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Federal Reserve cuts rates for third time as internal divisions deepen

Economy

1 min read

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter percentage point for the third consecutive time despite unprecedented dissent among policymakers

Federal Reserve cuts rates for third time as internal divisions deepen

Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL reports

Middle East

3 min read

UN peacekeepers come under Israeli machine-gun fire during a patrol near the Lebanon-Israel border

Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL reports

Massive fire tears through St. Petersburg market, multiple injuries reported

World

2 min read

Massive fire tears through St. Petersburg market, multiple injuries reported

Two mosques in Hannover, Germany vandalized with pro-Israel graffiti

World

2 min read

Two mosques in Hannover, Germany vandalized with pro-Israel graffiti

Will Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro retire to Türkiye?

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analysis

Venezuela

8 min read

Will Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro retire to Türkiye?

'Maduro does not want to step down,' a Turkish national security official told Türkiye Today on condition of anonymity

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

9 min read

Are Eurofighter Typhoons 'cost prohibitive' for Türkiye?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

11 min read

From Dortmund wonderkid to edge of elite football, Emre Mor’s uneven journey

From Dortmund wonderkid to edge of elite football, Emre Mor’s uneven journey

Emre Mor

6 min read

Arab traditions join UNESCO intangible heritage list at New Delhi session

Arab traditions join UNESCO intangible heritage list at New Delhi session

Middle East

4 min read

Konya Closed Basin records 684 sinkholes as Türkiye updates regional risk maps

Sinkholes

3 min read

Spotlight

What diners pay at Türkiye’s newest Michelin starred restaurants

What diners pay at Türkiye’s newest Michelin starred restaurants

Michelin starred restaurants

5 min read

Is Iran abandoning revolution for national identity?

Is Iran abandoning revolution for national identity?

Iran

6 min read

Turkish citizens' trust in economy hits rock bottom, survey shows

Turkish citizens' trust in economy hits rock bottom, survey shows

Turkish economy

2 min read

Lake Cali in Kars freezes over, threatening migratory birds from Africa to Russia

Lake Cali in Kars freezes over, threatening migratory birds from Africa to Russia

Lifestyle

From joy to realism: Turkish-Syrian relations a year after regime change

From joy to realism: Turkish-Syrian relations a year after regime change

Omer Ozkizilcik

Once setting red lines in Dayton, America now lets Putin dictate the script in Ukraine

Once setting red lines in Dayton, America now lets Putin dictate the script in Ukraine

Muslim Brotherhood and US: Terrorist designation or a 'coercive' call for strategic dialogue?

Muslim Brotherhood and US: Terrorist designation or a 'coercive' call for strategic dialogue?

Ahmed Samih Farag

First anniversary of Assad's fall: What has Syria gone through since Dec. 8?

First anniversary of Assad's fall: What has Syria gone through since Dec. 8?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Can Türkiye's 'terror-free' logjams be overcome?

Can Türkiye's 'terror-free' logjams be overcome?

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?

Mustafa Cuhadar

US National Security Strategy signals pivot, elevating Türkiye’s importance

US National Security Strategy signals pivot, elevating Türkiye’s importance

Omer Ozkizilcik

Savvas Kalenteridis: Portrait of decadeslong hate toward Türkiye

Savvas Kalenteridis: Portrait of decadeslong hate toward Türkiye

Hasan Mesut Onder

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

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

White House adopts Gulf’s view of Muslim Brotherhood

White House adopts Gulf’s view of Muslim Brotherhood

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Anatolia’s only known ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco uncovered in Iznik, crafted in Roman style

Archaeology

Anatolia’s only known ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco uncovered in Iznik, crafted in Roman style

In a frescoed tomb at Iznik’s Hisardere Necropolis, a rare Good Shepherd image o...

Türkiye’s minimum wage debate heats up under inflation’s shadow amid living cost strain

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Türkiye’s minimum wage debate heats up under inflation’s shadow amid living cost strain

Economy board seeks to balance disinflation goals with growing calls to provide ...

