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Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

8 min read

Three drone incursions into Turkish airspace raise escalation risks in Black Sea, as low-cost unmanned systems pose strategic challenges to air defens...

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Azerbaijan's Socar acquires 870 MW combined-cycle power plant in Türkiye for $225M

Foreign investment

3 min read

Energy titan expands its footprint in Türkiye with a power plant deal as Ankara and Baku outline a new economic roadmap to boost investment flows

Azerbaijan's Socar acquires 870 MW combined-cycle power plant in Türkiye for $225M

Turkish Airlines to launch direct Istanbul–Yerevan flights in March 2026

Turkish Airlines

1 min read

Turkish Airlines to launch direct Istanbul–Yerevan flights in March 2026

Israel, Greece and Greek Cypriot Administration move to deepen military alliance

Eastern Mediterranean

3 min read

Israel, Greece and Greek Cypriot Administration move to deepen military alliance

PKK ringleader Ocalan tells SDF chief Mazlum Abdi to remove foreign elements from ranks

Middle East

2 min read

PKK ringleader Ocalan tells SDF chief Mazlum Abdi to remove foreign elements from ranks

Ocalan reportedly sends a letter to SDF's Mazlum Abdi demanding the removal of over 8,000 non-Syrian fighters

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

8 min read

Drone shot down over Türkiye fragmented into 'very small pieces,' complicating wreckage recovery

drone incident

4 min read

Rare Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan redraws early Oghuz history

Rare Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan redraws early Oghuz history

Oghuz history

6 min read

Yedikule Fortress' Treasury Tower enters major restoration phase

Yedikule Fortress' Treasury Tower enters major restoration phase

Restoration

2 min read

Turkcell says roaming now available in Syria

Turkcell

1 min read

Spotlight

How is 2025 ending for Türkiye’s markets?

How is 2025 ending for Türkiye’s markets?

Op-Ed

3 min read

Israel, Greece and Greek Cyprus: A rising hostile, anti-Türkiye alliance

Israel, Greece and Greek Cyprus: A rising hostile, anti-Türkiye alliance

analysis

10 min read

New Year Daesh attack warnings for Istanbul, Ankara routine, not based on credible threat: Sources

New Year Daesh attack warnings for Istanbul, Ankara routine, not based on credible threat: Sources

Exclusive

3 min read

Turkish broadcaster Ekol TV shuts down after Azerbaijani investor Mansimov pulls out

Turkish broadcaster Ekol TV shuts down after Azerbaijani investor Mansimov pulls out

Turkish media

1 min read

SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi opts for escalation in Syria

SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi opts for escalation in Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli’s harsh rhetoric feeds Putin’s narrative

MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli’s harsh rhetoric feeds Putin’s narrative

Hasan Mesut Onder

Türkiye's troop deployment in Gaza: How act of empowerment could become an Israeli trap

Türkiye's troop deployment in Gaza: How act of empowerment could become an Israeli trap

Rogue Russian drones over Turkish skies?

Rogue Russian drones over Turkish skies?

EU-Western Balkans Summit: Beyond geography, a shared security imperative

EU-Western Balkans Summit: Beyond geography, a shared security imperative

Mustafa Cuhadar

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

Türkiye–Greek Cyprus normalization: Promising in theory, difficult in practice

Türkiye–Greek Cyprus normalization: Promising in theory, difficult in practice

From power plant to strategic asset: What Akkuyu means for Türkiye’s security

From power plant to strategic asset: What Akkuyu means for Türkiye’s security

Elif Erginyavuz

What does Europe’s new north–south corridor mean for Türkiye?

What does Europe’s new north–south corridor mean for Türkiye?

Deniz Karakullukcu

Türkiye, F-35 and airpower politics

Türkiye, F-35 and airpower politics

Arda Mevlutoglu

Turkish vessels under fire: Why expansion of Ukraine-Russia war to Black Sea is dangerous

Turkish vessels under fire: Why expansion of Ukraine-Russia war to Black Sea is dangerous

Why are American soldiers still in Syria?

Why are American soldiers still in Syria?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Reading Mazloum Abdi: Delusional regional strategy and overreaching claims

Reading Mazloum Abdi: Delusional regional strategy and overreaching claims

Hasan Mesut Onder

How Türkiye could benefit from peace in Ukraine if Trump's one-sided plan works

How Türkiye could benefit from peace in Ukraine if Trump's one-sided plan works

Senegal between two paths: Power, radicalism and struggle for sovereignty

Senegal between two paths: Power, radicalism and struggle for sovereignty

Discover

The Sultan’s Salon: How Ottoman court jewels were sold in 1911 Paris sale

The Sultan's Salon

The Sultan’s Salon: How Ottoman court jewels were sold in 1911 Paris sale

Looted from Yildiz Palace and sold in Paris in 1911, the Ottoman court jewels te...

