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A swarm of opportunity: Baykar's nationwide drone pivot

Deets

Deets

6 min read

Türkiye's drone giant launches a mobilization plan for drone production across Türkiye amid increasing geopolitical tension

A swarm of opportunity: Baykar's nationwide drone pivot

Libya prioritizes Türkiye ties in upcoming deal with Greece: Source

Exclusive

Exclusive

4 min read

A high-ranking Libyan source says negotiations with Athens will never jeopardize or harm its strategic relationship with Ankara

Libya prioritizes Türkiye ties in upcoming deal with Greece: Source

2 US commercial ships stranded in rocky Hormuz waters, Iran claims

Hormuz Crisis

2 min read

2 US commercial ships stranded in rocky Hormuz waters, Iran claims

Iran arrests man who claimed to be Jesus Christ

Iran

1 min read

Iran arrests man who claimed to be Jesus Christ

Trump says US 'already won' Iran war, warns 2 to 3 more weeks of fighting

Iran War

3 min read

Trump says US 'already won' Iran war, warns 2 to 3 more weeks of fighting

Trump tells Hugh Hewitt the US has already won the Iran conflict, refuses to confirm ceasefire status and says HEU return is a redline for any deal

‘New equation’ taking shape in Strait of Hormuz: Iran's parliament speaker

Strait Of Hormuz

1 min read

Trump says US won’t allow Iran nukes as report shows limited damage

Iran War

2 min read

Handmade with soul—the enduring magic of Turkish mosaic lamps

Featured

Featured

Handmade with soul—the enduring magic of Turkish mosaic lamps

Culture

6 min read

Sam Altman faces crisis of trust as OpenAI's mission goes on trial

Sam Altman faces crisis of trust as OpenAI's mission goes on trial

Tech

7 min read

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia set to sign visa-free travel deal: Report

Visa-free Travel

1 min read

Spotlight

Can Syria, Egypt overcome legacy of mutual suspicion

Can Syria, Egypt overcome legacy of mutual suspicion

Op-Ed

2 min read

Türkiye extends Eid al-Adha holiday to 9 days from May 23 to May 31

Türkiye extends Eid al-Adha holiday to 9 days from May 23 to May 31

Eid al-Adha

1 min read

Inside Pakistan's kill chain that secured air dominance over India

Inside Pakistan's kill chain that secured air dominance over India

Exclusive

9 min read

Stop calling Türkiye a 'bridge'

Stop calling Türkiye a 'bridge'

Op-Ed

4 min read

Mirror, mirror, on the wall: Is this the pill to end hair loss once and for all?

Mirror, mirror, on the wall: Is this the pill to end hair loss once and for all?

A. Craig Copetas

End of the American umbrella: From 'ich bin ein Berliner' to 'you’re on your own'

End of the American umbrella: From 'ich bin ein Berliner' to 'you’re on your own'

New blocs, desert divorces and the Jeddah jolt

New blocs, desert divorces and the Jeddah jolt

How Bosnia's gas pipeline became a transatlantic battleground

How Bosnia's gas pipeline became a transatlantic battleground

Why Turkish markets stay buoyant despite rising oil-driven inflation

Why Turkish markets stay buoyant despite rising oil-driven inflation

Omer Faruk Bingol

Madness in margins: Data charts slow, elegant collapse of American psyche

Madness in margins: Data charts slow, elegant collapse of American psyche

A. Craig Copetas

Edward Wortley Montagu: The gentleman who turned Turk

Edward Wortley Montagu: The gentleman who turned Turk

Henry Hopwood-Phillips

Is the European project falling apart amid war in Ukraine?

Is the European project falling apart amid war in Ukraine?

The first audible crack: Germany’s Merz breaks with Trump on Iran

The first audible crack: Germany’s Merz breaks with Trump on Iran

From high hopes to deep despair in post-Assad Syria

From high hopes to deep despair in post-Assad Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

Divorce in the desert after 60 years: UAE walks out on OPEC

Divorce in the desert after 60 years: UAE walks out on OPEC

A. Craig Copetas

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan edge toward a new bloc

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan edge toward a new bloc

Hormuz crisis is diplomatic cover for UAE's exit from OPEC—Here's why

Hormuz crisis is diplomatic cover for UAE's exit from OPEC—Here's why

The great Gulf divorce: Is UAE’s OPEC exit an American victory or strategic liability?

The great Gulf divorce: Is UAE’s OPEC exit an American victory or strategic liability?

