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Syria eyes return to global banking system as Caesar Act lifted

Syria Caesar Act

3 min read

Syria’s central bank governor says termination of the US Caesar Act represents the most significant step for the country

Syria eyes return to global banking system as Caesar Act lifted

'Türkiye has obligations to Russia on S-400 systems': Russian foreign minister

S-400

2 min read

'Türkiye has obligations to Russia on S-400 systems,' Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says, criticizing the EU's purchase proposal for Ukraine transfe...

'Türkiye has obligations to Russia on S-400 systems': Russian foreign minister

General Electric reveals 800HP turboprop engine integration program for Bayraktar Akinci

Defense Industry

2 min read

General Electric reveals 800HP turboprop engine integration program for Bayraktar Akinci

EU floats idea of purchasing Turkish S-400 systems for transfer to Ukraine: Report

S-400

2 min read

EU floats idea of purchasing Turkish S-400 systems for transfer to Ukraine: Report

Major Turkish broadcaster in turmoil as top editor faces harassment, drug allegations

Crime

6 min read

Major Turkish broadcaster in turmoil as top editor faces harassment, drug allegations

Istanbul drug probe leads to arrest of Haberturk’s top editor, while former anchor Nur Kosker describes harassment, retaliation, broader problems

Money laundering scandal targeting Can, Ciner rattles Türkiye as $350M in bags uncovered

Crime

6 min read

Türkiye’s arts world faces historic reckoning over sexual abuse allegations

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

15 min read

Turkish teachers at Italian high school on strike amid financial discrimination suspicion

Turkish teachers at Italian high school on strike amid financial discrimination suspicion

Education

7 min read

Istanbul’s highest and lowest building dues in 2025 reveal growing 'fee migration'

Istanbul’s highest and lowest building dues in 2025 reveal growing 'fee migration'

expats in Istanbul

6 min read

Blind Turkish villager relies on devoted donkey ‘Magare’ as his eyes and ears for 24 years

photo gallery

Spotlight

How Türkiye built one of world's largest wealth funds under a decade

How Türkiye built one of world's largest wealth funds under a decade

featured

6 min read

What diners pay at Türkiye’s newest Michelin starred restaurants

What diners pay at Türkiye’s newest Michelin starred restaurants

Michelin starred restaurants

5 min read

Is Iran abandoning revolution for national identity?

Is Iran abandoning revolution for national identity?

Iran

6 min read

Turkish citizens' trust in economy hits rock bottom, survey shows

Turkish citizens' trust in economy hits rock bottom, survey shows

Turkish economy

2 min read

How is the attack on Caspian Pipeline Consortium affecting Central Asia?

How is the attack on Caspian Pipeline Consortium affecting Central Asia?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

US regional strategy and Türkiye's possible role in Arab force

US regional strategy and Türkiye's possible role in Arab force

From joy to realism: Turkish-Syrian relations a year after regime change

From joy to realism: Turkish-Syrian relations a year after regime change

Omer Ozkizilcik

Once setting red lines in Dayton, America now lets Putin dictate the script in Ukraine

Once setting red lines in Dayton, America now lets Putin dictate the script in Ukraine

Muslim Brotherhood and US: Terrorist designation or a 'coercive' call for strategic dialogue?

Muslim Brotherhood and US: Terrorist designation or a 'coercive' call for strategic dialogue?

Ahmed Samih Farag

Can Türkiye's 'terror-free' logjams be overcome?

Can Türkiye's 'terror-free' logjams be overcome?

Serbia's only oil refinery down: Is NIS shutdown the cost of Russian loyalty?

Serbia's only oil refinery down: Is NIS shutdown the cost of Russian loyalty?

Mustafa Cuhadar

Strengthening footprint in South Asia: Türkiye, Pakistan explore new energy ties

Strengthening footprint in South Asia: Türkiye, Pakistan explore new energy ties

Sabena Siddiqui

Syria makes modest return to global economy

Syria makes modest return to global economy

Savvas Kalenteridis: Portrait of decadeslong hate toward Türkiye

Savvas Kalenteridis: Portrait of decadeslong hate toward Türkiye

Hasan Mesut Onder

Discover

Anatolia’s only known ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco uncovered in Iznik, crafted in Roman style

Archaeology

Anatolia’s only known ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus fresco uncovered in Iznik, crafted in Roman style

In a frescoed tomb at Iznik’s Hisardere Necropolis, a rare Good Shepherd image o...

