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What Türkiye’s growing support means for Somalia and global trade

Somalia

5 min read

In Somalia, Turkish security assistance is closely tied to counterterrorism, state authority and internal stability

What Türkiye’s growing support means for Somalia and global trade

Istanbul stocks end 2025 with no real gains as BIST 100 lags inflation

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featured

2 min read

Foreign investors pour a record $1.98B into Turkish equities in 2025, fueling a late-year rally on Borsa Istanbul

Istanbul stocks end 2025 with no real gains as BIST 100 lags inflation

Severe winter weather shuts schools across dozens of provinces in Türkiye

severe weather

3 min read

Severe winter weather shuts schools across dozens of provinces in Türkiye

Hundreds of thousands rally for Palestine at Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day

Middle East

5 min read

Hundreds of thousands rally for Palestine at Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day

'Drone trap' being set for Türkiye to pit Ankara against Russia: Turkish columnist

Drone incidents

4 min read

'Drone trap' being set for Türkiye to pit Ankara against Russia: Turkish columnist

'They used FETO, now drones,' Turkish columnist Abdulkadir Selvi writes that recent drones are a 'trap' to pit Türkiye against Russia

Türkiye included in European Ukraine ceasefire plans, could monitor Black Sea: Report

ukraine ceasefire

4 min read

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

8 min read

Linguistic mosaic of Balkans: How history, empires and cultures shaped its languages

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featured

Linguistic mosaic of Balkans: How history, empires and cultures shaped its languages

Balkans

3 min read

Istanbul's long awaited snowfall finally arrives

Istanbul's long awaited snowfall finally arrives

Lifestyle

2026 national, religious holidays announced for Türkiye

Nation

2 min read

Spotlight

Ankara’s window: Why Trump-Netanyahu dynamic favors Türkiye

Ankara’s window: Why Trump-Netanyahu dynamic favors Türkiye

analysis

4 min read

Netanyahu fails to sway Trump on Syria and F-35s in critical US visit

Netanyahu fails to sway Trump on Syria and F-35s in critical US visit

analysis

2 min read

Cost of feeding a family in Türkiye exceeds $700 in December

Cost of feeding a family in Türkiye exceeds $700 in December

Cost Of Living

2 min read

What to watch on streaming this week: “Trap House” to be released

What to watch on streaming this week: “Trap House” to be released

Cinema

Why excluding Türkiye weakens European defense and empowers America's adversaries?

Why excluding Türkiye weakens European defense and empowers America's adversaries?

In the making: A new regional order in Yemen?

In the making: A new regional order in Yemen?

Mehmet Rakipoglu

Turkish-Egyptian poet Abdulrahman Yusuf’s journey exposes modern Arab state’s lie

Turkish-Egyptian poet Abdulrahman Yusuf’s journey exposes modern Arab state’s lie

Ahmed Samih Farag

Kosovo chooses Kurti and dares the West to deal with it

Kosovo chooses Kurti and dares the West to deal with it

A community in denial: The dangerous path ahead of Syria’s Alawites

A community in denial: The dangerous path ahead of Syria’s Alawites

Omer Ozkizilcik

Toward COP31: An opportunity for accelerated climate action

Toward COP31: An opportunity for accelerated climate action

Limits of analogy: Why labeling Türkiye 'Lebanon’s new Iran' does not hold

Limits of analogy: Why labeling Türkiye 'Lebanon’s new Iran' does not hold

Deniz Karakullukcu

Türkiye’s SDF threat perception could reach a tipping point soon

Türkiye’s SDF threat perception could reach a tipping point soon

Why SDF faces big risks in Syria and the region

Why SDF faces big risks in Syria and the region

Why deepening Pakistan–Türkiye defense ties are equally important for both countries

Why deepening Pakistan–Türkiye defense ties are equally important for both countries

Sabena Siddiqui

How Greece’s growing ties with Israel are reshaping debate at home

How Greece’s growing ties with Israel are reshaping debate at home

Selin Hacialioglu

Türkiye should be part of Gaza stabilization force

Türkiye should be part of Gaza stabilization force

The Western Balkans in 2026: Europe’s most fragile front

The Western Balkans in 2026: Europe’s most fragile front

Militarization of Greek Cyprus and fragile peace in Eastern Mediterranean

Militarization of Greek Cyprus and fragile peace in Eastern Mediterranean

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Mehmet Rakipoglu

Discover

Cinema in Ottoman Empire: How new spectacle reshaped urban life

Cinema

Cinema in Ottoman Empire: How new spectacle reshaped urban life

From shadow plays and beerhouses to propaganda films and censorship laws, cinema...

