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Türkiye becomes top supplier of seafood to Greece: Report

Economy

2 min read

One in every five fish imported by Greece comes from Türkiye, driven by strong exports of fresh, chilled and processed seafood products

Türkiye becomes top supplier of seafood to Greece: Report

Zorlu Energy sells 150MW wind power unit in Türkiye for $117M

Green Energy

1 min read

The Gokcedag project transfers to the Ronesans Energy subsidiary, proceeds to support investments and debt repayment

Zorlu Energy sells 150MW wind power unit in Türkiye for $117M

Netanyahu says Israel wants peaceful Syrian border as military occupy buffer zone

World

2 min read

Netanyahu says Israel wants peaceful Syrian border as military occupy buffer zone

PKK ringleader Ocalan urges SDF to implement March 10 agreement

Politics

2 min read

PKK ringleader Ocalan urges SDF to implement March 10 agreement

357 Daesh terrorists detained in dawn operations in Ankara, Istanbul

Daesh

3 min read

357 Daesh terrorists detained in dawn operations in Ankara, Istanbul

Turkish authorities detain over 357 suspects in Ankara and Istanbul on Dec. 30 in coordinated raids targeting Daesh-linked cells and activities

Daesh kills 3 Turkish police officers, injures 9 in anti-terrorism operation

counterterrorism

2 min read

5 suspects detained after Türkiye kills 6 Daesh terrorists in deadly police raid

counterterrorism

2 min read

The Sultan’s Salon: Step inside the ‘Fruit Room’ of Sultan Ahmed III

The Sultan’s Salon: Step inside the ‘Fruit Room’ of Sultan Ahmed III

The Sultan’s Salon

5 min read

Top 10 archaeological discoveries across Türkiye in 2025 that reshaped ancient history

featured

featured

Top 10 archaeological discoveries across Türkiye in 2025 that reshaped ancient history

Archaeology

8 min read

Türkiye records more than 53,000 earthquakes in 2025, averaging 6 tremors every hour

Seismic Activity

4 min read

Spotlight

Türkiye, Armenia agree to ease visa rules for diplomatic, special passport holders

Türkiye, Armenia agree to ease visa rules for diplomatic, special passport holders

Diplomacy

3 min read

Turkish tourism looks to 2026 with confidence as high-spending strategy takes hold

Turkish tourism looks to 2026 with confidence as high-spending strategy takes hold

Turkish tourism

2 min read

Is Türkiye’s ruling AK Party reconsidering its media strategy?

Is Türkiye’s ruling AK Party reconsidering its media strategy?

featured

5 min read

Türkiye, Egypt condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent state

Türkiye, Egypt condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent state

Africa

2 min read

Kosovo chooses Kurti and dares the West to deal with it

Kosovo chooses Kurti and dares the West to deal with it

A community in denial: The dangerous path ahead of Syria’s Alawites

A community in denial: The dangerous path ahead of Syria’s Alawites

Omer Ozkizilcik

Toward COP31: An opportunity for accelerated climate action

Toward COP31: An opportunity for accelerated climate action

Limits of analogy: Why labeling Türkiye 'Lebanon’s new Iran' does not hold

Limits of analogy: Why labeling Türkiye 'Lebanon’s new Iran' does not hold

Deniz Karakullukcu

Türkiye’s SDF threat perception could reach a tipping point soon

Türkiye’s SDF threat perception could reach a tipping point soon

Why SDF faces big risks in Syria and the region

Why SDF faces big risks in Syria and the region

Why deepening Pakistan–Türkiye defense ties are equally important for both countries

Why deepening Pakistan–Türkiye defense ties are equally important for both countries

Sabena Siddiqui

How Greece’s growing ties with Israel are reshaping debate at home

How Greece’s growing ties with Israel are reshaping debate at home

Selin Hacialioglu

Türkiye should be part of Gaza stabilization force

Türkiye should be part of Gaza stabilization force

The Western Balkans in 2026: Europe’s most fragile front

The Western Balkans in 2026: Europe’s most fragile front

Militarization of Greek Cyprus and fragile peace in Eastern Mediterranean

Militarization of Greek Cyprus and fragile peace in Eastern Mediterranean

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Mehmet Rakipoglu

Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia

Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia

UK-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement is long overdue

UK-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement is long overdue

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Arda Mevlutoglu

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What the new minimum wage says about where Türkiye is headed in 2026

Op-Ed

What the new minimum wage says about where Türkiye is headed in 2026

New minimum wage of ₺28,075 ($655.61) for 2026 falls below hunger threshold, whi...

