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The painful truth behind Ursula’s slip-up

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

4 min read

Ursula Von der Leyen’s rhetoric revealed a deep-seated identity crisis within the EU leadership

The painful truth behind Ursula’s slip-up

Ireland and EU partners demand Israel pay for settler demolition of West Bank school

World

4 min read

Ireland, more than dozen international partners are demanding that Israel reimburse the cost of the Hamamat al-Maleh school in the occupied West Bank

Ireland and EU partners demand Israel pay for settler demolition of West Bank school

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi to make second Pakistan visit amid US talks

Middle East

1 min read

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi to make second Pakistan visit amid US talks

Israel seizes Hungarian flag at protest, citing resemblance to Palestinian colors

Israel Protests

5 min read

Israel seizes Hungarian flag at protest, citing resemblance to Palestinian colors

Trump says Iran sent a better nuclear offer within 10 minutes of him canceling talks

Middle East

3 min read

Trump says Iran sent a better nuclear offer within 10 minutes of him canceling talks

Trump says Iran submitted a markedly improved nuclear proposal within 10 minutes of his decision to cancel a planned round of talks in Pakistan

Türkiye could join mine clearance in Hormuz after US-Iran deal: FM Fidan

Strait Of Hormuz

2 min read

Iran prepares new offer satisfying US demands, Trump says

Iran War

1 min read

Why Hormuz crisis won’t derail Beijing’s energy security

Analysis

Analysis

Why Hormuz crisis won’t derail Beijing’s energy security

chinese economy

5 min read

‘Shaquille O’Neal effect’: How Türkiye turned 5G into a global signal

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

‘Shaquille O’Neal effect’: How Türkiye turned 5G into a global signal

Türkiye 5G

8 min read

Mediterranean gem Marmaris takes spotlight in biggest Turkish cycling tour

Sports

3 min read VIDEO

Spotlight

UK-Türkiye pact proves European security bigger than EU

UK-Türkiye pact proves European security bigger than EU

Op-Ed

8 min read

Trump’s war on NGOs or biggest fraud?

Trump’s war on NGOs or biggest fraud?

Explainer

9 min read

Iran rules out Araghchi meeting with Witkoff, Kushner as US envoys head to Islamabad

Iran rules out Araghchi meeting with Witkoff, Kushner as US envoys head to Islamabad

Middle East

2 min read

Erdogan unveils 20-year tax holiday to lure relocating foreign residents

Erdogan unveils 20-year tax holiday to lure relocating foreign residents

Economy

4 min read

Calculated courtesy: Why China’s latest diplomacy is no peace offering

Calculated courtesy: Why China’s latest diplomacy is no peace offering

From Budapest to Antalya: Europe shifts as Balkans recalibrate

From Budapest to Antalya: Europe shifts as Balkans recalibrate

Mustafa Cuhadar

It’s time for new rules on US-Israel policy

It’s time for new rules on US-Israel policy

Ursula’s Freudian slip and EU’s failure to read world affairs

Ursula’s Freudian slip and EU’s failure to read world affairs

American Evangelicals must confront Israel’s war on Christianity

American Evangelicals must confront Israel’s war on Christianity

NATO’s 'day of reckoning?' Alliance future on the line in Ankara Summit

NATO’s 'day of reckoning?' Alliance future on the line in Ankara Summit

Enes Berna Kilic

Between pragmatism and exclusion: EU’s Türkiye dilemma under von der Leyen

Between pragmatism and exclusion: EU’s Türkiye dilemma under von der Leyen

Why current ceasefire is just a time-buying tactic for US-Iran war

Why current ceasefire is just a time-buying tactic for US-Iran war

Welcome to DC banquet where Trump upsets stomachs and Oz reads minds

Welcome to DC banquet where Trump upsets stomachs and Oz reads minds

A. Craig Copetas

How Russia weaponizes its national telecom operators against Ukraine

How Russia weaponizes its national telecom operators against Ukraine

Fate of Gulf projects in Syria uncertain despite Sharaa's assurances

Fate of Gulf projects in Syria uncertain despite Sharaa's assurances

Omer Ozkizilcik

Simsek is a keeper, von der Leyen needs to read the memo

Simsek is a keeper, von der Leyen needs to read the memo

Reclaiming the backyard: Isaac Accords and rise of ‘Donroe Doctrine’

Reclaiming the backyard: Isaac Accords and rise of ‘Donroe Doctrine’

