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What the new minimum wage says about where Türkiye is headed in 2026

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

2 min read

New minimum wage of ₺28,075 ($655.61) for 2026 falls below hunger threshold, while employers warn of rising labor costs, pressure on inflation

What the new minimum wage says about where Türkiye is headed in 2026

Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli released after conviction for threatening president

Nation

3 min read

Altayli released from custody after receiving a 4-year prison sentence for YouTube statements that the court deemed as threats against Erdogan

Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli released after conviction for threatening president

German arms exports to Türkiye hit highest level in 26 years at €726M

Defense

2 min read

German arms exports to Türkiye hit highest level in 26 years at €726M

TPAO to reach 500,000 barrel oil and gas production level by 2028: Energy Minister

Energy

3 min read

TPAO to reach 500,000 barrel oil and gas production level by 2028: Energy Minister

Damascus demands vs SDF counter-demands: March 10 agreement at impasse

Syria

4 min read

Damascus demands vs SDF counter-demands: March 10 agreement at impasse

Turkish columnist Selvi writes that Syria calls the SDF counter-demands 'disappointment,' as SDF ringleader Abdi's Damascus visit postponed

Türkiye’s SDF threat perception could reach a tipping point soon

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

3 min read

Why SDF faces big risks in Syria and the region

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

11 min read

Here are most and least expensive cities in Türkiye

Here are most and least expensive cities in Türkiye

Nation

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Food

5 min read

Türkiye records 86 rainy days this year, lowest number in 52 years

Environment

3 min read

Spotlight

Daesh kills 3 Turkish police officers, injures 9 in anti-terrorism operation

Daesh kills 3 Turkish police officers, injures 9 in anti-terrorism operation

counterterrorism

3 min read

Turkish tourism looks to 2026 with confidence as high-spending strategy takes hold

Turkish tourism looks to 2026 with confidence as high-spending strategy takes hold

Turkish tourism

2 min read

Toward COP31: An opportunity for accelerated climate action

Toward COP31: An opportunity for accelerated climate action

Op-Ed

4 min read

Is Türkiye’s ruling AK Party reconsidering its media strategy?

Is Türkiye’s ruling AK Party reconsidering its media strategy?

featured

5 min read

Kosovo chooses Kurti and dares the West to deal with it

Kosovo chooses Kurti and dares the West to deal with it

A community in denial: The dangerous path ahead of Syria’s Alawites

A community in denial: The dangerous path ahead of Syria’s Alawites

Omer Ozkizilcik

Toward COP31: An opportunity for accelerated climate action

Toward COP31: An opportunity for accelerated climate action

Limits of analogy: Why labeling Türkiye 'Lebanon’s new Iran' does not hold

Limits of analogy: Why labeling Türkiye 'Lebanon’s new Iran' does not hold

Deniz Karakullukcu

Türkiye’s SDF threat perception could reach a tipping point soon

Türkiye’s SDF threat perception could reach a tipping point soon

Why SDF faces big risks in Syria and the region

Why SDF faces big risks in Syria and the region

Why deepening Pakistan–Türkiye defense ties are equally important for both countries

Why deepening Pakistan–Türkiye defense ties are equally important for both countries

Sabena Siddiqui

How Greece’s growing ties with Israel are reshaping debate at home

How Greece’s growing ties with Israel are reshaping debate at home

Selin Hacialioglu

Türkiye should be part of Gaza stabilization force

Türkiye should be part of Gaza stabilization force

The Western Balkans in 2026: Europe’s most fragile front

The Western Balkans in 2026: Europe’s most fragile front

Militarization of Greek Cyprus and fragile peace in Eastern Mediterranean

Militarization of Greek Cyprus and fragile peace in Eastern Mediterranean

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Mehmet Rakipoglu

Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia

Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia

UK-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement is long overdue

UK-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement is long overdue

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Arda Mevlutoglu

Discover

Bayraktar Kizilelma achieves aviation first with autonomous wingman flight

Defense

Bayraktar Kizilelma achieves aviation first with autonomous wingman flight

Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft completes world's first autonomous close form...

Greek press warns ‘calm waters’ ending after Türkiye’s Aegean stance

Türkiye Greece

Greek press warns ‘calm waters’ ending after Türkiye’s Aegean stance

Türkiye says its Aegean flights are in international airspace, prompting Greek m...