Enes Berna Kilic

Russia’s transition from outcast to global backup plan amid Hormuz crisis

Russia’s transition from outcast to global backup plan amid Hormuz crisis

Deniz Karakullukcu

Trump pushes NATO partners into Türkiye’s space

Trump pushes NATO partners into Türkiye’s space

Trump, AI and the ghost of Johnny Peanuts: High stakes in America’s new casino age

Trump, AI and the ghost of Johnny Peanuts: High stakes in America’s new casino age

A. Craig Copetas

Beyond PKK's disarmament: Why terrorist networks don’t simply disappear

Beyond PKK's disarmament: Why terrorist networks don’t simply disappear

Unmet goals and the great Saudi calibration: What's next for Vision 2030?

Unmet goals and the great Saudi calibration: What's next for Vision 2030?

Snail’s pace of justice: A new era for Syria begins

Snail’s pace of justice: A new era for Syria begins

Omer Ozkizilcik

Discover

Red gold of Anatolia: Ancient art of making St. John’s Wort Oil in Türkiye

St. John’s Wort oil

Red gold of Anatolia: Ancient art of making St. John’s Wort Oil in Türkiye

St. John’s Wort oil, known as kantaron in Türkiye, carries an ancient herbal leg...

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul antique markets

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul’s antique markets offer diverse finds, from Sunday bargains to curated ...

Were there female samurai? The history behind the legend

samurai

Were there female samurai? The history behind the legend

Scholars debate how often female samurai fought, but several figures left behind...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Imam bayildi, or how to love an aubergine properly

Featured

Featured

7 min read

Otto Eats: Imam bayildi, or how to love an aubergine properly

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

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

Food

2 min read

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

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

Food

2 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul says 46% of stray animals collected as governor orders full removal

Istanbul says 46% of stray animals collected as governor orders full removal

New Lemnos to Canakkale ferry route expands travel between Greece and Türkiye

New Lemnos to Canakkale ferry route expands travel between Greece and Türkiye

Navigating Istanbul's strict new residence protocols

Navigating Istanbul's strict new residence protocols

Editor's Pick

Exclusive—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 become the one mediator US and Iran can’t ignore

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Baykar’s bold move: Drone mobilization across all 81 Turkish provinces

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Armenia-Türkiye normalization puts South Caucasus on ‘transformative path’: EU

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Stop calling Türkiye a 'bridge'

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South Korea to 'review' joining Project Freedom after HMM Namu explosion in Hormuz

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Handmade with soul—the enduring magic of Turkish mosaic lamps

TAI and GE Aerospace sign F404 engine deal for Hurjet jet trainer

TAI and GE Aerospace sign F404 engine deal for Hurjet jet trainer

Defense Industry

6 min read

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and GE Aerospace sign an F404 engine agreement for Hurjet advanced jet trainer, deepening a 40-year partnership

Türkiye enacts new nuclear cybersecurity rules as Akkuyu hits safety milestone

Nation

11 min read

Türkiye issues new cybersecurity rules for nuclear facilities as Akkuyu completes passive heat removal system work at its first power unit

Türkiye enacts new nuclear cybersecurity rules as Akkuyu hits safety milestone

Turkish Red Crescent, Korean Red Cross launch MIRAE initiative for refugees in Türkiye

Turkish Red Crescent

5 min read

Turkish Red Crescent and Korean Red Cross launch MIRAE program to support Syrians and host communities in Türkiye with aid and resilience efforts

Turkish Red Crescent, Korean Red Cross launch MIRAE initiative for refugees in Türkiye

PKK disarmament on track as Türkiye readies verification: Report

PKK disarmament

6 min read

MIT is reportedly preparing a verification mechanism for PKK members, as AK Party sources say the terror-free Türkiye process "will accelerate soon"

PKK disarmament on track as Türkiye readies verification: Report

Türkiye, US can reach $100B trade target: Consul General

Türkiye, US can reach $100B trade target: Consul General

Business

6 min read

Women now make up 27% of Istanbul tradespeople as digital sales reshape work

Women now make up 27% of Istanbul tradespeople as digital sales reshape work

Economy

6 min read

Sam Altman faces crisis of trust as OpenAI's mission goes on trial

Sam Altman faces crisis of trust as OpenAI's mission goes on trial

Tech

14 min read

2 US commercial ships stranded in rocky Hormuz waters, Iran claims

2 US commercial ships stranded in rocky Hormuz waters, Iran claims

Hormuz Crisis

4 min read

Iranian media claims two US-flagged ships are stranded in rocky Hormuz waters as commercial traffic drops to four vessels in 24 hours

