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Turkish court delivers major verdict in Kartalkaya fire case that killed 78 people

Crime

8 min read

Bolu court announced its verdict in Kartalkaya fire case, sentencing hotel owner Halit Ergul, 10 others to aggravated life imprisonment

Turkish court delivers major verdict in Kartalkaya fire case that killed 78 people

Pentagon approves Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, awaits Trump decision

World

1 min read

The Pentagon has approved transferring long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, leaving the final decision to President Donald Trump

Pentagon approves Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, awaits Trump decision

US Senate committee advances bill expanding arms sales to Greek Cypriot

World

1 min read

US Senate committee advances bill expanding arms sales to Greek Cypriot

Bodies returned to Gaza show signs of torture and execution

Middle East

3 min read

Bodies returned to Gaza show signs of torture and execution

Erdogan opens TRT World Forum 2025, slams Israel and calls for global justice

Erdogan speech

3 min read

Erdogan opens TRT World Forum 2025, slams Israel and calls for global justice

President Erdogan opened the TRT World Forum 2025 in Istanbul, condemning Israel and calling for global justice reform

Why misreading Iran could revive its power once again

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featured

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Erdogan blasts Merz for ignoring Gaza genocide: ‘Germany, don’t you see this?’

Nation

2 min read

Michael Jackson tops Forbes 2025 highest-paid dead celebrities list

Michael Jackson tops Forbes 2025 highest-paid dead celebrities list

forbes ranking

5 min read

Who is Fahri Isik, archaeologist-academic honored by Türkiye’s President in 2025?

Who is Fahri Isik, archaeologist-academic honored by Türkiye’s President in 2025?

Anatolian archaeology

3 min read

Türkiye earns $50B from tourism with 50M visitors in first 9 months of 2025

Tourism

3 min read

Nuh Yilmaz—more than just an ambassador

Nuh Yilmaz—more than just an ambassador

featured

2 min read

Understanding Turkish household debt: What the numbers really mean

Understanding Turkish household debt: What the numbers really mean

featured

4 min read

When justice spoke: Richard Falk on Gaza Tribunal and world’s moral failure

When justice spoke: Richard Falk on Gaza Tribunal and world’s moral failure

World

3 min read

Exclusive: Montenegro ‘shooting itself in the foot,’ says MP over suspension of visa-free travel with Türkiye

Exclusive: Montenegro ‘shooting itself in the foot,’ says MP over suspension of visa-free travel with Türkiye

Balkans

5 min read

Russia increasingly relies on Turkic minorities, marginalized populations to sustain war effort

Op-Ed

Russia increasingly relies on Turkic minorities, marginalized populations to sustain war effort

Russia is increasingly targeting ethnic groups from remote and disadvantaged reg...

From ashes to ambition: Türkiye’s silent laboratories and 102 years of republic

History

From ashes to ambition: Türkiye’s silent laboratories and 102 years of republic

Türkiye’s early scientific labs faced lost experiments, fires and missing record...

Washington eyes Central Asia: Why US is reengaging heart of Eurasia

Turkic World

Washington eyes Central Asia: Why US is reengaging heart of Eurasia

On Oct. 20, a congressional foreign affairs panel urged White House to host a le...

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express set to begin 2025–2026 winter season on Dec. 22

Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express set to begin 2025–2026 winter season on Dec. 22

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Editor's Pick

It’s time for Israel to 'give credit' to Türkiye for successful Gaza mediation

It’s time for Israel to 'give credit' to Türkiye for successful Gaza mediation

Shifting regional dynamics, US policy changes have positioned Türkiye as key actor in shaping post-war Gaza, Türkiye Today columnist Pinar Dost argues

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Understanding Turkish household debt: What the numbers really mean

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Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks 'likely' to resume in Istanbul

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Nuh Yilmaz—more than just an ambassador

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US seeks Türkiye’s participation in international Gaza security force plan

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Türkiye, Switzerland to form joint working group in pharma to exchange expertise

Insight

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

Mustafa Cuhadar

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Omer Ozkizilcik

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Steliana Nedera

Erdogan opens TRT World Forum 2025, slams Israel and calls for global justice

Erdogan opens TRT World Forum 2025, slams Israel and calls for global justice

Erdogan speech

3 min read

President Erdogan opened the TRT World Forum 2025 in Istanbul, condemning Israel and calling for global justice reform

Turkish court delivers major verdict in Kartalkaya fire case that killed 78 people

Crime

13 min read

Bolu court announced its verdict in Kartalkaya fire case, sentencing hotel owner Halit Ergul, 10 others to aggravated life imprisonment

Turkish court delivers major verdict in Kartalkaya fire case that killed 78 people

Drafting a new constitution is key duty of Parliament: Parliament Speaker

Türkiye parliamentary diplomacy

4 min read

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus said drafting a new constitution and eliminating anti-democratic laws are among the Turkish Parliament’s key duties

Drafting a new constitution is key duty of Parliament: Parliament Speaker

Türkiye won’t compromise on its defense industry, Vice President Yilmaz says

Türkiye defense capabilities

4 min read

Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said Türkiye will not compromise on its defense industry, stressing strength and deterrence amid rising global risks

Türkiye won’t compromise on its defense industry, Vice President Yilmaz says

Turkish Petroleum acquires 25% stake in Pakistan’s $1B offshore oil exploration field

Turkish Petroleum acquires 25% stake in Pakistan’s $1B offshore oil exploration field

Oil exploration

4 min read

Türkiye's 2025-end inflation target of 25–29% ‘hard to reach,’ says finance minister

