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Iraqi Kurdish President Barzani's diplomacy redefines Türkiye–Kurdish relations

analysis

analysis

5 min read

Considering Sulaymaniyah’s population of over 1.5 million, lifting flight ban will revive commerce, connectivity to otherwise largely isolated region

Iraqi Kurdish President Barzani's diplomacy redefines Türkiye–Kurdish relations

Türkiye the ‘global swing state’: What new CRS report may have revealed about US thinking

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

4 min read

Congressional Research Service report designates Türkiye as global swing state, acknowledging Ankara's strategic autonomy between U.S. and China

Türkiye the ‘global swing state’: What new CRS report may have revealed about US thinking

Independent tribunal on Gaza war crimes to convene final session in Istanbul

Diplomacy

1 min read

Independent tribunal on Gaza war crimes to convene final session in Istanbul

Trump envoy says Israel strike in Qatar left US negotiators feeling 'betrayed'

World

1 min read

Trump envoy says Israel strike in Qatar left US negotiators feeling 'betrayed'

Germany sets timeline for Eurofighter delivery to Türkiye, cites need for signed agreement

Eurofighter Typhoon

4 min read

Germany sets timeline for Eurofighter delivery to Türkiye, cites need for signed agreement

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says Eurofighter Typhoon delivery to Türkiye is possible this year, pending a signed agreement

EU evaluating Türkiye's inclusion in €150B SAFE defense program

SAFE program

3 min read

Germany approves Eurofighter negotiations with Türkiye ahead of minister's Ankara visit

Eurofighter Typhoon

3 min read

Between ambition and restraint: Egypt’s nuclear quest from Nasser to Sisi

Between ambition and restraint: Egypt’s nuclear quest from Nasser to Sisi

Middle East

11 min read

World’s nuclear power hits record high, yet its global share continues to shrink

World’s nuclear power hits record high, yet its global share continues to shrink

World

3 min read

'Escape to Freedom' symphony premieres in Sarajevo on 100th birthday of Alija Izetbegovic

Events

1 min read

Signature on the lira: Former central bank executive arrested in corruption probe

Signature on the lira: Former central bank executive arrested in corruption probe

Finance

4 min read

How Türkiye’s bid for rare earth independence carries global overtones

How Türkiye’s bid for rare earth independence carries global overtones

featured

7 min read

Türkiye’s 4th biggest city Bursa runs out of water as reservoirs dry up

Türkiye’s 4th biggest city Bursa runs out of water as reservoirs dry up

water crisis

2 min read

S&P Global Commodity Insights to open office in Istanbul, expanding Europe, Middle East, Central Asia presence

S&P Global Commodity Insights to open office in Istanbul, expanding Europe, Middle East, Central Asia presence

Exclusive

3 min read

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...

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

explainer

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

New forensic findings, growing public calls for transparency, keep the death of ...

Türkiye’s population prefers Western lifestyle, survey shows

Lifestyle

Türkiye’s population prefers Western lifestyle, survey shows

Most of Türkiye’s population prefers Western countries as a model for Türkiye’s ...

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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Bosnia’s Serb entity to name interim president as Dodik steps aside after court ban

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Trump rejects Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, prioritizes diplomacy: Report

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Türkiye seeks clear EU political will on membership, Foreign Minister Fidan says

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Türkiye, Libya sign major deals to boost contracting projects

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Baykar-owned Piaggio Aerospace secures first aircraft order from Türkiye

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

Independent tribunal on Gaza war crimes to convene final session in Istanbul

Independent tribunal on Gaza war crimes to convene final session in Istanbul

Diplomacy

4 min read

Independent international tribunal examining Israeli war crimes in Gaza convenes its final session in Istanbul from Oct. 23 to 26

Turkish UNESCO ambassador says Israel has no legal authority to ban UNRWA operations

Diplomacy

7 min read

Türkiye's UNESCO ambassador condemns Israeli efforts to shut down UNRWA, stating Israel lacks authority to ban the UN Palestinian refugee agency

Turkish UNESCO ambassador says Israel has no legal authority to ban UNRWA operations

Turkish Air Defense Command successfully tests Hisar-O medium-range missile

Defense Industry

8 min read

Türkiye successfully tests Hisar-O medium-range missile at Aksaray range, a domestically produced system, demonstrating operational maturity

Turkish Air Defense Command successfully tests Hisar-O medium-range missile

Turkish Customs seizes $19.3M worth of drugs in border operations

customs enforcement

2 min read

Turkish customs teams seize 1.3 tons of marijuana worth $19.3 million in operations at Tekirdag and Edirne border checkpoints

Turkish Customs seizes $19.3M worth of drugs in border operations

Egypt–Türkiye trade reaches $10B as Turkish investments top $4B

Egypt–Türkiye trade reaches $10B as Turkish investments top $4B

Türkiye–Africa Business and Economic Forum

3 min read

Daron Acemoglu, other Nobel laureates, join global call to set red lines on AI risks by 2026

Daron Acemoglu, other Nobel laureates, join global call to set red lines on AI risks by 2026

Tech

1 min read

AI in everyday life: ChatGPT challenges traditional search, becomes a daily tool

AI in everyday life: ChatGPT challenges traditional search, becomes a daily tool

ChatGPT

3 min read

Between ambition and restraint: Egypt’s nuclear quest from Nasser to Sisi

Between ambition and restraint: Egypt’s nuclear quest from Nasser to Sisi

Middle East

17 min read

Egypt’s nuclear journey spans Nasser’s bold vision to Sisi’s modern program, balancing ambition, geopolitics, and regional influence

Armenia and Türkiye may open border within months

Armenia and Türkiye may open border within months

Region

5 min read

Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan says the border with Türkiye could open within months and diplomatic relations may be established

Is mandatory military service returning in Europe?

