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Weaponization of antisemitism and erosion of free speech in the West

holocaust

11 min read

Drawing parallels between the Holocaust and the Oct. 7 harms Jews and their memory, argues Türkiye Today columnist Pinar Dost

Weaponization of antisemitism and erosion of free speech in the West

Ruhollah Khomeini’s quiet exile in Türkiye: Hidden life before rise to power

Middle East

4 min read

New reporting on Khomeini’s year in Bursa details supervision, secret housing, support from Shah opponents, ties that lasted after he left Türkiye

Ruhollah Khomeini’s quiet exile in Türkiye: Hidden life before rise to power

Unprecedented price growth in services drives over half of Türkiye’s inflation: IMF

Turkish economy

3 min read

Unprecedented price growth in services drives over half of Türkiye’s inflation: IMF

Israeli ministers blame Kushner for Turkish, Qatari presence on Gaza board: Report

Board of Peace

4 min read

Israeli ministers blame Kushner for Turkish, Qatari presence on Gaza board: Report

What Ambassador Barrack’s role reveals about US stance on Damascus’ operation

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Opinion

5 min read

What Ambassador Barrack’s role reveals about US stance on Damascus’ operation

At the center of ceasefire process stands US Ambassador Barrack, who has steadily gained trust, respect of multiple sides with conflicting interests

Syria and SDF reach 14-point ceasefire and integration agreement

Middle East

7 min read

Syria's Raqqa city center largely cleared of SDF after local uprising

Syria

2 min read

Snowfall brings winter feel back to Istanbul

Snowfall brings winter feel back to Istanbul

Weather

Alperen Sengun adds 21 points in Rockets’ home win over Pelicans

Alperen Sengun adds 21 points in Rockets’ home win over Pelicans

Alperen Sengun

1 min read

Study finds no evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism

Health

2 min read

Spotlight

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez speaks on viral ball-child incident in Melbourne

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez speaks on viral ball-child incident in Melbourne

Sports

3 min read

Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Op-Ed

3 min read

Finance Minister Simsek downplays inflation inertia risk, reaffirms 19% target for 2026

Finance Minister Simsek downplays inflation inertia risk, reaffirms 19% target for 2026

inflation

5 min read

Why old frames no longer explain Turkish foreign policy

Why old frames no longer explain Turkish foreign policy

Op-Ed

6 min read

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Fidan's long presser and what it showcases

Fidan's long presser and what it showcases

Why Bulgaria’s familiar paralysis carries higher stakes this time

Why Bulgaria’s familiar paralysis carries higher stakes this time

Mustafa Cuhadar

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Is Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi defense deal possible?

Is Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi defense deal possible?

Sabena Siddiqui

Europe faces a post-American security reality

Europe faces a post-American security reality

Aleppo setback may force SDF’s hand on rapid integration

Aleppo setback may force SDF’s hand on rapid integration

Omer Ozkizilcik

Regime collapse in Iran with US help may unleash largest terrorist networks in history

Regime collapse in Iran with US help may unleash largest terrorist networks in history

Both Iran’s normalization and instability pose structural risks for Türkiye

Both Iran’s normalization and instability pose structural risks for Türkiye

Deniz Karakullukcu

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Can Bosnia help satiate Europe's 155mm quench?

Can Bosnia help satiate Europe's 155mm quench?

Why Kosovo’s very existence challenges Serbia’s 'monopoly of force'

Why Kosovo’s very existence challenges Serbia’s 'monopoly of force'

Albatros Rexhaj

Oreshnik missile strike signals Putin’s discontent with Europe’s Ukraine peace plan

Oreshnik missile strike signals Putin’s discontent with Europe’s Ukraine peace plan

Baku’s Turkish trade corridor vision: From transit hub to geopolitical power player

Baku’s Turkish trade corridor vision: From transit hub to geopolitical power player

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

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The Sultan’s Salon ─ Murad Hudavendigar: Sultan who prayed for martyrdom

The Sultan’s Salon

The Sultan’s Salon ─ Murad Hudavendigar: Sultan who prayed for martyrdom

On the eve of Kosovo, Sultan Murad I prayed for sacrifice, victory was won, and ...

