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French Embassy confirms two French nationals among victims of Ankara jet crash

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Exclusive

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'We have received confirmation by the Turkish authorities that two French citizens were among the victims,' French Embassy tells Türkiye Today

French Embassy confirms two French nationals among victims of Ankara jet crash

Russia’s Rosatom says first unit of Türkiye’s Akkuyu nuclear plant to launch in 2026

Energy

2 min read

'We are targeting next year,' says Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev

Russia’s Rosatom says first unit of Türkiye’s Akkuyu nuclear plant to launch in 2026

Armenia PM Pashinyan calls for 'concrete steps' in normalization with Türkiye

Region

2 min read

Armenia PM Pashinyan calls for 'concrete steps' in normalization with Türkiye

Syria denies claims of new agreement with SDF, says talks suspended

Middle East

2 min read

Syria denies claims of new agreement with SDF, says talks suspended

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

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Greece Israel

8 min read

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

Greece’s deepening cooperation with Israel has pushed foreign policy into the public spotlight, prompting parliamentary criticism, street protests and...

Greek opposition criticizes Israel-Greece-Cyprus summit for ‘militarizing’ the region

Eastern Mediterranean

1 min read

Greece-Israel ties violate international law obligations on Palestine: Experts

Europe

4 min read

Restaurant guide for New Year's Eve: Special venues for 2026

Restaurant guide for New Year's Eve: Special venues for 2026

Lifestyle

Mohamed Salah rules out Istanbul move in response to Fenerbahce approach: Report

Mohamed Salah rules out Istanbul move in response to Fenerbahce approach: Report

transfer rumors

2 min read

Fenerbahce head Saran released under judicial control in narcotics probe

Fenerbahce

1 min read

Spotlight

Trump administration seeking solutions to 'all pending issues' with Türkiye: State Department

Trump administration seeking solutions to 'all pending issues' with Türkiye: State Department

Exclusive

3 min read

115 Daesh suspects planning Christmas, New Year attacks captured in Istanbul

115 Daesh suspects planning Christmas, New Year attacks captured in Istanbul

counterterrorism

1 min read

Istanbul stocks hail suspension of inflation accounting, edges higher near record level

Istanbul stocks hail suspension of inflation accounting, edges higher near record level

Borsa IStanbul

2 min read

Experts assess how Libyan military jet crash in Türkiye could affect Ankara–Tripoli ties

Experts assess how Libyan military jet crash in Türkiye could affect Ankara–Tripoli ties

featured

6 min read

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

Israel, Greece and Greek Cyprus: A rising hostile, anti-Türkiye alliance

Israel, Greece and Greek Cyprus: A rising hostile, anti-Türkiye alliance

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi opts for escalation in Syria

SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi opts for escalation in Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli’s harsh rhetoric feeds Putin’s narrative

MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli’s harsh rhetoric feeds Putin’s narrative

Hasan Mesut Onder

Türkiye's troop deployment in Gaza: How act of empowerment could become an Israeli trap

Türkiye's troop deployment in Gaza: How act of empowerment could become an Israeli trap

Rogue Russian drones over Turkish skies?

Rogue Russian drones over Turkish skies?

EU-Western Balkans Summit: Beyond geography, a shared security imperative

EU-Western Balkans Summit: Beyond geography, a shared security imperative

Mustafa Cuhadar

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

Türkiye–Greek Cyprus normalization: Promising in theory, difficult in practice

Türkiye–Greek Cyprus normalization: Promising in theory, difficult in practice

From power plant to strategic asset: What Akkuyu means for Türkiye’s security

From power plant to strategic asset: What Akkuyu means for Türkiye’s security

Elif Erginyavuz

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Türkiye adopts 11th Judicial Package, enabling early release for 50,000 convicts

Nation

Türkiye adopts 11th Judicial Package, enabling early release for 50,000 convicts

Provisions related to earthquake-related crimes were removed from the package be...

Rare Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan redraws early Oghuz history

Oghuz history

Rare Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan redraws early Oghuz history

A short Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan points to early Oghuz li...

Van cats record 120 births in 2025 as conservation efforts in Türkiye expand

van cat

Van cats record 120 births in 2025 as conservation efforts in Türkiye expand

A conservation center in eastern Türkiye recorded 120 Van cat births in 2025, hi...

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

Türkiye welcomes 2.8M visitors in November, with Istanbul on top

Türkiye welcomes 2.8M visitors in November, with Istanbul on top

How new court ruling affects Airbnb hosts and short-term renters in Türkiye

How new court ruling affects Airbnb hosts and short-term renters in Türkiye

Health minister warns one in three people smoke as Türkiye tops Europe

Health minister warns one in three people smoke as Türkiye tops Europe

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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115 Daesh suspects planning Christmas, New Year attacks captured in Istanbul

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Türkiye gifts $11.9M Airbus government jet to Albania to boost diplomatic ties

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Trump administration seeking solutions to 'all pending issues' with Türkiye: State Department

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Turkish media publishes Saudi Crown Prince's AI-generated speech backing Christmas celebrations

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Libyan jet declared emergency over electrical malfunction before crash, says defense ministry

French Embassy confirms two French nationals among victims of Ankara jet crash

Exclusive

Exclusive

French Embassy confirms two French nationals among victims of Ankara jet crash

Ankara jet crash

4 min read

'We have received confirmation by the Turkish authorities that two French citizens were among the victims,' French Embassy tells Türkiye Today

'We will not let anyone oppress you,' Erdogan assures Turkish diaspora

Turkish diaspora

6 min read

'We lost youth to racist terror,' President Erdogan vows to protect Turkish diaspora from racism, noting that diaspora contributed $10.3B in tourism

