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Türkiye’s new restrictions on Chinese goods to hit Temu, Aliexpress, Shein

Chinese e-commerce

2 min read

Inspections uncover toxic and carcinogenic substances in most Chinese imports, prompting Türkiye to tighten import rules

Türkiye’s new restrictions on Chinese goods to hit Temu, Aliexpress, Shein

Kushner, Witkoff meet Israeli officials to discuss 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire

Gaza ceasefire

2 min read

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff met Israeli military officials to discuss Hamas’ disarmament and the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire

Kushner, Witkoff meet Israeli officials to discuss 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire

X introduces Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium users to buy inactive usernames

Tech

1 min read

X introduces Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium users to buy inactive usernames

Turkish economic board commits to stay the course on disinflation, EBRD chief says

CBRT monetary policy

2 min read

Turkish economic board commits to stay the course on disinflation, EBRD chief says

New Turkish Cypriot president not a radical shift for Türkiye and the region

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featured

Turkish Cypriot President

8 min read

New Turkish Cypriot president not a radical shift for Türkiye and the region

Tufan Erhurman’s election as Turkish Cypriot leader doesn’t signal a radical shift in Türkiye–TRNC ties, argues Türkiye Today columnist Barin Kayaoglu

Opposition leader Erhurman wins TRNC presidency, vows Türkiye coordination

Region

4 min read

How TRNC election could redefine Cyprus politics—and Türkiye’s regional calculus

featured

featured

8 min read

The Sultan’s Salon: Silken noose—execution of Sultan Ibrahim I

The Sultan’s Salon: Silken noose—execution of Sultan Ibrahim I

The Sultan’s Salon

5 min read

7-minute Louvre heist revives world’s biggest museum robberies

7-minute Louvre heist revives world’s biggest museum robberies

Museums

4 min read

Burned house from 4,500 years ago, 2,300-year-old fort emerge in Türkiye's Denizli

Archaeology

2 min read

Did Hittite prayers blame Egypt for a non-existent plague? New evidence says so

Did Hittite prayers blame Egypt for a non-existent plague? New evidence says so

bioarchaeology

3 min read

International justice and accountability: Double standards in Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

International justice and accountability: Double standards in Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

analysis

7 min read

Focus shifts to interest rate decision in Türkiye’s markets

Focus shifts to interest rate decision in Türkiye’s markets

Op-Ed

2 min read

Updated Adana Agreement on horizon in Syria: What to expect

Updated Adana Agreement on horizon in Syria: What to expect

featured

2 min read

Is political axis changing in TRNC after presidential elections?

Op-Ed

Is political axis changing in TRNC after presidential elections?

Opposition leader Tufan Erhurman wins TRNC presidency with 62.7% over incumbent ...

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

Editorial

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

These four Rotterdam districts show how the city connects architecture, diversit...

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...

Expats in Türkiye

Marmara earthquake could cause $11.9 billion in insured damages: Report

Marmara earthquake could cause $11.9 billion in insured damages: Report

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

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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Marmara earthquake could cause $11.9 billion in insured damages: Report

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Türkiye awaits Russia-US-Ukraine leaders meeting despite no concrete plans: Report

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EU Council agrees on complete Russian gas ban starting 2028 under REPowerEU plan

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Turkish defense giants to showcase capabilities at SIDEC 2025 in Slovenia

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China hawk Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s 1st female PM after coalition deal

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

Turkish defense giants to showcase capabilities at SIDEC 2025 in Slovenia

Turkish defense giants to showcase capabilities at SIDEC 2025 in Slovenia

SIDEC 2025

4 min read

Turkish defense firms led by SAHA Istanbul will attend SIDEC 2025 in Slovenia to strengthen European ties and promote SAHA 2026 and IAC 2026

Türkiye Freemasons’ Grand Master Remzi Sanver arrested in expanding corruption probe

Crime

6 min read

Kenan Tekdag, chairman of Can Publishing Holding, was also arrested alongside several other business executives

Türkiye Freemasons’ Grand Master Remzi Sanver arrested in expanding corruption probe

Türkiye produces 2 indigenous sniper rifles to meet security force requirements

Defense Industry

5 min read

Machine and Chemical Industry (MKE) develops MKE-408 and KNT-859 sniper rifles, MKE-408 is Türkiye's longest-range rifle with a 2,200-meter effective range

Türkiye produces 2 indigenous sniper rifles to meet security force requirements

Turkish prosecutors charge 7 opposition mayors, 193 others in bid-rigging scheme

Nation

6 min read

Turkish prosecutors charge 7 opposition mayors, 193 others in sprawling bid-rigging investigation, seeking up to 704 years in prison for businessman

Turkish prosecutors charge 7 opposition mayors, 193 others in bid-rigging scheme

X introduces Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium users to buy inactive usernames

X introduces Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium users to buy inactive usernames

Tech

1 min read

Turkish economic board commits to stay the course on disinflation, EBRD chief says

Turkish economic board commits to stay the course on disinflation, EBRD chief says

