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Strategic authonomy or alignment: Mapping Türkiye’s possible role in Europe’s SAFE program

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

14 min read

What ultimately limits Türkiye’s inclusion is not the design of SAFE, but the political environment surrounding it

Strategic authonomy or alignment: Mapping Türkiye’s possible role in Europe’s SAFE program

Türkiye arrests 3 in defense industry espionage probe

Defense

2 min read

Istanbul's Chief Public Prosecutor's Office retracts its claim that 4 suspects arrested in espionage investigation involving defense industry were wor...

Türkiye arrests 3 in defense industry espionage probe

European Parliament backs €1.5 billion defense production program

Europe

2 min read

European Parliament backs €1.5 billion defense production program

Türkiye pursues Panama maritime deal to boost global shipping reach

Diplomacy

3 min read

Türkiye pursues Panama maritime deal to boost global shipping reach

SDF seeks role for Ocalan in Syria integration talks as peace process gains pace in Türkiye

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featured

SDF

3 min read

SDF seeks role for Ocalan in Syria integration talks as peace process gains pace in Türkiye

SDF leader Abdi seeks Ocalan's role in Syrian integration talks, linking the move to Ankara's ongoing 'terror-free Türkiye' process

Turkish parliamentary delegation visits PKK head Ocalan in bid to advance peace process

Politics

3 min read

Türkiye firmly rejects any arrangement that legitimizes SDF in Syria

SDF

2 min read

Union Saint-Gilloise defeats Galatasaray 1-0 in Champions League upset at RAMS Park

Union Saint-Gilloise defeats Galatasaray 1-0 in Champions League upset at RAMS Park

Football

2 min read

Real Madrid targets Galatasaray’s Osimhen with over €100M bid: Spanish media

Real Madrid targets Galatasaray’s Osimhen with over €100M bid: Spanish media

Galatasaray

2 min read

Nasal drop therapy shows promise against aggressive brain tumors

Health

2 min read

Izmir grapples with flies, waste and public health concerns as temparatures remains high

Izmir grapples with flies, waste and public health concerns as temparatures remains high

Izmir

4 min read

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu speaks out on Imamoglu probe as Erdogan finds new ally

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu speaks out on Imamoglu probe as Erdogan finds new ally

Kemal Kilicdaroglu

3 min read

Türkiye's presence takes center stage at Arab film festivals

Türkiye's presence takes center stage at Arab film festivals

featured

5 min read

Türkiye firmly rejects any arrangement that legitimizes SDF in Syria

Türkiye firmly rejects any arrangement that legitimizes SDF in Syria

SDF

2 min read

Meet DEA agent who spent years hunting El Chapo: Ray Donovan’s take on Mexico’s cartel crisis

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Meet DEA agent who spent years hunting El Chapo: Ray Donovan’s take on Mexico’s cartel crisis

Former DEA official Ray Donovan explains how corruption, security failures and s...

Heavy crane truck driven onto Hagia Sophia floor during restoration sparks concern

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Heavy crane truck driven onto Hagia Sophia floor during restoration sparks concern

Images from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque show a crane truck on temporary floor pane...

Turkish conservatives blast NBA star Alperen Sengun for calling raki 'Türkiye's national drink'

Basketball

Turkish conservatives blast NBA star Alperen Sengun for calling raki 'Türkiye's national drink'

Rockets center Alperen Sengun faces criticism from conservative voices in Türki...

