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PKK withdrawal from Türkiye more symbolic than genuine

analysis

analysis

2 min read

Terrorist organization PKK announces withdrawal from Türkiye to northern Iraq, but the move appears more symbolic than a genuine shift

PKK withdrawal from Türkiye more symbolic than genuine

Clouds clear over Turkish market as political uncertainty fades

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

2 min read

With political uncertainty easing and the central bank signaling a more measured approach to rate cuts, Turkish markets enter a new phase

Clouds clear over Turkish market as political uncertainty fades

Argentine markets soar as Javier Milei scores decisive midterm victory

Americas

3 min read

Argentine markets soar as Javier Milei scores decisive midterm victory

Germany says Türkiye plays key role as political partner, NATO ally

Germany Türkiye relations

1 min read

Germany says Türkiye plays key role as political partner, NATO ally

Türkiye officially acquires 20 UK Typhoon fighter jets in £8 billion deal signed with Britain

Defense

3 min read

Türkiye officially acquires 20 UK Typhoon fighter jets in £8 billion deal signed with Britain

Britain, Türkiye sign £8 billion deal for 20 Typhoon fighter jets, marking UK's largest fighter aircraft export agreement in nearly two decades

UK Prime Minister Starmer visits TAI, receives briefing on Türkiye's KAAN fighter jet

Defense

5 min read

UK's Starmer to visit Ankara on Oct. 27 to finalize Eurofighter deal: Report

Eurofighter acquisition

3 min read

Türkiye's Pompeiopolis unearths shrine pointing to future Christian pilgrimage hub

Türkiye's Pompeiopolis unearths shrine pointing to future Christian pilgrimage hub

Archaeology

2 min read

Perfume habits of Turks: What’s in the daily routine?

Perfume habits of Turks: What’s in the daily routine?

Lifestyle

2 min read

Alleged match-fixing scandal rocks Turkish football as majority of referees found betting

Turkish football

10 min read

Why Türkiye is so adamant about acquiring Eurofighter Typhoons despite risks

Why Türkiye is so adamant about acquiring Eurofighter Typhoons despite risks

Op-Ed

9 min read

Remains of a Roman hippodrome found in Türkiye's Kayseri, once capital of Cappadocia

Remains of a Roman hippodrome found in Türkiye's Kayseri, once capital of Cappadocia

Archaeology

2 min read

Explained: Is Türkiye’s new tax package fiscal fix or middle-class squeeze?

Explained: Is Türkiye’s new tax package fiscal fix or middle-class squeeze?

featured

5 min read

Turkish football clubs’ market cap tops $1.2B on Borsa Istanbul, Galatasaray leads

Turkish football clubs’ market cap tops $1.2B on Borsa Istanbul, Galatasaray leads

featured

2 min read

Exclusive: Who's Huseyin Gun, the Turkish financier accused of espionage linked to Israel, Britain?

Huseyin Gun

Exclusive: Who's Huseyin Gun, the Turkish financier accused of espionage linked to Israel, Britain?

A biography of Turkish financier Huseyin Gun, detailing his career and 2025 arre...

Yasemin Minguzzi’s pursuit of justice: How a mother’s voice resonated across Türkiye

Crime

Yasemin Minguzzi’s pursuit of justice: How a mother’s voice resonated across Türkiye

A mother’s campaign for accountability sparks nationwide debate on justice, tran...

Ancient DNA reveals virus-resistant gene spread from Anatolia to Europe with early farmers

ancient Anatolia

Ancient DNA reveals virus-resistant gene spread from Anatolia to Europe with early farmers

Ancient DNA shows a virus-resistant gene spread from Anatolia to Europe with ear...

Expats in Türkiye

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

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

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

Editor's Pick

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

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

Double standards on Ukraine, Gaza expose Global North dominance, writes Pinar Dost for Türkiye Today

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Türkiye’s archaeologists reconnect with Roman Empire’s eastern legions

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Explained: Is Türkiye’s new tax package fiscal fix or middle-class squeeze?

