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Pope Leo XIV brings peace message to Lebanon after Türkiye visit

Middle East

3 min read

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon following a Türkiye visit and urges the country's leaders to pursue peace and reconciliation

Pope Leo XIV brings peace message to Lebanon after Türkiye visit

Zelenskyy appoints former US ambassador as reconstruction adviser

World

2 min read

Zelenskyy appoints former US Ambassador Oksana Markarova as his adviser on reconstruction and investment to coordinate post-war economic recovery

Zelenskyy appoints former US ambassador as reconstruction adviser

Iran endorses PKK disarmament as Türkiye expands Tehran cooperation on trade, security

Region

3 min read

Iran endorses PKK disarmament as Türkiye expands Tehran cooperation on trade, security

Israel's military bans Android phones for senior officers citing security concerns

Region

3 min read

Israel's military bans Android phones for senior officers citing security concerns

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

Nation

4 min read

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

Attacks occur within Türkiye’s Exclusive Economic Zone, Foreign Ministry says

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

Nation

3 min read

Türkiye shares status of KAIROS, VIRAT ships after explosion, drone attack

Nation

1 min read

Türkiye rolls to 85-60 victory over Switzerland in World Cup qualifiers

Türkiye rolls to 85-60 victory over Switzerland in World Cup qualifiers

Basketball

2 min read

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

BASE 2025

2 min read

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Events

2 min read

No warm welcome from Türkiye for Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan

No warm welcome from Türkiye for Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan

Op-Ed

3 min read

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Op-Ed

9 min read

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

featured

5 min read

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

featured

13 min read

Why Türkiye leads Europe in pre-trial detention rates

Crime

Why Türkiye leads Europe in pre-trial detention rates

Public debate often mixes up 'criminal record' and 'judicial record, though in T...

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

analysis

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

The order reflects long-standing bipartisan pressure in Congress and a broader t...

Lebanon–Greek Cypriot maritime boundary deal: What does it really mean for Türkiye?

Op-Ed

Lebanon–Greek Cypriot maritime boundary deal: What does it really mean for Türkiye?

The deal does not infringe Türkiye’s rights, but its impact lies in reinforcing ...

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

Editor's Pick

The Sultan’s Salon: One month on from Louvre heist─the stolen crown jewel with an Ottoman twin

The Sultan’s Salon: One month on from Louvre heist─the stolen crown jewel with an Ottoman twin

A diamond bow once adored by an empress, replicated by a sultan, worn by a princess—one stolen from the Louvre, the other hidden in a New York vault, safe but unseen

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Pope Leo XIV brings peace message to Lebanon after Türkiye visit

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Zelenskyy appoints former US ambassador as reconstruction adviser

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Türkiye rolls to 85-60 victory over Switzerland in World Cup qualifiers

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Iran endorses PKK disarmament as Türkiye expands Tehran cooperation on trade, security

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Israel's military bans Android phones for senior officers citing security concerns

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?

Iran to open consulate in Türkiye’s eastern Van province: Turkish FM

Iran to open consulate in Türkiye’s eastern Van province: Turkish FM

Türkiye-Iran relations

5 min read

'Israel's regional expansion poses a serious threat,' Minister Fidan says, adding that Türkiye’s goal is to preserve the hard-won Gaza ceasefire

FM Fidan says EU 'must take steps', show 'political will' for Türkiye’s membership

Diplomacy

10 min read

Türkiye has clearly expressed that we want to join the EU and that we have a firm will in this direction, FM Fidan says

FM Fidan says EU 'must take steps', show 'political will' for Türkiye’s membership

Pope Leo XIV meets father of slain teen Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul

Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

4 min read

Father Andrea Minguzzi says his son Mattia is seen by many Muslims as an 'angel of brotherhood' who can unite believers across faiths

Pope Leo XIV meets father of slain teen Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

Nation

9 min read

Attacks occur within Türkiye’s Exclusive Economic Zone, Foreign Ministry says

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

UAE envoy says tourism with Türkiye surges over 50% since 2019

UAE envoy says tourism with Türkiye surges over 50% since 2019

Tourism

7 min read

Russian tourist numbers resilient as Türkiye’s overall arrivals dip

Russian tourist numbers resilient as Türkiye’s overall arrivals dip

Turkish tourism

4 min read

Cost of surviving in Türkiye surpasses $700 in November

Cost of surviving in Türkiye surpasses $700 in November

Cost of living

4 min read

Iran endorses PKK disarmament as Türkiye expands Tehran cooperation on trade, security