Expats in Türkiye

Life in Türkiye through the eyes of long-term, insider-outsider expat, writer Lisa Morrow

Life in Türkiye through the eyes of long-term, insider-outsider expat, writer Lisa Morrow

By Selin Hacialioglu

Türkiye residence permits current rules and legal insights: What you need to know

Türkiye residence permits current rules and legal insights: What you need to know

Pirincci: A village in Istanbul where traditional farming lives on

Pirincci: A village in Istanbul where traditional farming lives on

By Anadolu Agency

Editor's Pick

The Sultan’s Salon: One month on from Louvre heist─the stolen crown jewel with an Ottoman twin

The Sultan’s Salon: One month on from Louvre heist─the stolen crown jewel with an Ottoman twin

A diamond bow once adored by an empress, replicated by a sultan, worn by a princess—one stolen from the Louvre, the other hidden in a New York vault, safe but unseen

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Türkiye's presence takes center stage at Arab film festivals

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Trump announces April visit to China following call with Xi on Taiwan, trade ties

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SDF seeks role for Ocalan in Syria integration talks as peace process gains pace in Türkiye

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Hamas’ engineering, intelligence efforts led to major Merkava tank losses: IDF

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Türkiye arrests 3 in defense industry espionage probe

Insight

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Türkiye arrests 3 in defense industry espionage probe

Türkiye arrests 3 in defense industry espionage probe

Defense

4 min read

Istanbul's Chief Public Prosecutor's Office retracts its claim that 4 suspects arrested in espionage investigation involving defense industry were working for UAE

Türkiye pursues Panama maritime deal to boost global shipping reach

Diplomacy

6 min read

Transport Minister Uraloglu announces plans for a maritime agreement with Panama that would expand Turkish shipping operations globally

Türkiye pursues Panama maritime deal to boost global shipping reach

Türkiye’s advanced jet trainer Hurjet set for mass production, nears deal with Spain

Defense

4 min read

Prototype completes about 260 flight hours as Türkiye prepares to sign export deal with Spain

Türkiye’s advanced jet trainer Hurjet set for mass production, nears deal with Spain

Turkish court accepts indictment seeking 2,000-year sentence for Istanbul’s ex-mayor Imamoglu

Nation

7 min read

The court says a hearing date will be scheduled in the coming days after the procedural order is finalized

Turkish court accepts indictment seeking 2,000-year sentence for Istanbul’s ex-mayor Imamoglu

New solar power plant tenders bring $400M in investment to Türkiye: Energy Minister

New solar power plant tenders bring $400M in investment to Türkiye: Energy Minister

Renewable Energy

5 min read

HSBC sees 150 bp CBRT cut in December, soft landing for Türkiye economy through 2026

HSBC sees 150 bp CBRT cut in December, soft landing for Türkiye economy through 2026

Turkish economy

4 min read

Türkiye household, real sector inflation expectations ease in November

Türkiye household, real sector inflation expectations ease in November

inflation

3 min read

Bosnia and Herzegovina commemorates 82nd Statehood Day

Bosnia and Herzegovina commemorates 82nd Statehood Day

Balkans

3 min read

Flag raising, tributes to founding leaders and official receptions mark the anniversary of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s statehood

What did Hamas leaders request from Egyptian intelligence chief?

What did Hamas leaders request from Egyptian intelligence chief?

Hamas delegation

2 min read

The delegation affirms the movement’s commitment to implementing the first phase of the agreement

Serbia’s only oil refinery may shut down as US sanctions bite, officials warn

Serbia’s only oil refinery may shut down as US sanctions bite, officials warn

Balkans

8 min read

The Serbian government says it has stocked up on reserves and contracted new import volumes for December

Hamas’ engineering, intelligence efforts led to major Merkava tank losses: IDF

Hamas’ engineering, intelligence efforts led to major Merkava tank losses: IDF

Israel Hamas

7 min read

IDF probe finds Hamas gathered years of intelligence to disable Merkava tanks, using soldier data, tunnel complexes and engineering units in Gaza

European Parliament backs €1.5 billion defense production program

European Parliament backs €1.5 billion defense production program

Europe

5 min read

Conditions have emerged to 'enter Venezuela' and end Maduro’s rule: US Congresswoman

Conditions have emerged to 'enter Venezuela' and end Maduro’s rule: US Congresswoman

