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Iran's Khamenei 'may have' moved to underground bunker, here's why?

Iran

2 min read

Iran's Khamenei reportedly moved to an underground bunker in Tehran over US attack fears, as US deploys Patriot, THAAD systems as carrier approaches

Iran's Khamenei 'may have' moved to underground bunker, here's why?

Turkish President raises concerns over EU ‘Made in Europe’ auto proposal

Automotive

3 min read

President Erdogan urges EU chief von der Leyen to protect Turkish auto exports amid a draft EU law prioritizing “Made in Europe” products

Turkish President raises concerns over EU ‘Made in Europe’ auto proposal

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia can help resolve Iran crisis 'diplomatically', columnist claims

Iran

3 min read

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia can help resolve Iran crisis 'diplomatically', columnist claims

Trump threatens to cut all US aid if Iraq reinstates Nouri al-Maliki

Middle East

2 min read

Trump threatens to cut all US aid if Iraq reinstates Nouri al-Maliki

Türkiye and Nigeria pivot toward $5 billion trade target as defense ties deepen

Diplomacy

4 min read

Türkiye and Nigeria pivot toward $5 billion trade target as defense ties deepen

This ambitious target repositions Nigeria as one of Türkiye’s primary economic anchors within the Sub-Saharan African region

'No interest in making it worse,' Israel draws line on tensions with Türkiye

Middle East

3 min read

US envoy Witkoff acknowledges friction between Israel, Türkiye over Board of Peace

World

5 min read

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

featured

featured

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

renting in Türkiye

10 min read

Cat missing during Spain trip found months later after 250 km journey near France

Cat missing during Spain trip found months later after 250 km journey near France

Cat

2 min read

Galatasaray to take advantage in Champions League game against Manchester City

Football

2 min read

Spotlight

Immigrants R US: The rise and demise of the American dream

Immigrants R US: The rise and demise of the American dream

featured

13 min read

Kurdish autonomy collapses in Syria: Masoud Barzani to the rescue?

Kurdish autonomy collapses in Syria: Masoud Barzani to the rescue?

analysis

6 min read

What message do markets receive from Turkish central bank's cautious rate cut

What message do markets receive from Turkish central bank's cautious rate cut

analysis

3 min read

Bonjour Canada! Navigating the hedging strategies of middle powers

Bonjour Canada! Navigating the hedging strategies of middle powers

Op-Ed

11 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

Arda Mevlutoglu

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

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

Discover

Different incomes, different drugs: How socioeconomic status shapes drug use in Türkiye

Drug

Different incomes, different drugs: How socioeconomic status shapes drug use in Türkiye

Cocaine cases in Türkiye rose from 3,827 in 2022 to 5,750 in 2024, with experts ...

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

Europe

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

Türkiye Today spoke with Ambassador Turner, a former British diplomat who served...

What return of Ebla tablets means for Syria’s museums

featured

What return of Ebla tablets means for Syria’s museums

Exclusive to Türkiye Today: Return of Ebla tablets to Idlib signals a new phase ...

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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'Keep your war out of our skies,' Türkiye tells Russia, Ukraine: Report

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Yasin Ozcan joins Besiktas, Tammy Abraham moves onto Aston Villa

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How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

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Iran's Khamenei 'may have' moved to underground bunker, here's why?

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'No interest in making it worse,' Israel draws line on tensions with Türkiye

Erdogan and Trump coordinate on Syria, Gaza reconstruction in high-level call

Erdogan and Trump coordinate on Syria, Gaza reconstruction in high-level call

Diplomacy

3 min read

The phone call comes following the United States' move regarding the YPG in Syria, the biggest source of friction in relations between the two countries in the last decade

Türkiye and Nigeria pivot toward $5 billion trade target as defense ties deepen

Diplomacy

5 min read

This ambitious target repositions Nigeria as one of Türkiye’s primary economic anchors within the Sub-Saharan African region

Türkiye and Nigeria pivot toward $5 billion trade target as defense ties deepen

Hidden psychological problems reason for divorce? Turkiye's top court says 'yes'

Nation

2 min read

Divorce case reaches Türkiye's top court after husband said spouse hid psychological treatment, judges said concealment in marriage undermines trust

Hidden psychological problems reason for divorce? Turkiye's top court says 'yes'

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

featured

featured

10 min read

New e-Devlet rental system verifies property ownership, blocks fraud, lets foreign tenants with residence permits sign contracts online from anywhere

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

Turkish President raises concerns over EU ‘Made in Europe’ auto proposal

Turkish President raises concerns over EU ‘Made in Europe’ auto proposal

Automotive

6 min read

Türkiye’s leading copper mine in Kastamonu put up for sale for $1B: Report

Türkiye’s leading copper mine in Kastamonu put up for sale for $1B: Report

copper

3 min read

Türkiye’s banking watchdog warns local lenders over cheap offshore lira swaps

Türkiye’s banking watchdog warns local lenders over cheap offshore lira swaps

carry trade

4 min read

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia can help resolve Iran crisis 'diplomatically', columnist claims

