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Serbia to reintroduce compulsory military service after 14-year break
Balkans
3 min read
Serbia announces the imminent restoration of compulsory military service for men aged 19 to 27, ending a 14-year suspension
Syria imposes curfew in Latakia after sectarian violence in neighborhoods
Middle East
3 min read
The attacks on Alawite neighborhoods reflect ongoing sectarian tensions since Bashar al-Assad's ouster
Türkiye’s unemployment rate rises moderately to 8.6% in November
unempoyment rate
3 min read
New Year security measures mobilize 325,000 across Türkiye as Istanbul deploys 15.5%
Nation
5 min read
Politics
2 min read
PKK ringleader Ocalan urges SDF to implement March 10 agreement
PKK ringleader Ocalan calls on the SDF in Syria to comply with the March 10 agreement and stated that Türkiye should play a facilitator role
357 Daesh terrorists detained in dawn operations in Ankara, Istanbul
Daesh
3 min read
Daesh kills 3 Turkish police officers, injures 9 in anti-terrorism operation
counterterrorism
2 min read
The Sultan’s Salon: Step inside the ‘Fruit Room’ of Sultan Ahmed III
The Sultan’s Salon
5 min read
featured
Top 10 archaeological discoveries across Türkiye in 2025 that reshaped ancient history
Archaeology
8 min read
Witness migratory journey of ruddy shelducks in Duden Lake, Konya
Lifestyle
Spotlight
Cinema in Ottoman Empire: How new spectacle reshaped urban life
Cinema
7 min read
Türkiye records more than 53,000 earthquakes in 2025, averaging 6 tremors every hour
Seismic Activity
4 min read
Türkiye, Armenia agree to ease visa rules for diplomatic, special passport holders
Diplomacy
3 min read
Turkish tourism looks to 2026 with confidence as high-spending strategy takes hold
Turkish tourism
2 min read
Opinion
Kosovo chooses Kurti and dares the West to deal with it
Nafisa Latic
A community in denial: The dangerous path ahead of Syria’s Alawites
Omer Ozkizilcik
Toward COP31: An opportunity for accelerated climate action
Ekin Keles
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
Ilker Sezer
Why SDF faces big risks in Syria and the region
Barin Kayaoglu
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
Selin Hacialioglu
Türkiye should be part of Gaza stabilization force
Gokhan Cinkara
The Western Balkans in 2026: Europe’s most fragile front
Nafisa Latic
Militarization of Greek Cyprus and fragile peace in Eastern Mediterranean
Pinar Dost
Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?
Mehmet Rakipoglu
Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia
Ahmad Hashemi
UK-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement is long overdue
Feryal Clark
Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea
Arda Mevlutoglu
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Op-Ed
What the new minimum wage says about where Türkiye is headed in 2026
New minimum wage of ₺28,075 ($655.61) for 2026 falls below hunger threshold, whi...
Defense
Bayraktar Kizilelma achieves aviation first with autonomous wingman flight
Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft completes world's first autonomous close form...
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...