What the new minimum wage says about where Türkiye is headed in 2026

Op-Ed

What the new minimum wage says about where Türkiye is headed in 2026

New minimum wage of ₺28,075 ($655.61) for 2026 falls below hunger threshold, whi...

Bayraktar Kizilelma achieves aviation first with autonomous wingman flight

Defense

Bayraktar Kizilelma achieves aviation first with autonomous wingman flight

Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft completes world's first autonomous close form...

Turkish Cuisine

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Food

5 min read

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Food

5 min read

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

Food

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Turkish authorities warn Iceland-origin cold wave will grip Istanbul for 6-8 days

Turkish authorities warn Iceland-origin cold wave will grip Istanbul for 6-8 days

Türkiye’s 'most dangerous' Antalya–Mersin coastal road gives way to new route

Türkiye’s 'most dangerous' Antalya–Mersin coastal road gives way to new route

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Istanbul and across Türkiye

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Istanbul and across Türkiye

By Selin Hacialioglu

Editor's Pick

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Three drone incursions into Turkish airspace raise escalation risks in Black Sea, as low-cost unmanned systems pose strategic challenges

Most Read

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Netanyahu fails to sway Trump on Syria and F-35s in critical US visit

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Ankara’s window: Why Trump-Netanyahu dynamic favors Türkiye

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Türkiye caps hikes on vehicle taxes, stamp duties, exit charges at 18.95%

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Fenerbahce pushes for Cristopher Nkunku deal as Milan weighs €35M exit

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Prostitution scheme targeting Turkish women in Dubai revealed in Istanbul drug probe

Severe winter weather shuts schools across dozens of provinces in Türkiye

Severe winter weather shuts schools across dozens of provinces in Türkiye

severe weather

7 min read

Following meteorological warnings, governorships across Türkiye announce consecutive decisions to suspend education to ensure the safety

2026 national, religious holidays announced for Türkiye

Nation

2 min read

Türkiye’s 2026 holiday calendar sets key national and religious dates, enabling extended weekends

2026 national, religious holidays announced for Türkiye

Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet makes first flight with Aselsan's KARAT IRST

Defense Industry

8 min read

Baykar's Kizilelma completes first flight with Aselsan KARAT Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system, with a low RCS compatible design in latest test

Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet makes first flight with Aselsan's KARAT IRST

Altay main battle tank's indigenous BATU engine completes factory acceptance tests

Defense

6 min read

BATU engine for Altay MBT completes factory acceptance tests: First Turkish 12-cylinder V12 engine, as transmission qualification continues

Altay main battle tank's indigenous BATU engine completes factory acceptance tests

Istanbul stocks end 2025 with no real gains as BIST 100 lags inflation

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Istanbul stocks end 2025 with no real gains as BIST 100 lags inflation

Borsa IStanbul

4 min read

Istanbul’s inflation drops to 37.7% in 2025-end with price growth at 1.2% in December

Istanbul’s inflation drops to 37.7% in 2025-end with price growth at 1.2% in December

Istanbul inflation

3 min read

Turkish carpet industry targets $3B in 2026 exports, US key destination

Turkish carpet industry targets $3B in 2026 exports, US key destination

Turkish exports

4 min read

Bosnian Serbs to hold repeat vote in February after fraud ruling

Bosnian Serbs to hold repeat vote in February after fraud ruling

Balkans

5 min read

Partial re-run seen as pivotal in Republika Srpska power struggle

Linguistic mosaic of Balkans: How history, empires and cultures shaped its languages

Linguistic mosaic of Balkans: How history, empires and cultures shaped its languages

featured

featured

5 min read

Tracing the region’s rich linguistic heritage, from Turkish, Greek, and Latin influences to local dialects that carry centuries of history