Türkiye's 2025-end inflation target of 25–29% ‘hard to reach,’ says finance minister

Turkish economy

6 min read

Türkiye, Iraq sign new trade protocol, targeting $30B bilateral volume

Türkiye, Iraq sign new trade protocol, targeting $30B bilateral volume

foreign trade

4 min read

Bodies returned to Gaza show signs of torture and execution

Bodies returned to Gaza show signs of torture and execution

Middle East

6 min read

Bodies of 30 Palestinians returned to Gaza through the Red Cross show signs of torture, restraint and crush injuries, monitoring office reports

Türkiye convenes 8 Muslim nations for crucial Gaza ceasefire discussions

Türkiye convenes 8 Muslim nations for crucial Gaza ceasefire discussions

Diplomacy

5 min read

8 nations' foreign ministers to convene in Istanbul to discuss obstacles facing the Gaza peace process and coordinate next steps with Western allies

UN Security Council extends Bosnia peacekeeping mission for another year

UN Security Council extends Bosnia peacekeeping mission for another year

Balkans

6 min read

The UN Security Council votes unanimously to extend the EU-led peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina for another 12 months

Netanyahu seeks excuse to violate Gaza ceasefire: FM Fidan

Netanyahu seeks excuse to violate Gaza ceasefire: FM Fidan

Hakan Fidan

3 min read

Hakan Fidan says Netanyahu seeks an excuse to violate the Gaza truce and restart genocide during talks with his Estonian counterpart

US Senate committee advances bill expanding arms sales to Greek Cypriot

US Senate committee advances bill expanding arms sales to Greek Cypriot

World

4 min read

D66 edges ahead in Dutch election as tight race sets stage for long coalition talks

D66 edges ahead in Dutch election as tight race sets stage for long coalition talks

Dutch elections

13 min read

Confidential US report exposes growing pile of Israeli rights abuse allegations in Gaza

Confidential US report exposes growing pile of Israeli rights abuse allegations in Gaza

Human Rights

8 min read

Michael Jackson tops Forbes 2025 highest-paid dead celebrities list

Michael Jackson tops Forbes 2025 highest-paid dead celebrities list

forbes ranking

7 min read

How new data and eSIM rules affect international travel in Türkiye

How new data and eSIM rules affect international travel in Türkiye

Visit Turkey

7 min read

Erbil to surround itself with 7 million trees in ambitious ‘green belt’ project

Erbil to surround itself with 7 million trees in ambitious ‘green belt’ project

Environment

6 min read

Son of water carrier behind Tutankhamun discovery shares untold family story

Son of water carrier behind Tutankhamun discovery shares untold family story

History

3 min read

Nubi Hussein Abdel Rasoul notes that the family still keeps the original historic photograph of his father, taken by Harry Burton

Who is Fahri Isik, archaeologist-academic honored by Türkiye’s President in 2025?

Anatolian archaeology

7 min read

Türkiye honors Professor Fahri Isik for a lifetime in Anatolian archaeology, from Patara digs to Akdeniz University

Who is Fahri Isik, archaeologist-academic honored by Türkiye’s President in 2025?

Antalya to host finale of Türkiye Culture Route Festival with 9 days of art, heritage, music

Türkiye Culture Route Festival

9 min read

Antalya hosts the closing leg of Türkiye Culture Route Festival with 9 days of concerts, exhibitions, heritage routes and family activities across the city

Antalya to host finale of Türkiye Culture Route Festival with 9 days of art, heritage, music

Ancient stone depicting woman unearthed in Kyrgyzstan sheds light on early Turkic era

Kyrgyzstan archaeology

4 min read

A rare stone depicting a woman in a three-horned headdress has been unearthed in Kyrgyzstan, shedding light on early Turkic-era culture and art

Ancient stone depicting woman unearthed in Kyrgyzstan sheds light on early Turkic era

Istanbul to close key roads on Nov. 2 for Istanbul Marathon

Istanbul to close key roads on Nov. 2 for Istanbul Marathon

Istanbul Marathon

5 min read

Fenerbahce Beko falls short against Real Madrid in EuroLeague clash

Fenerbahce Beko falls short against Real Madrid in EuroLeague clash

Turkish Airlines EuroLeague

4 min read

Sengun stars in NBA clash as Rockets beat Raptors, triple-double just missed

Sengun stars in NBA clash as Rockets beat Raptors, triple-double just missed

NBA

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GALATASARAY

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

10

22

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

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17

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

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17

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

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TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

10

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CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

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RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

11

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KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

11

11

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KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

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10

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HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

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RİZESPOR

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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

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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7-story building collapses in Gebze district, 5 feared trapped under debris

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Türkiye plans to operate 44 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets

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Pentagon approves Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, awaits Trump decision

Pentagon approves Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, awaits Trump decision

Oct 31 2025

US Senate committee advances bill expanding arms sales to Greek Cypriot

US Senate committee advances bill expanding arms sales to Greek Cypriot

Oct 31 2025

Bodies returned to Gaza show signs of torture and execution

Bodies returned to Gaza show signs of torture and execution

Oct 31 2025

Türkiye convenes 8 Muslim nations for crucial Gaza ceasefire discussions

Türkiye convenes 8 Muslim nations for crucial Gaza ceasefire discussions

Oct 31 2025

UN Security Council extends Bosnia peacekeeping mission for another year

UN Security Council extends Bosnia peacekeeping mission for another year

Oct 31 2025

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