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‘A long way from peace,’ says Turner, former UK ambassador to Ukraine

Europe

12 min read

Türkiye Today spoke with Ambassador Turner, a former British diplomat who served as Consul General in Istanbul and later as UK’s ambassador to Ukraine

‘A long way from peace,’ says Turner, former UK ambassador to Ukraine

Moody’s keeps Türkiye’s rating at 'Ba3' with stable outlook, cites policy gains, risks

credit rating

3 min read

Moody's projects Türkiye’s inflation to drop from 30.9% to 22% by end-2026, but warns of upside risks, potential policy reversals

Moody’s keeps Türkiye’s rating at 'Ba3' with stable outlook, cites policy gains, risks

Iran warns any attack will be treated as 'all-out war,' as US 'armada' heads Middle East

Iran

4 min read

Iran warns any attack will be treated as 'all-out war,' as US 'armada' heads Middle East

Trump says VP Vance to visit Azerbaijan, Armenia in February to 'advance TRIPP'

TRIPP

3 min read

Trump says VP Vance to visit Azerbaijan, Armenia in February to 'advance TRIPP'

Only Trump can rein in Israel’s Gaza actions, Turkish FM says

Gaza crisis

3 min read

Only Trump can rein in Israel’s Gaza actions, Turkish FM says

Minister Hakan Fidan says US President Donald Trump can directly exert meaningful pressure on Israel to halt its actions in Gaza

Türkiye's top diplomat warns Israel seeking opportunity to strike Iran

Diplomacy

4 min read

Türkiye advises US against military intervention in Iran during Davos interview

Diplomacy

5 min read

What return of Ebla tablets means for Syria’s museums

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featured

What return of Ebla tablets means for Syria’s museums

Syrian antiquities

5 min read

Napoli's Noa Lang joins Galatasaray on 2 million euro loan deal

Napoli's Noa Lang joins Galatasaray on 2 million euro loan deal

Football

2 min read

Trabzon’s Uzungol welcomes visitors with winter festival and cultural events

Events

1 min read

Spotlight

How Erbil’s recent moves are fueling skepticism in Ankara

How Erbil’s recent moves are fueling skepticism in Ankara

Middle East

5 min read

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

Op-Ed

5 min read

How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

analysis

7 min read

What is the Iraqi perspective on transfer of Daesh detainees from Syria?

What is the Iraqi perspective on transfer of Daesh detainees from Syria?

featured

5 min read

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

What happened to Türkiye’s 'shrinking middle' in recent years?

What happened to Türkiye’s 'shrinking middle' in recent years?

Enes Berna Kilic

YPG's last choice: Implement Damascus deal or face military defeat

YPG's last choice: Implement Damascus deal or face military defeat

Omer Ozkizilcik

Simsek’s economic reset in Türkiye: Stabilization pays off, caution remains

Simsek’s economic reset in Türkiye: Stabilization pays off, caution remains

Stress test or strategic shift? Unpacking Vucic’s rhetoric against Ankara

Stress test or strategic shift? Unpacking Vucic’s rhetoric against Ankara

Mustafa Cuhadar

Kazakh oil, market risks and limits of Europe’s energy security model

Kazakh oil, market risks and limits of Europe’s energy security model

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

How can Blair bring peace to Gaza when he failed to bring it to Iraq?

How can Blair bring peace to Gaza when he failed to bring it to Iraq?

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Weaponization of antisemitism and erosion of free speech in the West

Weaponization of antisemitism and erosion of free speech in the West

Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Fidan's long presser and what it showcases

Fidan's long presser and what it showcases

Why old frames no longer explain Turkish foreign policy

Why old frames no longer explain Turkish foreign policy

Enes Berna Kilic

Why Bulgaria’s familiar paralysis carries higher stakes this time

Why Bulgaria’s familiar paralysis carries higher stakes this time

Mustafa Cuhadar

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

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Continuity or closure? Syria’s developments test Türkiye’s peace process

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Continuity or closure? Syria’s developments test Türkiye’s peace process

'The process will continue, largely because the PKK’s room for manoeuvre is curr...