Hundreds of thousands rally for Palestine at Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day

Hundreds of thousands rally for Palestine at Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day

Middle East

11 min read

Galata Bridge march draws large crowds despite freezing temperatures

US grants temporary sanctions reprieve to Serbia’s oil firm NIS

US grants temporary sanctions reprieve to Serbia’s oil firm NIS

Balkans

7 min read

'This means that the Pancevo refinery will be able to resume operations after 36 days,' says Serbian Energy Minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic

United States has become Europe's enemy, not ally: Former EU Commissioner

United States has become Europe's enemy, not ally: Former EU Commissioner

Europe

10 min read

NATO, EU raise concerns over Greek Cyprus' EU presidency amid tensions with Türkiye

NATO, EU raise concerns over Greek Cyprus' EU presidency amid tensions with Türkiye

Europe

5 min read

Ukraine did not try to kill Putin in alleged drone strike: CIA assessment

Ukraine did not try to kill Putin in alleged drone strike: CIA assessment

Conflicts

9 min read

Istanbul's long awaited snowfall finally arrives

Istanbul's long awaited snowfall finally arrives

Lifestyle

With its UNESCO Heritage sites, Denizli welcomes 2.3M visitors in 2025

With its UNESCO Heritage sites, Denizli welcomes 2.3M visitors in 2025

Travel

Pamukkale welcomes tourists equal to twice Denizli population in 2025

Pamukkale welcomes tourists equal to twice Denizli population in 2025

Lifestyle

Historic Ottoman bridge in Iraq remains unharmed amid regional flooding

Historic Ottoman bridge in Iraq remains unharmed amid regional flooding

History

4 min read

The 19th-century bridge in Kirkuk’s Dakuk district remains in use and intact, standing strong while nearby structures were damaged by recent floods

Rare ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco in Türkiye set for careful restoration

Archaeology

10 min read

A third-century Good Shepherd Jesus fresco from a hypogeum tomb at Hisardere near Iznik will be carefully cleaned

Rare ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco in Türkiye set for careful restoration

7,500-year-old stone seal discovered in eastern Türkiye reshapes Elazig’s ancient past

Archaeology

9 min read

A rare 7,500-year-old stone seal from Tadim Fortress pushes Elazig’s history back to the Neolithic, revealing early identity and ownership practices

7,500-year-old stone seal discovered in eastern Türkiye reshapes Elazig’s ancient past

What to watch on streaming this week: “Trap House” to be released

Cinema

What to watch on streaming this week: “Trap House” to be released

Galatasaray pushes to sign Onyedika as Club Brugge resists, Ederson talks stall

Galatasaray pushes to sign Onyedika as Club Brugge resists, Ederson talks stall

Galatasaray

4 min read

Fenerbahce eyes reunion with Kim Min-jae if Bayern allows exit: Turkish media

Fenerbahce eyes reunion with Kim Min-jae if Bayern allows exit: Turkish media

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Fenerbahce to hold election congress following President Saran’s detention

Fenerbahce to hold election congress following President Saran’s detention

Fenerbahce

4 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

17

42

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

17

39

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

17

35

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

17

32

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

17

29

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

17

25

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

17

23

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

17

23

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

17

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

17

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

17

18

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

17

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

17

17

14

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

17

15

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

17

15

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

17

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

17

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

17

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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Severe winter weather shuts schools across dozens of provinces in Türkiye

Severe winter weather shuts schools across dozens of provinces in Türkiye

Jan 01 2026

Bosnian Serbs to hold repeat vote in February after fraud ruling

Bosnian Serbs to hold repeat vote in February after fraud ruling

Jan 01 2026

Linguistic mosaic of Balkans: How history, empires and cultures shaped its languages

Linguistic mosaic of Balkans: How history, empires and cultures shaped its languages

Jan 01 2026

Hundreds of thousands rally for Palestine at Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day

Hundreds of thousands rally for Palestine at Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day

Jan 01 2026

US grants temporary sanctions reprieve to Serbia’s oil firm NIS

US grants temporary sanctions reprieve to Serbia’s oil firm NIS

Jan 01 2026

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