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Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

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explainer

7 min read

New forensic findings, growing public calls for transparency, keep the death of 21-year-old Kabais near Lake Van in spotlight even a year later

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

How Türkiye’s bid for rare earth independence carries global overtones

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featured

7 min read

Newly announced resources position Türkiye as an important, though underdeveloped, player in the global race for strategic minerals

How Türkiye’s bid for rare earth independence carries global overtones

Families search for lost graves in Syria’s war-ravaged Yarmouk cemetery

Region

2 min read

Families search for lost graves in Syria’s war-ravaged Yarmouk cemetery

Gold on track for unstoppable rally above $4,300 in strongest week since 2008

precious metals

3 min read

Gold on track for unstoppable rally above $4,300 in strongest week since 2008

Israel blocks Turkish rescue teams from Gaza until Hamas returns hostage remains: Report

Gaza ceasefire

3 min read

Israel blocks Turkish rescue teams from Gaza until Hamas returns hostage remains: Report

Israel reportedly refuses Turkish rescue personnel entry to Gaza until Hamas returns the deceased Israeli hostage's remains

Türkiye sends 81 disaster relief experts to Gaza to help find hostage remains

Gaza ceasefire

4 min read

Türkiye emphasizes readiness to deploy troops to multinational task force in Gaza

Middle East

4 min read

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

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explainer

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

Expats

5 min read

Count Nikolai Tolstoy visits Yedikule Fortress, reflects on family history in Istanbul

Count Nikolai Tolstoy visits Yedikule Fortress, reflects on family history in Istanbul

istanbul

2 min read

Golden Orange Film Festival returns with global premieres, Palestine-focused selection

Film festival

6 min read

Why main opposition CHP’s Brussels rally signals a strategic shift

Why main opposition CHP’s Brussels rally signals a strategic shift

featured

6 min read

Ottoman painter Osman Hamdi Bey’s portrait auctioned at $1.5M in Istanbul sale

Ottoman painter Osman Hamdi Bey’s portrait auctioned at $1.5M in Istanbul sale

Portraits

4 min read

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

featured

2 min read

How Erdogan’s long-standing hate for cigarettes turned into a soft power move—even Meloni felt it

How Erdogan’s long-standing hate for cigarettes turned into a soft power move—even Meloni felt it

World

4 min read

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 ...

Türkiye’s media platforms face financial meltdown regardless of political leaning

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Türkiye’s media platforms face financial meltdown regardless of political leaning

The current financial crisis of media platforms cuts across Türkiye’s entire pol...

'40M Turks in illegal betting’: Secret witness names Papara as ‘largest money-laundering scheme’

Papara probe

'40M Turks in illegal betting’: Secret witness names Papara as ‘largest money-laundering scheme’

Whistleblower claims payment firm is central to Türkiye’s largest illicit financ...

Expats in Türkiye

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

Istanbul’s crime map in 2025 revealed ─ here are the most dangerous places

Istanbul’s crime map in 2025 revealed ─ here are the most dangerous places

Editor's Pick

'Sea of Friendship' between Türkiye and Egypt: Regional conflict formation prevails

'Sea of Friendship' between Türkiye and Egypt: Regional conflict formation prevails

Türkiye and Egypt's military cooperation can evolve into a military pact similar to that of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

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Trump, Putin agree to meet in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine-Russia war

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German Foreign Minister Wadephul to visit Türkiye on Oct. 17 for high-level talks

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Baykar-owned Piaggio Aerospace secures first aircraft order from Türkiye

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Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years

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Fitch sees 28% inflation for Türkiye end-2025, 3.5% growth

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

Baykar-owned Piaggio Aerospace secures first aircraft order from Türkiye

Baykar-owned Piaggio Aerospace secures first aircraft order from Türkiye

Defense

3 min read

Aircraft to be operated in shuttle, ambulance configuration by Turkish customer, Baykar says

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

explainer

explainer

11 min read

New forensic findings, growing public calls for transparency, keep the death of 21-year-old Kabais near Lake Van in spotlight even a year later

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

Türkiye's 12 C-130J aircraft from UK enter pre-delivery maintenance

Defense Industry

6 min read

Türkiye begins pre-delivery maintenance on 12 C-130J extended-fuselage transport aircraft from UK to strengthen Turkish Air Force inventory

Türkiye's 12 C-130J aircraft from UK enter pre-delivery maintenance

FM Fidan, US counterpart Rubio discuss Gaza ceasefire, regional stability in phone call

Diplomacy

1 min read

Two top diplomats discuss the implementation of the Declaration of Intent signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, exchanging views on regional and global developments

FM Fidan, US counterpart Rubio discuss Gaza ceasefire, regional stability in phone call

How Türkiye’s bid for rare earth independence carries global overtones

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featured

How Türkiye’s bid for rare earth independence carries global overtones

Energy

9 min read

Over half of Istanbulites struggle to make ends meet as living costs top $2,400

Over half of Istanbulites struggle to make ends meet as living costs top $2,400

Cost of living in Istanbul

4 min read

House sales remain robust in Türkiye, rising 7% in September

House sales remain robust in Türkiye, rising 7% in September

house sales in Türkiye

3 min read

Families search for lost graves in Syria’s war-ravaged Yarmouk cemetery

Families search for lost graves in Syria’s war-ravaged Yarmouk cemetery

Region

5 min read

Families in Syria’s Yarmouk Camp are searching for loved ones’ graves after the Assad regime destroyed the cemetery during its rule

