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Why main opposition CHP’s Brussels rally signals a strategic shift

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featured

6 min read

CHP takes its message to Europe with a first-ever overseas rally amid national and international realignments

Why main opposition CHP’s Brussels rally signals a strategic shift

Türkiye reaffirms support for ‘one state, one army’ principle in Syria

Middle East

3 min read

'The integration of the SDF terrorist organization into the Syrian army is of critical importance,' says the defense ministry spokesperson

Türkiye reaffirms support for ‘one state, one army’ principle in Syria

Türkiye–Africa Business Forum gathers 3,000 participants from 54 countries in Istanbul

Economy

3 min read

Türkiye–Africa Business Forum gathers 3,000 participants from 54 countries in Istanbul

Türkiye completes $3.53B 5G spectrum auction, Turkcell emerges as largest bidder

transition to 5G

2 min read

Türkiye completes $3.53B 5G spectrum auction, Turkcell emerges as largest bidder

Türkiye to allocate $452.3 billion for government expenditures in 2026

Turkish economy

2 min read

Türkiye to allocate $452.3 billion for government expenditures in 2026

Ankara outlines fiscal priorities for next year with a focus on education, defense and agriculture

Turkish gov’t budget returns to $7.4B deficit in September

budget balance

2 min read

IMF upgrades Türkiye's growth outlook to 3.5%, projects 34.9% inflation for 2025

Economy

3 min read

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

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explainer

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

Expats

5 min read

Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years

Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years

Weather

2 min read

Artweeks Istanbul opens 12th edition with wider platform for artists, galleries

Artweeks Istanbul

2 min read

Ottoman painter Osman Hamdi Bey’s portrait auctioned at $1.5M in Istanbul sale

Ottoman painter Osman Hamdi Bey’s portrait auctioned at $1.5M in Istanbul sale

Portraits

4 min read

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

featured

2 min read

How Erdogan’s long-standing hate for cigarettes turned into a soft power move—even Meloni felt it

How Erdogan’s long-standing hate for cigarettes turned into a soft power move—even Meloni felt it

World

4 min read

Türkiye’s population prefers Western lifestyle, survey shows

Türkiye’s population prefers Western lifestyle, survey shows

Lifestyle

2 min read

Türkiye’s new homegrown AI model 'Kumru' sparks viral debate— and raises bigger questions

kumru

Türkiye’s new homegrown AI model 'Kumru' sparks viral debate— and raises bigger questions

A homegrown model that became a social media phenomenon and led to new questions...

Türkiye’s media platforms face financial meltdown regardless of political leaning

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Türkiye’s media platforms face financial meltdown regardless of political leaning

The current financial crisis of media platforms cuts across Türkiye’s entire pol...

'40M Turks in illegal betting’: Secret witness names Papara as ‘largest money-laundering scheme’

Papara probe

'40M Turks in illegal betting’: Secret witness names Papara as ‘largest money-laundering scheme’

Whistleblower claims payment firm is central to Türkiye’s largest illicit financ...

Expats in Türkiye

L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France turns Istanbul into cycling stage between continents

L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France turns Istanbul into cycling stage between continents

By Koray Erdogan

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

Istanbul’s crime map in 2025 revealed ─ here are the most dangerous places

Istanbul’s crime map in 2025 revealed ─ here are the most dangerous places

Editor's Pick

'Sea of Friendship' between Türkiye and Egypt: Regional conflict formation prevails

'Sea of Friendship' between Türkiye and Egypt: Regional conflict formation prevails

Türkiye and Egypt's military cooperation can evolve into a military pact similar to that of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

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Rare 700-year-old millet cache emerges at ancient city of Becin in Türkiye

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Türkiye’s richest man explains how his global empire stays rooted at home

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Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu aims to seal Superbike World Championship crown in Spain

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Türkiye emphasizes readiness to deploy troops to multinational task force in Gaza

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Türkiye's energy efficiency improvements outpace global average: IEA official

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

Turkish customs intercept truck smuggling 85 pigeons near Iran border

Turkish customs intercept truck smuggling 85 pigeons near Iran border

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1 min read

Türkiye’s Trade Ministry says 85 Cancan pigeons were rescued in an anti-smuggling operation at the Gurbulak Border Gate in the province of Agri

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

explainer

explainer

8 min read

Special statuses concerning Turkish-origin persons should be interpreted within the framework of Türkiye’s diaspora policy

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

German Foreign Minister Wadephul to visit Türkiye on Oct. 17 for high-level talks

Diplomacy

8 min read

This will be the German Foreign Minister Wadephul's first official visit to Ankara

German Foreign Minister Wadephul to visit Türkiye on Oct. 17 for high-level talks

Türkiye’s nationwide sweep hits 'vehicle change' crime rings

Türkiye

2 min read

Ankara-led raids detain 35 in 'vehicle change' probe, with arrests and judicial controls tied to schemes that altered 495 cars across Türkiye

Türkiye’s nationwide sweep hits 'vehicle change' crime rings

Türkiye–Africa Business and Economic Forum brings together 3,000 participants from 54 countries in Istanbul

Türkiye–Africa Business and Economic Forum brings together 3,000 participants from 54 countries in Istanbul

Economy

6 min read

Türkiye completes $3.53B 5G spectrum auction, Turkcell emerges as largest bidder

Türkiye completes $3.53B 5G spectrum auction, Turkcell emerges as largest bidder

transition to 5G

4 min read

Türkiye to allocate $452.3 billion for government expenditures in 2026

Türkiye to allocate $452.3 billion for government expenditures in 2026

Turkish economy

4 min read

Türkiye appoints Ambassador Gulluoglu as humanitarian aid coordinator for Palestine

