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Behind the 'love' in Ankara: How Türkiye steadied a fractured NATO

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

8 min read

Despite fears of a US withdrawal, the Ankara NATO summit concluded with unexpected unity, focusing on defense spending and Ukraine

$Behind the 'love' in Ankara: How Türkiye steadied a fractured NATO$

Türkiye calls European Parliament Cyprus resolution 'null and void'

Region

1 min read

Foreign Ministry rejects European Parliament resolution on Cyprus as "null and void," accusing EU of taking a biased, historically distorted approach

Türkiye calls European Parliament Cyprus resolution 'null and void'

Greek PM admits Greece takes 'narrow-minded' view of NATO affairs

Region

3 min read

Greek PM admits Greece takes 'narrow-minded' view of NATO affairs

Iran spared Trump in Türkiye to avoid straining ties with neighbors, Iranian official alleges

Middle East

4 min read

Iran spared Trump in Türkiye to avoid straining ties with neighbors, Iranian official alleges

Erdogan says Trump talks open path to breakthrough on KAAN fighter jet, F-35

Diplomacy

4 min read

Erdogan says Trump talks open path to breakthrough on KAAN fighter jet, F-35

Erdogan says Trump talks at NATO Ankara summit expected to yield concrete results on KAAN fighter jet and Türkiye's long-sought F-35 return

Türkiye among 8 NATO allies launching new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

DSRB

5 min read

Türkiye issues commemorative ₺5 coin for 36th NATO Summit

Diplomacy

1 min read

What NATO leaders did with Erdogan's revolvers: From airport police to museums

What NATO leaders did with Erdogan's revolvers: From airport police to museums

World

4 min read

France urges fan responsibility ahead of World Cup clash with Morocco

France urges fan responsibility ahead of World Cup clash with Morocco

Football

1 min read

Türkiye issues commemorative ₺5 coin for 36th NATO Summit

Diplomacy

1 min read

Spotlight

How Türkiye went from ‘wildcard’ to indispensable NATO ally

How Türkiye went from ‘wildcard’ to indispensable NATO ally

Analysis

9 min read

Erdogan reveals shipbuilding talks with Trump

Erdogan reveals shipbuilding talks with Trump

Defense Industry

2 min read

Athens won't be happy if Türkiye gets F-35s: Greek Defense Minister

Athens won't be happy if Türkiye gets F-35s: Greek Defense Minister

Europe

2 min read

Türkiye among 8 NATO allies launching new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

Türkiye among 8 NATO allies launching new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

DSRB

5 min read

Operation Dawn: Zaidi’s anti-corruption test and Iraq’s political recalibration

Operation Dawn: Zaidi’s anti-corruption test and Iraq’s political recalibration

Japan should look to Türkiye the way Israel looks to India

Japan should look to Türkiye the way Israel looks to India

Israel left on the outside looking in as Syria's last sanctions fall in Ankara

Israel left on the outside looking in as Syria's last sanctions fall in Ankara

Omer Ozkizilcik

Is an Arab NATO possible in the Middle East?

Is an Arab NATO possible in the Middle East?

Ankara is the most distinct summit of NATO history—and the reason isn't geopolitical

Ankara is the most distinct summit of NATO history—and the reason isn't geopolitical

Enes Berna Kilic

Europe's economic doomsday scenario if it meets Trump's defense demands

Europe's economic doomsday scenario if it meets Trump's defense demands

Securing the flank: What Ukraine wants from shifting NATO dynamics in Ankara

Securing the flank: What Ukraine wants from shifting NATO dynamics in Ankara

Bosnia should use Erdogan-Trump dynamic to advance its NATO bid

Bosnia should use Erdogan-Trump dynamic to advance its NATO bid

Untold story of how Syrians helped save NATO

Untold story of how Syrians helped save NATO

Omer Ozkizilcik

What is at stake for Turkish economy as Ankara hosts NATO summit

What is at stake for Turkish economy as Ankara hosts NATO summit

Omer Faruk Bingol

Israeli-Lebanese framework agreement: A promising start?

Israeli-Lebanese framework agreement: A promising start?

What Türkiye should not do for NATO

What Türkiye should not do for NATO

No, China is not EU’s main trade problem

No, China is not EU’s main trade problem

Beyond the bloc: Why key non-members are showing up to NATO's Ankara summit

Beyond the bloc: Why key non-members are showing up to NATO's Ankara summit

Enes Berna Kilic

After US and Israel, will Iran win its next war?

After US and Israel, will Iran win its next war?

