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Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

analysis

analysis

11 min read

US plan demands that all violations suffered by the Ukrainian people over the past four years be forgotten

Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

Lebanon–Greek Cypriot maritime boundary deal: What does it really mean for Türkiye?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

6 min read

The deal does not infringe Türkiye’s rights, but its impact lies in reinforcing regional order that sidelines Turkish and Turkish Cypriot interests

Lebanon–Greek Cypriot maritime boundary deal: What does it really mean for Türkiye?

Russia accuses Ukraine of sabotaging talks in Istanbul, thanking Türkiye for peace efforts

Ukraine war

2 min read

Russia accuses Ukraine of sabotaging talks in Istanbul, thanking Türkiye for peace efforts

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank after apparent surrender

West Bank

4 min read

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank after apparent surrender

Pope Leo XIV says Türkiye holds ‘important place’ in Mediterranean, praises role as global mediator

Nation

5 min read

Pope Leo XIV says Türkiye holds ‘important place’ in Mediterranean, praises role as global mediator

In a joint address with Pope Leo XIV in Ankara, Erdogan says the Pope’s visit comes at a highly critical moment amid regional and global tensions

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Türkiye for first official foreign visit, set to meet Erdogan

Nation

2 min read

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

featured

featured

4 min read

War drives sharp decline of black kite in Sudan, disrupting Darfur ecosystems

War drives sharp decline of black kite in Sudan, disrupting Darfur ecosystems

Sudan conflict

3 min read

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup

2 min read

Talisca saves Fenerbahce in 1–1 draw with Ferencvaros, Duran’s red card sparks fury

Football

2 min read

New Neolithic sculptures uncovered in Türkiye’s Tas Tepeler, reshaping early human history

New Neolithic sculptures uncovered in Türkiye’s Tas Tepeler, reshaping early human history

featured

5 min read

Tests confirm chemical exposure in Bocek family deaths as Istanbul logs new cases

Tests confirm chemical exposure in Bocek family deaths as Istanbul logs new cases

Crime

4 min read

How measure from COVID-19 pandemic could result in 50K prisoners exiting Turkish jails

How measure from COVID-19 pandemic could result in 50K prisoners exiting Turkish jails

featured

4 min read

How SMRs took center stage in Türkiye’s long-term energy strategy

How SMRs took center stage in Türkiye’s long-term energy strategy

featured

7 min read

Türkiye prepares for snow as heavy snowfall expected this winter

Weather

Türkiye prepares for snow as heavy snowfall expected this winter

Meteorologists warn that the 2025-2026 winter season in Türkiye could bring wide...

Culture minister addresses Hagia Sophia heavy crane-truck controversy, cites earthquake-proofing efforts

Culture

Culture minister addresses Hagia Sophia heavy crane-truck controversy, cites earthquake-proofing efforts

'Earthquakes are a reality of our lives. We must be prepared,' Culture Minister ...

Could deepening water crisis in Central Asia trigger instability?

analysis

Could deepening water crisis in Central Asia trigger instability?

The water scarcity in Central Asia may have various repercussions, argues Türkiy...

Expats in Türkiye

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

Life in Türkiye through the eyes of long-term, insider-outsider expat, writer Lisa Morrow

Life in Türkiye through the eyes of long-term, insider-outsider expat, writer Lisa Morrow

By Selin Hacialioglu

Editor's Pick

The Sultan’s Salon: One month on from Louvre heist─the stolen crown jewel with an Ottoman twin

The Sultan’s Salon: One month on from Louvre heist─the stolen crown jewel with an Ottoman twin

A diamond bow once adored by an empress, replicated by a sultan, worn by a princess—one stolen from the Louvre, the other hidden in a New York vault, safe but unseen

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War drives sharp decline of black kite in Sudan, disrupting Darfur ecosystems

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Russia accuses Ukraine of sabotaging talks in Istanbul, thanking Türkiye for peace efforts

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Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank after apparent surrender

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Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

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Talisca saves Fenerbahce in 1–1 draw with Ferencvaros, Duran’s red card sparks fury

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?

Pope Leo XIV says Türkiye holds ‘important place’ in Mediterranean, praises role as global mediator

Pope Leo XIV says Türkiye holds ‘important place’ in Mediterranean, praises role as global mediator

Nation

8 min read

In a joint address with Pope Leo XIV in Ankara, Erdogan says the Pope’s visit comes at a highly critical moment amid regional and global tensions

Türkiye signals readiness to join Ukraine ‘reassurance force’ after peace deal

Nation

7 min read

'Turkish Armed Forces are prepared to contribute to any initiative aimed at ensuring security and stability in our region,' says the defense ministry

Türkiye signals readiness to join Ukraine ‘reassurance force’ after peace deal

Tests confirm chemical exposure in Bocek family deaths as Istanbul logs new cases

Crime

6 min read

Istanbul authorities examine phosphine findings in Fatih hotel while separate incidents in Sisli, Esenyurt, Umraniye send dozens to hospitals

Tests confirm chemical exposure in Bocek family deaths as Istanbul logs new cases

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Türkiye for first official foreign visit, set to meet Erdogan

Nation

4 min read

Pope to meet President Erdogan, visit major cities and attend religious ceremonies