Greece plans new cultural routes around Acropolis, as overlooked Ottoman-era layer remains debated

History

Greece plans new cultural routes around Acropolis, as overlooked Ottoman-era layer remains debated

Greece is preparing new cultural routes around the Acropolis to highlight ancien...

Hokum Lokum: The chewy saga of Türkiye’s most popular, unknown export

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Hokum Lokum: The chewy saga of Türkiye’s most popular, unknown export

Look at how Bonomo turned Turkish Taffy into a national obsession through hammer...

Turkish Cuisine

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

Food

3 min read

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Ottoman cuisine

3 min read

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

By Koray Erdogan

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Editor's Pick

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

How everyday Turkish words and sayings shape emotional connection, moral awareness, and community life

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Western airlines cancel flights as Türkiye warns of Israeli strike plans against Iran

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Maccabi fans boo Turkish coach Ataman in Israel, Panathinaikos condemns hostile reception

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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul and Izmir

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US mulls full military withdrawal from Syria: Report

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How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

Türkiye shifts Eurofighter focus to Qatar, may seek 12 additional aircraft: Report

Türkiye shifts Eurofighter focus to Qatar, may seek 12 additional aircraft: Report

Eurofighter Typhoon

9 min read

Eurofighter Typhoon procurement reportedly shifts toward Qatar as Oman track loses momentum, Ankara may seek 12 additional aircraft from Doha

ASFAT advances to new phase in TF-2000 destroyer, MILDEN submarine projects

Defense Industry

8 min read

ASFAT General Manager Ilbas announces TF-2000 destroyer and MILDEN submarine projects advancing as planned at DIMDEX 2026

ASFAT advances to new phase in TF-2000 destroyer, MILDEN submarine projects

Türkiye joins 14-nation condemnation of Israeli actions against UN refugee agency

Diplomacy

13 min read

Türkiye joins 13 other nations in condemning Israeli actions against the UNRWA as a new Peace Council begins coordinating Gaza humanitarian relief

Türkiye joins 14-nation condemnation of Israeli actions against UN refugee agency

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul and Izmir

Nation

1 min read

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes near Sindirgi in Balikesir province, with tremors felt across western Türkiye including Istanbul and Izmir

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul and Izmir

Moody’s keeps Türkiye’s rating at 'Ba3' with stable outlook, cites policy gains, risks

Moody’s keeps Türkiye’s rating at 'Ba3' with stable outlook, cites policy gains, risks

credit rating

5 min read

New company formations in Türkiye edge lower in 2025, data shows

New company formations in Türkiye edge lower in 2025, data shows

Business

3 min read

SUVs dominate Türkiye’s car market as sales share tops 60%

SUVs dominate Türkiye’s car market as sales share tops 60%

Automotive

8 min read

Iran warns any attack will be treated as 'all-out war,' as US 'armada' heads Middle East

Iran warns any attack will be treated as 'all-out war,' as US 'armada' heads Middle East

Iran

9 min read

Senior Iranian official warns any US attack will be treated as an all-out war, 'military on high alert' as carrier strike group approaches Middle East

Trump says VP Vance to visit Azerbaijan, Armenia in February to 'advance TRIPP'

Trump says VP Vance to visit Azerbaijan, Armenia in February to 'advance TRIPP'

TRIPP

5 min read

'In February, Vice President Vance will travel to both Countries to build on our Peace efforts,' US president says

‘A long way from peace,’ says Turner, former UK ambassador to Ukraine

‘A long way from peace,’ says Turner, former UK ambassador to Ukraine

Europe

17 min read

Türkiye Today spoke with Ambassador Turner, a former British diplomat who served as Consul General in Istanbul and later as UK’s ambassador to Ukraine

How Erbil’s recent moves are fueling skepticism in Ankara

How Erbil’s recent moves are fueling skepticism in Ankara

Middle East

6 min read

Historically, Türkiye has avoided breaking ties, but recent developments have added a layer of mistrust to an otherwise long-standing partnership

