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

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

17 min read

'Terror-free Türkiye' process faces deadlocks over amnesty, public skepticism and regional complexities, despite support for ending the conflict

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

Cairo hotel prices soar as Nile suite reaches $12,000 a night

Hotels Egypt

4 min read

According to a report by Al Arabiya Business, hotel prices in Egypt are up 30% to 50% amid rising demand for five-star properties

Cairo hotel prices soar as Nile suite reaches $12,000 a night

Russia welcomes shift in US security strategy amid ongoing Ukraine peace talks

US foreign policy

2 min read

Russia welcomes shift in US security strategy amid ongoing Ukraine peace talks

Trump Jr. says Ukraine not US priority, Clinton warns against insecure ceasefire

Ukraine war

3 min read

Trump Jr. says Ukraine not US priority, Clinton warns against insecure ceasefire

Turkish finance minister warns of tariff war spillovers, urges regional trade integration

2025 Doha Forum

5 min read

Turkish finance minister warns of tariff war spillovers, urges regional trade integration

Simsek speaks on global trade fragmentation, US-China trade tensions, and Türkiye’s push for connectivity, rules-based commerce at Doha Forum 2025

Türkiye ready to ‘do whatever it takes’ to support Gaza stabilization force: FM Fidan

Gaza ceasefire

4 min read

Energy key to reaching $100B US–Türkiye trade goal, US Consul General says

Energy

1 min read

Beyond sushi: How Chef Shunichi Horikoshi brought authentic Japanese flavors to Türkiye?

Exclusive

Exclusive

Beyond sushi: How Chef Shunichi Horikoshi brought authentic Japanese flavors to Türkiye?

Japanese cuisine

5 min read

Galatasaray extends lead over Fenerbahce to 3 points as unawarded penalty sparks outrage

Galatasaray extends lead over Fenerbahce to 3 points as unawarded penalty sparks outrage

Turkish Super Lig

3 min read

Messi delivers Inter Miami's first MLS Cup with two assists in 3-1 victory

Football

3 min read

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?

Op-Ed

3 min read

Türkiye placed in fourth spot pending playoff victory over Romania in 2026 World Cup

Türkiye placed in fourth spot pending playoff victory over Romania in 2026 World Cup

Football

4 min read

Ukraine, US talks enter third day with focus on Russia's role in peace

Ukraine, US talks enter third day with focus on Russia's role in peace

World

3 min read

Türkiye says truck crossings halted at Ipsala, Kipi due to Greek farmers’ strike

Türkiye says truck crossings halted at Ipsala, Kipi due to Greek farmers’ strike

Region

1 min read

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

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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...

How Africa’s new resource nationalism opens a strategic window for Türkiye in Sahel

Op-Ed

How Africa’s new resource nationalism opens a strategic window for Türkiye in Sahel

Türkiye carries no colonial baggage, presents itself as a partner rather than a ...

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

Op-Ed

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

Both countries are working on a joint procurement model for energy products, inc...

Expats in Türkiye

Bosphorus mansion featured in top Turkish TV series listed for sale at $24.5M

Bosphorus mansion featured in top Turkish TV series listed for sale at $24.5M

New mobile number system suggested under new draft bill for expats in Türkiye

New mobile number system suggested under new draft bill for expats in Türkiye

Marmaris welcomes winter season with month-long New Year Festival

Marmaris welcomes winter season with month-long New Year Festival

Editor's Pick

Why Türkiye’s natural gas export potential is crucial for West

Why Türkiye’s natural gas export potential is crucial for West

Türkiye's emerging natural gas export potential can be highly crucial for the West's energy independence

Most Read

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Türkiye offers second-cheapest household electricity bills among G20 countries

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UEFA gives Fenerbahce's Jhon Duran 2 match suspension after red card

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World's first perfume archive opens in France with Napoleon's cologne on shelves

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Italy confirms Eurovision participation amid Israel controversy

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Turkiye’s 11th Judicial Package revises early release rules, serious crimes exempted

Insight

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Explained: What 'Stockholm Syndrome' symbolizes for Türkiye’s politics

Explained: What 'Stockholm Syndrome' symbolizes for Türkiye’s politics

Politics

5 min read

Every party is treading carefully to avoid losing Kurdish support, and each continues to accuse the other of having wronged that electorate historically in a war of narrative

Türkiye–Egypt defense partnership unveils new unmanned systems AKREP and HAMZA-1

Defense

6 min read

Türkiye and Egypt debut jointly produced unmanned platforms AKREP and HAMZA-1 at EDEX 2025, marking a new step in defense collaboration

Türkiye–Egypt defense partnership unveils new unmanned systems AKREP and HAMZA-1

Erdogan tells Maduro that US-Venezuela dialogue must remain open

Diplomacy

4 min read

Erdogan speaks with Venezuelan President Maduro by phone, stressing importance of maintaining dialogue channels between United States and Venezuela

Erdogan tells Maduro that US-Venezuela dialogue must remain open

Türkiye expects CAATSA sanctions to be lifted 'very soon,' foreign minister says

Diplomacy

6 min read

FM Fidan tells Reuters he expects the United States to lift sanctions imposed over Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems "very soon"

Türkiye expects CAATSA sanctions to be lifted 'very soon,' foreign minister says

AI-driven tax crackdown helps Türkiye narrow budget deficit, says British economist Ash

AI-driven tax crackdown helps Türkiye narrow budget deficit, says British economist Ash

budget deficit

4 min read

Turkish finance minister warns of tariff war spillovers, urges regional trade integration

