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Stress test or strategic shift? Unpacking Vucic’s rhetoric against Ankara

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

7 min read

Remarks from Belgrade feel less like a shift in foreign policy and more like a calculated 'stress test' of the Ankara-Belgrade axis

Stress test or strategic shift? Unpacking Vucic’s rhetoric against Ankara

Danish leader pledges military response if US threatens Greenland with force

World

4 min read

Denmark warns military force if US takes military action against Greenland, as former NATO calls for Europe to draw 'impassable line'

Danish leader pledges military response if US threatens Greenland with force

Türkiye's state oil company in talks with Chevron for exploration partnership

Energy

1 min read

Türkiye's state oil company in talks with Chevron for exploration partnership

Syria and SDF reach understanding on Hasakah administration with four-day deadline

Middle East

1 min read

Syria and SDF reach understanding on Hasakah administration with four-day deadline

Syria says SDF released Daesh detainees in Al-Hol camp without coordination

Syria

7 min read

Syria says SDF released Daesh detainees in Al-Hol camp without coordination

Syria’s Defense Ministry says it is ready to take control of Al-Hol camp and all Daesh detention facilities in the region

Türkiye backs Syria's integration deal, Erdogan to decide on Gaza board soon: FM Fidan

Diplomacy

4 min read

Syria-SDF talks collapse after Mazloum Abdi insists on retaining Hasakah: Sources

Middle East

3 min read

Hokum Lokum: The chewy saga of Türkiye’s most popular, unknown export

featured

featured

Hokum Lokum: The chewy saga of Türkiye’s most popular, unknown export

turkish taffy

5 min read

Nine Turkish athletes qualify for Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026

Nine Turkish athletes qualify for Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026

Sports

3 min read

Who really founded Rome? Aeneas and Troy exhibition at Colosseum to shed light in 2026

Troy exhibition

5 min read

Spotlight

Simsek’s economic reset in Türkiye: Stabilization pays off, caution remains

Simsek’s economic reset in Türkiye: Stabilization pays off, caution remains

analysis

5 min read

Unprecedented price growth in services drives over half of Türkiye’s inflation: IMF

Unprecedented price growth in services drives over half of Türkiye’s inflation: IMF

Turkish economy

3 min read

Visa-free travel opens door for more Chinese tourists to Türkiye's Gobeklitepe

Visa-free travel opens door for more Chinese tourists to Türkiye's Gobeklitepe

Gobeklitepe

2 min read

Untamed majesty on slopes of Mount Erciyes

Untamed majesty on slopes of Mount Erciyes

Environment

Weaponization of antisemitism and erosion of free speech in the West

Weaponization of antisemitism and erosion of free speech in the West

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Fidan's long presser and what it showcases

Fidan's long presser and what it showcases

Why old frames no longer explain Turkish foreign policy

Why old frames no longer explain Turkish foreign policy

Enes Berna Kilic

Why Bulgaria’s familiar paralysis carries higher stakes this time

Why Bulgaria’s familiar paralysis carries higher stakes this time

Mustafa Cuhadar

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Is Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi defense deal possible?

Is Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi defense deal possible?

Sabena Siddiqui

Europe faces a post-American security reality

Europe faces a post-American security reality

Aleppo setback may force SDF’s hand on rapid integration

Aleppo setback may force SDF’s hand on rapid integration

Omer Ozkizilcik

Regime collapse in Iran with US help may unleash largest terrorist networks in history

Regime collapse in Iran with US help may unleash largest terrorist networks in history

Both Iran’s normalization and instability pose structural risks for Türkiye

Both Iran’s normalization and instability pose structural risks for Türkiye

Deniz Karakullukcu

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Can Bosnia help satiate Europe's 155mm quench?

Can Bosnia help satiate Europe's 155mm quench?

Why Kosovo’s very existence challenges Serbia’s 'monopoly of force'

Why Kosovo’s very existence challenges Serbia’s 'monopoly of force'

Albatros Rexhaj

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Why a Bronze Age trade complaint still resonates in internet age

Archaeology

Why a Bronze Age trade complaint still resonates in internet age

A Bronze Age complaint tablet transformed Ea-Nasir from an obscure copper trader...

