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Turkish court maintains detention of former Istanbul mayor in corruption probe

Nation

4 min read

Court rules to continue detention of former Istanbul mayor Imamoglu, who faces up to 2,352 years in prison on corruption and organized crime charges

Turkish court maintains detention of former Istanbul mayor in corruption probe

Türkiye moves toward joining Saudi Arabia, Pakistan defense agreement: Report

defense agreement

2 min read

Türkiye is in advanced talks to join a Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defense alliance that treats an attack on one member as an attack on all, sources say

Türkiye moves toward joining Saudi Arabia, Pakistan defense agreement: Report

Joint military exercises between Iran, Russia and China as global tensions mount

Iran

2 min read

Joint military exercises between Iran, Russia and China as global tensions mount

Several Turkish carriers halt flights to Iran amid protests, unrest

Türkiye Iran

1 min read

Several Turkish carriers halt flights to Iran amid protests, unrest

Developments in Aleppo 'positive step' for Syria's territorial integrity: Security sources

Middle East

5 min read

Developments in Aleppo 'positive step' for Syria's territorial integrity: Security sources

Turkish security sources say Aleppo developments 'positive step' for Syria's territorial integrity, as MIT conducts talks under Erdogan's instructions

US pushing to extend temporary Aleppo ceasefire: US Envoy Barrack

Syria

3 min read

Syrian army launches targeted operations against SDF in Aleppo

Syria-SDF clash

4 min read

US ambassador to Israel says F-35 sale to Türkiye ‘not happening anytime soon’

US ambassador to Israel says F-35 sale to Türkiye ‘not happening anytime soon’

Middle East

2 min read

Experts warn of irreversible harm to 5th-century Aetius Cistern in Istanbul

Experts warn of irreversible harm to 5th-century Aetius Cistern in Istanbul

History

5 min read

Despite freezing cold, locals brave frost to harvest reeds from wetlands

Lifestyle

Economic reality shapes generation of 'home-based' youth in Türkiye

Economic reality shapes generation of 'home-based' youth in Türkiye

youth unemployment

5 min read

Türkiye accelerates preparations for International Space Congress 2026 in Antalya

Türkiye accelerates preparations for International Space Congress 2026 in Antalya

Science

2 min read

Russian drone incursions into Turkish airspace 'not accidental': Former Turkish diplomat

Russian drone incursions into Turkish airspace 'not accidental': Former Turkish diplomat

Russian drones

5 min read

Gobeklitepe draws 781K visitors in 2025, eyes 1M in 2026

Gobeklitepe draws 781K visitors in 2025, eyes 1M in 2026

Culture

Oreshnik missile strike signals Putin’s discontent with Europe’s Ukraine peace plan

Oreshnik missile strike signals Putin’s discontent with Europe’s Ukraine peace plan

Baku’s Turkish trade corridor vision: From transit hub to geopolitical power player

Baku’s Turkish trade corridor vision: From transit hub to geopolitical power player

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Why regional conditions are pushing a Turkish-Saudi pact in Middle East

Why regional conditions are pushing a Turkish-Saudi pact in Middle East

Israel's track record raises important questions for Syria's future

Israel's track record raises important questions for Syria's future

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why foreign fighters are not the Balkans’ biggest problem

Why foreign fighters are not the Balkans’ biggest problem

Israel’s SDF gamble in post-Assad Syria

Israel’s SDF gamble in post-Assad Syria

Why is monarchy gaining traction over democracy for post-Islamic Republic Iran?

Why is monarchy gaining traction over democracy for post-Islamic Republic Iran?

How religion is being instrumentalized in Serbia’s claims against Kosovo

How religion is being instrumentalized in Serbia’s claims against Kosovo

How did CIA encircle Maduro? Delcy Rodriguez claim and inner circle scenario

How did CIA encircle Maduro? Delcy Rodriguez claim and inner circle scenario

Hasan Mesut Onder

What Izmir University of Economics' case reveals about gendered cyberbullying

What Izmir University of Economics' case reveals about gendered cyberbullying

Selin Hacialioglu

How Türkiye can help unclog world’s launch bottlenecks

How Türkiye can help unclog world’s launch bottlenecks

Nazmelis Zengin

SDF's unrealistic demands threaten Syria stability agreement

SDF's unrealistic demands threaten Syria stability agreement

Omer Ozkizilcik

How the SDF risks derailing historic moment for Türkiye’s Kurds

How the SDF risks derailing historic moment for Türkiye’s Kurds

Kosovo breaks deadlock as 2026 becomes 'defining' year for Balkans

Kosovo breaks deadlock as 2026 becomes 'defining' year for Balkans

Mustafa Cuhadar

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Istanbul Akvaryum: Where marine science, cultural memory and conservation meet

Istanbul Akvaryum

Istanbul Akvaryum: Where marine science, cultural memory and conservation meet

Istanbul Akvaryum unites science, culture and conservation, showcasing Türkiye’s...

