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Syrian leader al-Sharaa meets US Ambassador Barrack in Istanbul

Region

2 min read

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa meets US Ambassador and also Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack in Istanbul following sanctions lift

Syrian leader al-Sharaa meets US Ambassador Barrack in Istanbul

Galatasaray’s title celebrations to cause major road closures in Istanbul on May 25

Nation

1 min read

Several major roads in Istanbul shut down from noon Sunday as Galatasaray fans gather for title celebrations at Yenikapi

Galatasaray’s title celebrations to cause major road closures in Istanbul on May 25

FM Fidan to offer mediation services in Moscow visit: Russian media

Nation

3 min read

FM Fidan to offer mediation services in Moscow visit: Russian media

Eczacibasi, standout spiker Hande Baladin part ways after over a decade

Sports

1 min read

Eczacibasi, standout spiker Hande Baladin part ways after over a decade

Erdogan receives Syrian President al-Sharaa at Dolmabahce office

Nation

2 min read

Erdogan receives Syrian President al-Sharaa at Dolmabahce office

President Erdogan meets with Syrian President al-Sharaa at Istanbul's Dolmabahce Working Office in closed-door diplomatic session

Erdogan's complex image in Pakistan and why it keeps changing

World

5 min read

Erdogan's confusing remarks on his reelection bid: A recap

Nation

5 min read

Alperen Sengun narrowly misses All-NBA Team, ranks 16th in voting

Alperen Sengun narrowly misses All-NBA Team, ranks 16th in voting

Sports

1 min read

Real Madrid ends Luka Modric era, focuses on developing Arda Guler

Real Madrid ends Luka Modric era, focuses on developing Arda Guler

Sports

1 min read

Fenerbahce plans to re-sign Merih Demiral from Al Ahli

Sports

1 min read

Does Middle Eastern terrorist beheading trace back to Mesopotamian rituals?

Does Middle Eastern terrorist beheading trace back to Mesopotamian rituals?

Culture

3 min read

Erdogan's confusing remarks on his reelection bid: A recap

Erdogan's confusing remarks on his reelection bid: A recap

Nation

5 min read

European intellectuals made targeting Turks their mission—here’s why

European intellectuals made targeting Turks their mission—here’s why

Culture

6 min read

Is Istanbul’s bus strike a political crisis in disguise?

Is Istanbul’s bus strike a political crisis in disguise?

Nation

4 min read

Traditional Turkish ingredients meet fine dining in Michelin-starred kitchens

Culture

Traditional Turkish ingredients meet fine dining in Michelin-starred kitchens

A new academic study reveals that nearly half of Türkiye's Michelin restaurants ...

Ottoman Istanbul’s sacred duty: When Sultanahmet Mosque became Kaaba cover workshop

Culture

Ottoman Istanbul’s sacred duty: When Sultanahmet Mosque became Kaaba cover workshop

When French troops disrupted Egypt, the Ottomans transformed Sultanahmet Mosque ...

Egyptian billionaire praises Turkish army, unleashes controversy in Egypt

Region

Egyptian billionaire praises Turkish army, unleashes controversy in Egypt

Naguib Sawiris sparks controversy by criticizing the Egyptian army’s economic ro...

Expats in Türkiye

Partial amnesty granted to undocumented foreign women in Türkiye’s home care sector

Partial amnesty granted to undocumented foreign women in Türkiye’s home care sector

Applying for family residence in Türkiye: How to leverage Turkish spouse’s social security

Applying for family residence in Türkiye: How to leverage Turkish spouse’s social security

Egyptian Consulate in Istanbul: A rare architectural masterpiece on Bosphorus

Egyptian Consulate in Istanbul: A rare architectural masterpiece on Bosphorus

Editor's Pick

Erdogan's confusing remarks on his reelection bid: A recap

Erdogan's confusing remarks on his reelection bid: A recap

President shifting statements on a potential new presidential bid have sparked confusion

Most Read

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6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Türkiye, Greece, and Egypt, triggering tsunami warning

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Russia alleges Macron, Merz and Starmer had cocaine party in Kyiv in a veiled statement

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India targets Noor Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, marking dangerous escalation in conflict

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Misinformation leads to boycott calls in India for Turkish companies

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Powerful 6.0 quake hits Aegean Sea near Greece's Crete, felt strongly across Türkiye, Egypt