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez speaks on viral ball-child incident in Melbourne

Sports

Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez speaks on viral ball-child incident in Melbourne

Turkish tennis gains landmark major draw win in Melbourne as Zeynep Sonmez combi...

What Ambassador Barrack’s role reveals about US stance on Damascus’ operation

Op-Ed

What Ambassador Barrack’s role reveals about US stance on Damascus’ operation

At the center of ceasefire process stands US Ambassador Barrack, who has steadil...

Turkish Cuisine

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Ottoman cuisine

3 min read

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea

5 min read

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Food

6 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Doctors warn families as silent 'bocavirus' threatens young children across Türkiye

Doctors warn families as silent 'bocavirus' threatens young children across Türkiye

Türkiye unveils roadmap for new penal system, expands alternatives to prison: Report

Türkiye unveils roadmap for new penal system, expands alternatives to prison: Report

Editor's Pick

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

How everyday Turkish words and sayings shape emotional connection, moral awareness, and community life

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Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez speaks on viral ball-child incident in Melbourne

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Istanbul hit by heavy snowfall, authorities impose traffic restrictions

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What Ambassador Barrack’s role reveals about US stance on Damascus’ operation

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Stress test or strategic shift? Unpacking Vucic’s rhetoric against Ankara

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Snowfall brings winter feel back to Istanbul

Türkiye, US coordinate on Syria policy amid American shift away from SDF terror group

Türkiye, US coordinate on Syria policy amid American shift away from SDF terror group

Diplomacy

5 min read

Fidan, Rubio discuss Syria developments as a four-day ceasefire between Syrian forces and the SDF terror group takes effect

Turkish officials vow firm response after flag attacked along Syria border

Nation

5 min read

Türkiye condemns attack on Turkish flag by YPG-linked supporters along the Syrian border as a provocation against national peace and vows consequences

Turkish officials vow firm response after flag attacked along Syria border

Türkiye backs Syria's integration deal, Erdogan to decide on Gaza board soon: FM Fidan

Diplomacy

6 min read

FM Fidan says Türkiye backs Jan. 18 Syria agreement despite reservations, adding that Erdogan to decide on Gaza Board of Peace 'very soon'

Türkiye backs Syria's integration deal, Erdogan to decide on Gaza board soon: FM Fidan

Terrorism must be eradicated east of Euphrates from Ayn al-Arab to Qamishli: Nationalist leader

Diplomacy

7 min read

MHP leader Bahceli says terrorism must be eradicated from Ayn al-Arab to Qamishli, noting that 'Damascus' security is Ankara's security'

Terrorism must be eradicated east of Euphrates from Ayn al-Arab to Qamishli: Nationalist leader

Türkiye's state oil company in talks with Chevron for exploration partnership

Türkiye's state oil company in talks with Chevron for exploration partnership

Energy

3 min read

Istanbul stocks hit new highs as BIST 100 tops 12,900 on improving outlook

Istanbul stocks hit new highs as BIST 100 tops 12,900 on improving outlook

Borsa IStanbul

3 min read

IFC provides €435M financing package to Türkiye's Sisecam to support green production

IFC provides €435M financing package to Türkiye's Sisecam to support green production

external financing

5 min read

US envoy says SDF terror group's counterterrorism mission against Daesh 'over'

US envoy says SDF terror group's counterterrorism mission against Daesh 'over'

Middle East

5 min read

US ambassador to Türkiye declares SDF mission against Daesh has largely ended as Syria gives SDF four days to present an integration plan for Hasakah

Syria and SDF reach understanding on Hasakah administration with four-day deadline

Syria and SDF reach understanding on Hasakah administration with four-day deadline

Middle East

2 min read

Syria and terror group SDF reach an understanding that gives SDF four days to propose an administrative mechanism for Hasakah

SDF says they are in contact with Israel, 'open to support from any source'

SDF says they are in contact with Israel, 'open to support from any source'

Middle East

8 min read

Terrorist organization YPG/SDF says administration is in contact with Israel and "open to support from any source" amid tensions with Syria

Russia’s Lavrov urges implementation of UN resolutions on Palestinian statehood

Russia’s Lavrov urges implementation of UN resolutions on Palestinian statehood

Middle East

7 min read

Russia’s foreign minister says Middle East stability requires a Palestinian state, citing Gaza, Iran and UN resolutions at a 2025 briefing

