plzen, lamenting missed chances

UEFA Europa League

5 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

11

29

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

11

25

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

11

24

4

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

11

20

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

11

19

6

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

11

18

7

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

11

17

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

11

14

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

11

14

10

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

12

13

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

11

13

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

11

13

13

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

12

11

14

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

11

11

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

11

10

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

11

9

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

11

8

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

11

4

19

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

0

0

20

NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

0

0

21

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

0

0

22

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

0

0

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Giresun Island moves toward tourism opening as Eastern Black Sea’s only habitable isle

trave

1 min read

Giresun Island moves toward tourism opening as Eastern Black Sea’s only habitable isle

Tourists discover sunken city, hidden bays on blue cruises in Türkiye's Kekova

Tourists discover sunken city, hidden bays on blue cruises in Türkiye's Kekova

Travel

2 min read

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Travel

5 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

Featured Videos

At least 6 killed in blaze at warehouse in Kocaeli’s major industrial hub

Istanbul authorities seize illegally trafficked African lion cub

Gas buildup triggers explosion at Social Sciences University of Ankara; 6 hospitalized

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Sudanese army shoots down RSF drone in North Kordofan amid ongoing clashes

Sudanese army shoots down RSF drone in North Kordofan amid ongoing clashes

Nov 08 2025

Türkiye experiences mild autumn; meteorologists share winter outlook

Türkiye experiences mild autumn; meteorologists share winter outlook

Nov 08 2025

EBRD VP Guyett to visit Türkiye for talks with Finance Minister Simsek, CBRT chief Karahan

EBRD VP Guyett to visit Türkiye for talks with Finance Minister Simsek, CBRT chief Karahan

Nov 08 2025

General Floros calls Türkiye 'enemy,' says Greece lacks defense capability

General Floros calls Türkiye 'enemy,' says Greece lacks defense capability

Nov 08 2025

Syria ‘the vassal state’ and Sharaa’s legitimacy

Syria ‘the vassal state’ and Sharaa’s legitimacy

Nov 08 2025

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