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

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featured

8 min read

In contrast with the media framing, the vote will signal the direction, not the resolution

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

Turkish market expects 150 basis point cut by central bank in October

CBRT monetary policy

2 min read

Survey anticipates rate cuts to continue at a limited pace as inflation pressures renew

Turkish market expects 150 basis point cut by central bank in October

Türkiye's Koc Holding strikes $600M syndicated loan from global banks

Turkish companies

1 min read

Türkiye's Koc Holding strikes $600M syndicated loan from global banks

Putin reportedly demands full control of Donetsk from Ukraine to end war

Ukraine-Russia Conflict

1 min read

Putin reportedly demands full control of Donetsk from Ukraine to end war

Turkish intelligence plays key role in Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire talks

Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

2 min read

Turkish intelligence plays key role in Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire talks

Turkish intelligence helps mediate a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Doha with Qatar’s support

Pakistan and Afghanistan extend ceasefire as Qatar-mediated talks set to begin

Asia & Pacific

2 min read

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary ceasefire after deadly border clashes

Asia & Pacific

4 min read

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

Editorial

14 min read

Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

Archeology

1 min read

'Palestine 36' earns spot on the European film festival shortlist

Cinema

2 min read

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

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

Op-Ed

4 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

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

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

analysis

5 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

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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Putin reportedly demands full control of Donetsk from Ukraine to end war

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German terror victims' families continue push to keep neo-Nazi murderer in prison

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

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

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US military destroys drug submarine in Caribbean, 2 killed

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

Road closures in Istanbul affect major routes on Oct. 19

Road closures in Istanbul affect major routes on Oct. 19

istanbul

3 min read

Istanbul Governorate closes Istanbul’s main arteries, including Adnan Menderes Boulevard and key highway links

Foreign Minister says Greece hijacking European security system

European security

11 min read

FM Fidan accuses Greece of hijacking the EU security system, says countries excluding Türkiye 'have nothing to do with Europe's security'

Foreign Minister says Greece hijacking European security system

Türkiye offers to guarantee two-state solution if Palestinians reach agreement

Diplomacy

5 min read

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announces that Ankara is prepared to serve as a de facto guarantor if a two-state solution based on 1967 borders

Türkiye offers to guarantee two-state solution if Palestinians reach agreement

Turkish defense firms showcase autonomous systems at NATO innovation exercise

Defense

6 min read

13 Turkish defense manufacturers complete complex mine detection and underwater navigation scenarios alongside NATO partners in Istanbul

Turkish defense firms showcase autonomous systems at NATO innovation exercise

Turkish market expects 150 basis point cut by central bank in October

Turkish market expects 150 basis point cut by central bank in October

CBRT monetary policy

4 min read

Türkiye's Koc Holding strikes $600M syndicated loan from global banks

Türkiye's Koc Holding strikes $600M syndicated loan from global banks

Turkish companies

3 min read

US, China to resume trade talks in Malaysia over renewed trade tensions

US, China to resume trade talks in Malaysia over renewed trade tensions

US-China trade dispute

8 min read

Hamas denies US allegations of harming civilians, violating ceasefire

Hamas denies US allegations of harming civilians, violating ceasefire

Gaza ceasefire

7 min read

Hamas rejects US allegations of ceasefire violation, accuses Israeli army of arming criminal gangs targeting Palestinian civilians in Gaza

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

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

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featured

11 min read

In contrast with the media framing, the vote will signal the direction, not the resolution

Syria rejects division and federalism, Foreign Minister says SDF must integrate

Syria rejects division and federalism, Foreign Minister says SDF must integrate

Syria

11 min read

'We reject all forms of division or federalism,' Syrian FM al-Shaibani says, as Damascus demands SDF military integration into the defense ministry

Iran nuclear deal officially expires as Security Council oversight ends

Iran nuclear deal officially expires as Security Council oversight ends

Region

5 min read

Iran, Russia, China notify UN that decade-long nuclear deal with Tehran officially expires, ending Security Council oversight of Iran's atomic program

Millions rally across US in 'No Kings' protests against Trump’s policies

Millions rally across US in 'No Kings' protests against Trump’s policies

Americas

5 min read

Putin reportedly demands full control of Donetsk from Ukraine to end war

Putin reportedly demands full control of Donetsk from Ukraine to end war

Ukraine-Russia Conflict

2 min read

Turkish intelligence plays key role in Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire talks

Turkish intelligence plays key role in Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire talks

Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

2 min read

Four Turkish villages earn UN's 'Best Tourism Villages Award for 2025'

Four Turkish villages earn UN's 'Best Tourism Villages Award for 2025'

Best Tourism Villages

6 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

'Palestine 36' earns spot on the European film festival shortlist

'Palestine 36' earns spot on the European film festival shortlist

Cinema

4 min read

The award is organized annually by the European Film Academy to recognize excellence and outstanding achievements in cinema.

Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

Archeology

2 min read

Turkish Culture Minister announces discovery of ancient cuneiform tablets at Accana Mound in Hatay, dating to the Idrimu Dynasty period

Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

'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

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

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

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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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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25

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

9

20

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

8

16

4

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

8

16

5

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

8

14

6

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

8

13

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

8

13

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

8

11

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

8

10

10

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

8

10

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

8

9

12

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

9

8

13

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

9

8

14

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

8

8

15

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

8

6

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

8

5

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

8

5

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

8

3

19

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

0

0

20

NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

0

0

21

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

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0

22

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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Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

Four Turkish villages earn UN's 'Best Tourism Villages Award for 2025'

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

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'Palestine 36' earns spot on the European film festival shortlist

'Palestine 36' earns spot on the European film festival shortlist

Oct 19 2025

Millions rally across US in 'No Kings' protests against Trump’s policies

Millions rally across US in 'No Kings' protests against Trump’s policies

Oct 19 2025

Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

Oct 19 2025

Turkish market expects 150 basis point cut by central bank in October

Turkish market expects 150 basis point cut by central bank in October

Oct 19 2025

Hamas denies US allegations of harming civilians, violating ceasefire

Hamas denies US allegations of harming civilians, violating ceasefire

Oct 19 2025

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