Trump publishes messages from Macron, Rutte touching on Syria, Iran and Greenland

Trump publishes messages from Macron, Rutte touching on Syria, Iran and Greenland

Americas

6 min read

Bangladesh approves $600M deal for 6 Turkish T129 ATAK attack helicopters: Report

Bangladesh approves $600M deal for 6 Turkish T129 ATAK attack helicopters: Report

Asia & Pacific

7 min read

Putin's Oreshnik missile could reach White House in 26 mins, says Czech PM

Putin's Oreshnik missile could reach White House in 26 mins, says Czech PM

Greenland

6 min read

Hokum Lokum: The chewy saga of Türkiye’s most popular, unknown export

featured

featured

Hokum Lokum: The chewy saga of Türkiye’s most popular, unknown export

turkish taffy

7 min read

Ancient megafauna from central Türkiye brought back to life with 3D technology

Ancient megafauna from central Türkiye brought back to life with 3D technology

Paleontology

6 min read

Flu surge in Greece strains hospitals as 8 die in a week

Flu surge in Greece strains hospitals as 8 die in a week

Health

2 min read

Who really founded Rome? Aeneas and Troy exhibition at Colosseum to shed light in 2026

Who really founded Rome? Aeneas and Troy exhibition at Colosseum to shed light in 2026

Troy exhibition

8 min read

A Troy-themed exhibition at the Colosseum in 2026 will revisit Rome’s origins, linking the city’s myths to the Trojan hero Aeneas and Anatolia

Israeli-born Turkish singer Linet calls killings in Gaza genocide, feels 'shame'

Music

2 min read

Linet says she understands public anger over Gaza, explains that her earlier comments faced misinterpretation due to her background, public profile

Israeli-born Turkish singer Linet calls killings in Gaza genocide, feels 'shame'

Edirne Palace, once known as the ‘Lost Palace,’ rises from ruins

National Palaces

6 min read

Restoration of Edirne Palace, long known as the 'Lost Palace,' is halfway complete, with reopening planned for 2028

Edirne Palace, once known as the ‘Lost Palace,’ rises from ruins

Black Light Gallery opens with debut exhibition exploring tradition as living practice

Exhibition

4 min read

Black Light Gallery launches in Istanbul with “Gelenek: In Progress,” a debut exhibition rethinking traditional arts through a contemporary lens

Black Light Gallery opens with debut exhibition exploring tradition as living practice

Nine Turkish athletes qualify for Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026

Nine Turkish athletes qualify for Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026

Sports

3 min read

President Erdogan meets NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal in Istanbul

President Erdogan meets NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal in Istanbul

Basketball

2 min read

Benfica director lands in Istanbul as Rafa Silva talks with Besiktas move forward

Benfica director lands in Istanbul as Rafa Silva talks with Besiktas move forward

Football

2 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

18

43

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

18

42

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

18

38

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

18

35

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

18

32

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

18

26

7

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

18

26

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

18

24

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

18

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

18

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

18

19

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

18

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

18

18

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

18

16

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

18

16

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

18

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

18

14

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

18

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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Syrian Army secures Tishrin Dam from SDF in strategic territorial advance

Türkiye completes qualification tests of first electric armored personnel carrier E-ZPT

How historic Rami Barracks became one of Istanbul’s most visited libraries

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Danish leader pledges military response if US threatens Greenland with force

Danish leader pledges military response if US threatens Greenland with force

Jan 20 2026

Türkiye's state oil company in talks with Chevron for exploration partnership

Türkiye's state oil company in talks with Chevron for exploration partnership

Jan 20 2026

Nine Turkish athletes qualify for Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026

Nine Turkish athletes qualify for Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026

Jan 20 2026

Türkiye, US coordinate on Syria policy amid American shift away from SDF terror group

Türkiye, US coordinate on Syria policy amid American shift away from SDF terror group

Jan 20 2026

US envoy says SDF terror group's counterterrorism mission against Daesh 'over'

US envoy says SDF terror group's counterterrorism mission against Daesh 'over'

Jan 20 2026

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