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Türkiye’s central bank reserves slide from peak level to $177.9B

CBRT reserves

2 min read

Record-breaking bullion prices lift the value of Türkiye’s gold reserves even as total international reserves edge down

Türkiye’s central bank reserves slide from peak level to $177.9B

Syria joins Türkiye’s Teknofest for first time, showcasing drones and agri-tech

Middle East

2 min read

Economy Ministry, Syrian startups seek new partnerships at region’s largest aerospace and technology festival

Syria joins Türkiye’s Teknofest for first time, showcasing drones and agri-tech

Türkiye’s card scheme TROY targets Turkic states in overseas expansion

fintech

2 min read

Türkiye’s card scheme TROY targets Turkic states in overseas expansion

Egypt revokes citizenship of father, son over Gaza protest in New York

Middle East

2 min read

Egypt revokes citizenship of father, son over Gaza protest in New York

Why Israel’s Barak-MX deployment in Greek Cyprus poses a regional risk

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Opinion

7 min read

Why Israel’s Barak-MX deployment in Greek Cyprus poses a regional risk

Israel's Barak-MX deployment to Greek Cyprus creates unprecedented surveillance network threatening Türkiye, Turkish Cyprus, and Eastern Mediterranean

Israel delivers Barak MX air defense system to Greek Cyprus: Reports

Region

4 min read

Is Greek Cyprus becoming ‘new Israel’? Security debate grows as 15K Israelis settle

Eastern Mediterranean

5 min read

Rare 3,000-year-old Egyptian bracelet sold for just $3,000 before being melted down

Rare 3,000-year-old Egyptian bracelet sold for just $3,000 before being melted down

History

2 min read

Global stars raise $2M for Gaza at 'Together for Palestine' concert in London

Global stars raise $2M for Gaza at 'Together for Palestine' concert in London

Events

4 min read

Netanyahu repeats push for Siloam Inscription from Türkiye to back Jerusalem claim

History

5 min read

Fed makes first rate cut of 2025: What it means for Turkish markets

Fed makes first rate cut of 2025: What it means for Turkish markets

Fed rate cut

5 min read

Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact—Is nuclear deterrence on the agenda?

Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact—Is nuclear deterrence on the agenda?

World

2 min read

Syria’s new dawn: What Israel is risking and what the future may hold

Syria’s new dawn: What Israel is risking and what the future may hold

Op-Ed

7 min read

Türkiye eyes expanded energy cooperation with China across multiple regions

Türkiye eyes expanded energy cooperation with China across multiple regions

Energy

2 min read

Explained: How Türkiye changes portfolio as Russia and Iran contracts expire

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Explained: How Türkiye changes portfolio as Russia and Iran contracts expire

Türkiye ramps up energy deals more than it needs, while its Russia-Iran contract...

Turkish pianist Fazil Say slams Western music institutions over Gaza, calls for end to silence

Culture

Turkish pianist Fazil Say slams Western music institutions over Gaza, calls for end to silence

'We must not remain silent to this murder, my colleagues,' Turkish pianist says

Historic Haydarpasa Station to become Istanbul’s new hub for culture, arts

History

Historic Haydarpasa Station to become Istanbul’s new hub for culture, arts

Haydarpasa Station in Istanbul will soon host an archaeology museum, exhibitions...

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye considers mandatory pre-marital psychological screening for couples

Türkiye considers mandatory pre-marital psychological screening for couples

Istanbul approves 30% fare hike for public transport, taxis — here are the new fees

Istanbul approves 30% fare hike for public transport, taxis — here are the new fees

Expats in Türkiye must now pay for family doctor services per new regulation

Expats in Türkiye must now pay for family doctor services per new regulation

Editor's Pick

Explained: Why Türkiye is rethinking juvenile justice amid rising public outrage

Explained: Why Türkiye is rethinking juvenile justice amid rising public outrage

Following shocking events, such as an increase in underage with multiple criminal records, Türkiye is seeking to introduce balanced changes to the law

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Chinese Xpeng flying cars crash mid-air ahead of market launch

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Syria to hold first indirect elections after Assad’s fall

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US tech titans announce $40B in AI investments during Trump’s UK visit

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‘It happens everywhere,’ says archaeologist as 21st Dynasty bracelet vanishes from Egyptian museum

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Greek trial on EU farm subsidy fraud with fake leases, claims up to €60K, set to begin

Insight

NatCon2025: What do deepening divisions mean for Türkiye?