Türkiye’s minimum wage debate heats up under inflation’s shadow amid living cost strain

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Türkiye’s minimum wage debate heats up under inflation’s shadow amid living cost strain

Economy board seeks to balance disinflation goals with growing calls to provide ...

From Dortmund wonderkid to edge of elite football, Emre Mor’s uneven journey

Emre Mor

From Dortmund wonderkid to edge of elite football, Emre Mor’s uneven journey

Once a Dortmund 'wonderkid,' Emre Mor now faces an uncertain future, after repea...

Expats beware: Hotels in Türkiye can no longer take photocopies of guest ID documents

Expats beware: Hotels in Türkiye can no longer take photocopies of guest ID documents

Euromonitor index shows Istanbul, Antalya among worlds top 10 city destinations

Euromonitor index shows Istanbul, Antalya among worlds top 10 city destinations

Türkiye’s apartment fees surge 367% over 3 years, monthly dues surpass $200: Report

Türkiye’s apartment fees surge 367% over 3 years, monthly dues surpass $200: Report

Editor's Pick

The Sultan’s Salon: Ottoman diamond parure’s journey from Romanov empress to Ottoman princess

The Sultan’s Salon: Ottoman diamond parure’s journey from Romanov empress to Ottoman princess

A jewel once traded to save an empire becomes the wedding treasure of an Ottoman princess — a saga of power, diplomacy and survival

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Gaza crisis serves as stark warning to prevent grave international crimes, Türkiye tells UN

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Türkiye’s fertility rate falls for 11 straight years as ageing concerns deepen

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Azerbaijan tourism office opens Istanbul office to deepen ties with Türkiye

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US ambassador Barrack signals hope for F-35 resolution in coming months

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How Türkiye built one of world's largest wealth funds under a decade

Greece hands final design for new cross-border ‘Friendship Bridge’ to Türkiye

Greece hands final design for new cross-border ‘Friendship Bridge’ to Türkiye

Nation

3 min read

Türkiye and Greece move closer to launching construction of new bridge as final designs arrive, both sides prepare tenders for 400 meter crossing

General Electric reveals 800HP turboprop engine integration program for Bayraktar Akinci

Defense Industry

3 min read

General Electric discloses the GE H-80 turboprop engine integration program for Bayraktar Akinci UCAV in a 2024 presentation

General Electric reveals 800HP turboprop engine integration program for Bayraktar Akinci

Major Turkish broadcaster in turmoil as top editor faces harassment, drug allegations

Crime

8 min read

Istanbul drug probe leads to arrest of Haberturk’s top editor, while former anchor Nur Kosker describes harassment, retaliation, broader problems

Major Turkish broadcaster in turmoil as top editor faces harassment, drug allegations

4.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Balikesir, tremors felt in Istanbul and Izmir

Nation

4 min read

A 4.9-magnitude quake shakes Balikesir's Sindirgi district, felt in neighboring cities including Izmir and Istanbul

4.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Balikesir, tremors felt in Istanbul and Izmir

Istanbul’s highest and lowest building dues in 2025 reveal growing 'fee migration'

Istanbul’s highest and lowest building dues in 2025 reveal growing 'fee migration'

expats in Istanbul

8 min read

Istanbul accounts for 29.2% of Türkiye's GDP in 2024, reaches $305B economic output

Istanbul accounts for 29.2% of Türkiye's GDP in 2024, reaches $305B economic output

Turkish economy

7 min read

How Türkiye built one of world's largest wealth funds under a decade

featured

featured

How Türkiye built one of world's largest wealth funds under a decade

Nation

9 min read

Syria eyes return to global banking system as Caesar Act lifted

Syria eyes return to global banking system as Caesar Act lifted

Syria Caesar Act

3 min read

Syria’s central bank governor says termination of the US Caesar Act represents the most significant step for the country

Croatia buys 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany in major defense upgrade

Croatia buys 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany in major defense upgrade

Balkans

3 min read

Croatia's purchase of Leopard tanks will make an important contribution to strengthening NATO's defense capabilities, German Chancellor Merz says

Algerian authorities break up phishing ring accused of 140,000 cyberattacks

Algerian authorities break up phishing ring accused of 140,000 cyberattacks

Middle East

2 min read

Algerian authorities arrest a skilled hacker and dismantle a major phishing network responsible for over 140,000 cyberattacks