Bayraktar Kizilelma achieves aviation first with autonomous wingman flight

Defense

Bayraktar Kizilelma achieves aviation first with autonomous wingman flight

Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft completes world's first autonomous close form...

Greek press warns ‘calm waters’ ending after Türkiye’s Aegean stance

Türkiye Greece

Greek press warns ‘calm waters’ ending after Türkiye’s Aegean stance

Türkiye says its Aegean flights are in international airspace, prompting Greek m...

Turkish Cuisine

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Food

5 min read

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

Food

3 min read

How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived

How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived

Anatolian cuisine

6 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Turkish authorities warn Iceland-origin cold wave will grip Istanbul for 6-8 days

Turkish authorities warn Iceland-origin cold wave will grip Istanbul for 6-8 days

Türkiye’s 'most dangerous' Antalya–Mersin coastal road gives way to new route

Türkiye’s 'most dangerous' Antalya–Mersin coastal road gives way to new route

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Istanbul and across Türkiye

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Istanbul and across Türkiye

By Selin Hacialioglu

Editor's Pick

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Three drone incursions into Turkish airspace raise escalation risks in Black Sea, as low-cost unmanned systems pose strategic challenges

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New measures on real estate, large money transfers in Türkiye to take effect in 2026

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Trump says 'seriously' considering F-35 fighter jet sale to Türkiye despite Israeli opposition

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Al-Qassam Brigades reveal Abu Obeida’s identity, announce his death after 3 months

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Ocalan expected to release statement as SDF integration deal hits deadlock

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Daesh kills 3 Turkish police officers, injures 9 in anti-terrorism operation

PKK ringleader Ocalan urges SDF to implement March 10 agreement

PKK ringleader Ocalan urges SDF to implement March 10 agreement

Politics

5 min read

PKK ringleader Ocalan calls on the SDF in Syria to comply with the March 10 agreement and stated that Türkiye should play a facilitator role

Urban rail transport to be free on Jan 1 in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir

public transport

2 min read

Türkiye will offer free urban rail transport in Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir on January 1, covering major commuter and airport lines

Urban rail transport to be free on Jan 1 in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir

Türkiye's UN envoy calls Israeli move on Somaliland threat to regional stability

Diplomacy

6 min read

Türkiye's UN representative condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a violation of international law

Türkiye's UN envoy calls Israeli move on Somaliland threat to regional stability

Ocalan expected to release statement as SDF integration deal hits deadlock

Politics

5 min read

As the Dec. 31 deadline for SDF integration looms without a deal, Ocalan is expected to release a message to break the deadlock in Syria

Ocalan expected to release statement as SDF integration deal hits deadlock

Zorlu Energy sells 150MW wind power unit in Türkiye for $117M

Zorlu Energy sells 150MW wind power unit in Türkiye for $117M

Green Energy

3 min read

Türkiye’s Isbank launches world's first floating branch in Istanbul for all visitors

Türkiye’s Isbank launches world's first floating branch in Istanbul for all visitors

Marine tourism

4 min read

Istanbul-based Bilgili Holding denies tax fraud allegations, vows legal action

Istanbul-based Bilgili Holding denies tax fraud allegations, vows legal action

Turkish companies

3 min read

Spanish Air Force chooses Turkish-built Hurjet over competitors in €2.6B program

Spanish Air Force chooses Turkish-built Hurjet over competitors in €2.6B program

Defense

8 min read

Spain agrees to purchase 30 Turkish-made Hurjet advanced jet trainers in Türkiye's first complete aircraft's system sale to an EU and NATO member

Saudi Arabia hits UAE-backed group in Yemen, marking first open confrontation

Saudi Arabia hits UAE-backed group in Yemen, marking first open confrontation

Yemen

4 min read

Saudi Arabia warns the UAE that its actions in eastern Yemen threaten regional and Saudi security, demanding full withdrawal within 24 hours

Türkiye and Israel ‘will not have a problem going forward,’ says President Trump

Türkiye and Israel ‘will not have a problem going forward,’ says President Trump

Türkiye Israel

7 min read

Trump says Türkiye and Israel will not face conflict, citing his ties with Erdogan and Netanyahu and ongoing talks on Gaza and Syria

Anti-Türkiye narratives dominate Israeli press over Syria, Eastern Med disputes

Anti-Türkiye narratives dominate Israeli press over Syria, Eastern Med disputes

Israel

6 min read

Israeli media intensifies anti-Türkiye coverage, citing Ankara’s influence in Syria, the Eastern Mediterranean and Gaza as a growing strategic concern