'We will not let anyone oppress you,' Erdogan assures Turkish diaspora

Pro-opposition journalist Baris Terkoglu detained

Crime

5 min read

Police detained Terkoglu following his claim that a prosecutor was present during a raid on the 'Library' club in Istanbul

Pro-opposition journalist Baris Terkoglu detained

Turkish prosecutors deepen investigation into crash that killed Libyan military chief

Nation

6 min read

Turkish prosecutors are examining maintenance records, crew backgrounds, fuel quality, aircraft systems to determine cause of fatal crash

Turkish prosecutors deepen investigation into crash that killed Libyan military chief

Russia’s Rosatom says first unit of Türkiye’s Akkuyu nuclear plant to launch in 2026

Russia’s Rosatom says first unit of Türkiye’s Akkuyu nuclear plant to launch in 2026

Energy

5 min read

Turkish central bank reserves hit $192.3B on gold gains; foreign inflows reach $557.3M

Turkish central bank reserves hit $192.3B on gold gains; foreign inflows reach $557.3M

CBRT reserves

3 min read

Türkiye’s real sector confidence climbs to 25-month peak in December

Türkiye’s real sector confidence climbs to 25-month peak in December

Turkish industry

4 min read

Serbia backs talks with Hungary’s MOL over sale of sanctioned oil firm NIS stake

Serbia backs talks with Hungary’s MOL over sale of sanctioned oil firm NIS stake

Balkans

6 min read

Serbian President Vucic said earlier this week that MOL was in talks with the Russian shareholders about a possible stake sale

Armenia PM Pashinyan calls for 'concrete steps' in normalization with Türkiye

Armenia PM Pashinyan calls for 'concrete steps' in normalization with Türkiye

Region

5 min read

Earlier this month, Erdogan said Türkiye will take 'some symbolic steps' starting early 2026 as part of ongoing normalization processes with Armenia

Syria denies claims of new agreement with SDF, says talks suspended

Syria denies claims of new agreement with SDF, says talks suspended

Middle East

5 min read

Syria’s deputy minister of information says communications with SDF are currently suspended

Türkiye attempting to deploy radars in Syria: Israeli media report

Türkiye attempting to deploy radars in Syria: Israeli media report

Middle East

4 min read

Israeli media outlet The Jerusalem Post claims that Türkiye is attempting to deploy radars in Syria, "would restrict Israeli Air Force operations"

Kremlin analyzes US-backed Ukraine peace plan as territorial disputes stall progress

Kremlin analyzes US-backed Ukraine peace plan as territorial disputes stall progress

World

8 min read

How Trump's last-minute endorsement shaped fate of Honduras's election

How Trump's last-minute endorsement shaped fate of Honduras's election

honduras elections

15 min read

Greece-Israel ties violate international law obligations on Palestine: Experts

Greece-Israel ties violate international law obligations on Palestine: Experts

Europe

9 min read

Restaurant guide for New Year's Eve: Special venues for 2026

Restaurant guide for New Year's Eve: Special venues for 2026

Lifestyle

Smart technologies revolutionize underwater photography

Smart technologies revolutionize underwater photography

Lifestyle

Weight-loss pill approval could revolutionize food industry

Weight-loss pill approval could revolutionize food industry

Health

3 min read

Excavations begin at ancient Rabat Castle in Mardin, southeastern Türkiye

Excavations begin at ancient Rabat Castle in Mardin, southeastern Türkiye

History

6 min read

Researchers launch first systematic dig at Rabat Castle, uncovering churches, fortifications, artifacts dating back nearly 2,000 years

Controversial book 'Andalusion' draws backlash over portrayal of Islam

Andalusion

4 min read

The book 'Andalusion' is by controversial activist and writer Rauda Altenaiji

Controversial book 'Andalusion' draws backlash over portrayal of Islam

Discoveries in Iraq, Georgia show early Christians, Zoroastrians living side by side

Archaeology

5 min read

New finds in Iraq and Georgia show Zoroastrians, Christians, and other believers sharing sacred spaces peacefully centuries ago

Discoveries in Iraq, Georgia show early Christians, Zoroastrians living side by side

International Astronautical Congress to bring agencies, astronauts to Türkiye in 2026

Space

5 min read

Türkiye to host 2026 International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, bringing together over 10,000 space professionals and about 50 astronauts

International Astronautical Congress to bring agencies, astronauts to Türkiye in 2026

Mohamed Salah rules out Istanbul move in response to Fenerbahce approach: Report

Mohamed Salah rules out Istanbul move in response to Fenerbahce approach: Report

transfer rumors

4 min read

Fenerbahce head Saran released under judicial control in narcotics probe

Fenerbahce head Saran released under judicial control in narcotics probe

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Why drug investigation led to second detention of Fenerbahce head Sadettin Saran

Why drug investigation led to second detention of Fenerbahce head Sadettin Saran

Football

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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

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

Turkish auto

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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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Russia’s Rosatom says first unit of Türkiye’s Akkuyu nuclear plant to launch in 2026

Russia’s Rosatom says first unit of Türkiye’s Akkuyu nuclear plant to launch in 2026

Dec 26 2025

Serbia backs talks with Hungary’s MOL over sale of sanctioned oil firm NIS stake

Serbia backs talks with Hungary’s MOL over sale of sanctioned oil firm NIS stake

Dec 25 2025

Armenia PM Pashinyan calls for 'concrete steps' in normalization with Türkiye

Armenia PM Pashinyan calls for 'concrete steps' in normalization with Türkiye

Dec 25 2025

Syria denies claims of new agreement with SDF, says talks suspended

Syria denies claims of new agreement with SDF, says talks suspended

Dec 25 2025

French Embassy confirms two French nationals among victims of Ankara jet crash

French Embassy confirms two French nationals among victims of Ankara jet crash

Dec 25 2025

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