AI x Defense: Türkiye redefines next chapter of its National Technology Initiative

featured

AI x Defense: Türkiye redefines next chapter of its National Technology Initiative

On Dec. 25, Türkiye restructured AI governance by creating new general directora...

Turkish Cuisine

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

Food

3 min read

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived

How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived

Anatolian cuisine

6 min read

A day in Konya where deep history, faith and cuisine unite

A day in Konya where deep history, faith and cuisine unite

Konya

7 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Turkish authorities warn Iceland-origin cold wave will grip Istanbul for 6-8 days

Turkish authorities warn Iceland-origin cold wave will grip Istanbul for 6-8 days

Türkiye’s 'most dangerous' Antalya–Mersin coastal road gives way to new route

Türkiye’s 'most dangerous' Antalya–Mersin coastal road gives way to new route

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Istanbul and across Türkiye

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Istanbul and across Türkiye

By Selin Hacialioglu

Editor's Pick

The Sultan’s Salon: How Ottoman court jewels were sold in 1911 Paris sale

The Sultan’s Salon: How Ottoman court jewels were sold in 1911 Paris sale

Looted from Yildiz Palace and sold in Paris in 1911, the Ottoman court jewels tell a haunting story of power, loss, and a vanished imperial legacy

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Turkish Airlines pilot declines lower descent clearance at Muscat Airport over charted safety limits

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Israeli far-right party backs bill to require permits for mosque loudspeakers

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'Digital Conscience' declared Word of the Year 2025 by Turkish Language Association

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Türkiye to offer free public transport on New Year’s Day, Istanbul adds 680 extra trips

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Exit polls show caretaker PM Kurti’s party leads Kosovo snap vote

Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli released after conviction for threatening president

Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli released after conviction for threatening president

Nation

6 min read

Altayli released from custody after receiving a 4-year prison sentence for YouTube statements that the court deemed as threats against Erdogan

Here are most and least expensive cities in Türkiye

Nation

Here are most and least expensive cities in Türkiye

17 hackers to face trial as spies for stealing personal data of 101M citizens

Crime

5 min read

17 defendants to face terrorism court for espionage after stealing data of 101 million Turkish citizens from government institutions

17 hackers to face trial as spies for stealing personal data of 101M citizens

Türkiye monitoring US-led Ukraine negotiations, ready to provide 'any mediation help'

Diplomacy

3 min read

Ankara monitors US-led Ukraine talks, awaits 'concrete results,' ready to offer 'any mediation help' for settlement, diplomatic source says

Türkiye monitoring US-led Ukraine negotiations, ready to provide 'any mediation help'

TPAO to reach 500,000 barrel oil and gas production level by 2028: Energy Minister

TPAO to reach 500,000 barrel oil and gas production level by 2028: Energy Minister

Energy

5 min read

Anti-dumping duties on Chinese stainless steel imports create rift in Turkish industry

Anti-dumping duties on Chinese stainless steel imports create rift in Turkish industry

Steel

4 min read

Turkish auto suppliers grapple with rising costs, pivot to new sectors: Report

Turkish auto suppliers grapple with rising costs, pivot to new sectors: Report

Turkish auto

5 min read

Mass protests reported in Iran's Tehran following sharp collapse of nation's currency

Mass protests reported in Iran's Tehran following sharp collapse of nation's currency

Middle East

5 min read

Iranian traders protest for second day as rial hits 1.42M to the dollar. Tear gas fired at demonstrators as emergency economic meeting convened

Death toll from Assad loyalist attacks in Latakia rises to 4, 108 wounded

Death toll from Assad loyalist attacks in Latakia rises to 4, 108 wounded

Middle East

6 min read

Death toll from Assad loyalist attacks in Latakia rises to 4, 108 wounded; Syrian army enters Latakia, Tartus, as protests call for 'federalism'

Albin Kurti secures third term as Kosovo voters deliver decisive mandate

Albin Kurti secures third term as Kosovo voters deliver decisive mandate

Balkans

8 min read

Kosovo's ruling party wins approximately 50% of votes in Sunday's parliamentary election, positioning leader Albin Kurti to swiftly form a government

