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Ukraine negotiators to meet US officials in Florida over revised peace proposal

World

4 min read

'The Ukrainian delegation is on its way to the US,' National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov says

Ukraine negotiators to meet US officials in Florida over revised peace proposal

Russian tourist numbers resilient as Türkiye’s overall arrivals dip

Turkish tourism

2 min read

Antalya hosts nearly 4M Russian visitors in 10 months, capturing over 60% of the country’s Russian tourist flow

Russian tourist numbers resilient as Türkiye’s overall arrivals dip

Pope Leo XIV meets father of slain teen Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul

Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

2 min read

Pope Leo XIV meets father of slain teen Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul

Global campaign pushes for release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti

Marwan Barghouti release

3 min read

Global campaign pushes for release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

Nation

4 min read

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

Attacks occur within Türkiye’s Exclusive Economic Zone, Foreign Ministry says

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Nation

3 min read

Türkiye shares status of KAIROS, VIRAT ships after explosion, drone attack

Nation

1 min read

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

BASE 2025

2 min read

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Events

2 min read

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Environment

2 min read

No warm welcome from Türkiye for Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan

No warm welcome from Türkiye for Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan

Op-Ed

3 min read

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Op-Ed

9 min read

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

featured

5 min read

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

featured

13 min read

Why Türkiye leads Europe in pre-trial detention rates

Crime

Why Türkiye leads Europe in pre-trial detention rates

Public debate often mixes up 'criminal record' and 'judicial record, though in T...

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

analysis

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

The order reflects long-standing bipartisan pressure in Congress and a broader t...

Lebanon–Greek Cypriot maritime boundary deal: What does it really mean for Türkiye?

Op-Ed

Lebanon–Greek Cypriot maritime boundary deal: What does it really mean for Türkiye?

The deal does not infringe Türkiye’s rights, but its impact lies in reinforcing ...

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

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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BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

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Ukraine negotiators to meet US officials in Florida over revised peace proposal

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Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

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Russian tourist numbers resilient as Türkiye’s overall arrivals dip

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Pope Leo XIV meets father of slain teen Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul

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?

Pope Leo XIV meets father of slain teen Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul

Pope Leo XIV meets father of slain teen Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul

Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

4 min read

Father Andrea Minguzzi says his son Mattia is seen by many Muslims as an 'angel of brotherhood' who can unite believers across faiths

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

Nation

9 min read

Attacks occur within Türkiye’s Exclusive Economic Zone, Foreign Ministry says

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

Türkiye advances national missile systems, speeds up mass production

Defense

5 min read

Türkiye is enhancing national missile systems as Roketsan advances Tayfun, Alka and Akata projects and accelerates mass production, officials said

Türkiye advances national missile systems, speeds up mass production

Main opposition CHP unanimously re-elects Ozgur Ozel to fourth term as party chairman

Politics

4 min read

Ozel wins his 4th consecutive term as chairman of Türkiye's main opposition CHP with unanimous vote of all delegates at party's congress in Ankara

Main opposition CHP unanimously re-elects Ozgur Ozel to fourth term as party chairman

Russian tourist numbers resilient as Türkiye’s overall arrivals dip

Russian tourist numbers resilient as Türkiye’s overall arrivals dip

Turkish tourism

4 min read

Cost of surviving in Türkiye surpasses $700 in November

Cost of surviving in Türkiye surpasses $700 in November

Cost of living

4 min read

Turkish lender Akbank inks $130M loan deal with EBRD to support SMEs

Turkish lender Akbank inks $130M loan deal with EBRD to support SMEs

Finance

3 min read

Global campaign pushes for release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti

Global campaign pushes for release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti

Marwan Barghouti release

3 min read

The British newspaper notes that international momentum is growing in support of Barghouti’s release

Israelis flock to Portuguese Embassy in Tel Aviv to seek citizenship amid security concerns

Israelis flock to Portuguese Embassy in Tel Aviv to seek citizenship amid security concerns

Israel

4 min read

Israelis seek Portuguese passports for EU access and education perks as security concerns and new restrictions drive citizenship demand

Gaza university resumes classes in war-damaged buildings after 2-year closure

Gaza university resumes classes in war-damaged buildings after 2-year closure

Middle East

5 min read

Islamic University of Gaza resumes in-person instruction in damaged facilities for first time since Oct. 2023, with hundreds of students returning

Türkiye maintains two-state policy on day marking 78 years since UN partition plan

Türkiye maintains two-state policy on day marking 78 years since UN partition plan

Region

6 min read

Erdogan marks the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People by pledging continued humanitarian assistance to Gaza

4 dead, 10 Injured in mass shooting at child’s birthday party in California

4 dead, 10 Injured in mass shooting at child’s birthday party in California

Americas

4 min read

Senator Graham points to Türkiye, Iran as potential refuge for Maduro amid US pressure

Senator Graham points to Türkiye, Iran as potential refuge for Maduro amid US pressure

World

9 min read

Hungary rejects European criticism over Orban meeting with Putin in Moscow

Hungary rejects European criticism over Orban meeting with Putin in Moscow

Asia & Pacific

5 min read

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Environment

2 min read

Measles deaths plummet worldwide, but cases soar, WHO warns

Measles deaths plummet worldwide, but cases soar, WHO warns

Health

4 min read

New studies rewrite cat history, reveal much later timeline for domestication

New studies rewrite cat history, reveal much later timeline for domestication

Science

6 min read

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Events

3 min read

Titled 'Woven Legacies: Celebrating India’s Textile Heritage,' the three-day event showcases historic garments in Istanbul

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Culture

4 min read

The 1913 Imperial Easter Egg, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II, goes on sale at Christie’s for the first time in over two decades

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Moroccan authorities detain TikTok influencers over public decency allegations

Moroccan TikTok

2 min read

Several content creators accused of committing violations that include 'public indecency,' defamation and promoting drugs

Moroccan authorities detain TikTok influencers over public decency allegations

Uzbekistan's Andijan becomes cultural capital of Turkic world 2026

Culture

2 min read

TURKSOY officially announces Andijan as the next cultural hub, following Aktau’s successful 2025 program

Uzbekistan's Andijan becomes cultural capital of Turkic world 2026

Partizan punished with over $46K fine over racist banner targeting Fenerbahce Beko

Partizan punished with over $46K fine over racist banner targeting Fenerbahce Beko

Basketball

1 min read

Türkiye signs host agreement for 2027 European Games in Istanbul

Türkiye signs host agreement for 2027 European Games in Istanbul

Sports

2 min read

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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32

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

13

31

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

14

31

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

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24

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

13

23

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

14

22

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

13

21

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KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

14

18

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

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16

10

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

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15

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

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15

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ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

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14

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HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

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KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

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EYÜPSPOR

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ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

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GENÇLERBIRLIGI

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KARAGÜMRÜK

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BODRUM FK

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SİVASSPOR

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ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

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ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

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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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Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Employee holds colleague hostage at gunpoint at Türkiye’s Gumushane University

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

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BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

Nov 30 2025

Ukraine negotiators to meet US officials in Florida over revised peace proposal

Ukraine negotiators to meet US officials in Florida over revised peace proposal

Nov 30 2025

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Nov 30 2025

Russian tourist numbers resilient as Türkiye’s overall arrivals dip

Russian tourist numbers resilient as Türkiye’s overall arrivals dip

Nov 30 2025

Pope Leo XIV meets father of slain teen Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul

Pope Leo XIV meets father of slain teen Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi in Istanbul

Nov 30 2025

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