Is mandatory military service returning in Europe?

Europe

5 min read

The debate over conscription resurfaces after decades of reliance on professional volunteer armies

Bosnia’s Serb entity to name interim president as Dodik steps aside after court ban

Bosnia’s Serb entity to name interim president as Dodik steps aside after court ban

Balkans

6 min read

Move follows a ruling by Bosnia’s federal court in February, which convicted Dodik of defying decisions issued by international high representative

Trump envoy says Israel strike in Qatar left US negotiators feeling 'betrayed'

Trump envoy says Israel strike in Qatar left US negotiators feeling 'betrayed'

World

4 min read

World’s nuclear power hits record high, yet its global share continues to shrink

World’s nuclear power hits record high, yet its global share continues to shrink

World

4 min read

Trump rejects Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, prioritizes diplomacy: Report

Trump rejects Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, prioritizes diplomacy: Report

Tomahawk missiles

12 min read

Turkish language departments to open at Damascus, Aleppo universities

Turkish language departments to open at Damascus, Aleppo universities

Educational cooperation protocol

5 min read

Heritage on a plate in Türkiye's Tarsus as EU-backed center keeps living kitchen alive

Heritage on a plate in Türkiye's Tarsus as EU-backed center keeps living kitchen alive

Traditional Turkish food

5 min read

Türkiye’s 4th biggest city Bursa runs out of water as reservoirs dry up

Türkiye’s 4th biggest city Bursa runs out of water as reservoirs dry up

water crisis

4 min read

'Escape to Freedom' symphony premieres in Sarajevo on 100th birthday of Alija Izetbegovic

'Escape to Freedom' symphony premieres in Sarajevo on 100th birthday of Alija Izetbegovic

Events

3 min read

Alija Izetbegovic’s legacy celebrated with premiere of symphony inspired by his book on 100th birthday

4th International Congress on Ottoman studies opens in Venice

Ottoman

5 min read

Academics from 16 countries gather in Venice to examine the Ottoman Empire’s historical, cultural and political presence in the Mediterranean

4th International Congress on Ottoman studies opens in Venice

Japanese WWII shipwrecks leak toxic oil in Micronesia’s Chuuk Lagoon

World War II

3 min read

Oil is seeping from WWII wrecks in Chuuk Lagoon, threatening coasts and reefs─officials fear accelerated corrosion and seek UNESCO help to protect the site

Japanese WWII shipwrecks leak toxic oil in Micronesia’s Chuuk Lagoon

St. George Church restoration set to open fresh window on Cappadocia

History

6 min read

Restored St. George Church in Yesilhisar is poised to join Cappadocia’s top stops, adding depth to faith heritage and local travel in Türkiye

St. George Church restoration set to open fresh window on Cappadocia

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich reportedly eyes Türkiye’s Galatasaray after Chelsea

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich reportedly eyes Türkiye’s Galatasaray after Chelsea

Galatasaray

6 min read

Fenerbahce supporters’ figurehead Cem Golbasi sentenced to 6 years 10 months

Fenerbahce supporters’ figurehead Cem Golbasi sentenced to 6 years 10 months

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Freediver Sahika Ercumen sets new world record with message of solidarity for Gaza

Freediver Sahika Ercumen sets new world record with message of solidarity for Gaza

freediving records

4 min read

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

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16

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

8

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GAZİANTEP FK

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

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SAMSUNSPOR

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TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

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GENÇLERBIRLIGI

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KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

9

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RİZESPOR

8

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RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

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İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

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ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

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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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Turkish Air Defense Command successfully tests Hisar-O medium-range missile

Turkish Customs seizes $19.3M worth of drugs in border operations

Türkiye’s 17th ‘Goodness Ship’ arrives in Egypt with 900 tons of aid for Gaza

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Independent tribunal on Gaza war crimes to convene final session in Istanbul

Independent tribunal on Gaza war crimes to convene final session in Istanbul

Oct 18 2025

Trump envoy says Israel strike in Qatar left US negotiators feeling 'betrayed'

Trump envoy says Israel strike in Qatar left US negotiators feeling 'betrayed'

Oct 18 2025

Between ambition and restraint: Egypt’s nuclear quest from Nasser to Sisi

Between ambition and restraint: Egypt’s nuclear quest from Nasser to Sisi

Oct 18 2025

Turkish UNESCO ambassador says Israel has no legal authority to ban UNRWA operations

Turkish UNESCO ambassador says Israel has no legal authority to ban UNRWA operations

Oct 18 2025

Armenia and Türkiye may open border within months

Armenia and Türkiye may open border within months

Oct 18 2025

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