Americas

2 min read

Kremlin says Russia ‘grateful’ for Türkiye’s push for peace amid talks on US plan

Kremlin says Russia ‘grateful’ for Türkiye’s push for peace amid talks on US plan

World

7 min read

Nasal drop therapy shows promise against aggressive brain tumors

Nasal drop therapy shows promise against aggressive brain tumors

Health

4 min read

World’s tallest man, Türkiye's Sultan Kosen’s life becomes UK documentary

World’s tallest man, Türkiye's Sultan Kosen’s life becomes UK documentary

world’s tallest man

5 min read

Unseasonably warm weather, deepening rain deficit persist across Türkiye

Unseasonably warm weather, deepening rain deficit persist across Türkiye

Environment

3 min read

Saudi Arabia to open new alcohol stores, signaling gradual policy shift: Report

Saudi Arabia to open new alcohol stores, signaling gradual policy shift: Report

Saudi alcohol

5 min read

Sources say both new stores are expected to open in 2026, though the government has not publicly confirmed the plans

Türkiye's presence takes center stage at Arab film festivals

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featured

9 min read

From protocol appearances to cultural influence, Türkiye’s role in Arab film festivals is now redefining regional ties

Türkiye's presence takes center stage at Arab film festivals

Turkish drama series 'Deha' wins Best Telenovela award at International Emmys Awards

Events

2 min read

The series about a young mathematical prodigy competing against Brazil and Spain wins the prestigious award

Turkish drama series 'Deha' wins Best Telenovela award at International Emmys Awards

Columns of Türkiye's Cyzicus Hadrian Temple shed light on Roman art, faith

Archaeology

8 min read

At Cyzicus in northwestern Türkiye, excavations at the colossal Hadrian Temple reveal giant Corinthian columns that illuminate Roman art and faith

Columns of Türkiye's Cyzicus Hadrian Temple shed light on Roman art, faith

Union Saint-Gilloise defeats Galatasaray 1-0 in Champions League upset at RAMS Park

Union Saint-Gilloise defeats Galatasaray 1-0 in Champions League upset at RAMS Park

Football

5 min read

Real Madrid targets Galatasaray’s Osimhen with over €100M bid: Spanish media

Real Madrid targets Galatasaray’s Osimhen with over €100M bid: Spanish media

Galatasaray

4 min read

Istanbul prosecutors probe Fenerbahce President Saran’s company in betting scandal

Istanbul prosecutors probe Fenerbahce President Saran’s company in betting scandal

betting scandal

4 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

13

32

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

13

31

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

13

28

4

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

13

24

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

13

23

6

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

13

22

7

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

13

21

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

13

15

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

13

15

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

13

15

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

13

14

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

13

14

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

13

13

14

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

13

13

15

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

13

11

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

13

9

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

13

9

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

13

8

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

Featured Videos

Istanbul’s Kabatas metro site hit by scaffolding collapse, several injured

Underwater World War I park in Türkiye's Gallipoli draws global diving interest

At least 6 killed in blaze at warehouse in Kocaeli’s major industrial hub

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Union Saint-Gilloise defeats Galatasaray 1-0 in Champions League upset at RAMS Park

Union Saint-Gilloise defeats Galatasaray 1-0 in Champions League upset at RAMS Park

Nov 25 2025

Türkiye arrests 3 in defense industry espionage probe

Türkiye arrests 3 in defense industry espionage probe

Nov 25 2025

Strategic authonomy or alignment: Mapping Türkiye’s possible role in Europe’s SAFE program

Strategic authonomy or alignment: Mapping Türkiye’s possible role in Europe’s SAFE program

Nov 25 2025

European Parliament backs €1.5 billion defense production program

European Parliament backs €1.5 billion defense production program

Nov 25 2025

Türkiye pursues Panama maritime deal to boost global shipping reach

Türkiye pursues Panama maritime deal to boost global shipping reach

Nov 25 2025

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