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Türkiye for first official foreign visit, set to meet Erdogan

Turkish contractors undertake $4B Damascus Airport modernization

Turkish contractors undertake $4B Damascus Airport modernization

reconstruction of Syria

3 min read

Turkish central bank's reserves slide by $6.8B to $180.6B over a week

Turkish central bank's reserves slide by $6.8B to $180.6B over a week

CBRT reserves

4 min read

Türkiye, South Korea ink agreement for plasma-derived pharmaceuticals plant in Ankara

Türkiye, South Korea ink agreement for plasma-derived pharmaceuticals plant in Ankara

Business

2 min read

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank after apparent surrender

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank after apparent surrender

West Bank

6 min read

Video shows men shot at point-blank range after raising hands, as West Bank raids intensify

Syrian President al-Sharaa rules out federalism, vows to preserve national unity

Syrian President al-Sharaa rules out federalism, vows to preserve national unity

Syria

4 min read

Sharaa warns Syria is at a 'historic juncture,' rejecting federalism, calling for unity to protect national stability

E4 nations call on Israel to halt settler violence in West Bank

E4 nations call on Israel to halt settler violence in West Bank

West Bank

4 min read

European governments condemn record spike in attacks as West Bank deaths surpass 1,000 since start of Gaza conflict

What the Khor Mor attack signals for Iraq’s fragile energy architecture

What the Khor Mor attack signals for Iraq’s fragile energy architecture

Middle East

5 min read

Drone strike shuts down Iraq's Khor Mor gasfield, causing widespread blackouts

Russia accuses Ukraine of sabotaging talks in Istanbul, thanking Türkiye for peace efforts

Russia accuses Ukraine of sabotaging talks in Istanbul, thanking Türkiye for peace efforts

Ukraine war

4 min read

US, Ukraine agree on 18 of 20 points in Trump-led peace plan: Report

US, Ukraine agree on 18 of 20 points in Trump-led peace plan: Report

Ukraine war

5 min read

Putin confirms talks with Ukraine, says Moscow generally agrees with US proposal

Putin confirms talks with Ukraine, says Moscow generally agrees with US proposal

Ukraine war

8 min read

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

Travel

15 min read

Egypt seeks expanded collaboration with Türkiye in pharma manufacturing

Egypt seeks expanded collaboration with Türkiye in pharma manufacturing

Health

2 min read

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

Travel

4 min read

War drives sharp decline of black kite in Sudan, disrupting Darfur ecosystems

War drives sharp decline of black kite in Sudan, disrupting Darfur ecosystems

Sudan conflict

4 min read

New report reveals that Darfur and large parts of Kordofan are facing a rapidly accelerating environmental collapse

'Greek Cinema Days' returns to Istanbul with classics from 1990s in December

greek cinema

3 min read

Istanbul audiences will watch 13 feature films, take part in talks by Greek and Turkish filmmakers during this year’s Greek Cinema Days at Pera Museum

'Greek Cinema Days' returns to Istanbul with classics from 1990s in December

Turkish rock band Duman’s lead Kaan Tangoze faces investigation over song lyrics

Music

4 min read

Kaan Tangoze’s performance of a long-used protest song at the Kahramanmaras University event creates political debate, leading to an administrative investigation

Turkish rock band Duman’s lead Kaan Tangoze faces investigation over song lyrics

Yunus Emre Institute hosts panel on Palestinian culture in the Ottoman era

Ottoman era

3 min read

The panel was attended by Palestinian Tourism Minister Hani al-Hayik and Türkiye's Consul General in Jerusalem Ismail Cobanoglu

Yunus Emre Institute hosts panel on Palestinian culture in the Ottoman era

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup

4 min read

Talisca saves Fenerbahce in 1–1 draw with Ferencvaros, Duran’s red card sparks fury

Talisca saves Fenerbahce in 1–1 draw with Ferencvaros, Duran’s red card sparks fury

Football

4 min read

Fenerbahce braces for Ferencvaros test with patched-up lineup in Europa League

Fenerbahce braces for Ferencvaros test with patched-up lineup in Europa League

Fenerbahce

5 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

13

32

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

13

31

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

13

28

4

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

13

24

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

13

23

6

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

13

22

7

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

13

21

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

13

15

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

13

15

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

13

15

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

13

14

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

13

14

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

13

13

14

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

13

13

15

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

13

11

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

13

9

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

13

9

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

13

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

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

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

Underwater World War I park in Türkiye's Gallipoli draws global diving interest

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War drives sharp decline of black kite in Sudan, disrupting Darfur ecosystems

War drives sharp decline of black kite in Sudan, disrupting Darfur ecosystems

Nov 28 2025

Russia accuses Ukraine of sabotaging talks in Istanbul, thanking Türkiye for peace efforts

Russia accuses Ukraine of sabotaging talks in Istanbul, thanking Türkiye for peace efforts

Nov 28 2025

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank after apparent surrender

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in West Bank after apparent surrender

Nov 28 2025

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

Nov 27 2025

Talisca saves Fenerbahce in 1–1 draw with Ferencvaros, Duran’s red card sparks fury

Talisca saves Fenerbahce in 1–1 draw with Ferencvaros, Duran’s red card sparks fury

Nov 27 2025

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