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Mossad claims Iranian commander leads mechanism targeting Israeli interests worldwide

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AJet to expand Iraq routes with new direct flights from Ankara, Istanbul

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Cambodia, Thailand sign peace deal in Malaysia after months of border clashes

Insight

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Steliana Nedera

Why does UK want Balkans to take its rejected migrants?

Why does UK want Balkans to take its rejected migrants?

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

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

Betul Dogan Akkas

Türkiye officially acquires 20 UK Typhoon fighter jets in £8 billion deal signed with Britain

Türkiye officially acquires 20 UK Typhoon fighter jets in £8 billion deal signed with Britain

Defense

7 min read

Britain, Türkiye sign £8 billion deal for 20 Typhoon fighter jets, marking UK's largest fighter aircraft export agreement in nearly two decades

UK Prime Minister Starmer visits TAI, receives briefing on Türkiye's KAAN fighter jet

Defense

10 min read

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits TAI to learn about Türkiye's KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet development

UK Prime Minister Starmer visits TAI, receives briefing on Türkiye's KAAN fighter jet

Turkish Parliament postpones debate on bill introducing new traffic penalties

Nation

2 min read

Bill imposing stricter fines for speeding, reckless driving and ignoring emergency vehicles postponed until after budget talks

Turkish Parliament postpones debate on bill introducing new traffic penalties

Istanbul surrounded by fault lines but data remains insufficient, warns expert

Istanbul earthquake

3 min read

Istanbul sits between two fault systems, warns Prof. Sener Usumezsoy, stressing that Black Sea seismic data remains too limited for accurate forecasts

Istanbul surrounded by fault lines but data remains insufficient, warns expert

IFC extends $150M sustainability-linked loan to Türkiye's largest energy distributor Enerjisa

IFC extends $150M sustainability-linked loan to Türkiye's largest energy distributor Enerjisa

external financing

4 min read

Swiss drugmaker Novartis strikes $12B deal to acquire US-based Avidity Biosciences

Swiss drugmaker Novartis strikes $12B deal to acquire US-based Avidity Biosciences

pharmaceuticals

4 min read

AJet to expand Iraq routes with new direct flights from Ankara, Istanbul

AJet to expand Iraq routes with new direct flights from Ankara, Istanbul

Tourism

3 min read

Palestinian President Abbas appoints Hussein al-Sheikh as deputy amid internal debate

Palestinian President Abbas appoints Hussein al-Sheikh as deputy amid internal debate

Abbas’s deputy

5 min read

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas named his deputy, Hussein al-Sheikh, to assume presidential duties in his absence

Israeli analyst says Hezbollah has become Israel’s top target again

Israeli analyst says Hezbollah has become Israel’s top target again

Middle East

3 min read

Israeli analyst Avi Ashkenazi says the army refocused on Hezbollah after the Gaza ceasefire, intensifying operations in Lebanon

Israel rejects Turkish troop presence in Gaza under US ceasefire plan

Israel rejects Turkish troop presence in Gaza under US ceasefire plan

Gaza peace plan

3 min read

Israel said it will reject Turkish troops in Gaza under a US plan, as Egypt and Hamas search for captives amid new Israeli strikes

King Abdullah warns international troops won't enforce Gaza peace under Trump plan

King Abdullah warns international troops won't enforce Gaza peace under Trump plan

Gaza peace plan

12 min read

King Abdullah warns international troops won't enforce Gaza peace under Trump's 20-point plan, with Rubio saying Israeli strike didn't violate ceasefire

Argentine markets soar as Javier Milei scores decisive midterm victory

Argentine markets soar as Javier Milei scores decisive midterm victory

Americas

6 min read

Germany says Türkiye plays key role as political partner, NATO ally

Germany says Türkiye plays key role as political partner, NATO ally

Germany Türkiye relations

2 min read

Iran says violations of UN principles pose unprecedented threat to global peace

Iran says violations of UN principles pose unprecedented threat to global peace

Iran UN

3 min read

Perfume habits of Turks: What’s in the daily routine?