NatCon2025: What do deepening divisions mean for Türkiye?

Why Serbia describes Croatia–Slovenia defense pact as 'building walls, not bridges'

Why Serbia describes Croatia–Slovenia defense pact as 'building walls, not bridges'

Mustafa Cuhadar

How Israel's Doha strike shook architecture of Middle East diplomacy

How Israel's Doha strike shook architecture of Middle East diplomacy

Omer Ozkizilcik

Türkiye to implement new visa rules for Libyans, targets $5B trade in 2026

Türkiye to implement new visa rules for Libyans, targets $5B trade in 2026

Nation

3 min read

Libyan nationals now eligible for easily obtainable long-term and multiple-entry visas for Türkiye, beginning Sept. 15, says Trade Minister Bolat

Erdogan vows unity, strength against plots to destabilize region

Erdogan

3 min read

President Erdogan pledges national solidarity and resilience, calling for a terror-free Türkiye while condemning atrocities in Gaza

Erdogan vows unity, strength against plots to destabilize region

Türkiye says ‘no change’ in position on S-400 air defense systems

Defense

5 min read

Türkiye is closely monitoring the reports that the Greek Cypriot Administration procured an air defense system from Israel, the Defense Ministry says

Türkiye says ‘no change’ in position on S-400 air defense systems

Türkiye's main opposition schedules extraordinary congress in Ankara on Sept. 21

Politics

1 min read

CHP to hold its 22nd Extraordinary Congress in Ankara to ensure full delegate participation and strengthen internal democracy

Türkiye's main opposition schedules extraordinary congress in Ankara on Sept. 21

Türkiye’s central bank reserves slide from peak level to $177.9B

Türkiye’s central bank reserves slide from peak level to $177.9B

CBRT reserves

5 min read

Türkiye’s card scheme TROY targets Turkic states in overseas expansion

Türkiye’s card scheme TROY targets Turkic states in overseas expansion

fintech

4 min read

Over 2,000 Turkish companies contribute $10B to Akkuyu Nuclear Project: Industry leader

Over 2,000 Turkish companies contribute $10B to Akkuyu Nuclear Project: Industry leader

Nuclear energy

3 min read

Syria joins Türkiye’s Teknofest for first time, showcasing drones and agri-tech

Syria joins Türkiye’s Teknofest for first time, showcasing drones and agri-tech

Middle East

5 min read

Economy Ministry, Syrian startups seek new partnerships at region’s largest aerospace and technology festival

Greek PM Mitsotakis rejects term genocide for Gaza, opposes EU sanctions

Greek PM Mitsotakis rejects term genocide for Gaza, opposes EU sanctions

Gaza genocide

3 min read

Mitsotakis calls Gaza a humanitarian disaster but not genocide, saying Greece will not support EU sanctions or trade suspension against Israel

Egypt revokes citizenship of father, son over Gaza protest in New York

Egypt revokes citizenship of father, son over Gaza protest in New York

Middle East

5 min read

The decision follows a viral video showing two protesters outside Egypt’s U.N. mission in New York being dragged inside and assaulted by staff members .

Syria to sign security, military agreements with Israel by year-end

Syria to sign security, military agreements with Israel by year-end

Middle East

2 min read

Syria plans to finalize security and military deals with Israel by 2025 to curb hostilities, following ongoing negotiations and US-backed talks

Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact—Is nuclear deterrence on the agenda?

Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact—Is nuclear deterrence on the agenda?

