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Is Iran abandoning revolution for national identity?

Iran

6 min read

New report suggests that Iran is recalibrating its ideological framing, moving from the narrative of ‘Axis of Resistance’ to a nation-state identity b...

Is Iran abandoning revolution for national identity?

Sudan military cargo plane crashes, killing entire crew

Sudan cargo plane

1 min read

The Sudanese army has not disclosed the number of personnel on board the military plane, and no official casualty toll has been issued

Sudan military cargo plane crashes, killing entire crew

Will Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro retire to Türkiye?

analysis

analysis

8 min read

Will Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro retire to Türkiye?

BYD advances $1B plant in Türkiye, while Chery deal remains unclear, says top industry official

Chinese automakers

2 min read

BYD advances $1B plant in Türkiye, while Chery deal remains unclear, says top industry official

Why Türkiye needs to push Israel’s shrinking defense footprint in Latin America

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featured

Defense Industry

7 min read

Why Türkiye needs to push Israel’s shrinking defense footprint in Latin America

With Israel’s influence entering a period of recalibration and Türkiye’s presence entering a phase of confidence according to the statistical trends, ...

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

9 min read

Are Eurofighter Typhoons 'cost prohibitive' for Türkiye?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

11 min read

Anatolia’s only known ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco uncovered in Iznik, crafted in Roman style

Anatolia’s only known ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco uncovered in Iznik, crafted in Roman style

Archaeology

3 min read

New visitor center in Sinop to showcase 1,600-year-old mosaics in Türkiye's Black Sea region

New visitor center in Sinop to showcase 1,600-year-old mosaics in Türkiye's Black Sea region

History

2 min read

Istanbul remains world’s most traffic congested city in 2025, drivers lose 118 hours annually

Traffic

1 min read

Spotlight

Turkish citizens' trust in economy hits rock bottom, survey shows

Turkish citizens' trust in economy hits rock bottom, survey shows

Turkish economy

2 min read

Handing S-400s to another country not on table, military sources tell Türkiye Today

Handing S-400s to another country not on table, military sources tell Türkiye Today

Exclusive

1 min read

Türkiye’s minimum wage debate heats up under inflation’s shadow amid living cost strain

Türkiye’s minimum wage debate heats up under inflation’s shadow amid living cost strain

featured

6 min read

Is this sarcophagus in Türkiye long-lost tomb of St. Nicholas known as Santa Claus?

Is this sarcophagus in Türkiye long-lost tomb of St. Nicholas known as Santa Claus?

featured

12 min read

Once setting red lines in Dayton, America now lets Putin dictate the script in Ukraine

Once setting red lines in Dayton, America now lets Putin dictate the script in Ukraine

Muslim Brotherhood and US: Terrorist designation or a 'coercive' call for strategic dialogue?

Muslim Brotherhood and US: Terrorist designation or a 'coercive' call for strategic dialogue?

Ahmed Samih Farag

First anniversary of Assad's fall: What has Syria gone through since Dec. 8?

First anniversary of Assad's fall: What has Syria gone through since Dec. 8?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Can Türkiye's 'terror-free' logjams be overcome?

Can Türkiye's 'terror-free' logjams be overcome?

Serbia's only oil refinery down: Is NIS shutdown the cost of Russian loyalty?

Serbia's only oil refinery down: Is NIS shutdown the cost of Russian loyalty?

Mustafa Cuhadar

US National Security Strategy signals pivot, elevating Türkiye’s importance

US National Security Strategy signals pivot, elevating Türkiye’s importance

Omer Ozkizilcik

Savvas Kalenteridis: Portrait of decadeslong hate toward Türkiye

Savvas Kalenteridis: Portrait of decadeslong hate toward Türkiye

Hasan Mesut Onder

Why Türkiye’s natural gas export potential is crucial for West

Why Türkiye’s natural gas export potential is crucial for West

White House adopts Gulf’s view of Muslim Brotherhood

White House adopts Gulf’s view of Muslim Brotherhood

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

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Turkish chef, Japanese cuisine goodwill ambassador wants world to see more than just sushi

Japanese cuisine

Turkish chef, Japanese cuisine goodwill ambassador wants world to see more than just sushi

Turkish chef Sinan Damgacioglu explains how London friendships, Japanese discipl...

Archaeologists reveal hidden palace under trading hub of Kultepe in central Turkiye

Archaeology

Archaeologists reveal hidden palace under trading hub of Kultepe in central Turkiye

Archaeologists at Kultepe in Türkiye uncover an older palace with massive walls ...

