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Hamas, Gaza and the fragile peace plan: An interview with former Pentagon official Alex Plitsas

Hamas

8 min read

The Oct. 7 attack was a strategic failure for Hamas, argues former Pentagon official Alex Plitsas in an interview with Türkiye Today

Hamas, Gaza and the fragile peace plan: An interview with former Pentagon official Alex Plitsas

Türkiye summons Russian and Ukrainian envoys over Black Sea attacks

Ukraine war

2 min read

Recent drone strikes on vessels just miles from Turkish shores raise security concerns in region

Türkiye summons Russian and Ukrainian envoys over Black Sea attacks

US eases sanctions on Russia's Lukoil to allow foreign fuel stations to operate

sanctions on Russian oil

2 min read

US eases sanctions on Russia's Lukoil to allow foreign fuel stations to operate

Lebanon to hold next round of talks with Israel on Dec. 19: President

Lebanon-Israel conflict

2 min read

Lebanon to hold next round of talks with Israel on Dec. 19: President

Strengthening footprint in South Asia: Türkiye, Pakistan explore new energy ties

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Opinion

8 min read

Strengthening footprint in South Asia: Türkiye, Pakistan explore new energy ties

Both countries are working on a joint procurement model for energy products, including LNG, to leverage scale and reduce costs

Turkish defense giant Baykar reportedly enters nuclear sector with 40MW SMR project

Energy

2 min read

Türkiye signs 10-year LNG supply deals from Germany's SEFE, Italy's Eni

LNG deal

2 min read

Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel decision

Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel decision

Eurovision 2026

4 min read

Spain sounds alarms as masks, remote work make a comeback amid flu, COVID-19 surge

Spain sounds alarms as masks, remote work make a comeback amid flu, COVID-19 surge

Health

2 min read

Türkiye's Sefertepe dig reveals rare carving of baby wild boar

Archaeology

2 min read

Nationalist leader Bahceli slams pope's visit to Türkiye as hidden propaganda of Christianity

Nationalist leader Bahceli slams pope's visit to Türkiye as hidden propaganda of Christianity

Devlet Bahceli

2 min read

What drives Greece’s new military calculus in Aegean?

What drives Greece’s new military calculus in Aegean?

featured

8 min read

Türkiye vows accountability in alleged abuse of evacuated Ukrainian children in Antalya

Türkiye vows accountability in alleged abuse of evacuated Ukrainian children in Antalya

Ukraine

5 min read

Why Pope Leo’s trip to Türkiye mattered more than a historical anniversary

Why Pope Leo’s trip to Türkiye mattered more than a historical anniversary

Op-Ed

6 min read

Why Pope Leo’s trip to Türkiye mattered more than a historical anniversary

Op-Ed

Why Pope Leo’s trip to Türkiye mattered more than a historical anniversary

Throughout the visit, several misleading claims circulated in domestic discourse...

Release of Istanbul sexual assault convicts after 1 year in pretrial sparks outrage

Istanbul crime

Release of Istanbul sexual assault convicts after 1 year in pretrial sparks outrage

Court’s release of two men convicted of sexually assaulting a woman sparks outra...

New clues near Mount Agri reignite debate over possible Noah’s Ark site

noah's ark

New clues near Mount Agri reignite debate over possible Noah’s Ark site

New ceramic finds near Mount Agri revive debate over whether the ship-shaped Dur...

Expats in Türkiye

Marmaris welcomes winter season with month-long New Year Festival

Marmaris welcomes winter season with month-long New Year Festival

Türkiye to ban mandatory service fees in restaurants with new pricing rule

Türkiye to ban mandatory service fees in restaurants with new pricing rule

Cost of surviving in Türkiye surpasses $700 in November

Cost of surviving in Türkiye surpasses $700 in November

Editor's Pick

Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

US plan demands that all violations suffered by the Ukrainian people over the past four years be forgotten

Most Read

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Türkiye’s inflation slows more than expected in November, monthly change lowest since May 2023

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Trump set to announce Fed chair in early 2026, hints at Kevin Hassett as top pick

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Serbia’s sanctioned oil refinery to shut down after failing to secure US license, Vucic says

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Ukraine aims to undermine peace efforts with Black Sea attacks, says Russia

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Algeria faces renewed calls to clean up nuclear test sites over environmental dangers

Insight

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Turkish FM Fidan attends OSCE Ministerial Council, holds diplomatic talks in Vienna

Turkish FM Fidan attends OSCE Ministerial Council, holds diplomatic talks in Vienna

OSCE

4 min read

Fidan reiterates EU accession goal in talks with European counterparts on sidelines of security gathering

Türkiye summons Russian and Ukrainian envoys over Black Sea attacks

Ukraine war

4 min read

Recent drone strikes on vessels just miles from Turkish shores raise security concerns in region

Türkiye summons Russian and Ukrainian envoys over Black Sea attacks

Roketsan advances TAYFUN, GOKBORA and next-gen missile projects

Defense

3 min read

Roketsan speeds up production and R&D on Türkiye’s missile systems, advancing TAYFUN and GOKBORA as deliveries and testing continue

Roketsan advances TAYFUN, GOKBORA and next-gen missile projects

Release of Istanbul sexual assault convicts after 1 year in pretrial sparks outrage

Istanbul crime

5 min read

Court’s release of two men convicted of sexually assaulting a woman sparks outrage and renews debate over Türkiye’s handling of violence against women

Release of Istanbul sexual assault convicts after 1 year in pretrial sparks outrage