Enes Berna Kilic

'Jitterbugging with the Stars': Musk’s defiance in Paris and DC

'Jitterbugging with the Stars': Musk’s defiance in Paris and DC

A. Craig Copetas

Strait of Hormuz in crisis? Welcome to Türkiye’s energy corridor

Strait of Hormuz in crisis? Welcome to Türkiye’s energy corridor

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

The invisible front in Crimea: Propaganda, cultural warfare and Red Army Choir

The invisible front in Crimea: Propaganda, cultural warfare and Red Army Choir

Hasan Mesut Onder

War, displacement and Hezbollah–Israel crossfire

War, displacement and Hezbollah–Israel crossfire

Why Syria-Israel deal fell through

Why Syria-Israel deal fell through

Omer Ozkizilcik

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Tan suits, peacemakers and a world bigger than 5

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Tan suits, peacemakers and a world bigger than 5

Iran came in black and left with the argument

Iran came in black and left with the argument

Discover

Istanbul Park is back on F1 calendar for next 5 years

Deets

Istanbul Park is back on F1 calendar for next 5 years

Türkiye secures Formula 1 return from 2027 season under five-year agreement

Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

Exclusive

Texas firm that quietly turned Pakistan into key power broker in Iran war

Through intensive lobbying efforts, Pakistan has pivoted from the sidelines to b...

Former governor’s arrest in Türkiye shatters 6-year silence over murder case

Deets

Former governor’s arrest in Türkiye shatters 6-year silence over murder case

Six years of silence shatter as sudden police raids expose massive political cov...

Turkish Cuisine

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

Food

2 min read

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Food

2 min read

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Food

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul weather offers gorgeous sunshine and summer warmth this weekend

Istanbul weather offers gorgeous sunshine and summer warmth this weekend

Navigating Istanbul's strict new residence protocols

Navigating Istanbul's strict new residence protocols

Türkiye’s new social media, gaming regulations explained in 5 questions

Türkiye’s new social media, gaming regulations explained in 5 questions

Editor's Pick

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Turkish-American relations gain positive momentum in Trump's second term, but many critical questions remain unanswered

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UK-Türkiye pact proves European security bigger than EU

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The painful truth behind Ursula’s slip-up

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Türkiye condemns NY mayor Mamdani over 1915 remarks

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Insider reveals truth behind Arda Guler's status at Real Madrid following injury

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Calculated courtesy: Why China’s latest diplomacy is no peace offering

Hebrew gold manuscript on python skin seized in Gaziantep antiquities bust

Hebrew gold manuscript on python skin seized in Gaziantep antiquities bust

Crime

1 min read

Turkish gendarmerie in Gaziantep detain a foreign national and seize a two-meter Hebrew manuscript inscribed in gold on python skin

Türkiye condemns coordinated terrorist attacks on Mali military sites

Diplomacy

2 min read

Türkiye's Foreign Ministry condemns coordinated terrorist attacks targeting military sites in Mali's capital Bamako and several other cities

Türkiye condemns coordinated terrorist attacks on Mali military sites

Türkiye condemns NY mayor Mamdani over 1915 remarks

1915 events

5 min read

Ankara criticizes political use of historical events after New York mayor labels 1915 incidents as "genocide" in anniversary message

Türkiye condemns NY mayor Mamdani over 1915 remarks

FM Fidan calls EU Commission chief von der Leyen’s remarks ‘unfortunate’

Diplomacy

3 min read

'We have necessary communications, so I think we have fixed it, corrected,' says FM Hakan Fidan

FM Fidan calls EU Commission chief von der Leyen’s remarks ‘unfortunate’

Russia’s Medvedev calls for tariffs on fertilizer exports to EU

Russia’s Medvedev calls for tariffs on fertilizer exports to EU

EU-Russia trade

3 min read

Turkish central bank seen in ‘wait-and-see’ mode, cuts possible in July

Turkish central bank seen in ‘wait-and-see’ mode, cuts possible in July

monetary policy

4 min read

Here are key pillars of Türkiye’s tax breaks to become investment hub

Here are key pillars of Türkiye’s tax breaks to become investment hub

investment

6 min read

Israel seizes Hungarian flag at protest, citing resemblance to Palestinian colors

Israel seizes Hungarian flag at protest, citing resemblance to Palestinian colors

Israel Protests

8 min read

Israeli police confiscate Hungarian flag, detain a protester at a demonstration in northern Israel, drawing condemnation from civil liberties groups

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi to make second Pakistan visit amid US talks

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi to make second Pakistan visit amid US talks

Middle East

4 min read

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is returning to Pakistan after a visit to Oman as part of a regional diplomatic tour

Iran hands Pakistan a peace framework as Trump pulls US envoys from Islamabad talks

Iran hands Pakistan a peace framework as Trump pulls US envoys from Islamabad talks

Middle East

5 min read

Iran's foreign minister presents a peace framework to Pakistani officials in Islamabad aimed at permanently ending the US-Iran war