Türkiye appoints Ambassador Gulluoglu as humanitarian aid coordinator for Palestine

Middle East

6 min read

Ankara intensifies efforts to ensure effective delivery and coordination of humanitarian assistance to the enclave

Türkiye emphasizes readiness to deploy troops to multinational task force in Gaza

Türkiye emphasizes readiness to deploy troops to multinational task force in Gaza

Middle East

7 min read

Türkiye satisfied with ceasefire achieved in Gaza, hopes it will mark beginning of two-state solution, Turkish Defense Minister Guler says

NATO allies triple support for Ukraine weapons program ahead of winter

NATO allies triple support for Ukraine weapons program ahead of winter

Defense

5 min read

NATO allies triple their commitments to a US weapons supply program for Ukraine, with 16 to 17 countries now backing the initiative

Netanyahu warns Hamas to disarm as Trump peace plan moves forward

Netanyahu warns Hamas to disarm as Trump peace plan moves forward

Gaza peace deal

5 min read

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Hamas must disarm under the Trump-brokered Gaza peace deal or face severe consequences

Strong earthquake of 6.5 magnitude strikes off Abepura city in Indonesia

Strong earthquake of 6.5 magnitude strikes off Abepura city in Indonesia

Earthquake

1 min read

Russia welcomes Gaza ceasefire implementation, calls for two-state solution

Russia welcomes Gaza ceasefire implementation, calls for two-state solution

World

5 min read

EU evaluating Türkiye's inclusion in €150B SAFE defense program

EU evaluating Türkiye's inclusion in €150B SAFE defense program

SAFE program

7 min read

Paris Hilton surprises fans by following Turkish singer Hatice on social media

Paris Hilton surprises fans by following Turkish singer Hatice on social media

Lifestyle

3 min read

Paris plans could spare world 57 extra hot days each year

Paris plans could spare world 57 extra hot days each year

Weather

4 min read

Oyku Celik says yes to Ali Cakici, son of Turkish mafia figure Alaattin Cakici

Oyku Celik says yes to Ali Cakici, son of Turkish mafia figure Alaattin Cakici

Lifestyle

2 min read

Artweeks Istanbul opens 12th edition with wider platform for artists, galleries

Artweeks Istanbul opens 12th edition with wider platform for artists, galleries

Artweeks Istanbul

5 min read

Artweeks Istanbul’s 12th edition opens across two venues with curated shows, major solos, ArtTalks panels, and a new Curation Space, on view until Oct. 26

Rare 700-year-old millet cache emerges at ancient city of Becin in Türkiye

Archaeology

8 min read

At Becin in Türkiye, archaeologists uncover thousands of millet seeds about 700 years old, likely stored in sacks, marking an exceptionally rare medieval find

Rare 700-year-old millet cache emerges at ancient city of Becin in Türkiye

Brand Week Istanbul unveils 2025 program with 'Brand New World' focus

Brand Week Istanbul

2 min read

Brand Week Istanbul runs 12–14 Nov at Halic Congress Center, uniting global creators, 14 stages, and skills-focused academies under 'Brand New World'

Ottoman painter Osman Hamdi Bey’s portrait auctioned at $1.5M in Istanbul sale

Portraits

6 min read

One of the most personal works by Osman Hamdi Bey, 'The Portrait of Naile Hanim,' offers rare view of Ottoman modernity, women’s individuality in art

Ottoman painter Osman Hamdi Bey’s portrait auctioned at $1.5M in Istanbul sale

Turkish freediver Sahika Ercumen to chase deeper record as call for Gaza

Turkish freediver Sahika Ercumen to chase deeper record as call for Gaza

freediving

10 min read

Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu aims to seal Superbike World Championship crown in Spain

Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu aims to seal Superbike World Championship crown in Spain

Superbike World Championship

3 min read

New Fenerbahce president exposes Jose Mourinho's sabotage in shocking briefing

New Fenerbahce president exposes Jose Mourinho's sabotage in shocking briefing

Fenerbahce

10 min read

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Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Travel

5 min read

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Hakkari: A once-shy southeastern city shines with gastronomy and extreme sports

Hakkari: A once-shy southeastern city shines with gastronomy and extreme sports

Hakkari

6 min read

Discover Türkiye’s most scenic mountain climbs, region by region

Discover Türkiye’s most scenic mountain climbs, region by region

Travel

11 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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Turkish customs intercept truck smuggling 85 pigeons near Iran border

Strong earthquake of 6.5 magnitude strikes off Abepura city in Indonesia

Türkiye seizes 13 Hebrew manuscripts in anti-smuggling raid

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Türkiye reaffirms support for ‘one state, one army’ principle in Syria

Türkiye reaffirms support for ‘one state, one army’ principle in Syria

Oct 16 2025

Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years

Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years

Oct 16 2025

Türkiye–Africa Business Forum gathers 3,000 participants from 54 countries in Istanbul

Türkiye–Africa Business Forum gathers 3,000 participants from 54 countries in Istanbul

Oct 16 2025

Türkiye completes $3.53B 5G spectrum auction, Turkcell emerges as largest bidder

Türkiye completes $3.53B 5G spectrum auction, Turkcell emerges as largest bidder

Oct 16 2025

Türkiye to allocate $452.3 billion for government expenditures in 2026

Türkiye to allocate $452.3 billion for government expenditures in 2026

Oct 16 2025

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