The Ankara arbitrage: Why Trump is sour on Europe—but sold on Türkiye

The Ankara arbitrage: Why Trump is sour on Europe—but sold on Türkiye

Enes Berna Kilic

Ankara Summit’s real story lies in defense contracts, not diplomacy

Ankara Summit’s real story lies in defense contracts, not diplomacy

From Brexit to MAGA: Atlantic is wide, but delusion flies first class

From Brexit to MAGA: Atlantic is wide, but delusion flies first class

A. Craig Copetas

Turkish soft power shapes new Syrian transitional parliament

Turkish soft power shapes new Syrian transitional parliament

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why EU-China trade friction is about more than just trade

Why EU-China trade friction is about more than just trade

Deniz Karakullukcu

Discover

Edirne’s iconic Macedonian tower reopens after major restoration

Travel

Edirne’s iconic Macedonian tower reopens after major restoration

Egypt demands referee expulsion from World Cup after 3-2 loss to Argentina

World Cup

Egypt demands referee expulsion from World Cup after 3-2 loss to Argentina

Egypt's football federation files an official complaint with FIFA demanding expu...

Macron wears sunglasses indoors at NATO summit in Ankara—here's why

2026 NATO Summit

Macron wears sunglasses indoors at NATO summit in Ankara—here's why

Macron's dark aviators return to spotlight in Ankara, where French leader keeps ...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Cig Kofte, a dish that thrives on losing things

Recipe

Recipe

8 min read

Otto Eats: Cig Kofte, a dish that thrives on losing things

Otto Eats: Muhallebi, the pudding that remains blameless

Otto Eats: Muhallebi, the pudding that remains blameless

Recipe

Recipe

7 min read

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

Food

8 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Synth-pop icon Alphaville set to perform in Istanbul on July 12

The Instagram effect: What Türkiye's medical tourists need to know

The Instagram effect: What Türkiye's medical tourists need to know

By Salih Goktug Colak

Türkiye grants work permit exemption to over 2M Syrians under temporary protection

Türkiye grants work permit exemption to over 2M Syrians under temporary protection

Editor's Pick

Why critics of Trump-Iran MoU are measuring wrong end state

Why critics of Trump-Iran MoU are measuring wrong end state

The document's tone favors Tehran, but the content favors Washington, argues Türkiye Today's contributor Richard Outzen

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What NATO leaders did with Erdogan's revolvers: From airport police to museums

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Erdogan’s NATO revolver gifts spark customs checks, police storage across Europe

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Greek F-16 catches fire after emergency landing at Zakynthos Airport

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Starmer leaves Erdogan's gifted revolver in Ankara, citing UK gun laws

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Türkiye reportedly seeks Russia's approval to sell S-400s

Erdogan says Trump talks open path to breakthrough on KAAN fighter jet, F-35

Erdogan says Trump talks open path to breakthrough on KAAN fighter jet, F-35

Diplomacy

8 min read

Erdogan says Trump talks at NATO Ankara summit expected to yield concrete results on KAAN fighter jet and Türkiye's long-sought F-35 return

Iran foreign minister discusses Hormuz tensions with Oman and Türkiye

Diplomacy

4 min read

Iran's foreign minister holds separate phone calls with his Omani and Turkish counterparts to discuss tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Iran foreign minister discusses Hormuz tensions with Oman and Türkiye

3 times Pentagon, 22 times Eiffel: Inside Türkiye’s new Ay Yildiz HQ

Defense

3 times Pentagon, 22 times Eiffel: Inside Türkiye’s new Ay Yildiz HQ

Türkiye issues commemorative ₺5 coin for 36th NATO Summit

Diplomacy

3 min read

Türkiye issued a special ₺5 coin for the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara, with 100,000 minted first and 400,000 more planned

Türkiye issues commemorative ₺5 coin for 36th NATO Summit

Türkiye, Iraq discuss expanding Development Road into energy route

Türkiye, Iraq discuss expanding Development Road into energy route

Energy

1 min read

Dacia unveils Striker, its first model set for production in Türkiye

Dacia unveils Striker, its first model set for production in Türkiye

Automotive

1 min read

Meta announces first Canadian data center project

Meta announces first Canadian data center project

Tech

3 min read

Türkiye calls European Parliament Cyprus resolution 'null and void'

Türkiye calls European Parliament Cyprus resolution 'null and void'

Region

4 min read

Foreign Ministry rejects European Parliament resolution on Cyprus as "null and void," accusing EU of taking a biased, historically distorted approach

Greek PM admits Greece takes 'narrow-minded' view of NATO affairs

Greek PM admits Greece takes 'narrow-minded' view of NATO affairs

Region

6 min read

Mitsotakis concedes Greece takes 'narrow-minded' approach to NATO affairs by reducing alliance decisions to the bilateral relationship with Türkiye