Istanbul housing data shows sky high rents do not deliver strong returns

Economy

Istanbul housing data shows sky high rents do not deliver strong returns

Despite higher rents, Istanbul fails to rank among Türkiye’s top provinces for r...

57% of Turks believe Türkiye helped topple Assad regime, IstanPol survey reveals

Syria

57% of Turks believe Türkiye helped topple Assad regime, IstanPol survey reveals

New IstanPol survey shows Turkish public opinion is deeply divided over Türkiye’...

Turkish Cuisine

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Food

6 min read

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Food

5 min read

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Food

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Authorities warn of stormy weekend in Istanbul ahead of heavy snowfall

Authorities warn of stormy weekend in Istanbul ahead of heavy snowfall

Türkiye sets fee increase caps for private schools for 2026–2027 academic year

Türkiye sets fee increase caps for private schools for 2026–2027 academic year

All about eviction rules under Türkiye’s new court ruling on unpaid bills

All about eviction rules under Türkiye’s new court ruling on unpaid bills

Editor's Pick

Venezuela: A different kind of special military operation

Venezuela: A different kind of special military operation

Operation Absolute Resolve marks a new era in military intervention, with cyber warfare, precision strikes neutralizing Venezuelan defenses

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Russia reportedly uses nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile near Polish border

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Authorities warn of stormy weekend in Istanbul ahead of heavy snowfall

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Türkiye moves toward joining Saudi Arabia, Pakistan defense agreement: Report

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Several Turkish carriers halt flights to Iran amid protests, unrest

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Drone hits empty oil tanker near Türkiye's territorial waters in Black Sea

Turkish court maintains detention of former Istanbul mayor in corruption probe

Turkish court maintains detention of former Istanbul mayor in corruption probe

Nation

7 min read

Court rules to continue detention of former Istanbul mayor Imamoglu, who faces up to 2,352 years in prison on corruption and organized crime charges

Türkiye moves toward joining Saudi Arabia, Pakistan defense agreement: Report

defense agreement

6 min read

Türkiye is in advanced talks to join a Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defense alliance that treats an attack on one member as an attack on all, sources say

Türkiye moves toward joining Saudi Arabia, Pakistan defense agreement: Report

Aselsan Gokdeniz successfully completes live-fire test from TCG Istanbul

Defense

6 min read

Aselsan Gokdeniz Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) completes live-fire test on TCG Istanbul, with 'proven protection against sea-skimming threats'

Aselsan Gokdeniz successfully completes live-fire test from TCG Istanbul

Competition authority opens investigation into Dassault Systemes over SolidWorks, CATIA

Nation

2 min read

Turkish Competition Board opens investigation into Dassault Systemes over SolidWorks, CATIA dealership practices, with four entities targeted

Competition authority opens investigation into Dassault Systemes over SolidWorks, CATIA

Who is Volkan Ormanli, General Manager of Digital Assets at Ihlas Media Group

Who is Volkan Ormanli, General Manager of Digital Assets at Ihlas Media Group

Business

5 min read

UK fast-tracks expanded free trade deal with Türkiye as talks move at record pace

UK fast-tracks expanded free trade deal with Türkiye as talks move at record pace

Türkiye UK FTA

5 min read

Google introduces AI enhancements to gmail, transforming email management

Google introduces AI enhancements to gmail, transforming email management

Tech

1 min read

US ambassador to Israel says F-35 sale to Türkiye ‘not happening anytime soon’

US ambassador to Israel says F-35 sale to Türkiye ‘not happening anytime soon’

Middle East

5 min read

US Ambassador Huckabee says F-35 sale to Türkiye 'not happening anytime' soon with Russian equipment; Turkish Gaza role 'unlikely' if Israel objects

Developments in Aleppo 'positive step' for Syria's territorial integrity: Security sources

