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Court sentences 2 defendants to 24 years for killing Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

1 min read

Two defendants in the Ahmet Minguzzi murder case were sentenced to 24 years in prison, while two others were acquitted and released

Court sentences 2 defendants to 24 years for killing Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

Erdogan stresses Gaza ceasefire, stronger Gulf ties on Kuwait stop

Diplomacy

4 min read

Türkiye, Kuwait sign four agreements on maritime, cooperation in energy, direct investment incentives, mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates

Erdogan stresses Gaza ceasefire, stronger Gulf ties on Kuwait stop

Türkiye’s $8.7B coal boost slows its green transition amid record-low solar costs: Report

green transition

2 min read

Türkiye’s $8.7B coal boost slows its green transition amid record-low solar costs: Report

Egypt’s intelligence chief holds urgent meeting with Israel's Netanyahu

Gaza ceasefire

1 min read

Egypt’s intelligence chief holds urgent meeting with Israel's Netanyahu

Why Türkiye–Kuwait ties are yet to reach their full potential?

analysis

analysis

Op-Ed

6 min read

Why Türkiye–Kuwait ties are yet to reach their full potential?

The adoption of a 'government-to-government' (G2G) agreement model constitutes a critical institutional dimension of the Türkiye–Kuwait defense partne...

New Turkish Cypriot president not a radical shift for Türkiye and the region

featured

featured

8 min read

Opposition leader Erhurman wins TRNC presidency, vows Türkiye coordination

Region

4 min read

The Sultan’s Salon: Silken noose—execution of Sultan Ibrahim I

The Sultan’s Salon: Silken noose—execution of Sultan Ibrahim I

The Sultan’s Salon

5 min read

How Hollywood turned archaeologists into adventurers, treasure hunters

How Hollywood turned archaeologists into adventurers, treasure hunters

cinema and archaeology

4 min read

Ankara becomes 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital as official logo and yearlong events roll out

Turkic World Tourism Capital

4 min read

Did Hittite prayers blame Egypt for a non-existent plague? New evidence says so

Did Hittite prayers blame Egypt for a non-existent plague? New evidence says so

bioarchaeology

3 min read

International justice and accountability: Double standards in Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

International justice and accountability: Double standards in Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

analysis

7 min read

Focus shifts to interest rate decision in Türkiye’s markets

Focus shifts to interest rate decision in Türkiye’s markets

Op-Ed

2 min read

Updated Adana Agreement on horizon in Syria: What to expect

Updated Adana Agreement on horizon in Syria: What to expect

featured

2 min read

Is political axis changing in TRNC after presidential elections?

Op-Ed

Is political axis changing in TRNC after presidential elections?

Opposition leader Tufan Erhurman wins TRNC presidency with 62.7% over incumbent ...

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

Editorial

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

These four Rotterdam districts show how the city connects architecture, diversit...

Global defense stocks surge as spending rises; Türkiye's Aselsan shines

ASELSAN

Global defense stocks surge as spending rises; Türkiye's Aselsan shines

Global defense firms surged amid rising military spending, with Türkiye's Aselsa...

Expats in Türkiye

Marmara earthquake could cause $11.9 billion in insured damages: Report

Marmara earthquake could cause $11.9 billion in insured damages: Report

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

Expats beware: Istanbul metro won’t allow large bags anymore, adds extra fees

Expats beware: Istanbul metro won’t allow large bags anymore, adds extra fees

Editor's Pick

Mass return of Syrians from Türkiye reveals intriguing regional patterns—here’s why

Mass return of Syrians from Türkiye reveals intriguing regional patterns—here’s why

Return rates of Syrians from Türkiye differ sharply by their regions of origin, writes Türkiye Today columnist Omer Ozkizilcik

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Türkiye's zero-waste movement gains traction across 193 countries

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Türkiye's state firms to invest $22.7B in 2026, led by energy sector

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Award-winning Istanbul Photo Awards 2025 exhibition opens in New York

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Kenan Yildiz, Servet Yardimci honored at Mediterranean Excellence Awards in Rome

Insight

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Deniz Karakullukcu

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Mustafa Cuhadar

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Court sentences 2 defendants to 24 years for killing Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

Court sentences 2 defendants to 24 years for killing Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

3 min read

Two defendants in the Ahmet Minguzzi murder case were sentenced to 24 years in prison, while two others were acquitted and released

Erdogan stresses Gaza ceasefire, stronger Gulf ties on Kuwait stop

Diplomacy

8 min read

Türkiye, Kuwait sign four agreements on maritime, cooperation in energy, direct investment incentives, mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates

Erdogan stresses Gaza ceasefire, stronger Gulf ties on Kuwait stop

Aselsan's Murad AESA radar integrated into Bayraktar Kizilelma

ASELSAN

2 min read

Baykar’s Kizilelma UAV reportedly tests the Toygun EOTS and Murad AESA radar for the first time

Aselsan's Murad AESA radar integrated into Bayraktar Kizilelma

Turkish defense giants to showcase capabilities at SIDEC 2025 in Slovenia

SIDEC 2025

4 min read

Turkish defense firms led by SAHA Istanbul will attend SIDEC 2025 in Slovenia to strengthen European ties and promote SAHA 2026 and IAC 2026

Turkish defense giants to showcase capabilities at SIDEC 2025 in Slovenia

Türkiye’s $8.7B coal boost slows its green transition amid record-low solar costs: Report