World

2 min read

Trump privately blasts Netanyahu for undermining Gaza ceasefire push: Report

Trump privately blasts Netanyahu for undermining Gaza ceasefire push: Report

Americas

4 min read

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia formalize mutual defense agreement during Riyadh summit

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia formalize mutual defense agreement during Riyadh summit

World

3 min read

AI-powered cyberattacks target hotel guests worldwide

AI-powered cyberattacks target hotel guests worldwide

Travel

2 min read

Meet the man who made color coordination a lifestyle in central Türkiye

Meet the man who made color coordination a lifestyle in central Türkiye

Lifestyle

3 min read

Climate change linked to 16,500 heat-related deaths across Europe this summer

Climate change linked to 16,500 heat-related deaths across Europe this summer

Health

4 min read

Rare 3,000-year-old Egyptian bracelet sold for just $3,000 before being melted down

Rare 3,000-year-old Egyptian bracelet sold for just $3,000 before being melted down

History

3 min read

The journey of the ancient bracelet from theft to being melted in a gold workshop

Global stars raise $2M for Gaza at 'Together for Palestine' concert in London

Events

5 min read

Florence Pugh, Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicola Coughlan call for ‘silence on Gaza complicity’ on the Wembley stage, raising millions for aid groups

Global stars raise $2M for Gaza at 'Together for Palestine' concert in London

8 chamber tombs discovered in Tharsa ancient city in Türkiye's Adiyaman

History

4 min read

Excavations in the Turkish ancient city reveal 8 new chamber tombs this season, described as more distinctive than those in Perre

8 chamber tombs discovered in Tharsa ancient city in Türkiye's Adiyaman

Netanyahu repeats push for Siloam Inscription from Türkiye to back Jerusalem claim

History

7 min read

Historians, legal scholars reject claims that Siloam Inscription proves Jerusalem belongs to Israel, saying it carries no legal or historical authority

Netanyahu repeats push for Siloam Inscription from Türkiye to back Jerusalem claim

Jose Mourinho nears return to Benfica after Fenerbahce departure

Jose Mourinho nears return to Benfica after Fenerbahce departure

Mourinho

5 min read

Galatasaray faces Eintracht Frankfurt in UEFA Champions League opener without Osimhen

Galatasaray faces Eintracht Frankfurt in UEFA Champions League opener without Osimhen

Galatasaray

6 min read

Jose Mourinho set for Benfica return weeks after leaving Fenerbahce

Jose Mourinho set for Benfica return weeks after leaving Fenerbahce

Mourinho

6 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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15

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

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11

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

5

10

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

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9

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HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

5

9

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

5

9

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CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

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8

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

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8

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

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7

10

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

3

6

11

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

4

5

12

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

5

4

13

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

5

4

14

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

4

4

15

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

4

3

16

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

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3

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KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

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GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

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0

19

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

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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

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

History

2 min read

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

amasya

3 min read

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Lifestyle

8 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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8 chamber tombs discovered in Tharsa ancient city in Türkiye's Adiyaman

Chinese Xpeng flying cars crash mid-air ahead of market launch

Global Sumud Fleet heads to Gaza, expected to arrive within 2 weeks

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Rare 3,000-year-old Egyptian bracelet sold for just $3,000 before being melted down

Rare 3,000-year-old Egyptian bracelet sold for just $3,000 before being melted down

Sep 18 2025

Türkiye to implement new visa rules for Libyans, targets $5B trade in 2026

Türkiye to implement new visa rules for Libyans, targets $5B trade in 2026

Sep 18 2025

Türkiye’s central bank reserves slide from peak level to $177.9B

Türkiye’s central bank reserves slide from peak level to $177.9B

Sep 18 2025

Syria joins Türkiye’s Teknofest for first time, showcasing drones and agri-tech

Syria joins Türkiye’s Teknofest for first time, showcasing drones and agri-tech

Sep 18 2025

Global stars raise $2M for Gaza at 'Together for Palestine' concert in London

Global stars raise $2M for Gaza at 'Together for Palestine' concert in London

Sep 18 2025

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