Iran spared Trump in Türkiye to avoid straining ties with neighbors, Iranian official alleges

Iran spared Trump in Türkiye to avoid straining ties with neighbors, Iranian official alleges

Middle East

7 min read

Iranian official says Tehran could have targeted Trump at Türkiye's NATO summit but held back to protect ties with neighboring countries

Syria denies Russian logistics center at Tartus port, calls reports 'baseless'

Syria denies Russian logistics center at Tartus port, calls reports 'baseless'

Middle East

3 min read

Syria's customs authority denies reports that Russia has established commercial logistics center at strategic port of Tartus, calling claims baseless

What NATO leaders did with Erdogan's revolvers: From airport police to museums

What NATO leaders did with Erdogan's revolvers: From airport police to museums

World

7 min read

Putin rejects peace talks and eyes escalation, Kremlin sources say

Putin rejects peace talks and eyes escalation, Kremlin sources say

World

7 min read

Türkiye among 8 NATO allies launching new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

Türkiye among 8 NATO allies launching new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank

DSRB

8 min read

Hong Kong allows dogs in restaurants for first time in decades

Hong Kong allows dogs in restaurants for first time in decades

Lifestyle

5 min read

Dancing Brazilian janitor goes viral in Türkiye

Dancing Brazilian janitor goes viral in Türkiye

Lifestyle

3 min read

Autopsy confirms 'One Love' star Ece Irtem died of alcohol poisoning

Autopsy confirms 'One Love' star Ece Irtem died of alcohol poisoning

Ece Irtem

4 min read

'The Pitt' leads 2026 Emmy nominations as 'Hacks' sets comedy record

'The Pitt' leads 2026 Emmy nominations as 'Hacks' sets comedy record

Cinema

13 min read

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will take place in Los Angeles on September 14, with major streaming platforms leading this year’s nominations

Ukrainian war documentary 'To Die to Live' trailer premieres at Karlovy Vary

Cinema

4 min read

'To Die to Live' follows 3 Ukrainian soldiers through decade of conflict

Ukrainian war documentary 'To Die to Live' trailer premieres at Karlovy Vary

Japan's defense minister honors Ertugrul Frigate victims in Istanbul

Ertugrul Frigate

6 min read

Japan's defense minister calls Ertugrul Frigate lasting symbol of Türkiye-Japan friendship

Japan's defense minister honors Ertugrul Frigate victims in Istanbul

The Offspring returns to Istanbul after 20 years

Music

1 min read

The Offspring will return to Istanbul after 20 years, taking stage at LifePark with Mouth Culture, Second and DJ sets on July 10

The Offspring returns to Istanbul after 20 years

France urges fan responsibility ahead of World Cup clash with Morocco

France urges fan responsibility ahead of World Cup clash with Morocco

Football

4 min read

Besiktas moves for Lukaku after positive medical review: Turkish media

Besiktas moves for Lukaku after positive medical review: Turkish media

Football

2 min read

Salih Ozcan touches down in Istanbul to complete Besiktas transfer

Salih Ozcan touches down in Istanbul to complete Besiktas transfer

Football

4 min read

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The Rumpelstiltskin Report

Turkish national team declares 2026 World Cup historic triumph in content strategy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

4 min read

Turkish national team declares 2026 World Cup historic triumph in content strategy

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

Beijing panics as Trump’s reality TV aura washes out Xi’s Winnie-the-Pooh charm

Beijing panics as Trump’s reality TV aura washes out Xi’s Winnie-the-Pooh charm

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

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Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul antique markets

6 min read

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Travel

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F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

Lifestyle

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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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Türkiye calls European Parliament Cyprus resolution 'null and void'

Türkiye calls European Parliament Cyprus resolution 'null and void'

Jul 10 2026

Greek PM admits Greece takes 'narrow-minded' view of NATO affairs

Greek PM admits Greece takes 'narrow-minded' view of NATO affairs

Jul 09 2026

Iran spared Trump in Türkiye to avoid straining ties with neighbors, Iranian official alleges

Iran spared Trump in Türkiye to avoid straining ties with neighbors, Iranian official alleges

Jul 09 2026

Erdogan says Trump talks open path to breakthrough on KAAN fighter jet, F-35

Erdogan says Trump talks open path to breakthrough on KAAN fighter jet, F-35

Jul 09 2026

What NATO leaders did with Erdogan's revolvers: From airport police to museums

What NATO leaders did with Erdogan's revolvers: From airport police to museums

Jul 09 2026

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