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Turkish finance minister responds to citizens’ harsh criticism over slow disinflation

Turkish economy

4 min read

Minister Simsek says rent and education costs keep inflation above 30%, while stressing the program remains on track despite shocks

Turkish finance minister responds to citizens’ harsh criticism over slow disinflation

Syria’s new dawn: What Israel is risking and what the future may hold

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

7 min read

Israel is mistakenly confronting Syria's al-Sharaa, while he seems to be the only option for containing the resurgence of terror in Syria and the near...

Syria’s new dawn: What Israel is risking and what the future may hold

AI could boost global trade by 37% through 2040, WTO report finds

Tech

2 min read

AI could boost global trade by 37% through 2040, WTO report finds

Chinese Xpeng flying cars crash mid-air ahead of market launch

Automotive

2 min read

Chinese Xpeng flying cars crash mid-air ahead of market launch

Türkiye eyes expanded energy cooperation with China across multiple regions

Energy

2 min read

Türkiye eyes expanded energy cooperation with China across multiple regions

'There are many areas where we can cooperate with China in energy,' says Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar

Türkiye secures 15B cubic meters in LNG deals to strengthen energy hub ambitions

Energy

4 min read

Türkiye to sign deal to adopt Canada’s mining standards

Mining

2 min read

Mystery at Egyptian Museum: Authorities probe stolen gold bracelet

Mystery at Egyptian Museum: Authorities probe stolen gold bracelet

Middle East

2 min read

Palestinian’s yearlong journey: Escaping Gaza to Europe by jet ski

Palestinian’s yearlong journey: Escaping Gaza to Europe by jet ski

Middle East

3 min read

Alperen Sengun, Giannis Antetokounmpo make peace after offensive remarks

Basketball

2 min read

Syria to hold first indirect elections after Assad’s fall

Syria to hold first indirect elections after Assad’s fall

Op-Ed

2 min read

Will Israel and Türkiye divide influence in Middle East? Simple answer is 'no'

Will Israel and Türkiye divide influence in Middle East? Simple answer is 'no'

Op-Ed

10 min read

5,000-year-old human-faced pottery fragment unearthed in central Türkiye

5,000-year-old human-faced pottery fragment unearthed in central Türkiye

Archaeology

2 min read

Uncertainty in Türkiye’s markets postponed to Oct. 24

Uncertainty in Türkiye’s markets postponed to Oct. 24

Op-Ed

2 min read

Historic Haydarpasa Station to become Istanbul’s new hub for culture, arts

History

Historic Haydarpasa Station to become Istanbul’s new hub for culture, arts

Haydarpasa Station in Istanbul will soon host an archaeology museum, exhibitions...

Hidden Roman arena unearthed in Türkiye reveals secrets of emperor Hadrian’s era

Archaeology

Hidden Roman arena unearthed in Türkiye reveals secrets of emperor Hadrian’s era

Claudiopolis in Bolu reveals a Roman stadium, imperial dedication to Hadrian, an...

Al-Shaitat tribe mobilizes against SDF over killing of young man in Syria

Exclusive

Al-Shaitat tribe mobilizes against SDF over killing of young man in Syria

Sources say the victim was a civilian with no links to SDF; the group has not co...

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye considers mandatory pre-marital psychological screening for couples

Türkiye considers mandatory pre-marital psychological screening for couples

Istanbul approves 30% fare hike for public transport, taxis — here are the new fees

Istanbul approves 30% fare hike for public transport, taxis — here are the new fees

Expats in Türkiye must now pay for family doctor services per new regulation

Expats in Türkiye must now pay for family doctor services per new regulation

Editor's Pick

Explained: Why Türkiye is rethinking juvenile justice amid rising public outrage

Explained: Why Türkiye is rethinking juvenile justice amid rising public outrage

Following shocking events, such as an increase in underage with multiple criminal records, Türkiye is seeking to introduce balanced changes to the law

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Turkish Super Lig week 5 erupts in controversy: VAR, red cards, offside drama

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Trump confirms TikTok handover to US firms in deal with China, delays ban deadline

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Serbia files new indictment over Novi Sad station collapse that killed 16

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5,000-year-old human-faced pottery fragment unearthed in central Türkiye

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EU to speed up Russian oil phase-out, says von der Leyen

Insight

NatCon2025: What do deepening divisions mean for Türkiye?