Ukraine, Russia continue Abu Dhabi talks on US plan as Donbas deadlock persists

Ukraine, Russia continue Abu Dhabi talks on US plan as Donbas deadlock persists

Ukraine war

4 min read

Five-year-old's detention by ICE ignites calls for general strike in Minneapolis

Five-year-old's detention by ICE ignites calls for general strike in Minneapolis

Americas

8 min read

US and EU propose $800 billion plan to rebuild Ukraine after war ends

US and EU propose $800 billion plan to rebuild Ukraine after war ends

World

6 min read

Joy Awards appearance followed by candid remarks puts Meryem Uzerli back in focus

Joy Awards appearance followed by candid remarks puts Meryem Uzerli back in focus

Turkish celebrities

4 min read

Snow charm fades as winter reality grips Türkiye’s highlands

Snow charm fades as winter reality grips Türkiye’s highlands

snow in Türkiye

4 min read

Antidepressant use rises in Türkiye as economic hardship strains mental health

Antidepressant use rises in Türkiye as economic hardship strains mental health

Mental Health

2 min read

Trabzon’s Uzungol welcomes visitors with winter festival and cultural events

Trabzon’s Uzungol welcomes visitors with winter festival and cultural events

Events

2 min read

Cultural performances, winter sports and local traditions mark the start of the event

What return of Ebla tablets means for Syria’s museums

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featured

8 min read

Exclusive to Türkiye Today: Return of Ebla tablets to Idlib signals a new phase in Syria’s cultural recovery, museum restoration and tourism revival

What return of Ebla tablets means for Syria’s museums

New movies in theatres this week: Scarlet Johansson’s ‘Eleanor the Great’

Cinema

New movies in theatres this week: Scarlet Johansson’s ‘Eleanor the Great’

Hungarian harpsichord virtuoso Marton Borsanyi performs in Istanbul for Hungarian Culture Day

Concert

3 min read

Marton Borsanyi performs Rameau, Vivaldi, Bach, Haydn and Scarlatti in Istanbul for Hungarian Culture Day at the Liszt Institute

Hungarian harpsichord virtuoso Marton Borsanyi performs in Istanbul for Hungarian Culture Day

Napoli's Noa Lang joins Galatasaray on 2 million euro loan deal

Napoli's Noa Lang joins Galatasaray on 2 million euro loan deal

Football

5 min read

Embiid leads 76ers past Rockets in overtime while Sengun delivers for Houston

Embiid leads 76ers past Rockets in overtime while Sengun delivers for Houston

NBA

2 min read

Zeynep Sonmez exits Australian Open in 3rd round after historic run for Türkiye

Zeynep Sonmez exits Australian Open in 3rd round after historic run for Türkiye

Sports

2 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

18

43

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

18

42

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

19

41

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

18

35

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

18

32

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

18

26

7

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

18

26

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

18

24

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

18

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

18

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

18

19

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

18

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

18

18

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

19

16

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

18

16

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

18

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

18

14

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

18

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

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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Washington plans to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to Algeria as case unfolds

Washington plans to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to Algeria as case unfolds

Jan 24 2026

Moody’s keeps Türkiye’s rating at 'Ba3' with stable outlook, cites policy gains, risks

Moody’s keeps Türkiye’s rating at 'Ba3' with stable outlook, cites policy gains, risks

Jan 24 2026

Iran warns any attack will be treated as 'all-out war,' as US 'armada' heads Middle East

Iran warns any attack will be treated as 'all-out war,' as US 'armada' heads Middle East

Jan 24 2026

Trump says VP Vance to visit Azerbaijan, Armenia in February to 'advance TRIPP'

Trump says VP Vance to visit Azerbaijan, Armenia in February to 'advance TRIPP'

Jan 24 2026

‘A long way from peace,’ says Turner, former UK ambassador to Ukraine

‘A long way from peace,’ says Turner, former UK ambassador to Ukraine

Jan 24 2026

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