Greek letters, Turkish words inside Eastern Roman church in central Türkiye

History

Greek letters, Turkish words inside Eastern Roman church in central Türkiye

Aya Elenia in Sille, Konya: Eastern Roman church from 327 with Karamanli Greek-l...

Istanbul could see snow around New Year night for first time in decade

Weather

Istanbul could see snow around New Year night for first time in decade

Rain marked the start of the week in Istanbul, with temperatures staying mild an...

Turkish Cuisine

How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived

Anatolian cuisine

6 min read

How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived

A day in Konya where deep history, faith and cuisine unite

A day in Konya where deep history, faith and cuisine unite

Konya

7 min read

Where green meets flavor, discovering cuisine of Black Sea

Where green meets flavor, discovering cuisine of Black Sea

Black Sea cuisine

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye welcomes 2.8M visitors in November, with Istanbul on top

Türkiye welcomes 2.8M visitors in November, with Istanbul on top

How new court ruling affects Airbnb hosts and short-term renters in Türkiye

How new court ruling affects Airbnb hosts and short-term renters in Türkiye

Health minister warns one in three people smoke as Türkiye tops Europe

Health minister warns one in three people smoke as Türkiye tops Europe

Editor's Pick

How Türkiye could benefit from peace in Ukraine if Trump's one-sided plan works

How Türkiye could benefit from peace in Ukraine if Trump's one-sided plan works

Türkiye should also benefit if peace in Ukraine brings a big reconstruction effort therein, and estimates suggest that the losses to Ukraine during the war are upwards of $1 trillion

Most Read

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Sudan proposes UN-monitored ceasefire plan at Security Council

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Azerbaijan's Socar acquires 870 MW combined-cycle power plant in Türkiye for $225M

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US Coast Guard pursues third oil tanker near Venezuela in less than two weeks

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Turkish citizens lead family reunification visas issued by Germany in 2025

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Cost of living in Istanbul nears $2,500 in November, rising by 40% year-over-year

Türkiye orders detention of 10 suspects in Ankara over Daesh terrorism financing

Türkiye orders detention of 10 suspects in Ankara over Daesh terrorism financing

counterterrorism

4 min read

Ankara prosecutor orders detention of 10 suspects for financing Daesh, with funds transferred to terrorists in Syria under religious pretexts

Turkish intelligence captures Daesh suicide bomber assigned to attack Türkiye, Europe

counterterrorism

5 min read

MIT captures Daesh-K commander Mehmet Goren, apprehended in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, assigned to conduct suicide bombings in Türkiye and Europe

Turkish intelligence captures Daesh suicide bomber assigned to attack Türkiye, Europe

New Year Daesh attack warnings for Istanbul, Ankara routine, not based on credible threat: Sources

Exclusive

Exclusive

7 min read

Turkish security sources tell Türkiye Today that the Gendarmerie Daesh warning for Ankara and Istanbul is 'routine, not based on a credible threat'

New Year Daesh attack warnings for Istanbul, Ankara routine, not based on credible threat: Sources

Brawl erupts in Turkish Parliament during budget vote as MPs exchange punches

Politics

3 min read

A fistfight breaks out between the ruling AK Party and CHP MPs in the Turkish Parliament during the budget vote, brawl exchanged for 10 minutes

Brawl erupts in Turkish Parliament during budget vote as MPs exchange punches

Azerbaijan's Socar acquires 870 MW combined-cycle power plant in Türkiye for $225M

Azerbaijan's Socar acquires 870 MW combined-cycle power plant in Türkiye for $225M

Foreign investment

5 min read

Turkcell says roaming now available in Syria

Turkcell says roaming now available in Syria

Turkcell

2 min read

Spotify says its music catalogue hacked by piracy activists

Spotify says its music catalogue hacked by piracy activists

Tech

3 min read

Netanyahu awaits Trump’s green light for new regional wars, Israeli analysts say

Netanyahu awaits Trump’s green light for new regional wars, Israeli analysts say

Middle East

8 min read

Israeli analysts say PM Benjamin Netanyahu is waiting for President Trump’s approval before launching new military operations in Lebanon, Gaza or Iran

PKK ringleader Ocalan tells SDF chief Mazlum Abdi to remove foreign elements from ranks

PKK ringleader Ocalan tells SDF chief Mazlum Abdi to remove foreign elements from ranks

Middle East

5 min read

Ocalan reportedly sends a letter to SDF's Mazlum Abdi demanding the removal of over 8,000 non-Syrian fighters

