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US lawmaker opens investigation into alleged ‘human safari’ killings in Bosnian War

Balkans

3 min read

'If there are any Americans who have engaged in this, they deserve to be charged and prosecuted,' says Anna Paulina Luna

US lawmaker opens investigation into alleged ‘human safari’ killings in Bosnian War

German family's Istanbul visit ends in suspected food poisoning tragedy as three die

food poisoning

7 min read

Authorities in Istanbul examine food businesses, vendor practices, inspection records in Ortakoy after German family lost 3 members during their trip

German family's Istanbul visit ends in suspected food poisoning tragedy as three die

Indian outlets accuse Türkiye of ties to Delhi bombing; Ankara calls reports ‘disinformation’

India Blast

3 min read

Indian outlets accuse Türkiye of ties to Delhi bombing; Ankara calls reports ‘disinformation’

Why Turks are pouring billions into foreign property markets

foreign property markets

4 min read

Why Turks are pouring billions into foreign property markets

Türkiye’s Defense Ministry rebuts allegations, details probe into deadly C-130 crash

Nation

3 min read

Türkiye’s Defense Ministry rebuts allegations, details probe into deadly C-130 crash

C-130 crash in Georgia kills 20 Turkish personnel; MSB rebuts allegations, outlines crash timeline, halts fleet flights, continues full investigation

Türkiye issues diplomatic note to Greece over C-130 social media post timing

Diplomacy

4 min read

Greece deletes C-130 post criticized as inhumane during Turkish repatriation

Region

3 min read

Türkiye’s 2026 culture, tourism budget signals a year of record tourism, ‘golden age of archaeology’

Türkiye’s 2026 culture, tourism budget signals a year of record tourism, ‘golden age of archaeology’

Türkiye

7 min read

Türkiye reports sharp climb in unemployment as rate hits 28.6%

Türkiye reports sharp climb in unemployment as rate hits 28.6%

Economy

1 min read

Zeus Temple finally uncovered in Türkiye's ancient city of Limyra after 43-year search

Archaeology

2 min read

British activist nears Istanbul after 6 month trek to raise funds for Palestinians

British activist nears Istanbul after 6 month trek to raise funds for Palestinians

Palestine

3 min read

Legends of Anatolia: Shahmaran, serpent queen beneath earth

Legends of Anatolia: Shahmaran, serpent queen beneath earth

Legends of Anatolia

2 min read

Africa’s drone boom reveals limits of battlefield impact—with Türkiye’s TB2s in focus

Africa’s drone boom reveals limits of battlefield impact—with Türkiye’s TB2s in focus

Türkiye's drones

3 min read

Trump, Sharaa and the unexpected Turk at White House

Trump, Sharaa and the unexpected Turk at White House

Columns

2 min read

Tutankhamun’s body was torn apart 100 years ago, casting long shadow over celebrated excavation

Egyptian archaeology

Tutankhamun’s body was torn apart 100 years ago, casting long shadow over celebrated excavation

Eleanor Dobson’s analysis exposes how Tutankhamun’s body was violently dismantle...

How new Epstein emails reshape Trump's story, shaping future outcomes

Op-Ed

How new Epstein emails reshape Trump's story, shaping future outcomes

Fight over Epstein files raises political risks for Trump, highlights wider ques...

Irish gang leader reaches Türkiye after escape, faces growing criminal threats

Crime

Irish gang leader reaches Türkiye after escape, faces growing criminal threats

Police trace escaped gang boss as threats from rival groups grow, investigators ...