NatCon2025: What do deepening divisions mean for Türkiye?

Why Serbia describes Croatia–Slovenia defense pact as 'building walls, not bridges'

Why Serbia describes Croatia–Slovenia defense pact as 'building walls, not bridges'

Mustafa Cuhadar

How Israel's Doha strike shook architecture of Middle East diplomacy

How Israel's Doha strike shook architecture of Middle East diplomacy

Omer Ozkizilcik

Teknofest 2025 opens in Istanbul featuring air shows, tech competitions

Teknofest 2025 opens in Istanbul featuring air shows, tech competitions

Defense

3 min read

Teknofest 2025 kicks off in Istanbul with 58 main events, air shows, workshops, and technology competitions attracting global participants

Main opposition CHP trustee Gursel Tekin claims FETO sleeper cells infiltrate party

Politics

2 min read

CHP trustee Gursel Tekin alleges FETO sleeper cells use the party against the government and aim to weaken it from within

Main opposition CHP trustee Gursel Tekin claims FETO sleeper cells infiltrate party

Erdogan slams Netanyahu over Jerusalem: ‘We will not allow sacred city to be defiled’

Diplomacy

4 min read

President Erdogan rejects Netanyahu’s remarks, pledging to defend Jerusalem and uphold Türkiye’s historic role in the city as a shared Islamic heritage

Erdogan slams Netanyahu over Jerusalem: ‘We will not allow sacred city to be defiled’

Ruling AK Party reviews social security, welfare, spending and population crisis

Politics

2 min read

The AK Party strategy group will also examine Türkiye’s falling birth rates and aging population

Ruling AK Party reviews social security, welfare, spending and population crisis

AI could boost global trade by 37% through 2040, WTO report finds

AI could boost global trade by 37% through 2040, WTO report finds

Tech

2 min read

Chinese Xpeng flying cars crash mid-air ahead of market launch

Chinese Xpeng flying cars crash mid-air ahead of market launch

Automotive

5 min read

Turkish Airlines eyes partnership, not ownership in Spain’s Air Europa: Chairman

Turkish Airlines eyes partnership, not ownership in Spain’s Air Europa: Chairman

Tourism

4 min read

Pope Leo XIV urges ceasefire, protection for Palestinians in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV urges ceasefire, protection for Palestinians in Gaza

Middle East

2 min read

Pope Leo XIV calls for immediate ceasefire, hostages’ release, and respect for international law to protect Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing attacks

Palestinian’s yearlong journey: Escaping Gaza to Europe by jet ski

Palestinian’s yearlong journey: Escaping Gaza to Europe by jet ski

Middle East

5 min read

Muhammad Abu Dakha, a 31-year-old Palestinian who escaped from Gaza to Europe, documented his journey through multimedia files shared with Reuters

EU proposes sanctions, trade suspension against Israel over Gaza crisis

EU proposes sanctions, trade suspension against Israel over Gaza crisis

Europe

3 min read

EU plans to suspend trade privileges and target Israeli officials to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and pressure for conflict resolution

Netanyahu says 'Jerusalem belongs to us', cites historical anecdote with former Turkish PM

Netanyahu says 'Jerusalem belongs to us', cites historical anecdote with former Turkish PM

Middle East

4 min read

Israeli PM claims 'Jerusalem is ours' while rejecting Erdogan’s past comments and recalling Türkiye’s refusal to return Siloam Inscription

Russia says Lavrov, Rubio may meet in New York, rules out Ukraine talks

Russia says Lavrov, Rubio may meet in New York, rules out Ukraine talks

World

5 min read

Japanese Princess Akiko vows to continue 3 generations of Türkiye-Japan friendship