Iran endorses PKK disarmament as Türkiye expands Tehran cooperation on trade, security

Region

6 min read

Iran voices support for the PKK's disarmament process and deepens cooperation with Türkiye on energy, border infrastructure, and regional security

Israel's military bans Android phones for senior officers citing security concerns

Israel's military bans Android phones for senior officers citing security concerns

Region

6 min read

Israeli military bans Android smartphones for senior officers ranked lieutenant colonel and above, permitting only iPhones for official communications

Iran and Türkiye announce $1.6 billion railway to link Asia and Europe

Iran and Türkiye announce $1.6 billion railway to link Asia and Europe

Region

5 min read

Iran and Türkiye agree to build a $1.6 billion, 200-kilometer railway connecting their borders to serve as new trade corridor between Asia and Europe

Egypt court voids election results in 26 districts over alleged violations

Egypt court voids election results in 26 districts over alleged violations

Egypt parliamentary election

2 min read

The decisions came after examining between 251 and 259 appeals, most of which cited “substantial irregularities

Zelenskyy appoints former US ambassador as reconstruction adviser

Zelenskyy appoints former US ambassador as reconstruction adviser

World

5 min read

White House launches webpage targeting US outlets accused of biased reporting

White House launches webpage targeting US outlets accused of biased reporting

US media

5 min read

Monsoon floods across Southeast Asia leave 669 dead in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia

Monsoon floods across Southeast Asia leave 669 dead in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia

Monsoon floods

5 min read

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Environment

2 min read

Measles deaths plummet worldwide, but cases soar, WHO warns

Measles deaths plummet worldwide, but cases soar, WHO warns

Health

4 min read

New studies rewrite cat history, reveal much later timeline for domestication

New studies rewrite cat history, reveal much later timeline for domestication

Science

6 min read

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

BASE 2025

3 min read

The exhibition remains free and open to the public through Nov. 30 at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Istanbul

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Events

3 min read

Titled 'Woven Legacies: Celebrating India’s Textile Heritage,' the three-day event showcases historic garments in Istanbul

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Culture

4 min read

The 1913 Imperial Easter Egg, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II, goes on sale at Christie’s for the first time in over two decades

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Moroccan authorities detain TikTok influencers over public decency allegations

Moroccan TikTok

2 min read

Several content creators accused of committing violations that include 'public indecency,' defamation and promoting drugs

Moroccan authorities detain TikTok influencers over public decency allegations

Türkiye rolls to 85-60 victory over Switzerland in World Cup qualifiers

Türkiye rolls to 85-60 victory over Switzerland in World Cup qualifiers

Basketball

3 min read

Partizan punished with over $46K fine over racist banner targeting Fenerbahce Beko

Partizan punished with over $46K fine over racist banner targeting Fenerbahce Beko

Basketball

1 min read

Türkiye signs host agreement for 2027 European Games in Istanbul

Türkiye signs host agreement for 2027 European Games in Istanbul

Sports

2 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

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31

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

14

31

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

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26

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

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24

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

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24

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

14

22

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KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

14

18

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RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

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16

10

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

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15

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

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15

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

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14

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

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14

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

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13

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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

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SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

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0

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NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

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ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

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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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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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Pope Leo XIV brings peace message to Lebanon after Türkiye visit

Pope Leo XIV brings peace message to Lebanon after Türkiye visit

Nov 30 2025

Zelenskyy appoints former US ambassador as reconstruction adviser

Zelenskyy appoints former US ambassador as reconstruction adviser

Nov 30 2025

Türkiye rolls to 85-60 victory over Switzerland in World Cup qualifiers

Türkiye rolls to 85-60 victory over Switzerland in World Cup qualifiers

Nov 30 2025

Iran endorses PKK disarmament as Türkiye expands Tehran cooperation on trade, security

Iran endorses PKK disarmament as Türkiye expands Tehran cooperation on trade, security

Nov 30 2025

Israel's military bans Android phones for senior officers citing security concerns

Israel's military bans Android phones for senior officers citing security concerns

Nov 30 2025

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