Expats in Türkiye

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express set to begin 2025–2026 winter season on Dec. 22

Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express set to begin 2025–2026 winter season on Dec. 22

Editor's Pick

Beyond elections—Türkiye’s pivot in Iraq as US pulls back and Iran looms

Beyond elections—Türkiye’s pivot in Iraq as US pulls back and Iran looms

Türkiye positions itself as a crucial Euro-Atlantic partner in Iraq as the US prepares to withdraw forces by 2026

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British man dies in Türkiye after hair transplant, dental treatment

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MrBeast launches Saudi Arabia theme park as kingdom pursues entertainment ambitions

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Istanbul approves new route for metrobus during special events

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Funding gaps risk undoing progress on TB, still killing 1.2 million yearly: WHO

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US lawmaker opens investigation into alleged ‘human safari’ killings in Bosnian War

Insight

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

Mustafa Cuhadar

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Omer Ozkizilcik

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

Ahiska Turk professor repays Türkiye’s support by educating young engineers

Ahiska Turk professor repays Türkiye’s support by educating young engineers

Diaspora

4 min read

Ahiska Turk academic came to Türkiye for education and now serves as an associate dean, training students to give back across the country

All about Türkiye's updated winter tire rules as 5-month period begins

Expats

4 min read

Türkiye begins longer winter tire season on Nov. 15 with new rules for commercial vehicles, important guidance for expats who plan to drive

All about Türkiye's updated winter tire rules as 5-month period begins

German family's Istanbul visit ends in suspected food poisoning tragedy as three die

food poisoning

10 min read

Authorities in Istanbul examine food businesses, vendor practices, inspection records in Ortakoy after German family lost 3 members during their trip

German family's Istanbul visit ends in suspected food poisoning tragedy as three die

Türkiye’s Defense Ministry rebuts allegations, details probe into deadly C-130 crash

Nation

5 min read

C-130 crash in Georgia kills 20 Turkish personnel; MSB rebuts allegations, outlines crash timeline, halts fleet flights, continues full investigation

Türkiye’s Defense Ministry rebuts allegations, details probe into deadly C-130 crash

Why Turks are pouring billions into foreign property markets

Why Turks are pouring billions into foreign property markets

foreign property markets

4 min read

Turkish welders in Vaca Muerta: The specialists powering Argentina’s strategic energy projects

Turkish welders in Vaca Muerta: The specialists powering Argentina’s strategic energy projects

Economy

6 min read

IFC arranges $335M loan to boost Turkish Arkas Holding's transport, port investments

IFC arranges $335M loan to boost Turkish Arkas Holding's transport, port investments

Turkish companies

3 min read

US lawmaker opens investigation into alleged ‘human safari’ killings in Bosnian War

US lawmaker opens investigation into alleged ‘human safari’ killings in Bosnian War

Balkans

7 min read

'If there are any Americans who have engaged in this, they deserve to be charged and prosecuted,' says Anna Paulina Luna

Syria says it is close to reopening embassy in Türkiye, hails ties as 'privileged'

Syria says it is close to reopening embassy in Türkiye, hails ties as 'privileged'

Middle East

6 min read

‘In 11 months, we changed the world’s view of Syria and removed the fears that once existed,’ says Syrian FM Asaad al-Shaibani

Greece deletes C-130 post criticized as inhumane during Turkish repatriation

Greece deletes C-130 post criticized as inhumane during Turkish repatriation

Region

6 min read

Greece's Air Force faces criticism after posting photographs of C-130 transport aircraft as Türkiye was returning remains of 20 service members killed

Turkish firefighting pilot dies after aircraft crashes in Croatia

Turkish firefighting pilot dies after aircraft crashes in Croatia

Region

1 min read

Turkish AT802 firefighting aircraft loses radio contact over Croatia during maintenance flight, prompting international search and rescue operations

US launches ‘Operation Southern Spear’ amid major military build-up in Latin America

US launches ‘Operation Southern Spear’ amid major military build-up in Latin America

Americas

5 min read

South Korea, US to ‘move forward’ on nuclear-powered submarine project

South Korea, US to ‘move forward’ on nuclear-powered submarine project

World

3 min read

Heavy attacks shake Kyiv, Southern Ukraine amid Russia’s drone strikes

Heavy attacks shake Kyiv, Southern Ukraine amid Russia’s drone strikes

Conflicts

8 min read

Türkiye’s fast-ageing society set to double elderly care market

Türkiye’s fast-ageing society set to double elderly care market

Elderly Care

11 min read

Suspected viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak kills 6 in Ethiopia as WHO deploys emergency team