Divers explore Hatay’s underwater wonders, documents rich marine life

Environment

Divers explore Hatay’s underwater wonders, documents rich marine life

50-member team, including filmmaker Tahsin Ceylan, captures stingrays, catfish, ...

Expats in Türkiye

Expats beware: Hotels in Türkiye can no longer take photocopies of guest ID documents

Expats beware: Hotels in Türkiye can no longer take photocopies of guest ID documents

Euromonitor index shows Istanbul, Antalya among worlds top 10 city destinations

Euromonitor index shows Istanbul, Antalya among worlds top 10 city destinations

Türkiye’s apartment fees surge 367% over 3 years, monthly dues surpass $200: Report

Türkiye’s apartment fees surge 367% over 3 years, monthly dues surpass $200: Report

Editor's Pick

The Sultan’s Salon: Ottoman diamond parure’s journey from Romanov empress to Ottoman princess

The Sultan’s Salon: Ottoman diamond parure’s journey from Romanov empress to Ottoman princess

A jewel once traded to save an empire becomes the wedding treasure of an Ottoman princess — a saga of power, diplomacy and survival

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Gaza crisis serves as stark warning to prevent grave international crimes, Türkiye tells UN

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Türkiye’s fertility rate falls for 11 straight years as ageing concerns deepen

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Türkiye’s Gobeklitepe prepares major upgrades to handle rising visitor numbers

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US ambassador Barrack signals hope for F-35 resolution in coming months

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Türkiye not notified about 'Kairos' towing operation, says Turkish ambassador to Bulgaria

Gaza crisis serves as stark warning to prevent grave international crimes, Türkiye tells UN

Gaza crisis serves as stark warning to prevent grave international crimes, Türkiye tells UN

Diplomacy

6 min read

"Gaza is painful reminder of urgent need to prevent grave international crimes like genocide," Türkiye tells UN, calling for accountability

Greek Cyprus attempts to turn region into military bases for foreign powers: Official

Eastern Mediterranean

7 min read

Turkish official says Greek Cyprus is attempting to turn the region into military bases for foreign powers, describes activities as 'occupation'

Greek Cyprus attempts to turn region into military bases for foreign powers: Official

Turkish citizens' trust in economy hits rock bottom, survey shows

Turkish economy

3 min read

A GENAR poll shows the AK Party leading at 34% despite widespread economic concerns, while MHP support remains steady amid ongoing peace talks

Turkish citizens' trust in economy hits rock bottom, survey shows

Syria's March 10 accord with SDF must be implemented immediately: FM Fidan

Syria

9 min read

Foreign Minister Fidan tells Turkish Parliament that implementing Syria's March 10 Accord with the SDF is critical for regional stability

Syria's March 10 accord with SDF must be implemented immediately: FM Fidan

BYD advances $1B plant in Türkiye, while Chery deal remains unclear, says top industry official

BYD advances $1B plant in Türkiye, while Chery deal remains unclear, says top industry official

Chinese automakers

4 min read

What €154M Smartwings acquisition means for Turkish carrier Pegasus?

What €154M Smartwings acquisition means for Turkish carrier Pegasus?

Aviation

5 min read

E-commerce giant Amazon to invest over $35B in India by 2030

E-commerce giant Amazon to invest over $35B in India by 2030

investment

3 min read

Israel nears final gas deal with Egypt as talks enter last phase

Israel nears final gas deal with Egypt as talks enter last phase

Middle East

2 min read

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to sign the final agreement within 24 hours

Is Iran abandoning revolution for national identity?

Is Iran abandoning revolution for national identity?

Iran

10 min read

New report suggests that Iran is recalibrating its ideological framing, moving from the narrative of ‘Axis of Resistance’ to a nation-state identity built on Iranian history and mythology

Shells of unknown origin strike near Damascus airport as Syria launches probe

Shells of unknown origin strike near Damascus airport as Syria launches probe

Middle East

1 min read

Shells of unknown origin strike near Damascus's Mezzah airport, 3 days after an improvised explosive device detonates in the Syrian capital's center

Türkiye condemns Israeli seizure of UN refugee agency building in Jerusalem

Türkiye condemns Israeli seizure of UN refugee agency building in Jerusalem

Middle East

5 min read

Foreign Ministry condemns Israel's raid and seizure of the UNRWA headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem as a violation of international law