Türkiye, Azerbaijan sign 110-point roadmap to deepen economic alliance

Türkiye, Azerbaijan sign 110-point roadmap to deepen economic alliance

Azerbaijan

5 min read

Türkiye, Azerbaijan signs a 110-point action plan in Baku to deepen cooperation in energy, trade, investments and regional connectivity

Sudan proposes UN-monitored ceasefire plan at Security Council

Sudan proposes UN-monitored ceasefire plan at Security Council

Sudan cease-fire

2 min read

The plan includes implementing disarmament and programs for fighters who have not been convicted to support their return to civilian life

Maduro slams US oil pressure, says Trump should ‘mind his own country’

Maduro slams US oil pressure, says Trump should ‘mind his own country’

Americas

4 min read

US needs Greenland for 'national security': Donald Trump

US needs Greenland for 'national security': Donald Trump

Americas

6 min read

Trump announces self-named battleship class at Mar-a-Lago defense meeting

Trump announces self-named battleship class at Mar-a-Lago defense meeting

Americas

5 min read

Weather agency issues region-by-region warning as rain, snow, fog, and storms affect Türkiye

Weather agency issues region-by-region warning as rain, snow, fog, and storms affect Türkiye

Weather

4 min read

Extreme heat and humidity during pregnancy could stunt millions of children, study warns

Extreme heat and humidity during pregnancy could stunt millions of children, study warns

Health

3 min read

Termites blamed after 3 homes collapse in southern Egypt village

Termites blamed after 3 homes collapse in southern Egypt village

Environment

3 min read

Rare Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan redraws early Oghuz history

Rare Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan redraws early Oghuz history

Oghuz history

11 min read

A short Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan points to early Oghuz literacy, offers new insight into pre-Islamic Turkic writing traditions

Senior Elysee Palace staff member to stand trial over alleged theft of tableware

Culture

4 min read

Valuable Baccarat glassware and Sevres porcelain were among dozens of items allegedly removed from the French president’s official residence

Senior Elysee Palace staff member to stand trial over alleged theft of tableware

7th Mardin Biennial to bring contemporary art across city in 2026

Mardin Biennial

5 min read

The 7th Mardin Biennial runs from May 15 to June 21, 2026, inviting audiences to explore art, history, and imagination across Mardin

7th Mardin Biennial to bring contemporary art across city in 2026

British singer Chris Rea, known for hit ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ dies at 74

Music

2 min read

Celebrated for his iconic Christmas hit and a prolific five-decade career, Chris Rea has died at the age of 74

British singer Chris Rea, known for hit ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ dies at 74

Fenerbahce steps up talks for Anthony Musaba as his agent arrives in Istanbul

Fenerbahce steps up talks for Anthony Musaba as his agent arrives in Istanbul

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Century-old Fenerbahce vs Besiktas rivalry reaches 363rd match in Turkish Cup

Century-old Fenerbahce vs Besiktas rivalry reaches 363rd match in Turkish Cup

Ziraat Türkiye Cup

5 min read

Besiktas to monitor goalkeeper market in January as Mert Gunok’s future remains unclear

Besiktas to monitor goalkeeper market in January as Mert Gunok’s future remains unclear

Football

2 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

17

42

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

17

39

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

17

35

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

17

32

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

17

29

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

17

25

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

17

23

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

17

23

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

17

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

17

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

17

18

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

17

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

17

17

14

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

17

15

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

17

15

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

17

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

17

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

17

9

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

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Turkish automotive output must be recognized as 'Made in EU,' says sector chief

Turkish auto

3 min read

Turkish automotive output must be recognized as 'Made in EU,' says sector chief

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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Yedikule Fortress' Treasury Tower enters major restoration phase

Yedikule Fortress' Treasury Tower enters major restoration phase

Dec 23 2025

Spain to rename Turkish Hurjet as 'Saeta II' in €3.12B advanced trainer program

Spain to rename Turkish Hurjet as 'Saeta II' in €3.12B advanced trainer program

Dec 23 2025

Netanyahu awaits Trump’s green light for new regional wars, Israeli analysts say

Netanyahu awaits Trump’s green light for new regional wars, Israeli analysts say

Dec 23 2025

Azerbaijan's Socar acquires 870 MW combined-cycle power plant in Türkiye for $225M

Azerbaijan's Socar acquires 870 MW combined-cycle power plant in Türkiye for $225M

Dec 23 2025

Maduro slams US oil pressure, says Trump should ‘mind his own country’

Maduro slams US oil pressure, says Trump should ‘mind his own country’

Dec 23 2025

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