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Istanbul stocks surge after court delays CHP ruling, BIST 100 jumps over 4%

Borsa IStanbul

1 min read

Banking stocks drive gains on Borsa Istanbul, as investors welcome a court’s postponement of the CHP annulment case

Istanbul stocks surge after court delays CHP ruling, BIST 100 jumps over 4%

Iraq inks major deals with Total, QatarEnergy for final components of $13B gas project

Energy

3 min read

The deals cover the Artawi oilfield and a seawater supply project, with firms from Türkiye, China, and South Korea building facilities

Iraq inks major deals with Total, QatarEnergy for final components of $13B gas project

Source denies reports of Türkiye's return or sale of S-400 to Russia

World

1 min read

Source denies reports of Türkiye's return or sale of S-400 to Russia

Reports link Israeli naval vessels in Crete to drone strikes on Gaza aid flotilla

Middle East

2 min read

Reports link Israeli naval vessels in Crete to drone strikes on Gaza aid flotilla

Turkish main opposition CHP congress lawsuit postponed to Oct. 24

Turkish Politics

3 min read

Turkish main opposition CHP congress lawsuit postponed to Oct. 24

Ankara court orders main opposition CHP to provide delegate lists from Sept. 21 convention and Istanbul congress, postpones trial to Oct 24.

Main opposition CHP braces for Sept. 15 court showdown with leadership fate on the line

Politics

4 min read

Explained: What would happen if Kilicdaroglu returned to CHP leadership?

Politics

5 min read

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

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

Archaeology

3 min read

More than 4,000 Hollywood film workers join boycott against Israel

More than 4,000 Hollywood film workers join boycott against Israel

Cinema

2 min read

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

Environment

2 min read

Exclusive: NASA’s Perseverance study points to potential biosignature in Jezero Crater

Exclusive: NASA’s Perseverance study points to potential biosignature in Jezero Crater

Life on Mars

4 min read

Exclusive: Why you must visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Otagi Nenbutsu-ji in Kyoto

Exclusive: Why you must visit Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Otagi Nenbutsu-ji in Kyoto

Travel

3 min read

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

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

Exclusive

4 min read

Ottoman heir who spoke 9 languages and lived across continents

Ottoman heir who spoke 9 languages and lived across continents

History

3 min read

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Travel

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Balat, a historic neighborhood on Istanbul’s Golden Horn, brings together synago...

What’s wrong with Türkiye’s urbanization and zoning?

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What’s wrong with Türkiye’s urbanization and zoning?

Türkiye’s urbanization crisis stems from a cycle of unchecked migration, amnesti...

Türkiye's Zeugma Mosaic Museum welcomes 3.5M visitors in 14 years

Türkiye's Museums

Türkiye's Zeugma Mosaic Museum welcomes 3.5M visitors in 14 years

Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep passes 3.5M visitor mark, breaking records wit...

Expats in Türkiye

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

Türkiye mandates free drinking water on flights

Türkiye mandates free drinking water on flights

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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Türkiye’s rising 'ghetto tourism': Poverty as a commodity amid urban inequality

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Israel reports over 20,000 military casualties, rising suicide cases among soldiers

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The irony of PKK's Ocalan's call to the Arab tribes

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Egypt revives NATO-style military alliance plan after Israeli attack on Qatar: Report

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Türkiye condemns Greek officials' statements on historical Anatolia claims

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

Turkish main opposition CHP congress lawsuit postponed to Oct. 24

Turkish main opposition CHP congress lawsuit postponed to Oct. 24

Turkish Politics

8 min read

Ankara court orders main opposition CHP to provide delegate lists from Sept. 21 convention and Istanbul congress, postpones trial to Oct 24.

Turkish foreign minister warns of Israeli expansionism at Doha summit

Israeli expansionism

10 min read

FM Fidan warns of Israeli expansionism beyond Palestine at OIC-Arab League summit in Doha, calls for regional security framework

Turkish foreign minister warns of Israeli expansionism at Doha summit

Game-changing court decision looms over CHP leadership and party congresses

Turkish Politics

6 min read

Turkish opposition CHP awaits critical court ruling on leadership challenge that could overturn current administration and restore former chairman

Game-changing court decision looms over CHP leadership and party congresses

SANCAR armed unmanned surface vehicle passes firing tests with full accuracy

Defense Industry

4 min read

Turkish-made SANCAR unmanned surface vehicle (USV) successfully completes firing tests with 12.7mm stabilized weapon system in Marmara Sea trials

SANCAR armed unmanned surface vehicle passes firing tests with full accuracy

Iraq inks major deals with Total, QatarEnergy for final components of $13B gas project

Iraq inks major deals with Total, QatarEnergy for final components of $13B gas project