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia can help resolve Iran crisis 'diplomatically', columnist claims

Iran

7 min read

Turkish columnist Abdulkadir Selvi says Türkiye and Saudi Arabia can achieve a diplomatic settlement with Iran

Trump threatens to cut all US aid if Iraq reinstates Nouri al-Maliki

Trump threatens to cut all US aid if Iraq reinstates Nouri al-Maliki

Middle East

3 min read

In a post on his Truth Social platform late Tuesday evening, Trump claimed he was "hearing" that the "Great Country of Iraq might make a very bad choice" by returning Maliki to power

Trump hails "great conversation" with Sharaa as US backs Syria’s integration plan

Trump hails "great conversation" with Sharaa as US backs Syria’s integration plan

Middle East

4 min read

Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for Iowa, Trump described the dialogue as "very good," expressing satisfaction with the trajectory of US policy in the region

Iran declares restricted airspace over the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US tensions

Iran declares restricted airspace over the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US tensions

Middle East

5 min read

Though the notice is a standard procedure for such drills, it coincides with a period of friction between Iran and the US and Israel

Türkiye-Nigeria forge new power axis as Ankara grabs top trade spot in Ankara

Türkiye-Nigeria forge new power axis as Ankara grabs top trade spot in Ankara

Africa

5 min read

Minneapolis outrage shakes federal enforcement plan

Minneapolis outrage shakes federal enforcement plan

Americas

11 min read

Severe winter storm kills 23 in US, flight cancellations extend into Jan. 27

Severe winter storm kills 23 in US, flight cancellations extend into Jan. 27

US winter storm

5 min read

Cat missing during Spain trip found months later after 250 km journey near France

Cat missing during Spain trip found months later after 250 km journey near France

Cat

2 min read

Weather warnings issue 'yellow' alert as Sahara dust hits Türkiye

Weather warnings issue 'yellow' alert as Sahara dust hits Türkiye

Weather

3 min read

Türkiye's timeless coastal town: Akyaka resists extremes of tourism development

Türkiye's timeless coastal town: Akyaka resists extremes of tourism development

Lifestyle

Türkiye Magic Festival brings world-famous magicians to Istanbul

Türkiye Magic Festival brings world-famous magicians to Istanbul

Events

2 min read

The two-day festival brought together Türkiye’s leading magicians and world-renowned performers and creating a unique platform for international collaboration

Bulgur Palace: A restored landmark linking Istanbul’s past and public life

History

6 min read

Restored in 2021, Bulgur Palace on Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula now serves as a public library, linking Ottoman history with modern city life

Bulgur Palace: A restored landmark linking Istanbul’s past and public life

Excavation reveals rare man-made ancient sacred lake at Montu Temple, Egypt

Sacred lake

4 min read

Jia Xiaobing, the Chinese project director, said the team named the discovery the Southern Sacred Lake

Excavation reveals rare man-made ancient sacred lake at Montu Temple, Egypt

Jordans' Karak Castle sits over fault line, raising concerns after partial collapse

Jordan

4 min read

The recent partial collapse in one section of the castle renews attention on the fragility of some of its weaknesses

Jordans' Karak Castle sits over fault line, raising concerns after partial collapse

Yasin Ozcan joins Besiktas, Tammy Abraham moves onto Aston Villa

Yasin Ozcan joins Besiktas, Tammy Abraham moves onto Aston Villa

Football

2 min read

US launches priority visa appointment system for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders

US launches priority visa appointment system for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders

2026 FIFA World Cup

2 min read

'We need our fans': Guardiola sounds alarm ahead of Galatasaray clash

'We need our fans': Guardiola sounds alarm ahead of Galatasaray clash

Football

5 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

19

46

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

19

43

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

19

41

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

19

36

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

19

33

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

19

29

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

19

27

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

19

25

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

19

24

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

19

22

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

19

19

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

19

19

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

19

19

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

19

19

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

19

16

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

19

15

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

19

15

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

19

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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Turkish police detain 37 on Papel payment system over illegal money laundering

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Syrian Army secures Tishrin Dam from SDF in strategic territorial advance

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Galatasaray to take advantage in Champions League game against Manchester City

Galatasaray to take advantage in Champions League game against Manchester City

Jan 28 2026

Turkish President raises concerns over EU ‘Made in Europe’ auto proposal

Turkish President raises concerns over EU ‘Made in Europe’ auto proposal

Jan 28 2026

Cat missing during Spain trip found months later after 250 km journey near France

Cat missing during Spain trip found months later after 250 km journey near France

Jan 28 2026

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia can help resolve Iran crisis 'diplomatically', columnist claims

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia can help resolve Iran crisis 'diplomatically', columnist claims

Jan 28 2026

Erdogan and Trump coordinate on Syria, Gaza reconstruction in high-level call

Erdogan and Trump coordinate on Syria, Gaza reconstruction in high-level call

Jan 28 2026

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