Perfume habits of Turks: What’s in the daily routine?

Lifestyle

2 min read

Syrian ministry moves to regulate Turkish university campuses to ensure degree recognition

Syrian ministry moves to regulate Turkish university campuses to ensure degree recognition

Turkish university

5 min read

Germany culls hundreds of thousands of poultry as bird flu spreads rapidly

Germany culls hundreds of thousands of poultry as bird flu spreads rapidly

bird flu

4 min read

Türkiye's Pompeiopolis unearths shrine pointing to future Christian pilgrimage hub

Türkiye's Pompeiopolis unearths shrine pointing to future Christian pilgrimage hub

Archaeology

8 min read

Pompeiopolis reveals a Christian shrine, suggesting the ancient city could evolve into a pilgrimage center as work continues on its basilica and mosaics

Direkli Cave reveals 13,000-year-old bone awls, beadwork in southeastern Türkiye

Archaeology

4 min read

Direkli Cave team uncovers 13,000-year-old bone awls and beads in Kahramanmaras, indicating specialized craftwork and clear dating to ca. 11,000 BC in Türkiye

Direkli Cave reveals 13,000-year-old bone awls, beadwork in southeastern Türkiye

UNESCO International Young Musicians Workshop opens in Kirsehir

Events

2 min read

Event brings together local and international talent for panels, performances and collaboration

UNESCO International Young Musicians Workshop opens in Kirsehir

Türkiye’s archaeologists reconnect with Roman Empire’s eastern legions

ancient Rome

7 min read

Four Roman legions once held Anatolia’s frontier—Melitene, Zeugma, Samosata and Satala—forming the backbone of Rome’s power in what is now Türkiye

Türkiye’s archaeologists reconnect with Roman Empire’s eastern legions

Alleged match-fixing scandal rocks Turkish football as majority of referees found betting

Alleged match-fixing scandal rocks Turkish football as majority of referees found betting

Turkish football

14 min read

Fenerbahce Beko captain Melih Mahmutoglu caught driving under influence in Istanbul

Fenerbahce Beko captain Melih Mahmutoglu caught driving under influence in Istanbul

Fenerbahce Beko

2 min read

Türkiye secures 2 medals at U23 World Wrestling Championships in Serbia

Türkiye secures 2 medals at U23 World Wrestling Championships in Serbia

Türkiye wrestling

1 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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28

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

10

23

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

9

19

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

9

17

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

10

17

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

9

16

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

10

16

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TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

10

14

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

10

13

10

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

10

11

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

10

10

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

10

10

13

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

10

10

14

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

9

9

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

10

8

16

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

10

8

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

10

6

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

10

4

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

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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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Pakistan's PNS Khaibar corvette successfully completes live firing tests, hits 12 targets

86% of Israelis oppose Türkiye’s participation in Gaza peace mission: Report

Eurofighter deal with Türkiye nearing finalization; Germany removes blockade: Airbus Chief

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Argentine markets soar as Javier Milei scores decisive midterm victory

Argentine markets soar as Javier Milei scores decisive midterm victory

Oct 27 2025

Türkiye officially acquires 20 UK Typhoon fighter jets in £8 billion deal signed with Britain

Türkiye officially acquires 20 UK Typhoon fighter jets in £8 billion deal signed with Britain

Oct 27 2025

Türkiye's Pompeiopolis unearths shrine pointing to future Christian pilgrimage hub

Türkiye's Pompeiopolis unearths shrine pointing to future Christian pilgrimage hub

Oct 27 2025

Germany says Türkiye plays key role as political partner, NATO ally

Germany says Türkiye plays key role as political partner, NATO ally

Oct 27 2025

UK Prime Minister Starmer visits TAI, receives briefing on Türkiye's KAAN fighter jet

UK Prime Minister Starmer visits TAI, receives briefing on Türkiye's KAAN fighter jet

Oct 27 2025

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