Energy

5 min read

Istanbul stocks surge after court delays CHP ruling, BIST 100 jumps over 4%

Istanbul stocks surge after court delays CHP ruling, BIST 100 jumps over 4%

Borsa IStanbul

3 min read

Türkiye to sign deal to adopt Canada’s mining standards

Türkiye to sign deal to adopt Canada’s mining standards

Mining

3 min read

Hamas won't be defeated even if Gaza City falls: Israeli military chief

Hamas won't be defeated even if Gaza City falls: Israeli military chief

Middle East

4 min read

Israeli army chief tells cabinet Gaza City offensive could take 6 months, Hamas won't be defeated militarily even if the operation succeeds

Former German UN envoy warns Berlin could face genocide liability over arms to Israel

Former German UN envoy warns Berlin could face genocide liability over arms to Israel

Gaza genocide

3 min read

Former German UN envoy Christoph Heusgen cautions that continued military support for Israel amid Gaza’s crisis may expose Germany to legal liability for complicity in genocide

Reports link Israeli naval vessels in Crete to drone strikes on Gaza aid flotilla

Reports link Israeli naval vessels in Crete to drone strikes on Gaza aid flotilla

Middle East

4 min read

New reports suggest Israeli warships docked in Crete may have aided drone strikes on the Global Sumud Flotilla

Israeli strikes destroy 10 UNRWA buildings in Gaza, UN commissioner says

Israeli strikes destroy 10 UNRWA buildings in Gaza, UN commissioner says

Middle East

3 min read

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City destroyed schools and clinics sheltering thousands, warning 'no place is safe' as the war displaces over 100,000 Palestinians

Monsoon floods in Pakistan claim 985 lives since June 26

Monsoon floods in Pakistan claim 985 lives since June 26

Asia & Pacific

2 min read

UK bars Israeli students from elite military college

UK bars Israeli students from elite military college

Conflicts

2 min read

Source denies reports of Türkiye's return or sale of S-400 to Russia

Source denies reports of Türkiye's return or sale of S-400 to Russia

World

3 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

Divorce of Türkiye’s Sabanci couple stalls over reported $120M claim

Divorce of Türkiye’s Sabanci couple stalls over reported $120M claim

Lifestyle

1 min read

WWF expert proposes 'ecological corridors' to prevent wildlife urban encroachment

WWF expert proposes 'ecological corridors' to prevent wildlife urban encroachment

Environment

5 min read

More than 4,000 Hollywood film workers join boycott against Israel

More than 4,000 Hollywood film workers join boycott against Israel

Cinema

3 min read

Over 4,000 film industry notables sign an open letter calling for a boycott of the Israeli film industry

World’s oldest mental hospital found underground in Cappadocia to open for visitors

Archaeology

5 min read

Aya Maryeros Underground Monastery in Nevsehir, once used as a mental hospital in Byzantine times, is being restored for tourism in Cappadocia

World’s oldest mental hospital found underground in Cappadocia to open for visitors

Primetime Emmys 2025: Outstanding performances and messages of solidarity for Gaza

Events

8 min read

At the 77th Emmys, record-breaking winners took home top awards while several stars raised awareness about the crisis in Gaza

Primetime Emmys 2025: Outstanding performances and messages of solidarity for Gaza

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

Archaeology

8 min read

Claudiopolis in Bolu reveals a Roman stadium, imperial dedication to Hadrian, and gladiator games, uncovering secrets beneath modern Türkiye

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

Ataman named EuroBasket 2025 tournament’s top coach; Sengun selected to All-Star 5

Ataman named EuroBasket 2025 tournament’s top coach; Sengun selected to All-Star 5

EuroBasket 2025

9 min read

Türkiye falls short in EuroBasket final, securing silver in 88-83 defeat to Germany

Türkiye falls short in EuroBasket final, securing silver in 88-83 defeat to Germany

EuroBasket 2025

6 min read

Turkish Super Lig clubs smash $359M summer transfer record, climb to 8th worldwide

Turkish Super Lig clubs smash $359M summer transfer record, climb to 8th worldwide

Transfers

4 min read

Club

G

P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

5

15

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

4

10

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

5

10

4

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

5

9

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

5

9

6

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

5

9

7

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

4

7

8

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

4

7

9

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

4

7

10

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

3

6

11

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

5

4

12

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

4

3

13

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

4

3

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

4

3

15

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

3

2

16

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

3

1

17

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

5

1

18

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

4

0

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

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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SANCAR armed unmanned surface vehicle passes firing tests with full accuracy

Two tourists found dead on Lycian Way trail in Mugla within days

Israeli airstrikes inflict severe damage on National Museum of Yemen in Sanaa

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Monsoon floods in Pakistan claim 985 lives since June 26

Monsoon floods in Pakistan claim 985 lives since June 26

Sep 15 2025

More than 4,000 Hollywood film workers join boycott against Israel

More than 4,000 Hollywood film workers join boycott against Israel

Sep 15 2025

UK bars Israeli students from elite military college

UK bars Israeli students from elite military college

Sep 15 2025

Hamas won't be defeated even if Gaza City falls: Israeli military chief

Hamas won't be defeated even if Gaza City falls: Israeli military chief

Sep 15 2025

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

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

Sep 15 2025

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