Insight

Italy-Türkiye Summit strengthens strategic partnership amid changing global order

Italy-Türkiye Summit strengthens strategic partnership amid changing global order

Erdogan's complex image in Pakistan and why it keeps changing

Erdogan's complex image in Pakistan and why it keeps changing

Nishwa Tasavvar

PKK: A deep analysis of failed peace attempts, opportunistic alliances, and extremism

PKK: A deep analysis of failed peace attempts, opportunistic alliances, and extremism

Micheal Arizanti

Galatasaray’s title celebrations to cause major road closures in Istanbul on May 25

Galatasaray’s title celebrations to cause major road closures in Istanbul on May 25

3 min read

Several major roads in Istanbul shut down from noon Sunday as Galatasaray fans gather for title celebrations at Yenikapi

Forensic experts examine British tourist's heart after unexplained death in Türkiye

2 min read

Turkish forensic authorities are examining the heart of a 29-year-old British woman who died at a hospital in Türkiye on April

Forensic experts examine British tourist's heart after unexplained death in Türkiye

FM Fidan to offer mediation services in Moscow visit: Russian media

7 min read

FM Hakan Fidan will offer Türkiye's mediation services for the Ukraine peace talks during his May 26-27 visit with Russian officials

FM Fidan to offer mediation services in Moscow visit: Russian media

Erdogan receives Syrian President al-Sharaa at Dolmabahce office

5 min read

President Erdogan meets with Syrian President al-Sharaa at Istanbul's Dolmabahce Working Office in closed-door diplomatic session

Erdogan receives Syrian President al-Sharaa at Dolmabahce office

Bulgargaz on verge of bankrupty due to debts to Turkish gas company BOTAS: Turkish media

Bulgargaz on verge of bankrupty due to debts to Turkish gas company BOTAS: Turkish media

3 min read

Istanbul exchange introduces leveraged and short indices

Istanbul exchange introduces leveraged and short indices

3 min read

Turkish household inflation concerns grow in May as markets stay confident

Turkish household inflation concerns grow in May as markets stay confident

3 min read

Gaza humanitarian crisis reaches indescribable levels as orphan numbers double

Gaza humanitarian crisis reaches indescribable levels as orphan numbers double

8 min read

Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens with orphan numbers reaching 50,000 while educational and health systems collapse under ongoing conflict

We agreed with Türkiye on most issues related to Syria: Israeli official

We agreed with Türkiye on most issues related to Syria: Israeli official

8 min read

Israeli official tells UAE based media outlet Al-Arabiya that Israel and Türkiye have agreed on most Syria-related matters in deconfliction talks

Iraqi KRG's Barzani meets US Secretary of State Rubio in Washington

Iraqi KRG's Barzani meets US Secretary of State Rubio in Washington

1 min read

Iraqi KRG PM Mesrur Barzani meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, where Rubio reaffirms US support for a stable KRG in a federal Iraq

Israeli security chiefs push for hostage deal with Hamas, Netanyahu resists

Israeli security chiefs push for hostage deal with Hamas, Netanyahu resists

2 min read

Channel 12 reports top Israeli security officials see a real chance for Hamas hostage deal, but Netanyahu stalls talks, demanding disarmament and leadership removal

Russia, Ukraine exchange 307 prisoners in Türkiye-brokered deal

Russia, Ukraine exchange 307 prisoners in Türkiye-brokered deal

1 min read

European Commission warns Hungary against proposed NGO transparency law

European Commission warns Hungary against proposed NGO transparency law

2 min read

Pakistani PM Sharif to visit Türkiye, Azerbaijan in 4-country regional tour

Pakistani PM Sharif to visit Türkiye, Azerbaijan in 4-country regional tour

1 min read

Turkish Festival in Chicago: Türkiye’s culture, cuisine and crafts on full display

Turkish Festival in Chicago: Türkiye’s culture, cuisine and crafts on full display

1 min read

Aegean quake poses little risk due to depth and distance: Experts

Aegean quake poses little risk due to depth and distance: Experts

2 min read

Novak Djokovic, Eddie Redmayne enjoy exclusive event in Türkiye's Bodrum

Novak Djokovic, Eddie Redmayne enjoy exclusive event in Türkiye's Bodrum

1 min read

Ottoman footprints on the road to Mecca

Ottoman footprints on the road to Mecca

10 min read

Bedouin tribes repeatedly attacked Ottoman Hajj caravans for 400 years, forcing the empire to pay annual tributes to desert bandits to ensure safe travel