Türkiye donates 30,000 tents to support displaced families in Sudan, UN agency says

Türkiye donates 30,000 tents to support displaced families in Sudan, UN agency says

Conflicts

4 min read

‘Migrants are being demonized, Europe is on a slippery slope,’ UN's Volker Turk says

‘Migrants are being demonized, Europe is on a slippery slope,’ UN's Volker Turk says

Europe

2 min read

Honduras president accuses Trump of election interference as vote count stalls

Honduras president accuses Trump of election interference as vote count stalls

Americas

5 min read

Türkiye’s water use, wastewater output continue to rise, TurkStat report shows

Türkiye’s water use, wastewater output continue to rise, TurkStat report shows

Environment

2 min read

Turkish chef, Japanese cuisine goodwill ambassador wants world to see more than just sushi

Turkish chef, Japanese cuisine goodwill ambassador wants world to see more than just sushi

Japanese cuisine

14 min read

2025 projected as second-hottest year on record, EU monitor says

2025 projected as second-hottest year on record, EU monitor says

2025

4 min read

New visitor center in Sinop to showcase 1,600-year-old mosaics in Türkiye's Black Sea region

New visitor center in Sinop to showcase 1,600-year-old mosaics in Türkiye's Black Sea region

History

5 min read

Sinop’s Balatlar Church Complex will gain a new visitor center to display 1,600-year-old mosaics and other finds, linking preservation with public access

Archaeologists reveal hidden palace under trading hub of Kultepe in central Turkiye

Archaeology

9 min read

Archaeologists at Kultepe in Türkiye uncover an older palace with massive walls beneath an already monumental complex, revealing deeper urban history

Archaeologists reveal hidden palace under trading hub of Kultepe in central Turkiye

Anatolia’s only known ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco uncovered in Iznik, crafted in Roman style

Archaeology

6 min read

In a frescoed tomb at Iznik’s Hisardere Necropolis, a rare Good Shepherd image of Jesus offers a new glimpse into Early Christian faith in Anatolia

Anatolia’s only known ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco uncovered in Iznik, crafted in Roman style

Türkiye’s Gobeklitepe prepares major upgrades to handle rising visitor numbers

Gobeklitepe

4 min read

New visitor center, walking paths and parking areas at UNESCO-listed Gobeklitepe aim to ease crowding and extend visitor stays in historic Sanliurfa

Türkiye’s Gobeklitepe prepares major upgrades to handle rising visitor numbers

Balogun strikes late as Monaco edges Galatasaray 1-0 despite Turkish fan takeover

Balogun strikes late as Monaco edges Galatasaray 1-0 despite Turkish fan takeover

Football

6 min read

Türkiye Cycling Federation sets 2026 Gran Fondo calendar after record 2025 season

Türkiye Cycling Federation sets 2026 Gran Fondo calendar after record 2025 season

2026 Gran Fondo

9 min read

Grandmaster Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus beats former World Blitz Champion Vachier-Lagrave in Monaco

Grandmaster Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus beats former World Blitz Champion Vachier-Lagrave in Monaco

Chess

2 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

15

36

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

15

34

3

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

15

33

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

15

26

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

15

25

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

15

25

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

15

23

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

15

19

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

15

17

10

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

15

17

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

15

16

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

15

15

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

15

15

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

15

14

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

15

14

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

15

13

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

15

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

15

8

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

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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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Japan earthquake leaves 30 injured, triggers power cuts in freezing temperatures

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Employee holds colleague hostage at gunpoint at Türkiye’s Gumushane University

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Sudan military cargo plane crashes, killing entire crew

Sudan military cargo plane crashes, killing entire crew

Dec 10 2025

Türkiye will definitely achieve terrorism-free region ideal: President Erdogan

Türkiye will definitely achieve terrorism-free region ideal: President Erdogan

Dec 10 2025

Will Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro retire to Türkiye?

Will Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro retire to Türkiye?

Dec 10 2025

BYD advances $1B plant in Türkiye, while Chery deal remains unclear, says top industry official

BYD advances $1B plant in Türkiye, while Chery deal remains unclear, says top industry official

Dec 10 2025

New visitor center in Sinop to showcase 1,600-year-old mosaics in Türkiye's Black Sea region

New visitor center in Sinop to showcase 1,600-year-old mosaics in Türkiye's Black Sea region

Dec 10 2025

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