Trump says Iran sent a better nuclear offer within 10 minutes of him canceling talks

Trump says Iran sent a better nuclear offer within 10 minutes of him canceling talks

Middle East

6 min read

Trump says Iran submitted a markedly improved nuclear proposal within 10 minutes of his decision to cancel a planned round of talks in Pakistan

Ireland and EU partners demand Israel pay for settler demolition of West Bank school

Ireland and EU partners demand Israel pay for settler demolition of West Bank school

World

7 min read

Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Moscow during overseas tour

Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Moscow during overseas tour

World

4 min read

US sanctions Chinese ‘teapot’ refinery over Iranian oil purchases

US sanctions Chinese ‘teapot’ refinery over Iranian oil purchases

World

5 min read

Overlapping holiday dates to boost Antalya tourism figures

Overlapping holiday dates to boost Antalya tourism figures

Travel

4 min read

Chernobyl at 40: Disaster that reshaped nuclear world faces new threats

Chernobyl at 40: Disaster that reshaped nuclear world faces new threats

Chernobyl at 40

7 min read

Nearly 13,000 quakes recorded across Türkiye in early 2026

Nearly 13,000 quakes recorded across Türkiye in early 2026

Earthquake

3 min read

Netflix celebrates 10 years in Türkiye with festival across 3 biggest cities

Netflix celebrates 10 years in Türkiye with festival across 3 biggest cities

Events

3 min read

New Netflix festival will travel across 3 cities in Türkiye this May, bringing themed sets and interactive experiences beyond screen

Shiva Zahed's Istanbul gallery opens new platform for Iranian contemporary art

Events

6 min read

New gallery in Istanbul’s Pera district connects Iranian artists with global audiences at a time when visibility and access remain increasingly restricted

Shiva Zahed's Istanbul gallery opens new platform for Iranian contemporary art

Sanliurfa opens nationwide Culture Route Festival blending heritage, tourism

Events

6 min read

Türkiye Culture Route Festival begins in Sanliurfa, bringing exhibitions, music, and food routes to one of the world’s oldest regions

Sanliurfa opens nationwide Culture Route Festival blending heritage, tourism

300-year-old Ottoman heritage removal sparks dispute in Istanbul

History

4 min read

Officials in Istanbul are investigating after historic Ottoman structure was removed without permission and replaced, drawing widespread criticism

300-year-old Ottoman heritage removal sparks dispute in Istanbul

All eyes on Istanbul as Galatasaray hosts Fenerbahce to decide Super Lig crown

All eyes on Istanbul as Galatasaray hosts Fenerbahce to decide Super Lig crown

Istanbul derby

5 min read

Mediterranean gem Marmaris takes spotlight in biggest Turkish cycling tour

Mediterranean gem Marmaris takes spotlight in biggest Turkish cycling tour

Sports

4 min read

Türkiye women’s wrestling team returns with European silver, 6 medals

Türkiye women’s wrestling team returns with European silver, 6 medals

Sports

4 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

30

71

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

30

67

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

30

65

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

30

55

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

31

51

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

31

51

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

30

42

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

30

37

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

31

37

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

31

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

30

36

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

30

33

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

31

31

14

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

31

28

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

31

28

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

31

26

17

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

30

25

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

30

20

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Trade chaos for calm: Best quick escapes from Istanbul

Travel

4 min read

Trade chaos for calm: Best quick escapes from Istanbul

World’s first coins on exhibit at Türkiye’s Manisa Museum

World’s first coins on exhibit at Türkiye’s Manisa Museum

manisa museum

4 min read

Cunda Island’s colorful doors open onto a little-known Aegean past

Cunda Island’s colorful doors open onto a little-known Aegean past

Travel

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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 exhibition explores women’s identity through symbolic, faceless figures

Ankara exhibition explores women’s identity through symbolic, faceless figures

Apr 26 2026

All eyes on Istanbul as Galatasaray hosts Fenerbahce to decide Super Lig crown

All eyes on Istanbul as Galatasaray hosts Fenerbahce to decide Super Lig crown

Apr 26 2026

Netflix celebrates 10 years in Türkiye with festival across 3 biggest cities

Netflix celebrates 10 years in Türkiye with festival across 3 biggest cities

Apr 26 2026

Mediterranean gem Marmaris takes spotlight in biggest Turkish cycling tour

Mediterranean gem Marmaris takes spotlight in biggest Turkish cycling tour

Apr 26 2026

Ireland and EU partners demand Israel pay for settler demolition of West Bank school

Ireland and EU partners demand Israel pay for settler demolition of West Bank school

Apr 26 2026

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