Japanese Princess Akiko vows to continue 3 generations of Türkiye-Japan friendship

Türkiye-Japan

7 min read

Argentine Navy seeks frigates to replace fleet, Turkish Aselsan offers modernization

Argentine Navy seeks frigates to replace fleet, Turkish Aselsan offers modernization

Defense Industry

6 min read

Türkiye considers mandatory pre-marital psychological screening for couples

Türkiye considers mandatory pre-marital psychological screening for couples

Lifestyle

1 min read

Language impairments key to early detection of Alzheimer’s, experts say

Language impairments key to early detection of Alzheimer’s, experts say

Health

4 min read

Türkiye's Izmir residents struggle as trash piles burn amid water shortages

Türkiye's Izmir residents struggle as trash piles burn amid water shortages

Environment

3 min read

Mystery at Egyptian Museum: Authorities probe stolen gold bracelet

Mystery at Egyptian Museum: Authorities probe stolen gold bracelet

Middle East

3 min read

The piece is one of the rarest artifacts, dating back to a king of the 21st Dynasty

Turkish pianist Fazil Say slams Western music institutions over Gaza, calls for end to silence

Culture

4 min read

'We must not remain silent to this murder, my colleagues,' Turkish pianist says

Turkish pianist Fazil Say slams Western music institutions over Gaza, calls for end to silence

Gifted graves unearthed in northern Türkiye shed light on ancient burial traditions

Archaeology

4 min read

Archaeologists uncover gifted graves at Ikiztepe Hoyuk in Samsun, revealing burial practices and daily life of Bronze Age Anatolian communities

Gifted graves unearthed in northern Türkiye shed light on ancient burial traditions

Hittite site in Türkiye yields 56 cuneiform tablets, 22 seal impressions

Archaeology

6 min read

Excavations at Kayalipinar in Türkiye reveal 56 Hittite tablets on bird divination and 22 royal seals, offering rare insight into ancient state rituals

Hittite site in Türkiye yields 56 cuneiform tablets, 22 seal impressions

Jose Mourinho set for Benfica return weeks after leaving Fenerbahce

Jose Mourinho set for Benfica return weeks after leaving Fenerbahce

Mourinho

6 min read

Real Madrid restricts Palestinian flags during Champions League clash with Marseille

Real Madrid restricts Palestinian flags during Champions League clash with Marseille

Football

1 min read

Alperen Sengun, Giannis Antetokounmpo make peace after offensive remarks

Alperen Sengun, Giannis Antetokounmpo make peace after offensive remarks

Basketball

4 min read

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GALATASARAY

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

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10

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GAZİANTEP FK

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9

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

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ANTALYASPOR

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KONYASPOR

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ALANYASPOR

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SAMSUNSPOR

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BEŞİKTAŞ JK

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EYÜPSPOR

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RİZESPOR

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KASIMPAŞA

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KARAGÜMRÜK

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ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

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3

16

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

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KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

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GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

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BODRUM FK

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ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

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HATAYSPOR

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Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

History

2 min read

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

amasya

3 min read

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Lifestyle

8 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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Chinese Xpeng flying cars crash mid-air ahead of market launch

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AI could boost global trade by 37% through 2040, WTO report finds

AI could boost global trade by 37% through 2040, WTO report finds

Sep 17 2025

Chinese Xpeng flying cars crash mid-air ahead of market launch

Chinese Xpeng flying cars crash mid-air ahead of market launch

Sep 17 2025

Mystery at Egyptian Museum: Authorities probe stolen gold bracelet

Mystery at Egyptian Museum: Authorities probe stolen gold bracelet

Sep 17 2025

Teknofest 2025 opens in Istanbul featuring air shows, tech competitions

Teknofest 2025 opens in Istanbul featuring air shows, tech competitions

Sep 17 2025

Main opposition CHP trustee Gursel Tekin claims FETO sleeper cells infiltrate party

Main opposition CHP trustee Gursel Tekin claims FETO sleeper cells infiltrate party

Sep 17 2025

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