Damascus demands vs SDF counter-demands: March 10 agreement at impasse

Damascus demands vs SDF counter-demands: March 10 agreement at impasse

Syria

9 min read

Turkish columnist Selvi writes that Syria calls the SDF counter-demands 'disappointment,' as SDF ringleader Abdi's Damascus visit postponed

Russian forces ordered to kill POWs, Ukrainian military intercepts reveal

Russian forces ordered to kill POWs, Ukrainian military intercepts reveal

World

10 min read

Zelenskyy says US proposes 15-year security guarantee for Ukraine

Zelenskyy says US proposes 15-year security guarantee for Ukraine

World

6 min read

Former first lady of South Korea faces charges of illegal state interference, bribery

Former first lady of South Korea faces charges of illegal state interference, bribery

Asia & Pacific

7 min read

Türkiye records 86 rainy days this year, lowest number in 52 years

Türkiye records 86 rainy days this year, lowest number in 52 years

Environment

5 min read

Over 3.25M visitors enjoy Türkiye’s public beaches in 2025, says culture minister

Over 3.25M visitors enjoy Türkiye’s public beaches in 2025, says culture minister

Travel

1 min read

'Digital Conscience' declared Word of the Year 2025 by Turkish Language Association

'Digital Conscience' declared Word of the Year 2025 by Turkish Language Association

Lifestyle

1 min read

Troy Museum unveils permanent maritime exhibition with Trojan ship replica

Troy Museum unveils permanent maritime exhibition with Trojan ship replica

Troy Museum

6 min read

A Trojan-era ship replica built with ancient methods is now on permanent display at the Troy Museum’s newly opened Maritime Exhibition Area in Canakkale

Cairo ceremony marks Mehmet Akif Ersoy’s death anniversary, highlights his years in Egypt

Middle East

4 min read

Ersoy was a poet and intellectual whose work helped shape modern Turkish national identity

Cairo ceremony marks Mehmet Akif Ersoy’s death anniversary, highlights his years in Egypt

Sudanese students mark national day at Istanbul University, showcase country’s heritage

Middle East

3 min read

The event spotlights Sudanese heritage and discusses the war and humanitarian crisis in Sudan

Sudanese students mark national day at Istanbul University, showcase country’s heritage

City from Late Hittite period on Türkiye's Mount Gollu reveals lost urban heart of Tabal Kingdom

Archaeology

8 min read

The ancient city on Mount Gollu is identified as the only known city of the Tabal Kingdom, offering new insight into Anatolia’s post-Hittite era

City from Late Hittite period on Türkiye's Mount Gollu reveals lost urban heart of Tabal Kingdom

Galatasaray linked with Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger in mid-season move

Galatasaray linked with Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger in mid-season move

Transfer

2 min read

Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz named in IFFHS' Best U-20 World Team of 2025

Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz named in IFFHS' Best U-20 World Team of 2025

Football

2 min read

Arda Guler doubles market value in 2025, sets historic milestone for Turkish football

Arda Guler doubles market value in 2025, sets historic milestone for Turkish football

Football

3 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

17

42

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

17

39

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

17

35

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

17

32

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

17

29

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

17

25

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

17

23

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

17

23

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

17

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

17

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

17

18

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

17

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

17

17

14

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

17

15

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

17

15

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

17

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

17

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

17

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

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Turkish automotive output must be recognized as 'Made in EU,' says sector chief

Turkish auto

3 min read

Turkish automotive output must be recognized as 'Made in EU,' says sector chief

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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Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Dec 29 2025

Dutch lender ING projects Türkiye's 2026-end inflation at 22%, bank policy rate at 27%

Dutch lender ING projects Türkiye's 2026-end inflation at 22%, bank policy rate at 27%

Dec 29 2025

German arms exports to Türkiye hit highest level in 26 years at €726M

German arms exports to Türkiye hit highest level in 26 years at €726M

Dec 29 2025

Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli released after conviction for threatening president

Turkish journalist Fatih Altayli released after conviction for threatening president

Dec 29 2025

Mass protests reported in Iran's Tehran following sharp collapse of nation's currency

Mass protests reported in Iran's Tehran following sharp collapse of nation's currency

Dec 29 2025

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