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Jordan's king, EU foreign policy chief discuss deepening partnership amid crises

World

3 min read

King Abdullah II and Kaja Kallas discuss expanding economic cooperation and call for regional calm while pressing for Gaza ceasefire implementation

Jordan's king, EU foreign policy chief discuss deepening partnership amid crises

Libyan official condemns Greek interference over Türkiye maritime deal

World

3 min read

A senior Libyan parliamentary official condemns Greece's demands that Libya revoke its 2019 maritime boundary agreement with Türkiye

Libyan official condemns Greek interference over Türkiye maritime deal

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Van province in eastern Türkiye

Nation

1 min read

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Van province in eastern Türkiye

Sudan sets rebel disarmament as condition for ending 20-month civil war

Africa

3 min read

Sudan sets rebel disarmament as condition for ending 20-month civil war

Hungarian PM Orban to visit Türkiye on Dec. 8 for high-level strategic talks

Diplomacy

2 min read

Hungarian PM Orban to visit Türkiye on Dec. 8 for high-level strategic talks

Viktor Orban to visit at invitation of President Erdogan, attend Türkiye-Hungary High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting

Türkiye, Hungary to convene joint cooperation talks, strategic council in Istanbul

Diplomacy

2 min read

Hungary rejects European criticism over Orban meeting with Putin in Moscow

Asia & Pacific

2 min read

Lando Norris claims maiden F1 title in thrilling Abu Dhabi finale

Lando Norris claims maiden F1 title in thrilling Abu Dhabi finale

Motorsports

3 min read

Galatasaray extends lead over Fenerbahce to 3 points as unawarded penalty sparks outrage

Galatasaray extends lead over Fenerbahce to 3 points as unawarded penalty sparks outrage

Turkish Super Lig

3 min read

Messi delivers Inter Miami's first MLS Cup with two assists in 3-1 victory

Football

3 min read

Serbia's only oil refinery down: Is NIS shutdown the cost of Russian loyalty?

Serbia's only oil refinery down: Is NIS shutdown the cost of Russian loyalty?

Op-Ed

3 min read

Türkiye placed in fourth spot pending playoff victory over Romania in 2026 World Cup

Türkiye placed in fourth spot pending playoff victory over Romania in 2026 World Cup

Football

4 min read

Ukraine, US talks enter third day with focus on Russia's role in peace

Ukraine, US talks enter third day with focus on Russia's role in peace

World

3 min read

Türkiye says truck crossings halted at Ipsala, Kipi due to Greek farmers’ strike

Türkiye says truck crossings halted at Ipsala, Kipi due to Greek farmers’ strike

Region

1 min read

The Sultan’s Salon: Ottoman diamond parure’s journey from Romanov empress to Ottoman princess

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The Sultan’s Salon: Ottoman diamond parure’s journey from Romanov empress to Ottoman princess

A jewel once traded to save an empire becomes the wedding treasure of an Ottoman...

How Africa’s new resource nationalism opens a strategic window for Türkiye in Sahel

Op-Ed

How Africa’s new resource nationalism opens a strategic window for Türkiye in Sahel

Türkiye carries no colonial baggage, presents itself as a partner rather than a ...

Strengthening footprint in South Asia: Türkiye, Pakistan explore new energy ties

Op-Ed

Strengthening footprint in South Asia: Türkiye, Pakistan explore new energy ties

Both countries are working on a joint procurement model for energy products, inc...

Expats in Türkiye

Bosphorus mansion featured in top Turkish TV series listed for sale at $24.5M

Bosphorus mansion featured in top Turkish TV series listed for sale at $24.5M

New mobile number system suggested under new draft bill for expats in Türkiye

New mobile number system suggested under new draft bill for expats in Türkiye

Marmaris welcomes winter season with month-long New Year Festival

Marmaris welcomes winter season with month-long New Year Festival

Editor's Pick

Why Türkiye’s natural gas export potential is crucial for West

Why Türkiye’s natural gas export potential is crucial for West

Türkiye's emerging natural gas export potential can be highly crucial for the West's energy independence

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Türkiye offers second-cheapest household electricity bills among G20 countries

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Tucker Carlson to buy Qatar property while denying taking Gulf state money

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Jordan's king, EU foreign policy chief discuss deepening partnership amid crises

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Syrian FM rules out any deal without full Israeli withdrawal

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Türkiye–Egypt defense partnership unveils new unmanned systems AKREP and HAMZA-1

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?

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Van province in eastern Türkiye

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Van province in eastern Türkiye

Nation

1 min read

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes Türkiye's Van province, with the epicenter located in the Tusba district

Türkiye, Hungary to convene joint cooperation talks, strategic council in Istanbul

Diplomacy

4 min read

Fidan is expected to hold talks with Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto

Türkiye, Hungary to convene joint cooperation talks, strategic council in Istanbul

Hungarian PM Orban to visit Türkiye on Dec. 8 for high-level strategic talks

Diplomacy

4 min read

Viktor Orban to visit at invitation of President Erdogan, attend Türkiye-Hungary High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting

Hungarian PM Orban to visit Türkiye on Dec. 8 for high-level strategic talks

Explained: What 'Stockholm Syndrome' symbolizes for Türkiye’s politics

Politics

5 min read

Every party is treading carefully to avoid losing Kurdish support, and each continues to accuse the other of having wronged that electorate historically in a war of narrative