Who inherits the empire? Italy, Greece, Türkiye in cultural heritage debate

featured

Who inherits the empire? Italy, Greece, Türkiye in cultural heritage debate

Italy, Greece, and Türkiye all claim imperial legacies, but interpretations plac...

Why Iran’s pre-1979 flag is surfacing again in protest movements

History

Why Iran’s pre-1979 flag is surfacing again in protest movements

Irans pre-1979 Lion and Sun flag is reappearing in protests, reviving a historic...

Turkish Cuisine

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Ottoman cuisine

3 min read

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea

5 min read

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Food

6 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Doctors warn families as silent 'bocavirus' threatens young children across Türkiye

Doctors warn families as silent 'bocavirus' threatens young children across Türkiye

Türkiye unveils roadmap for new penal system, expands alternatives to prison: Report

Türkiye unveils roadmap for new penal system, expands alternatives to prison: Report

Editor's Pick

Venezuela: A different kind of special military operation

Venezuela: A different kind of special military operation

Operation Absolute Resolve marks a new era in military intervention, with cyber warfare, precision strikes neutralizing Venezuelan defenses

Most Read

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Turkish stars shine at Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh

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Zeynep Sonmez becomes first Turkish woman to reach Australian Open 2nd round

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SDF terrorists accused of massacring at least 150 Arab civilians in Hasakah

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Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

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Syria and SDF reach 14-point ceasefire and integration agreement

Otokar accepts to pay compensation over Romania Cobra II delays, vows project continuation

Otokar accepts to pay compensation over Romania Cobra II delays, vows project continuation

Defense Industry

11 min read

Turkish defense firm Otokar accepts compensation over Cobra II delays in Romania. 1.059 armored vehicles contract faces schedule issues but continues

Aselsan's Ejderha electromagnetic system demonstrates effectiveness against multiple drones

Defense

6 min read

Aselsan's Ejderha electromagnetic countermeasure system demonstrates capability against multiple drone threats, entering deployment this year

Aselsan's Ejderha electromagnetic system demonstrates effectiveness against multiple drones

Türkiye welcomes Syria ceasefire agreement as critical step toward stability

Diplomacy

8 min read

Türkiye, the United States and Saudi Arabia welcome a comprehensive ceasefire and integration agreement between the Syrian government and SDF

Türkiye welcomes Syria ceasefire agreement as critical step toward stability

Roketsan exports surpass $750M with over 50% growth in 2025

Defense Industry

8 min read

Roketsan exports exceed $750 million with over 50% growth, as TEI secures $3 billion in contracts; Aselsan delivers 286,000 products

Roketsan exports surpass $750M with over 50% growth in 2025

BYD's Türkiye EV plant still on track despite delays, local officials say

BYD's Türkiye EV plant still on track despite delays, local officials say

BYD

3 min read

Unprecedented price growth in services drives over half of Türkiye’s inflation: IMF

Unprecedented price growth in services drives over half of Türkiye’s inflation: IMF

Turkish economy

5 min read

Trump’s Greenland ultimatum sparks market jitters, pushing gold, silver to new record high

Trump’s Greenland ultimatum sparks market jitters, pushing gold, silver to new record high

Global Markets

4 min read

Syria starts Jazira deployments as integration deal with SDF advances

Syria starts Jazira deployments as integration deal with SDF advances

Syria

4 min read

Syrian forces deploy in the Jazira region under a ceasefire and SDF integration deal, as authorities launch a probe into alleged killings in Hasakah

Israeli ministers blame Kushner for Turkish, Qatari presence on Gaza board: Report

Israeli ministers blame Kushner for Turkish, Qatari presence on Gaza board: Report

Board of Peace

7 min read

Israeli cabinet reportedly blames Jared Kushner for Turkish and Qatari presence on Gaza Board of Peace, as Netanyahu calls plan 'contrary to policy'

Ruhollah Khomeini’s quiet exile in Türkiye: Hidden life before rise to power

Ruhollah Khomeini’s quiet exile in Türkiye: Hidden life before rise to power

Middle East

6 min read

New reporting on Khomeini’s year in Bursa details supervision, secret housing, support from Shah opponents, ties that lasted after he left Türkiye