Türkiye’s $8.7B coal boost slows its green transition amid record-low solar costs: Report

green transition

4 min read

Türkiye's Tofas agrees with Stellantis to export 230,000 K0 vans to North America

Türkiye's Tofas agrees with Stellantis to export 230,000 K0 vans to North America

Turkish auto exports

4 min read

Minerals Technologies expands Türkiye plant to meet rising renewable fuel demand

Minerals Technologies expands Türkiye plant to meet rising renewable fuel demand

Biodiesel

5 min read

Kuwaiti analyst : Türkiye’s historical depth makes it more welcome in Syria

Kuwaiti analyst : Türkiye’s historical depth makes it more welcome in Syria

Türkiye Syria ties

3 min read

The Ottoman Empire ruled the region for 400 years, and its archives hold around 150 million documents comprising the Middle East

Egypt’s intelligence chief holds urgent meeting with Israel's Netanyahu

Egypt’s intelligence chief holds urgent meeting with Israel's Netanyahu

Gaza ceasefire

2 min read

The visit aims to hold meetings with several Israeli officials to advance the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s plan

Palestinian poet tipped to pen Syria’s new national anthem

Palestinian poet tipped to pen Syria’s new national anthem

Syria's new identity

2 min read

Among the attendees was Palestinian poet Jihad al-Turbani, originally from Gaza, renowned for his expresses support for the Syrian opposition

President Erdogan begins Gulf tour with visit to Kuwait

President Erdogan begins Gulf tour with visit to Kuwait

Gulf Tour

2 min read

President Erdogan begins a three-day Gulf tour with Kuwait to boost ties and discuss regional and economic issues

Sarkozy becomes 1st former EU leader jailed, declares innocence as he enters Paris prison

Sarkozy becomes 1st former EU leader jailed, declares innocence as he enters Paris prison

Europe

8 min read

Kushner, Witkoff meet Israeli officials to discuss 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire

Kushner, Witkoff meet Israeli officials to discuss 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire

Gaza ceasefire

4 min read

China hawk Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s 1st female PM after coalition deal

China hawk Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s 1st female PM after coalition deal

Asia & Pacific

11 min read

Reform underway, 3-year graduation possible, says Higher Education Council head

Reform underway, 3-year graduation possible, says Higher Education Council head

Education

4 min read

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

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

Lifestyle

1 min read

Birds, not seed traits, drove plant colonization on newborn Icelandic island

Birds, not seed traits, drove plant colonization on newborn Icelandic island

Science

3 min read

Ankara becomes 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital as official logo and yearlong events roll out

Turkic World Tourism Capital

6 min read

Ankara’s 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital year begins with a new logo, packed events, global campaigns, and city-to-city cultural links

How Hollywood turned archaeologists into adventurers, treasure hunters

cinema and archaeology

7 min read

Cinema made archaeologists heroes and treasure hunters. Behind the whip and fedora lies a deeper story of myth, science, and public imagination

How Hollywood turned archaeologists into adventurers, treasure hunters

7-minute Louvre heist revives world’s biggest museum robberies

Museums

8 min read

7-minute Louvre theft reignites the art world’s biggest heist stories, from Dresden’s diamonds to Boston’s Gardner robbery and the 1911 Mona Lisa saga

7-minute Louvre heist revives world’s biggest museum robberies

Burned house from 4,500 years ago, 2,300-year-old fort emerge in Türkiye's Denizli

Archaeology

5 min read

Asagiseyit Hoyuk yields a 4,500-year-old burned house with rich finds and a 2,300-year-old Hellenistic fort, revealing daily life and frontier security in Türkiye

Burned house from 4,500 years ago, 2,300-year-old fort emerge in Türkiye's Denizli

Kenan Yildiz, Servet Yardimci honored at Mediterranean Excellence Awards in Rome

Kenan Yildiz, Servet Yardimci honored at Mediterranean Excellence Awards in Rome

Football

5 min read

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Football

3 min read

Fenerbahce to part ways with Colombian forward Jhon Duran by end of season: Report

Fenerbahce to part ways with Colombian forward Jhon Duran by end of season: Report

Fenerbahce

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

9

25

2

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

9

20

3

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

9

19

4

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

9

17

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

9

16

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

9

16

7

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

8

13

8

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

9

13

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

8

11

10

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

9

10

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

9

9

12

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

9

8

13

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

8

8

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

9

8

15

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

9

8

16

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

8

6

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

9

5

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

9

3

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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Ankara becomes 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital as official logo and yearlong events roll out

Oct 21 2025

Court sentences 2 defendants to 24 years for killing Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

Court sentences 2 defendants to 24 years for killing Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

Oct 21 2025

Erdogan stresses Gaza ceasefire, stronger Gulf ties on Kuwait stop

Erdogan stresses Gaza ceasefire, stronger Gulf ties on Kuwait stop

Oct 21 2025

Türkiye’s $8.7B coal boost slows its green transition amid record-low solar costs: Report

Türkiye’s $8.7B coal boost slows its green transition amid record-low solar costs: Report

Oct 21 2025

Kuwaiti analyst : Türkiye’s historical depth makes it more welcome in Syria

Kuwaiti analyst : Türkiye’s historical depth makes it more welcome in Syria

Oct 21 2025

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