Explained: What 'Stockholm Syndrome' symbolizes for Türkiye’s politics

China extends gold-buying streak to 13th month as central banks ramp up reserves

China extends gold-buying streak to 13th month as central banks ramp up reserves

safe-haven demand

4 min read

AI-driven tax crackdown helps Türkiye narrow budget deficit, says British economist Ash

AI-driven tax crackdown helps Türkiye narrow budget deficit, says British economist Ash

budget deficit

4 min read

Turkish finance minister warns of tariff war spillovers, urges regional trade integration

Turkish finance minister warns of tariff war spillovers, urges regional trade integration

2025 Doha Forum

9 min read

Tucker Carlson to buy Qatar property while denying taking Gulf state money

Tucker Carlson to buy Qatar property while denying taking Gulf state money

Middle East

5 min read

Tucker Carlson announces he will purchase property in Qatar while denying he has accepted money from the Gulf state

US envoy hails Syria's progress, urges West to avoid imposing governance models

US envoy hails Syria's progress, urges West to avoid imposing governance models

Middle East

6 min read

Barrack praises Damascus for achieving significant progress in the year since Assad's fall, warns Western powers against imposing their political models

Tunisia arrests opposition leader Najib Chebbi amid rising political tensions

Tunisia arrests opposition leader Najib Chebbi amid rising political tensions

Middle East

2 min read

Najib Chebbi on Thursday to enforce a 12-year prison sentence in a case alleging conspiracy against state security

Explosion rocks Syria's Damascus, blast heard across capital

Explosion rocks Syria's Damascus, blast heard across capital

Middle East

1 min read

Echoes of an explosion were reportedly heard in Damascus, with initial reports pointing to an IED

Jordan's king, EU foreign policy chief discuss deepening partnership amid crises

Jordan's king, EU foreign policy chief discuss deepening partnership amid crises

World

6 min read

Libyan official condemns Greek interference over Türkiye maritime deal

Libyan official condemns Greek interference over Türkiye maritime deal

World

7 min read

Sudan sets rebel disarmament as condition for ending 20-month civil war

Sudan sets rebel disarmament as condition for ending 20-month civil war

Africa

7 min read

Bill Gates warns millions of children may die by 2025’s end

Bill Gates warns millions of children may die by 2025’s end

Gates Foundation

2 min read

Google Trends reveals Türkiye’s most searched topics of 2025

Google Trends reveals Türkiye’s most searched topics of 2025

Lifestyle

3 min read

Beyond sushi: How Chef Shunichi Horikoshi brought authentic Japanese flavors to Türkiye?

Exclusive

Exclusive

Beyond sushi: How Chef Shunichi Horikoshi brought authentic Japanese flavors to Türkiye?

Japanese cuisine

8 min read

Italy confirms Eurovision participation amid Israel controversy

Italy confirms Eurovision participation amid Israel controversy

Music

4 min read

Italy's public broadcaster announces support for Israel's participation in the 2025 Eurovision in Vienna while confirming Italy will compete

Türkiye Culture Route Festival 2025 closes with record number of events

Türkiye Culture Route Festival

8 min read

Türkiye Culture Route Festival 2025 turned 20 cities into a months-long culture route and now prepares to reach 26 cities across Turkiye in 2026

Türkiye Culture Route Festival 2025 closes with record number of events

'Sofia–Istanbul: Art Bridge' exhibition opens in Bulgarian capital

Culture

3 min read

Exhibition brings together works of 24 Turkish artists with cultural ties to Bulgaria

'Sofia–Istanbul: Art Bridge' exhibition opens in Bulgarian capital

Spotify Wrapped 2025 signals major shift in Türkiye’s music trends

Spotify Wrapped

3 min read

Türkiye’s streaming charts shifted sharply this year as rap artists dominated every category, local songs filled nearly entire top 100

Spotify Wrapped 2025 signals major shift in Türkiye’s music trends

Lando Norris claims maiden F1 title in thrilling Abu Dhabi finale

Lando Norris claims maiden F1 title in thrilling Abu Dhabi finale

Motorsports

6 min read

Galatasaray extends lead over Fenerbahce to 3 points as unawarded penalty sparks outrage

Galatasaray extends lead over Fenerbahce to 3 points as unawarded penalty sparks outrage

Turkish Super Lig

5 min read

Messi delivers Inter Miami's first MLS Cup with two assists in 3-1 victory

Messi delivers Inter Miami's first MLS Cup with two assists in 3-1 victory

Football

6 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

15

36

2

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

15

34

3

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

15

33

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

15

26

5

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

15

25

6

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

14

24

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

14

22

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

15

19

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

15

17

10

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

15

16

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

14

16

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

15

15

13

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

15

14

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

15

14

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

14

14

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

15

13

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

15

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

15

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

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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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Jordan's king, EU foreign policy chief discuss deepening partnership amid crises

Jordan's king, EU foreign policy chief discuss deepening partnership amid crises

Dec 08 2025

Libyan official condemns Greek interference over Türkiye maritime deal

Libyan official condemns Greek interference over Türkiye maritime deal

Dec 08 2025

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Van province in eastern Türkiye

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Van province in eastern Türkiye

Dec 07 2025

Sudan sets rebel disarmament as condition for ending 20-month civil war

Sudan sets rebel disarmament as condition for ending 20-month civil war

Dec 07 2025

Tucker Carlson to buy Qatar property while denying taking Gulf state money

Tucker Carlson to buy Qatar property while denying taking Gulf state money

Dec 07 2025

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