Qandil sabotaging 'terror-free Türkiye' process, Turkish columnist says

Qandil sabotaging 'terror-free Türkiye' process, Turkish columnist says

Middle East

7 min read

Turkish columnist Selvi says PKK leader Ocalan signals that Qandil leadership is undermining 'terror-free Türkiye' process via YPG/SDF in Syria

Denmark unable to defend Greenland against Russian threat, President Trump claims

Denmark unable to defend Greenland against Russian threat, President Trump claims

Americas

5 min read

Trump's Greenland tariff threats spark unified European opposition

Trump's Greenland tariff threats spark unified European opposition

World

8 min read

The EU–Mercosur pact: Who wins what?

The EU–Mercosur pact: Who wins what?

Americas

5 min read

Study finds no evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism

Study finds no evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism

Health

3 min read

Snowfall brings winter feel back to Istanbul

Snowfall brings winter feel back to Istanbul

Weather

Istanbul hit by heavy snowfall, authorities impose traffic restrictions

Istanbul hit by heavy snowfall, authorities impose traffic restrictions

Weather

4 min read

Global star Will Smith shares ‘Rule No. 83’ for photos at Egypt’s pyramids

Global star Will Smith shares ‘Rule No. 83’ for photos at Egypt’s pyramids

Will smith

2 min read

The gesture sparks widespread engagement, with many viewers expressing surprise at Smith’s interaction with an Arabic-language hit

Turkish stars shine at Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh

oy Awards 2026

2 min read

The Joy Awards 2026, held at the ANB Arena in the Saudi capital, Riyadh

Turkish stars shine at Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh

Istanbul conference to gather 200 Turkish groups backing Khartoum State recovery

istanbul

2 min read

Al-Fajr International Foundation in Türkiye confirms that preparations have been completed for the conference to be held in February

Istanbul conference to gather 200 Turkish groups backing Khartoum State recovery

Critical film analysis of '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' as philosophical horror narrative

Film Analysis

8 min read

Set decades after the Rage Virus outbreak, '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' explores how human cruelty surpasses the horror of zombies themselves

Critical film analysis of '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' as philosophical horror narrative

Alperen Sengun adds 21 points in Rockets’ home win over Pelicans

Alperen Sengun adds 21 points in Rockets’ home win over Pelicans

Alperen Sengun

5 min read

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez speaks on viral ball-child incident in Melbourne

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez speaks on viral ball-child incident in Melbourne

Sports

4 min read

Zeynep Sonmez becomes first Turkish woman to reach Australian Open 2nd round

Zeynep Sonmez becomes first Turkish woman to reach Australian Open 2nd round

Sports

5 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

18

43

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

18

42

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

18

38

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

17

32

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

17

29

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

18

26

7

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

18

26

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

18

24

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

18

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

18

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

18

19

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

17

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

17

17

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

18

16

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

18

16

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

17

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

17

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

18

9

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

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Türkiye completes qualification tests of first electric armored personnel carrier E-ZPT

How historic Rami Barracks became one of Istanbul’s most visited libraries

Aselsan's Ejderha 200 AD HPeM system enters production phase to bolster air defense

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Syria starts Jazira deployments as integration deal with SDF advances

Syria starts Jazira deployments as integration deal with SDF advances

Jan 19 2026

Israeli ministers blame Kushner for Turkish, Qatari presence on Gaza board: Report

Israeli ministers blame Kushner for Turkish, Qatari presence on Gaza board: Report

Jan 19 2026

Ruhollah Khomeini’s quiet exile in Türkiye: Hidden life before rise to power

Ruhollah Khomeini’s quiet exile in Türkiye: Hidden life before rise to power

Jan 19 2026

BYD's Türkiye EV plant still on track despite delays, local officials say

BYD's Türkiye EV plant still on track despite delays, local officials say

Jan 19 2026

Alperen Sengun adds 21 points in Rockets’ home win over Pelicans

Alperen Sengun adds 21 points in Rockets’ home win over Pelicans

Jan 19 2026

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