Netanyahu says Israel wants peaceful Syrian border as military occupy buffer zone

Netanyahu says Israel wants peaceful Syrian border as military occupy buffer zone

World

6 min read

Trump confronts Netanyahu over West Bank policies in first major disagreement

Trump confronts Netanyahu over West Bank policies in first major disagreement

World

9 min read

Russian FM Lavrov says Ukrainian drones targeted Putin residence in Russia

Russian FM Lavrov says Ukrainian drones targeted Putin residence in Russia

Conflicts

8 min read

Türkiye records more than 53,000 earthquakes in 2025, averaging 6 tremors every hour

Türkiye records more than 53,000 earthquakes in 2025, averaging 6 tremors every hour

Seismic Activity

6 min read

Severe cold grips Eastern Anatolia as Erzurum hits minus 30.3°C

Severe cold grips Eastern Anatolia as Erzurum hits minus 30.3°C

Weather

4 min read

Over 6,000 killed worldwide in series of major earthquakes in 2025

Over 6,000 killed worldwide in series of major earthquakes in 2025

Earthquake

9 min read

Top 10 archaeological discoveries across Türkiye in 2025 that reshaped ancient history

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featured

Top 10 archaeological discoveries across Türkiye in 2025 that reshaped ancient history

Archaeology

17 min read

Türkiye’s 2025 archaeological discoveries reveal Neolithic rituals, ancient diets, early belief systems and Ottoman seafaring through 10 major finds and 2 bonus revelations

The Sultan’s Salon: Step inside the ‘Fruit Room’ of Sultan Ahmed III

The Sultan’s Salon

12 min read

Inside the Sultan’s Salon, the 'Fruit Room' of Topkapi Palace reveals how Sultan Ahmed III dined with his family during the refined Tulip Era

The Sultan’s Salon: Step inside the ‘Fruit Room’ of Sultan Ahmed III

Turkish TV shows reach nearly 1B viewers worldwide, driving culture, tourism

Turkish TV series

8 min read

Turkish TV series attract nearly 1B viewers worldwide, strengthening Türkiye’s cultural reach and supporting tourism through global storytelling

Turkish TV shows reach nearly 1B viewers worldwide, driving culture, tourism

Troy Museum unveils permanent maritime exhibition with Trojan ship replica

Troy Museum

6 min read

A Trojan-era ship replica built with ancient methods is now on permanent display at the Troy Museum’s newly opened Maritime Exhibition Area in Canakkale

Troy Museum unveils permanent maritime exhibition with Trojan ship replica

Former Galatasaray VP Erden Timur arrested over money laundering

Former Galatasaray VP Erden Timur arrested over money laundering

betting scandal

6 min read

Galatasaray linked with Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger in mid-season move

Galatasaray linked with Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger in mid-season move

Transfer

2 min read

Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz named in IFFHS' Best U-20 World Team of 2025

Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz named in IFFHS' Best U-20 World Team of 2025

Football

2 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

17

42

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

17

39

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

17

35

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

17

32

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

17

29

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

17

25

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

17

23

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

17

23

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

17

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

17

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

17

18

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

17

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

17

17

14

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

17

15

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

17

15

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

17

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

17

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

17

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

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Turkish automotive output must be recognized as 'Made in EU,' says sector chief

Turkish auto

3 min read

Turkish automotive output must be recognized as 'Made in EU,' says sector chief

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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FM Fidan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara, discusses second phase of Gaza peace plan

Search operations continue at wreckage of Libyan military delegation aircraft near Ankara

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Türkiye becomes top supplier of seafood to Greece: Report

Türkiye becomes top supplier of seafood to Greece: Report

Dec 30 2025

Zorlu Energy sells 150MW wind power unit in Türkiye for $117M

Zorlu Energy sells 150MW wind power unit in Türkiye for $117M

Dec 30 2025

Netanyahu says Israel wants peaceful Syrian border as military occupy buffer zone

Netanyahu says Israel wants peaceful Syrian border as military occupy buffer zone

Dec 30 2025

Türkiye records more than 53,000 earthquakes in 2025, averaging 6 tremors every hour

Türkiye records more than 53,000 earthquakes in 2025, averaging 6 tremors every hour

Dec 30 2025

Spanish Air Force chooses Turkish-built Hurjet over competitors in €2.6B program

Spanish Air Force chooses Turkish-built Hurjet over competitors in €2.6B program

Dec 30 2025

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