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UN agency chief demands probe into Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter

Middle East

2 min read

UNRWA Commissioner-General Lazzarini calls for independent investigations into Israeli humanitarian law violations after strike on UN school shelter

UN agency chief demands probe into Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter

International justice and accountability: Double standards in Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

analysis

analysis

7 min read

Double standards on Ukraine, Gaza expose Global North dominance, writes Pinar Dost for Türkiye Today

International justice and accountability: Double standards in Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

Turkish gendarmerie intercepts 500 red-eared slider turtles on highway

Crime

1 min read

Turkish gendarmerie intercepts 500 red-eared slider turtles on highway

Trump warns Hamas of 'eradication' if Gaza ceasefire fails

World

4 min read

Trump warns Hamas of 'eradication' if Gaza ceasefire fails

Turkish prosecutors charge 7 opposition mayors, 193 others in bid-rigging scheme

Nation

3 min read

Turkish prosecutors charge 7 opposition mayors, 193 others in bid-rigging scheme

Turkish prosecutors charge 7 opposition mayors, 193 others in sprawling bid-rigging investigation, seeking up to 704 years in prison for businessman

Why main opposition CHP’s Brussels rally signals a strategic shift

featured

featured

6 min read

Turkish authorities probe Istanbul Gold Refinery over fraud, 23 face detention

Crime

2 min read

Did Hittite prayers blame Egypt for a non-existent plague? New evidence says so

Did Hittite prayers blame Egypt for a non-existent plague? New evidence says so

bioarchaeology

3 min read

Birds, not seed traits, drove plant colonization on newborn Icelandic island

Birds, not seed traits, drove plant colonization on newborn Icelandic island

Science

2 min read

3D-printed parts help restore 7.7M-year-old fossils in Türkiye for new museum display

Paleontology

2 min read

Focus shifts to interest rate decision in Türkiye’s markets

Focus shifts to interest rate decision in Türkiye’s markets

Op-Ed

2 min read

Updated Adana Agreement on horizon in Syria: What to expect

Updated Adana Agreement on horizon in Syria: What to expect

featured

2 min read

5th-century Greek inscribed mosaic discovered at Urfa Castle

5th-century Greek inscribed mosaic discovered at Urfa Castle

Archeology

3 min read

SDF’s new deal with Damascus: Conditional surrender or political illusion?

SDF’s new deal with Damascus: Conditional surrender or political illusion?

Op-Ed

10 min read

Is political axis changing in TRNC after presidential elections?

Op-Ed

Is political axis changing in TRNC after presidential elections?

Opposition leader Tufan Erhurman wins TRNC presidency with 62.7% over incumbent ...

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

Editorial

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

These four Rotterdam districts show how the city connects architecture, diversit...

Global defense stocks surge as spending rises; Türkiye's Aselsan shines

ASELSAN

Global defense stocks surge as spending rises; Türkiye's Aselsan shines

Global defense firms surged amid rising military spending, with Türkiye's Aselsa...

Expats in Türkiye

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France turns Istanbul into cycling stage between continents

L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France turns Istanbul into cycling stage between continents

By Koray Erdogan

Expats beware: Istanbul metro won’t allow large bags anymore, adds extra fees

Expats beware: Istanbul metro won’t allow large bags anymore, adds extra fees

Editor's Pick

Mass return of Syrians from Türkiye reveals intriguing regional patterns—here’s why

Mass return of Syrians from Türkiye reveals intriguing regional patterns—here’s why

Return rates of Syrians from Türkiye differ sharply by their regions of origin, writes Türkiye Today columnist Omer Ozkizilcik

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Thousands turn Pennsylvania Avenue into slice of Türkiye in Washington DC

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Türkiye welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire, pledges continued support

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US strikes Colombian rebel vessel as Trump cuts aid, deepening diplomatic crisis

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Basilica at Iznik Lake prepped ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit

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MPs push for scrutiny of royal family amid Prince Andrew-Epstein controversy

Insight

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Deniz Karakullukcu

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Mustafa Cuhadar

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Turkish prosecutors charge 7 opposition mayors, 193 others in bid-rigging scheme

Turkish prosecutors charge 7 opposition mayors, 193 others in bid-rigging scheme

Nation

6 min read

Turkish prosecutors charge 7 opposition mayors, 193 others in sprawling bid-rigging investigation, seeking up to 704 years in prison for businessman

Turkish gendarmerie intercepts 500 red-eared slider turtles on highway

Crime

1 min read

Turkish authorities seize 500 invasive red-eared slider turtles hidden in luggage aboard an intercity bus in Bolu province

Turkish gendarmerie intercepts 500 red-eared slider turtles on highway

Marmara earthquake could cause ₺500 billion in insured damages: Report

Marmara Earthquake

6 min read

Turkish modeling shows potential Marmara earthquake could cause ₺380-500 billion ($11.9B) in insured damages across 10 provinces including Istanbul

Marmara earthquake could cause ₺500 billion in insured damages: Report

Türkiye's first armed unmanned naval vehicle MARLIN gains mine warfare capability

Defense

6 min read

Türkiye's first armed unmanned naval vehicle MARLIN, acquires mine warfare capability using software-defined warfare technology

Türkiye's first armed unmanned naval vehicle MARLIN gains mine warfare capability