Turkish finance minister warns of tariff war spillovers, urges regional trade integration

2025 Doha Forum

9 min read

Türkiye offers second-cheapest household electricity bills among G20 countries

Türkiye offers second-cheapest household electricity bills among G20 countries

electricity

4 min read

Israeli President Herzog pushes back on Trump’s pressure to pardon Netanyahu

Israeli President Herzog pushes back on Trump’s pressure to pardon Netanyahu

Middle East

3 min read

‘Israel, naturally, is a sovereign country and we fully respect the Israeli legal system and its requirements,’ says Herzog

Hamas declares readiness to relinquish its weapons only if occupation ends

Hamas declares readiness to relinquish its weapons only if occupation ends

Hamas weopon

3 min read

Khalil Al-Hayya said that the issue of weapons remains under discussion between factions and mediators

UNSC chief backs Lebanon’s sovereignty, urges ceasefire compliance

UNSC chief backs Lebanon’s sovereignty, urges ceasefire compliance

Middle East

6 min read

The Security Council delegation concludes a two-day visit to Lebanon

Damaged Kairos tanker anchors off Bulgaria after drone strike, captain missing

Damaged Kairos tanker anchors off Bulgaria after drone strike, captain missing

Black Sea Vessel Attacks

4 min read

Bulgarian authorities say the Kairos crew has food and water for three days, though the captain and officers remain missing

Russia welcomes shift in US security strategy amid ongoing Ukraine peace talks

Russia welcomes shift in US security strategy amid ongoing Ukraine peace talks

US foreign policy

4 min read

Trump Jr. says Ukraine not US priority, Clinton warns against insecure ceasefire

Trump Jr. says Ukraine not US priority, Clinton warns against insecure ceasefire

Ukraine war

6 min read

Poland slams Musk’s call to abolish EU as 'reckless and dangerous'

Poland slams Musk’s call to abolish EU as 'reckless and dangerous'

Europe

4 min read

Bill Gates warns millions of children may die by 2025’s end

Bill Gates warns millions of children may die by 2025’s end

Gates Foundation

2 min read

Google Trends reveals Türkiye’s most searched topics of 2025

Google Trends reveals Türkiye’s most searched topics of 2025

Lifestyle

3 min read

Beyond sushi: How Chef Shunichi Horikoshi brought authentic Japanese flavors to Türkiye?

Exclusive

Exclusive

Beyond sushi: How Chef Shunichi Horikoshi brought authentic Japanese flavors to Türkiye?

Japanese cuisine

8 min read

Italy confirms Eurovision participation amid Israel controversy

Italy confirms Eurovision participation amid Israel controversy

Music

4 min read

Italy's public broadcaster announces support for Israel's participation in the 2025 Eurovision in Vienna while confirming Italy will compete

Türkiye Culture Route Festival 2025 closes with record number of events

Türkiye Culture Route Festival

8 min read

Türkiye Culture Route Festival 2025 turned 20 cities into a months-long culture route and now prepares to reach 26 cities across Turkiye in 2026

Türkiye Culture Route Festival 2025 closes with record number of events

'Sofia–Istanbul: Art Bridge' exhibition opens in Bulgarian capital

Culture

3 min read

Exhibition brings together works of 24 Turkish artists with cultural ties to Bulgaria

'Sofia–Istanbul: Art Bridge' exhibition opens in Bulgarian capital

Spotify Wrapped 2025 signals major shift in Türkiye’s music trends

Spotify Wrapped

3 min read

Türkiye’s streaming charts shifted sharply this year as rap artists dominated every category, local songs filled nearly entire top 100

Spotify Wrapped 2025 signals major shift in Türkiye’s music trends

Galatasaray extends lead over Fenerbahce to 3 points as unawarded penalty sparks outrage

Galatasaray extends lead over Fenerbahce to 3 points as unawarded penalty sparks outrage

Turkish Super Lig

5 min read

Messi delivers Inter Miami's first MLS Cup with two assists in 3-1 victory

Messi delivers Inter Miami's first MLS Cup with two assists in 3-1 victory

Football

6 min read

UEFA gives Fenerbahce's Jhon Duran 2 match suspension after red card

UEFA gives Fenerbahce's Jhon Duran 2 match suspension after red card

Football

1 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

15

36

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

15

33

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

14

31

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

14

26

5

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

15

25

6

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

14

24

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

14

22

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

14

18

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

15

17

10

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

15

16

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

14

16

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

15

15

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

14

14

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

14

13

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

15

13

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

15

13

17

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

14

11

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

14

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

Featured Videos

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

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

Istanbul’s Kabatas metro site hit by scaffolding collapse, several injured

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Cairo hotel prices soar as Nile suite reaches $12,000 a night

Cairo hotel prices soar as Nile suite reaches $12,000 a night

Dec 07 2025

Russia welcomes shift in US security strategy amid ongoing Ukraine peace talks

Russia welcomes shift in US security strategy amid ongoing Ukraine peace talks

Dec 07 2025

Trump Jr. says Ukraine not US priority, Clinton warns against insecure ceasefire

Trump Jr. says Ukraine not US priority, Clinton warns against insecure ceasefire

Dec 07 2025

AI-driven tax crackdown helps Türkiye narrow budget deficit, says British economist Ash

AI-driven tax crackdown helps Türkiye narrow budget deficit, says British economist Ash

Dec 07 2025

Israeli President Herzog pushes back on Trump’s pressure to pardon Netanyahu

Israeli President Herzog pushes back on Trump’s pressure to pardon Netanyahu

Dec 07 2025

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