Israel proposes air defense systems to Greece, including killer drones: Report

Israel proposes air defense systems to Greece, including killer drones: Report

Middle East

5 min read

Israel offers Greece air defense systems and killer drones as Athens opposes Turkish involvement in EU drone initiatives amid tensions

SDF reportedly agrees in principle to merge into Syrian National Army

SDF reportedly agrees in principle to merge into Syrian National Army

Syria

7 min read

Syrian government and SDF reach breakthrough on merger mechanism, with ringleader Mazloum Abdi saying group will join as 'cohesive military units'

Israel blocks Turkish rescue teams from Gaza until Hamas returns hostage remains: Report

Israel blocks Turkish rescue teams from Gaza until Hamas returns hostage remains: Report

Gaza ceasefire

5 min read

Israel reportedly refuses Turkish rescue personnel entry to Gaza until Hamas returns the deceased Israeli hostage's remains

Russia claims UK, Ukraine planning sabotage against TurkStream pipeline

Russia claims UK, Ukraine planning sabotage against TurkStream pipeline

TurkStream

6 min read

Trump, Putin agree to meet in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine-Russia war

Trump, Putin agree to meet in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine-Russia war

Ukraine-Russia war

4 min read

Greece opposes Türkiye's inclusion in EU's Drone Wall Initiative: Report

Greece opposes Türkiye's inclusion in EU's Drone Wall Initiative: Report

Drone Wall Initiative

7 min read

Australian tropical forests turn from carbon sinks to carbon sources, study finds

Australian tropical forests turn from carbon sinks to carbon sources, study finds

Environment

2 min read

Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years

Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years

Weather

2 min read

Paris Hilton surprises fans by following Turkish singer Hatice on social media

Paris Hilton surprises fans by following Turkish singer Hatice on social media

Lifestyle

3 min read

Count Nikolai Tolstoy visits Yedikule Fortress, reflects on family history in Istanbul

Count Nikolai Tolstoy visits Yedikule Fortress, reflects on family history in Istanbul

istanbul

5 min read

Tolstoy visits Yedikule Fortress in Istanbul, recalls his ancestor’s imprisonment, praises the city’s heritage, and highlights respect across faiths

Golden Orange Film Festival returns with global premieres, Palestine-focused selection

Film festival

6 min read

62nd Golden Orange Film Festival in Antalya will feature global premieres, Palestine-focused selection, new children’s film program

Golden Orange Film Festival returns with global premieres, Palestine-focused selection

6 Aramaic inscriptions found at grid-planned ancient city in Türkiye's Van

Archaeology

6 min read

Six new inscriptions and drainage channels at Zernaki Hill in Van spotlight a grid-planned ancient city with imposing stone-and-mudbrick fortifications in Türkiye

6 Aramaic inscriptions found at grid-planned ancient city in Türkiye's Van

Artweeks Istanbul opens 12th edition with wider platform for artists, galleries

Artweeks Istanbul

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Artweeks Istanbul’s 12th edition opens across two venues with curated shows, major solos, ArtTalks panels, and a new Curation Space, on view until Oct. 26

Artweeks Istanbul opens 12th edition with wider platform for artists, galleries

Anadolu Efes set to host Panathinaikos AKTOR in EuroLeague Week 5 showdown

Anadolu Efes set to host Panathinaikos AKTOR in EuroLeague Week 5 showdown

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

1 min read

Turkish freediver Sahika Ercumen to chase deeper record as call for Gaza

Turkish freediver Sahika Ercumen to chase deeper record as call for Gaza

freediving

10 min read

Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu aims to seal Superbike World Championship crown in Spain

Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu aims to seal Superbike World Championship crown in Spain

Superbike World Championship

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

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17

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

8

16

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

8

16

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

8

14

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

7

13

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

8

13

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

7

11

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CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

8

10

10

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

8

10

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

8

9

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

7

8

13

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

7

6

14

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

8

5

15

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

8

5

16

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

8

5

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

8

5

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

8

3

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SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

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0

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NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

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21

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

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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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Turkish customs intercept truck smuggling 85 pigeons near Iran border

Strong earthquake of 6.5 magnitude strikes off Abepura city in Indonesia

Türkiye seizes 13 Hebrew manuscripts in anti-smuggling raid

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Gold on track for unstoppable rally above $4,300 in strongest week since 2008

Gold on track for unstoppable rally above $4,300 in strongest week since 2008

Oct 17 2025

Count Nikolai Tolstoy visits Yedikule Fortress, reflects on family history in Istanbul

Count Nikolai Tolstoy visits Yedikule Fortress, reflects on family history in Istanbul

Oct 17 2025

Families search for lost graves in Syria’s war-ravaged Yarmouk cemetery

Families search for lost graves in Syria’s war-ravaged Yarmouk cemetery

Oct 17 2025

How Türkiye’s bid for rare earth independence carries global overtones

How Türkiye’s bid for rare earth independence carries global overtones

Oct 17 2025

Baykar-owned Piaggio Aerospace secures first aircraft order from Türkiye

Baykar-owned Piaggio Aerospace secures first aircraft order from Türkiye

Oct 17 2025

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