From screen to scroll: Chinese mythology reimagined in 'The Last Emperor' movie

4 min read

A research from Türkiye unveils how 'The Last Emperor' encodes ancient China's myths, decoding dragons, colors, and rituals in cinematic symbolism

From screen to scroll: Chinese mythology reimagined in 'The Last Emperor' movie

Enigmatic monastery of Ankara: Türkiye’s lesser-known Sumela

2 min read

Ankara's cliffside Alicin Monastery stuns with its Sumela-like setting and mysterious Byzantine past, urging a new focus on Türkiye's hidden heritage

Enigmatic monastery of Ankara: Türkiye’s lesser-known Sumela

Does Middle Eastern terrorist beheading trace back to Mesopotamian rituals?

5 min read

An academic study reveals how ancient Middle Eastern decapitation rituals influence today’s acts of terrorism through deep-rooted cultural symbolism

Does Middle Eastern terrorist beheading trace back to Mesopotamian rituals?

Real Madrid ends Luka Modric era, focuses on developing Arda Guler

Real Madrid ends Luka Modric era, focuses on developing Arda Guler

1 min read

Fenerbahce plans to re-sign Merih Demiral from Al Ahli

Fenerbahce plans to re-sign Merih Demiral from Al Ahli

1 min read

Alperen Sengun narrowly misses All-NBA Team, ranks 16th in voting

Alperen Sengun narrowly misses All-NBA Team, ranks 16th in voting

1 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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89

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

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81

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REEDER SAMSUNSPOR

SAMSUNSPOR

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60

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

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59

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

0

54

6

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

0

53

7

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

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47

8

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

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47

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

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46

10

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

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46

11

ONVO ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

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44

12

BELLONA KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

0

44

13

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

0

43

14

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

0

43

15

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

0

39

16

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

0

36

17

NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

0

35

18

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

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23

19

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

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Fraud

Burj Al Babas fraud case: Turkish ghost castle project under trial for $67M scam

Business

4 min read

Burj Al Babas fraud case: Turkish ghost castle project under trial for $67M scam

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Ankara

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Ankara stands as Türkiye's political powerhouse where 3,000 years of history blends with governance, offering visitors in 2025 unique opportunity to explore both ancient landmarks and contemporary Tur...

By Nishwa Tasavvar

IN PICTURES

Galatasaray’s title celebrations to cause major road closures in Istanbul on May 25

Galatasaray’s title celebrations to cause major road closures in Istanbul on May 25

Several major roads in Istanbul shut down from noon Sunday as Galatasaray fans gather for title celebrations at Yenikapi

Türkiye-Spain relations remain exceptionally strong—here's why

Türkiye-Spain relations remain exceptionally strong—here's why

Gaza humanitarian crisis reaches indescribable levels as orphan numbers double

Gaza humanitarian crisis reaches indescribable levels as orphan numbers double

Real Madrid ends Luka Modric era, focuses on developing Arda Guler

Real Madrid ends Luka Modric era, focuses on developing Arda Guler

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Eczacibasi, standout spiker Hande Baladin part ways after over a decade

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Iran, US make limited progress in Rome nuclear talks amid hopes for renewed deal

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Syrian leader al-Sharaa meets US Ambassador Barrack in Istanbul

Syrian leader al-Sharaa meets US Ambassador Barrack in Istanbul

May 24 2025

Galatasaray’s title celebrations to cause major road closures in Istanbul on May 25

Galatasaray’s title celebrations to cause major road closures in Istanbul on May 25

May 24 2025

Türkiye-Spain relations remain exceptionally strong—here's why

Türkiye-Spain relations remain exceptionally strong—here's why

May 24 2025

Gaza humanitarian crisis reaches indescribable levels as orphan numbers double

Gaza humanitarian crisis reaches indescribable levels as orphan numbers double

May 24 2025

Real Madrid ends Luka Modric era, focuses on developing Arda Guler

Real Madrid ends Luka Modric era, focuses on developing Arda Guler

May 24 2025

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