Turkish Cuisine
Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health
Food
5 min read
Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide
Food
3 min read
How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived
Anatolian cuisine
6 min read
Expats in Türkiye
Turkish authorities warn Iceland-origin cold wave will grip Istanbul for 6-8 days
By Newsroom
Türkiye’s 'most dangerous' Antalya–Mersin coastal road gives way to new route
By Newsroom
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Istanbul and across Türkiye
By Selin Hacialioglu
Editor's Pick
Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea
Three drone incursions into Turkish airspace raise escalation risks in Black Sea, as low-cost unmanned systems pose strategic challenges
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New measures on real estate, large money transfers in Türkiye to take effect in 2026
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Trump says 'seriously' considering F-35 fighter jet sale to Türkiye despite Israeli opposition
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Al-Qassam Brigades reveal Abu Obeida’s identity, announce his death after 3 months
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357 Daesh terrorists detained in dawn operations in Ankara, Istanbul
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Ocalan expected to release statement as SDF integration deal hits deadlock
Nation
New Year security measures mobilize 325,000 across Türkiye as Istanbul deploys 15.5%
Nation
9 min read
Turkish authorities deploy over 325,000 security personnel and establish 12,687 checkpoints nationwide for a four-day New Year security operation
PKK ringleader Ocalan urges SDF to implement March 10 agreement
Politics
5 min read
PKK ringleader Ocalan calls on the SDF in Syria to comply with the March 10 agreement and stated that Türkiye should play a facilitator role
Urban rail transport to be free on Jan 1 in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir
public transport
2 min read
Türkiye will offer free urban rail transport in Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir on January 1, covering major commuter and airport lines
Türkiye's UN envoy calls Israeli move on Somaliland threat to regional stability
Diplomacy
6 min read
Türkiye's UN representative condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a violation of international law
Business
Türkiye’s unemployment rate rises moderately to 8.6% in November
unempoyment rate
4 min read
Türkiye becomes top supplier of seafood to Greece: Report
Economy
5 min read
Zorlu Energy sells 150MW wind power unit in Türkiye for $117M
Green Energy
3 min read
Region
UN renews Golan Heights ceasefire force, urges compliance with 1974 deal
Middle East
5 min read
UN Security Council unanimously extends UNDOF mission on Golan Heights by six months to June 30, 2026, urging compliance with 1974 disengagement deal
Serbia to reintroduce compulsory military service after 14-year break
Balkans
6 min read
Serbia announces the imminent restoration of compulsory military service for men aged 19 to 27, ending a 14-year suspension
Syria imposes curfew in Latakia after sectarian violence in neighborhoods
Middle East
6 min read
The attacks on Alawite neighborhoods reflect ongoing sectarian tensions since Bashar al-Assad's ouster
Greek minister highlights support for Israel, rejects 'genocide claims'
Region
5 min read
Greek Health Minister says Greece supports Israel as a friend and ally, dismissing international court rulings, drawing backlash from opposition parties
World
Netanyahu says Israel wants peaceful Syrian border as military occupy buffer zone
World
6 min read
Trump confronts Netanyahu over West Bank policies in first major disagreement
World
9 min read
Russian FM Lavrov says Ukrainian drones targeted Putin residence in Russia
Conflicts
8 min read
Life
Türkiye records more than 53,000 earthquakes in 2025, averaging 6 tremors every hour
Seismic Activity
6 min read
Severe cold grips Eastern Anatolia as Erzurum hits minus 30.3°C
Weather
4 min read
Over 6,000 killed worldwide in series of major earthquakes in 2025
Earthquake
9 min read
Culture
Cinema in Ottoman Empire: How new spectacle reshaped urban life
Cinema
10 min read
From shadow plays and beerhouses to propaganda films and censorship laws, cinema in the late Ottoman Empire emerged as both a popular spectacle and a tool of surveillance, regulation, and modern identity
Silver necklace linked to Assyrian goddess Ishtar unearthed at Türkiye's Amos
Archaeology
6 min read
A rare silver necklace depicting the Assyrian goddess Ishtar has been found at the ancient city of Amos in Türkiye, pointing to its ancient cultural and trade links
180 illegally exported cultural artifacts returned to Türkiye in 2025
Cultural heritage
5 min read
Türkiye brings back 180 illegally exported artifacts in 2025, highlighting years of legal and diplomatic work to reclaim cultural heritage
Top 10 archaeological discoveries across Türkiye in 2025 that reshaped ancient history
featured
17 min read
Türkiye’s 2025 archaeological discoveries reveal Neolithic rituals, ancient diets, early belief systems and Ottoman seafaring through 10 major finds and 2 bonus revelations
Sports
Former Galatasaray VP Erden Timur arrested over money laundering
betting scandal
6 min read
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
Football
2 min read
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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
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
Travel
5 min read
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Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale
Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry
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
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