Developments in Aleppo 'positive step' for Syria's territorial integrity: Security sources

Middle East

10 min read

Turkish security sources say Aleppo developments 'positive step' for Syria's territorial integrity, as MIT conducts talks under Erdogan's instructions

Iran 'will not back down', 'will not tolerate mercenaries working for foreigners': Khamenei

Iran 'will not back down', 'will not tolerate mercenaries working for foreigners': Khamenei

Middle East

7 min read

Iran's supreme leader says vandals destroyed property 'to please Trump,' saying US president's hands 'stained with blood,' will be 'overthrown'

Leaked video claims illegal campaign financing for Greek Cyprus leader

Leaked video claims illegal campaign financing for Greek Cyprus leader

Europe

6 min read

Video alleges illegal financing for Greek Cyprus ledaer campaign, with cash beyond €1M limit, 'shadow funds,' Russian sanctions circumvention

Pakistan nears $1.5 billion arms deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan: Report

Pakistan nears $1.5 billion arms deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan: Report

Africa

7 min read

Joint military exercises between Iran, Russia and China as global tensions mount

Joint military exercises between Iran, Russia and China as global tensions mount

Iran

4 min read

Trump administration considers direct payments to sway Greenlanders: Report

Trump administration considers direct payments to sway Greenlanders: Report

Americas

7 min read

Despite freezing cold, locals brave frost to harvest reeds from wetlands

Despite freezing cold, locals brave frost to harvest reeds from wetlands

Lifestyle

Visa exemption and 'Year of the Horse' set to boost Chinese tourism in Cappadocia

Visa exemption and 'Year of the Horse' set to boost Chinese tourism in Cappadocia

Travel

5 min read

Türkiye accelerates preparations for International Space Congress 2026 in Antalya

Türkiye accelerates preparations for International Space Congress 2026 in Antalya

Science

2 min read

Experts warn of irreversible harm to 5th-century Aetius Cistern in Istanbul

Experts warn of irreversible harm to 5th-century Aetius Cistern in Istanbul

History

7 min read

Use of construction machinery at Aetius Cistern sparks calls for urgent oversight, archaeologists warn of permanent loss to rare Roman open air cistern

What’s playing in Türkiye’s theaters this week: From mysteries to time-traveling adventures

Cinema

What’s playing in Türkiye’s theaters this week: From mysteries to time-traveling adventures

Gobeklitepe draws 781K visitors in 2025, eyes 1M in 2026

Culture

Gobeklitepe draws 781K visitors in 2025, eyes 1M in 2026

Morocco’s 773,000-year-old fossils challenge where the Homo sapiens story begins

History

6 min read

Jawbones and teeth dated to 773,000 years ago near Casablanca add rare evidence from a key era, sharpening debate over African roots of Homo sapiens

Morocco’s 773,000-year-old fossils challenge where the Homo sapiens story begins

Fenerbahce lands French star Guendouzi for €30 million

Fenerbahce lands French star Guendouzi for €30 million

Football

1 min read

Turkish Football Federation refers 212 officials to disciplinary board over illegal betting

Turkish Football Federation refers 212 officials to disciplinary board over illegal betting

illegal betting

3 min read

Galatasaray striker Osimhen ready to leave Nigeria camp after teammate dispute

Galatasaray striker Osimhen ready to leave Nigeria camp after teammate dispute

Football

5 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

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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Aselsan Gokdeniz successfully completes live-fire test from TCG Istanbul

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Turkish news crew vehicle hit by SDF's sniper fire in Aleppo

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Turkish court maintains detention of former Istanbul mayor in corruption probe

Turkish court maintains detention of former Istanbul mayor in corruption probe

Jan 09 2026

Türkiye moves toward joining Saudi Arabia, Pakistan defense agreement: Report

Türkiye moves toward joining Saudi Arabia, Pakistan defense agreement: Report

Jan 09 2026

Pakistan nears $1.5 billion arms deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan: Report

Pakistan nears $1.5 billion arms deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan: Report

Jan 09 2026

Who is Volkan Ormanli, General Manager of Digital Assets at Ihlas Media Group

Who is Volkan Ormanli, General Manager of Digital Assets at Ihlas Media Group

Jan 09 2026

US ambassador to Israel says F-35 sale to Türkiye ‘not happening anytime soon’

US ambassador to Israel says F-35 sale to Türkiye ‘not happening anytime soon’

Jan 09 2026

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