Suspected viral hemorrhagic fever outbreak kills 6 in Ethiopia as WHO deploys emergency team

Health

2 min read

British man dies in Türkiye after hair transplant, dental treatment

British man dies in Türkiye after hair transplant, dental treatment

Health

2 min read

Zeus Temple finally uncovered in Türkiye's ancient city of Limyra after 43-year search

Zeus Temple finally uncovered in Türkiye's ancient city of Limyra after 43-year search

Archaeology

4 min read

The long-missing Zeus Temple in Limyra has been found, offering new insight into the ancient Lycian city’s layout and its deep religious history

Palestinian stories resonate deeply in Istanbul as 2 films bridge trauma, memory and resistance

Cinema

7 min read

Two Palestinian films in Istanbul connect Gaza’s present tragedy with a historic revolt, showing how cinema preserves memory and strengthens the call for justice

Palestinian stories resonate deeply in Istanbul as 2 films bridge trauma, memory and resistance

Ancient Ansir Caves become ‘caves of fear’ after Türkiye’s Feb. 6 earthquakes

Archaeology

3 min read

Ancient Ansir Caves in Malatya, once set for tourism, now terrify locals as post-quake rockfalls continue to threaten the historic site

Ancient Ansir Caves become ‘caves of fear’ after Türkiye’s Feb. 6 earthquakes

Underwater World War I park in Türkiye's Gallipoli draws global diving interest

History

2 min read

Thousands of divers explore 23 wartime wrecks in Gallipoli as Türkiye expands its marine heritage tourism

Underwater World War I park in Türkiye's Gallipoli draws global diving interest

Nigeria reaches World Cup playoff final as Osimhen delivers decisive double

Nigeria reaches World Cup playoff final as Osimhen delivers decisive double

Victor Osimhen

2 min read

Türkiye suspends 23 Super Lig players in widening betting scandal, including two from Galatasaray

Türkiye suspends 23 Super Lig players in widening betting scandal, including two from Galatasaray

Football

5 min read

Anadolu Efes to face Bayern Munich in Antalya in EuroLeague Week 11

Anadolu Efes to face Bayern Munich in Antalya in EuroLeague Week 11

Anadolu Efes

1 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

12

29

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

12

28

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

12

25

4

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

12

23

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

12

22

6

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

12

20

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

12

19

8

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

12

15

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

12

14

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

12

14

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

12

14

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

12

13

13

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

12

13

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

12

11

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

12

10

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

12

9

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

12

8

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

12

7

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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Underwater World War I park in Türkiye's Gallipoli draws global diving interest

At least 6 killed in blaze at warehouse in Kocaeli’s major industrial hub

Istanbul authorities seize illegally trafficked African lion cub

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Türkiye’s 2026 culture, tourism budget signals a year of record tourism, ‘golden age of archaeology’

Türkiye’s 2026 culture, tourism budget signals a year of record tourism, ‘golden age of archaeology’

Nov 14 2025

Türkiye reports sharp climb in unemployment as rate hits 28.6%

Türkiye reports sharp climb in unemployment as rate hits 28.6%

Nov 14 2025

Zeus Temple finally uncovered in Türkiye's ancient city of Limyra after 43-year search

Zeus Temple finally uncovered in Türkiye's ancient city of Limyra after 43-year search

Nov 14 2025

Ahiska Turk professor repays Türkiye’s support by educating young engineers

Ahiska Turk professor repays Türkiye’s support by educating young engineers

Nov 14 2025

US launches ‘Operation Southern Spear’ amid major military build-up in Latin America

US launches ‘Operation Southern Spear’ amid major military build-up in Latin America

Nov 14 2025

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