US eases sanctions on Russia's Lukoil to allow foreign fuel stations to operate

US eases sanctions on Russia's Lukoil to allow foreign fuel stations to operate

sanctions on Russian oil

3 min read

Türkiye’s central bank reserves rebound to $183.2B, foreign bond holdings hit March peak

Türkiye’s central bank reserves rebound to $183.2B, foreign bond holdings hit March peak

CBRT reserves

4 min read

Firat EDAS becomes Türkiye's 1st ISO/IEC 42001 AI management certified in energy sector

Firat EDAS becomes Türkiye's 1st ISO/IEC 42001 AI management certified in energy sector

Energy

2 min read

Lebanon to hold next round of talks with Israel on Dec. 19: President

Lebanon to hold next round of talks with Israel on Dec. 19: President

Lebanon-Israel conflict

3 min read

Direct negotiations mark first civilian-level engagement in decades, UN and US envoys to visit Beirut as tensions remain high

Azerbaijan urges Armenia to drop territorial claims for lasting peace at OSCE summit

Azerbaijan urges Armenia to drop territorial claims for lasting peace at OSCE summit

Trump Route

4 min read

FM Bayramov addresses OSCE ministerial meeting in Vienna, emphasizes bilateral talks and 'Trump Route' corridor

Israeli Army Radio reports killing of Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab

Israeli Army Radio reports killing of Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab

Abu Shabab Gaza

2 min read

Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Abu Shabab died at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba from injuries sustained from unknown gunmen

Algeria faces renewed calls to clean up nuclear test sites over environmental dangers

Algeria faces renewed calls to clean up nuclear test sites over environmental dangers

Algeria nuclear

3 min read

A scientific forum in Algeria examined current challenges in cleaning up French nuclear test sites in the Sahara

Ukraine aims to undermine peace efforts with Black Sea attacks, says Russia

Ukraine aims to undermine peace efforts with Black Sea attacks, says Russia

Conflicts

4 min read

House Democrats unveil rare images from Epstein’s secluded Caribbean island

House Democrats unveil rare images from Epstein’s secluded Caribbean island

Jeffrey Epstein

3 min read

Trump's Moscow envoys return without Ukraine peace deal despite "very good" talks

Trump's Moscow envoys return without Ukraine peace deal despite "very good" talks

Conflicts

9 min read

Shallow water ice discovered beneath surface of Mars

Shallow water ice discovered beneath surface of Mars

Science

5 min read

Spain sounds alarms as masks, remote work make a comeback amid flu, COVID-19 surge

Spain sounds alarms as masks, remote work make a comeback amid flu, COVID-19 surge

Health

3 min read

Ankara dams reach critical low levels, city considers controlled water distribution

Ankara dams reach critical low levels, city considers controlled water distribution

Weather

3 min read

Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel decision

Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel decision

Eurovision 2026

1 min read

EBU says member broadcasters backed reforms to protect contest’s 'neutrality' and allow participation from all eligible countries

Türkiye's Sefertepe dig reveals rare carving of baby wild boar

Archaeology

4 min read

A baby wild boar carving found on a grinding stone in Sefertepe sheds new light on Neolithic artistry in southeastern Türkiye

Türkiye's Sefertepe dig reveals rare carving of baby wild boar

Antalya’s ancient theaters keep gladiator echoes alive in modern tourism

ancient theaters

9 min read

Antalya’s ancient theaters, once home to dramas and gladiator games, now stand as some of Türkiye’s most impressive cultural landmarks

Antalya’s ancient theaters keep gladiator echoes alive in modern tourism

European Broadcasting Union faces defining decision on Israel’s Eurovision future

Eurovision

7 min read

EBU members meet in Geneva to weigh new voting rules and Israel’s place at Eurovision 2026, amid boycott threats from several European broadcasters

European Broadcasting Union faces defining decision on Israel’s Eurovision future

NBA’s Europe plan triggers debate, EuroLeague insists its growth model remains unchanged

NBA’s Europe plan triggers debate, EuroLeague insists its growth model remains unchanged

Basketball

8 min read

Turkish referee’s $2K Prada jacket fuels new backlash after tense Istanbul derby

Turkish referee’s $2K Prada jacket fuels new backlash after tense Istanbul derby

Football

5 min read

Besiktas GAIN to host struggling Panionios in BKT EuroCup clash

Besiktas GAIN to host struggling Panionios in BKT EuroCup clash

BKT EuroCup

1 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

14

33

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

14

32

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

14

31

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

14

26

5

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

14

25

6

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

14

24

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

14

22

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

14

18

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

14

16

10

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

14

16

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

14

15

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

14

14

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

14

14

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

14

13

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

14

12

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

14

12

17

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

14

11

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

14

8

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

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Employee holds colleague hostage at gunpoint at Türkiye’s Gumushane University

Istanbul’s Kabatas metro site hit by scaffolding collapse, several injured

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US eases sanctions on Russia's Lukoil to allow foreign fuel stations to operate

US eases sanctions on Russia's Lukoil to allow foreign fuel stations to operate

Dec 04 2025

Lebanon to hold next round of talks with Israel on Dec. 19: President

Lebanon to hold next round of talks with Israel on Dec. 19: President

Dec 04 2025

Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel decision

Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel decision

Dec 04 2025

Azerbaijan urges Armenia to drop territorial claims for lasting peace at OSCE summit

Azerbaijan urges Armenia to drop territorial claims for lasting peace at OSCE summit

Dec 04 2025

Türkiye’s central bank reserves rebound to $183.2B, foreign bond holdings hit March peak

Türkiye’s central bank reserves rebound to $183.2B, foreign bond holdings hit March peak

Dec 04 2025

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