RSF holding over 19,000 detainees in Darfur prisons, Sudan Doctors Network says

RSF holding over 19,000 detainees in Darfur prisons, Sudan Doctors Network says

Sudanese detainees

2 min read

More than four deaths reported weekly in prisons due to medical neglect, lack of staff, Sudan Doctors Network says

Storm Bram hits England's York: Ouse River overlfows, streets and homes submerged

Storm Bram hits England's York: Ouse River overlfows, streets and homes submerged

World

EU floats idea of purchasing Turkish S-400 systems for transfer to Ukraine: Report

EU floats idea of purchasing Turkish S-400 systems for transfer to Ukraine: Report

S-400

5 min read

Trump peace plan for Ukraine includes restoring Russian energy, US investment in Russia: Report

Trump peace plan for Ukraine includes restoring Russian energy, US investment in Russia: Report

World

6 min read

Turkish teachers at Italian high school on strike amid financial discrimination suspicion

Turkish teachers at Italian high school on strike amid financial discrimination suspicion

Education

9 min read

Türkiye's Mardin becomes new hub for film, TV productions

Türkiye's Mardin becomes new hub for film, TV productions

Lifestyle

Third-warmest November in 55 years as Turkiye heats up above seasonal norms

Third-warmest November in 55 years as Turkiye heats up above seasonal norms

Weather

3 min read

Ancient grave chest emerges as dam waters recede in eastern Türkiye

Ancient grave chest emerges as dam waters recede in eastern Türkiye

History

6 min read

As Keban Dam Lake recedes in eastern Türkiye, Tunceli Museum teams recover a massive stone grave chest fragment from island fortress Pertek

Archaeologists uncover rare Late Roman reception hall with untouched mosaics in Türkiye

Archaeology

8 min read

Archaeologists uncover a rare 4th-century mosaic-lined reception hall in Hadrianopolis, revealing unique motifs never before recorded in Anatolian archaeology

Archaeologists uncover rare Late Roman reception hall with untouched mosaics in Türkiye

Italian cuisine, Egyptian 'koshari' and Kyrgyz 'maksym' gain UNESCO cultural heritage status

Intangible Cultural Heritage

7 min read

UNESCO adds Italian cuisine, Egypt's 'koshari' and Kyrgyzstan's 'maksym' to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list at a meeting in New Delhi

Italian cuisine, Egyptian 'koshari' and Kyrgyz 'maksym' gain UNESCO cultural heritage status

Arab traditions join UNESCO intangible heritage list at New Delhi session

Middle East

4 min read

As the opening of the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in New Delhi

Arab traditions join UNESCO intangible heritage list at New Delhi session

Brann coach says beating Fenerbahce ‘would be historic’ ahead of Europa League clash

Brann coach says beating Fenerbahce ‘would be historic’ ahead of Europa League clash

UEFA Europa League

5 min read

Fenerbahce marks 100th Europa League match with Brann in must-win clash

Fenerbahce marks 100th Europa League match with Brann in must-win clash

Fenerbahce

4 min read

Samsunspor targets top-8 finish as it hosts AEK in Europa Conference League

Samsunspor targets top-8 finish as it hosts AEK in Europa Conference League

Conference League

9 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

15

36

2

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

15

34

3

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

15

33

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

15

26

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

15

25

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

15

25

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

15

23

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

15

19

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

15

17

10

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

15

17

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

15

16

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

15

15

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

15

15

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

15

14

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

15

14

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

15

13

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

15

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

15

8

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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Japan earthquake leaves 30 injured, triggers power cuts in freezing temperatures

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Employee holds colleague hostage at gunpoint at Türkiye’s Gumushane University

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Syria eyes return to global banking system as Caesar Act lifted

Syria eyes return to global banking system as Caesar Act lifted

Dec 11 2025

'Türkiye has obligations to Russia on S-400 systems': Russian foreign minister

'Türkiye has obligations to Russia on S-400 systems': Russian foreign minister

Dec 11 2025

Greece hands final design for new cross-border ‘Friendship Bridge’ to Türkiye

Greece hands final design for new cross-border ‘Friendship Bridge’ to Türkiye

Dec 11 2025

Istanbul’s highest and lowest building dues in 2025 reveal growing 'fee migration'

Istanbul’s highest and lowest building dues in 2025 reveal growing 'fee migration'

Dec 11 2025

Blind Turkish villager relies on devoted donkey ‘Magare’ as his eyes and ears for 24 years

Blind Turkish villager relies on devoted donkey ‘Magare’ as his eyes and ears for 24 years

Dec 11 2025

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