Morocco denies talks with Türkiye over leasing Floating Storage Unit: Report

Morocco denies talks with Türkiye over leasing Floating Storage Unit: Report

Turkish FSRU

2 min read

Turkish central bank policymakers signal cautious tone on rate cuts: Report

Turkish central bank policymakers signal cautious tone on rate cuts: Report

rate cuts

4 min read

Türkiye’s gross domestic R&D expenditures reach $20B in 2024

Türkiye’s gross domestic R&D expenditures reach $20B in 2024

Research & Development

3 min read

UN agency chief demands probe into Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter

UN agency chief demands probe into Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter

Middle East

5 min read

UNRWA Commissioner-General Lazzarini calls for independent investigations into Israeli humanitarian law violations after strike on UN school shelter

Bulgaria ready to open airspace for Putin ahead of potential Trump summit in Budapest

Bulgaria ready to open airspace for Putin ahead of potential Trump summit in Budapest

Balkans

3 min read

Bulgarian FM signals readiness to open airspace for Putin before possible Budapest summit with Trump

Germany urges citizens to stock up on food amid rising war concerns

Germany urges citizens to stock up on food amid rising war concerns

war preparedness

2 min read

Germany issues its first war preparedness warning in 35 years, urging citizens to stockpile food, water and emergency supplies

Syria says it dismissed Dubai Consul General Ziad Zahreddine before defection

Syria says it dismissed Dubai Consul General Ziad Zahreddine before defection

Syrian Politics

2 min read

The ministry emphasizes that his recent statements do not reflect the official stance or policies of the Syrian state

Trump warns Hamas of 'eradication' if Gaza ceasefire fails

Trump warns Hamas of 'eradication' if Gaza ceasefire fails

World

7 min read

Iran open to US dialogue but condemns Trump’s remarks on nuclear program

Iran open to US dialogue but condemns Trump’s remarks on nuclear program

Iran-U.S. dialogue

4 min read

Marshall Aerospace wins multi-year C-130J support contract with Turkish Ministry of Defense

Marshall Aerospace wins multi-year C-130J support contract with Turkish Ministry of Defense

Defense

7 min read

Birds, not seed traits, drove plant colonization on newborn Icelandic island

Birds, not seed traits, drove plant colonization on newborn Icelandic island

Science

3 min read

Türkiye's zero-waste movement gains traction across 193 countries

Türkiye's zero-waste movement gains traction across 193 countries

Zero Waste Forum

8 min read

Science behind deja vu—how brain creates false familiarity

Science behind deja vu—how brain creates false familiarity

Lifestyle

3 min read

Did Hittite prayers blame Egypt for a non-existent plague? New evidence says so

Did Hittite prayers blame Egypt for a non-existent plague? New evidence says so

bioarchaeology

5 min read

Amarna’s cemeteries and settlement layers don’t match an epidemic’s footprint, a new study argues, challenging the long-held 'plague of Akhetaten' idea

Ritual landscape in Jordan shows how early societies rebuilt after crisis

Archaeology

4 min read

Murayghat in Jordan reveals 5,500-year-old ritual landscape of dolmens and standing stones, showing how early societies rebuilt identity after crisis

Ritual landscape in Jordan shows how early societies rebuilt after crisis

3D-printed parts help restore 7.7M-year-old fossils in Türkiye for new museum display

Paleontology

6 min read

Kayseri researchers 3D-print missing parts on 7.7M-year-old fossils, mounting a full megafauna lineup for the new Kayseri Paleontology Museum

3D-printed parts help restore 7.7M-year-old fossils in Türkiye for new museum display

Basilica at Iznik Lake prepped ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit

Iznik basilica

4 min read

Türkiye's Iznik basilica, site of First Council of Nicaea, prepares for Pope Leo's visit

Basilica at Iznik Lake prepped ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Football

3 min read

Fenerbahce to part ways with Colombian forward Jhon Duran by end of season: Report

Fenerbahce to part ways with Colombian forward Jhon Duran by end of season: Report

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Verstappen takes pole at US Grand Prix ahead of Norris and Leclerc

Verstappen takes pole at US Grand Prix ahead of Norris and Leclerc

U.S. Grand Prix

2 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

9

25

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

9

20

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

9

19

4

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

9

17

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

9

16

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

9

16

7

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

9

13

8

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

8

13

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

8

11

10

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

9

10

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

8

9

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

8

8

13

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

9

8

14

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

9

8

15

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

8

6

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

8

5

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

9

5

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

9

3

19

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

0

0

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NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

0

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21

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

0

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22

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

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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

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Türkiye's first armed unmanned naval vehicle MARLIN gains mine warfare capability

5th-century Greek inscribed mosaic discovered at Urfa Castle

Türkiye successfully completes tests of Bozdogan & Gokdogan air-to-air missiles

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UN agency chief demands probe into Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter

UN agency chief demands probe into Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter

Oct 20 2025

Turkish prosecutors charge 7 opposition mayors, 193 others in bid-rigging scheme

Turkish prosecutors charge 7 opposition mayors, 193 others in bid-rigging scheme

Oct 20 2025

Turkish gendarmerie intercepts 500 red-eared slider turtles on highway

Turkish gendarmerie intercepts 500 red-eared slider turtles on highway

Oct 20 2025

Trump warns Hamas of 'eradication' if Gaza ceasefire fails

Trump warns Hamas of 'eradication' if Gaza ceasefire fails

Oct 20 2025

Marmara earthquake could cause ₺500 billion in insured damages: Report

Marmara earthquake could cause ₺500 billion in insured damages: Report

Oct 20 2025

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