EU ready for ‘every scenario’ after Trump car tariff threat: von der Leyen

EU ready for ‘every scenario’ after Trump car tariff threat: von der Leyen

Europe

5 min read

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc is 'prepared for every scenario' after Trump threatened to raise tariffs on EU cars to 25%

Iran arrests man who claimed to be Jesus Christ

Iran arrests man who claimed to be Jesus Christ

Iran

2 min read

Iranian authorities in Yazd have arrested man who claimed to be Jesus Christ, allegedly led home church network, prosecutors say

Israel faces fiscal strain as war costs, defense spending surge: Report

Israel faces fiscal strain as war costs, defense spending surge: Report

Middle East

5 min read

Israel reportedly faces growing fiscal risks as war costs, rising defense demands and a proposed $95B defense plan pressure public finances

Australian author Craig Silvey remains on bail after child exploitation material plea

Australian author Craig Silvey remains on bail after child exploitation material plea

Education

3 min read

Remembrance Day stained: 'Genocide' cleaned from Amsterdam memorial as 13 arrested

Remembrance Day stained: 'Genocide' cleaned from Amsterdam memorial as 13 arrested

World

5 min read

South Korea to 'review' joining Project Freedom after HMM Namu explosion in Hormuz

South Korea to 'review' joining Project Freedom after HMM Namu explosion in Hormuz

Project Freedom

4 min read

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia set to sign visa-free travel deal: Report

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia set to sign visa-free travel deal: Report

Visa-free Travel

2 min read

Red gold of Anatolia: Ancient art of making St. John’s Wort Oil in Türkiye

Red gold of Anatolia: Ancient art of making St. John’s Wort Oil in Türkiye

St. John’s Wort oil

9 min read

Met Gala 2026: Inside fashion’s most exclusive night, from theme to ticket prices

Met Gala 2026: Inside fashion’s most exclusive night, from theme to ticket prices

Met Gala 2026

3 min read

Met Gala raises record $42M as stars dress for 'Fashion is Art' theme

Met Gala raises record $42M as stars dress for 'Fashion is Art' theme

Met Gala 2026

3 min read

Stars from music, film and sports fill New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for fashion's biggest night

Handmade with soul—the enduring magic of Turkish mosaic lamps

Featured

Featured

10 min read

Istanbul’s mosaic lamps and ceramics are surviving under pressure as modern, scrolling culture reshapes young people’s values

Handmade with soul—the enduring magic of Turkish mosaic lamps

Louvre unites Michelangelo and Rodin in landmark ‘Living Bodies’ exhibition

Events

Louvre unites Michelangelo and Rodin in landmark ‘Living Bodies’ exhibition

8th Ethnosport Culture Festival to bring global traditions to Istanbul, May 21–24

Ethnosport Culture Festival

5 min read

Istanbul to host 8th Ethnosport Culture Festival on May 21–24, bringing global traditions, sports and cultural experiences together

8th Ethnosport Culture Festival to bring global traditions to Istanbul, May 21–24

Arsenal, Atletico Madrid set for decisive Champions League semi-final in London

Arsenal, Atletico Madrid set for decisive Champions League semi-final in London

Football

3 min read

Real Madrid faces growing Mbappe tension as isolation claims emerge

Real Madrid faces growing Mbappe tension as isolation claims emerge

Football

3 min read

Turkish tennis player Sonmez hits No. 65 before Rome Open

Turkish tennis player Sonmez hits No. 65 before Rome Open

Tennis

4 min read

Club

G

P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

32

74

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

32

70

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

32

66

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

32

59

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

32

52

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

32

51

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

32

48

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

32

40

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

32

40

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

32

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

32

37

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

32

34

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

32

32

14

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

32

29

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

32

29

16

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

32

28

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

32

27

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

32

24

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

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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UAE says OPEC exit ‘not directed against anyone’

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Spanish PM Sanchez leaves Ankara after plane makes emergency landing

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2 US commercial ships stranded in rocky Hormuz waters, Iran claims

2 US commercial ships stranded in rocky Hormuz waters, Iran claims

May 05 2026

Türkiye, US can reach $100B trade target: Consul General

Türkiye, US can reach $100B trade target: Consul General

May 05 2026

TAI and GE Aerospace sign F404 engine deal for Hurjet jet trainer

TAI and GE Aerospace sign F404 engine deal for Hurjet jet trainer

May 05 2026

EU ready for ‘every scenario’ after Trump car tariff threat: von der Leyen

EU ready for ‘every scenario’ after Trump car tariff threat: von der Leyen

May 05 2026

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia set to sign visa-free travel deal: Report

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia set to sign visa-free travel deal: Report

May 05 2026

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