Handing S-400s to another country not on table, military sources tell Türkiye Today

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Handing S-400s to another country not on table, military sources tell Türkiye Today

Indian media previously claimed Ankara discussed handing the S-400 air defense s...

Expats in Türkiye

Expats beware: Hotels in Türkiye can no longer take photocopies of guest ID documents

Expats beware: Hotels in Türkiye can no longer take photocopies of guest ID documents

Euromonitor index shows Istanbul, Antalya among worlds top 10 city destinations

Euromonitor index shows Istanbul, Antalya among worlds top 10 city destinations

Türkiye’s apartment fees surge 367% over 3 years, monthly dues surpass $200: Report

Türkiye’s apartment fees surge 367% over 3 years, monthly dues surpass $200: Report

Editor's Pick

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

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 princess — a saga of power, diplomacy and survival

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Gaza crisis serves as stark warning to prevent grave international crimes, Türkiye tells UN

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Türkiye’s fertility rate falls for 11 straight years as ageing concerns deepen

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Azerbaijan tourism office opens Istanbul office to deepen ties with Türkiye

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US ambassador Barrack signals hope for F-35 resolution in coming months

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Türkiye’s Gobeklitepe prepares major upgrades to handle rising visitor numbers

President Erdogan to visit Turkmenistan Dec. 11-12 for peace forum

President Erdogan to visit Turkmenistan Dec. 11-12 for peace forum

Diplomacy

1 min read

Turkish president will travel to Turkmenistan on Dec. 11-12 for International Peace and Security Forum marking Turkmenistan's 30th neutrality anniversary

Türkiye won’t allow Syria to become chaos zone again: FM Fidan

Syria

7 min read

Fidan, at an Ankara panel, says Syria’s new era requires unified governance, YPG arms under state authority, and regional cooperation for stability

Türkiye won’t allow Syria to become chaos zone again: FM Fidan

'We will continue growing above sector average,' says Aselsan general manager

Defense Industry

2 min read

Turkish defense firm Aselsan reports 29% rise in dollar sales over 9 months, exceeding sector average, says Akyol

'We will continue growing above sector average,' says Aselsan general manager

Türkiye calls for lifting defense trade barriers at NATO Forum in Washington

NATO

3 min read

Turkish MPs met US officials in Washington to discuss NATO priorities, defense cooperation, and growing congressional support ahead of 2025 summit

Türkiye calls for lifting defense trade barriers at NATO Forum in Washington

Federal Reserve cuts rates for third time as internal divisions deepen

Federal Reserve cuts rates for third time as internal divisions deepen

Economy

4 min read

Yandex reports 75% surge in search queries from Türkiye, maps reach 5.6M users

Yandex reports 75% surge in search queries from Türkiye, maps reach 5.6M users

Russian companies

4 min read

Kazakh Freedom Holding confirms expansion plans in Türkiye, reportedly eyes TurkishBank

Kazakh Freedom Holding confirms expansion plans in Türkiye, reportedly eyes TurkishBank

Mergers & acquisitions

4 min read

Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL reports

Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL reports

Middle East

6 min read

UN peacekeepers come under Israeli machine-gun fire during a patrol near the Lebanon-Israel border

Armenia and Azerbaijan officials vow lasting peace in first joint public interview

Armenia and Azerbaijan officials vow lasting peace in first joint public interview

Region

7 min read

Armenian, Azerbaijani security officials appear together in Doha to describe their US-backed peace process and plans for regional economic cooperation

Flash floods in northern Iraq kill 3, leave 5 missing

Flash floods in northern Iraq kill 3, leave 5 missing

Middle East

2 min read

The torrential flooding in several areas of Sulaymaniyah province and also in Kirkuk province in the north disrupted traffic and inundated some homes

'We need to rebuild our image in Türkiye,' says Turkish Cypriot President Erhurman