CBRT monetary policy

4 min read

Gazprom chief warns EU over Russian gas phase-out ahead of winter

Gazprom chief warns EU over Russian gas phase-out ahead of winter

Russian gas

4 min read

Hamas official vows to see Gaza ceasefire agreement through to end

Hamas official vows to see Gaza ceasefire agreement through to end

Gaza ceasefire

5 min read

Khalil al-Hayya says Hamas is determined to see the agreement through to its end and will return the remains of all hostages

Tornado strikes North of Paris, killing one and injuring several

Tornado strikes North of Paris, killing one and injuring several

Europe

2 min read

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez called the tornado a storm of 'rare intensity' that struck with unexpected force across northern Paris

EU joins Black Sea, Central Asian partners to boost maritime security and trade links

EU joins Black Sea, Central Asian partners to boost maritime security and trade links

Region

6 min read

European Union and 10 countries from the Black Sea and Central Asia regions agree to strengthen cooperation on maritime security

UN agency chief demands probe into Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter

UN agency chief demands probe into Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter

Middle East

5 min read

UNRWA Commissioner-General Lazzarini calls for independent investigations into Israeli humanitarian law violations after strike on UN school shelter

Sarkozy becomes 1st former EU leader jailed, declares innocence as he enters Paris prison

Sarkozy becomes 1st former EU leader jailed, declares innocence as he enters Paris prison

Europe

8 min read

Kushner, Witkoff meet Israeli officials to discuss 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire

Kushner, Witkoff meet Israeli officials to discuss 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire

Gaza ceasefire

4 min read

China hawk Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s 1st female PM after coalition deal

China hawk Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s 1st female PM after coalition deal

Asia & Pacific

11 min read

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Lifestyle

1 min read

Birds, not seed traits, drove plant colonization on newborn Icelandic island

Birds, not seed traits, drove plant colonization on newborn Icelandic island

Science

3 min read

Türkiye's zero-waste movement gains traction across 193 countries

Türkiye's zero-waste movement gains traction across 193 countries

Zero Waste Forum

8 min read

7-minute Louvre heist revives world’s biggest museum robberies

7-minute Louvre heist revives world’s biggest museum robberies

Museums

8 min read

7-minute Louvre theft reignites the art world’s biggest heist stories, from Dresden’s diamonds to Boston’s Gardner robbery and the 1911 Mona Lisa saga

Burned house from 4,500 years ago, 2,300-year-old fort emerge in Türkiye's Denizli

Archaeology

5 min read

Asagiseyit Hoyuk yields a 4,500-year-old burned house with rich finds and a 2,300-year-old Hellenistic fort, revealing daily life and frontier security in Türkiye

Burned house from 4,500 years ago, 2,300-year-old fort emerge in Türkiye's Denizli

Award-winning Istanbul Photo Awards 2025 exhibition opens in New York

Istanbul Photo Awards

5 min read

Award-winning images from the Istanbul Photo Awards 2025 go on display in New York, capturing the world’s most striking recent events

Award-winning Istanbul Photo Awards 2025 exhibition opens in New York

Ancient Hittite tablets found in Türkiye reveal insights into Bronze Age Anatolia

Archaeology

6 min read

Hittite and Akkadian tablets found at Oylum Hoyuk reveal Bronze Age administrative life and strengthen Kilis’s role in the Hittite Empire

Ancient Hittite tablets found in Türkiye reveal insights into Bronze Age Anatolia

Kenan Yildiz, Servet Yardimci honored at Mediterranean Excellence Awards in Rome

Kenan Yildiz, Servet Yardimci honored at Mediterranean Excellence Awards in Rome

Football

5 min read

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Football

3 min read

Fenerbahce to part ways with Colombian forward Jhon Duran by end of season: Report

Fenerbahce to part ways with Colombian forward Jhon Duran by end of season: Report

Fenerbahce

3 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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25

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

9

20

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

9

19

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

9

17

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

9

16

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

9

16

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

8

13

8

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

9

13

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

8

11

10

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

9

10

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

9

9

12

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

9

8

13

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

8

8

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

9

8

15

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

9

8

16

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

8

6

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

9

5

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

9

3

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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

Featured Videos

Türkiye's first armed unmanned naval vehicle MARLIN gains mine warfare capability

5th-century Greek inscribed mosaic discovered at Urfa Castle

Türkiye successfully completes tests of Bozdogan & Gokdogan air-to-air missiles

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Sarkozy becomes 1st former EU leader jailed, declares innocence as he enters Paris prison

Sarkozy becomes 1st former EU leader jailed, declares innocence as he enters Paris prison

Oct 21 2025

Kushner, Witkoff meet Israeli officials to discuss 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire

Kushner, Witkoff meet Israeli officials to discuss 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire

Oct 21 2025

7-minute Louvre heist revives world’s biggest museum robberies

7-minute Louvre heist revives world’s biggest museum robberies

Oct 21 2025

X introduces Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium users to buy inactive usernames

X introduces Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium users to buy inactive usernames

Oct 21 2025

Burned house from 4,500 years ago, 2,300-year-old fort emerge in Türkiye's Denizli

Burned house from 4,500 years ago, 2,300-year-old fort emerge in Türkiye's Denizli

Oct 21 2025

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