'We need to rebuild our image in Türkiye,' says Turkish Cypriot President Erhurman

Turkic World

8 min read

Turkish Cyprus President Erhurman seeks to rebuild his image in Türkiye, addresses casinos, mafia concerns, and unveils a 10-point plan

Massive fire tears through St. Petersburg market, multiple injuries reported

Massive fire tears through St. Petersburg market, multiple injuries reported

World

3 min read

Two mosques in Hannover, Germany vandalized with pro-Israel graffiti

Two mosques in Hannover, Germany vandalized with pro-Israel graffiti

World

3 min read

Türkiye donates 30,000 tents to support displaced families in Sudan, UN agency says

Türkiye donates 30,000 tents to support displaced families in Sudan, UN agency says

Conflicts

4 min read

Lake Cali in Kars freezes over, threatening migratory birds from Africa to Russia

Lake Cali in Kars freezes over, threatening migratory birds from Africa to Russia

Lifestyle

Heavy snowfall in Kars: Roads closed and daily life disrupted

Heavy snowfall in Kars: Roads closed and daily life disrupted

Lifestyle

Why did Christian adult film star Bonnie Blue disregard Muslim-majority Indonesia’s laws?

Why did Christian adult film star Bonnie Blue disregard Muslim-majority Indonesia’s laws?

Travel

Arab traditions join UNESCO intangible heritage list at New Delhi session

Arab traditions join UNESCO intangible heritage list at New Delhi session

Middle East

4 min read

As the opening of the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in New Delhi

What to watch on streaming this week: Taylor Swift's new musical

Cinema

What to watch on streaming this week: Taylor Swift's new musical

New visitor center in Sinop to showcase 1,600-year-old mosaics in Türkiye's Black Sea region

History

5 min read

Sinop’s Balatlar Church Complex will gain a new visitor center to display 1,600-year-old mosaics and other finds, linking preservation with public access

New visitor center in Sinop to showcase 1,600-year-old mosaics in Türkiye's Black Sea region

Archaeologists reveal hidden palace under trading hub of Kultepe in central Turkiye

Archaeology

9 min read

Archaeologists at Kultepe in Türkiye uncover an older palace with massive walls beneath an already monumental complex, revealing deeper urban history

Archaeologists reveal hidden palace under trading hub of Kultepe in central Turkiye

From Dortmund wonderkid to edge of elite football, Emre Mor’s uneven journey

From Dortmund wonderkid to edge of elite football, Emre Mor’s uneven journey

Emre Mor

10 min read

Besiktas, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray to race for Dortmund's Emre Can: Report

Besiktas, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray to race for Dortmund's Emre Can: Report

transfer rumors

4 min read

Balogun strikes late as Monaco edges Galatasaray 1-0 despite Turkish fan takeover

Balogun strikes late as Monaco edges Galatasaray 1-0 despite Turkish fan takeover

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

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

15

25

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

15

25

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

15

23

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

15

19

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

15

17

10

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

15

17

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

15

16

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

15

15

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

15

15

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

15

14

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

15

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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Japan earthquake leaves 30 injured, triggers power cuts in freezing temperatures

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Employee holds colleague hostage at gunpoint at Türkiye’s Gumushane University

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Federal Reserve cuts rates for third time as internal divisions deepen

Federal Reserve cuts rates for third time as internal divisions deepen

Dec 10 2025

Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL reports

Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL reports

Dec 10 2025

Massive fire tears through St. Petersburg market, multiple injuries reported

Massive fire tears through St. Petersburg market, multiple injuries reported

Dec 10 2025

Two mosques in Hannover, Germany vandalized with pro-Israel graffiti

Two mosques in Hannover, Germany vandalized with pro-Israel graffiti

Dec 10 2025

Armenia and Azerbaijan officials vow lasting peace in first joint public interview

Armenia and Azerbaijan officials vow lasting peace in first joint public interview

Dec 10 2025

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