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Ankara's chance to position itself at the center of NATO

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

5 min read

Türkiye intends to carefully set the diplomatic conditions in Ankara so that Trump's usual shooting gallery does not completely dominate the agenda

Ankara's chance to position itself at the center of NATO

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Katz orders troops to hold security zone

Middle East

2 min read

Israel's defence minister orders troops to prepare for an extended stay in southern Lebanon and warns Iran of a forceful response to any interference

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Katz orders troops to hold security zone

Gulf states condemn Iran's drone strikes on Bahrain as breach of sovereignty

Middle East

4 min read

Gulf states condemn Iran's drone strikes on Bahrain as breach of sovereignty

Venezuela receives 1,600 foreign rescuers as quake search intensifies

Venezuela

4 min read

Venezuela receives 1,600 foreign rescuers as quake search intensifies

Iran accuses US of 'blatant violation' of peace deal after strikes

Iran Deal

3 min read

Iran accuses US of 'blatant violation' of peace deal after strikes

Iran accuses the US of a 'blatant violation' of the ceasefire deal after strikes on its coastal surveillance facilities

Iran targets US military sites in region after fresh strikes

Iran War

2 min read

US strikes Iranian military sites after cargo ship attack in Strait of Hormuz

Iran War

4 min read

Iran national team leaves fair play locker room message after Egypt draw

Iran national team leaves fair play locker room message after Egypt draw

Football

1 min read

European heatwave expected to bring 45°C temperatures to Türkiye

European heatwave expected to bring 45°C temperatures to Türkiye

Weather

1 min read

Cape Verde, Norway and Portugal among nations securing World Cup last-32 places

Football

1 min read

Spotlight

What polling in Syria reveals about a population too exhausted to answer

What polling in Syria reveals about a population too exhausted to answer

Op-Ed

2 min read

Does Türkiye steal Somalia's oil? Top official shuts down piracy claims

Does Türkiye steal Somalia's oil? Top official shuts down piracy claims

Interview

8 min read

US preferred to sell jet engines rather than force Türkiye's hand

US preferred to sell jet engines rather than force Türkiye's hand

Analysis

10 min read

Europe's capital needs better governance

Europe's capital needs better governance

Op-Ed

8 min read

Protests and political deadlock: Can the Balkans find stable ground?

Protests and political deadlock: Can the Balkans find stable ground?

Mustafa Cuhadar

European Parliament's Türkiye report is biased—and not on domestic politics

European Parliament's Türkiye report is biased—and not on domestic politics

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Make America smooth again: Trump, Javice and tyranny of textured thighs

Make America smooth again: Trump, Javice and tyranny of textured thighs

A. Craig Copetas

While all eyes are on Israel, Türkiye is building a new regional order

While all eyes are on Israel, Türkiye is building a new regional order

More Türkiye in NATO, less Cold War thinking

More Türkiye in NATO, less Cold War thinking

Deniz Karakullukcu

Can Trump’s Iran deal survive the hawks?

Can Trump’s Iran deal survive the hawks?

Dolphins of the Bosphorus: Istanbul's most unexpected story

Dolphins of the Bosphorus: Istanbul's most unexpected story

10 brutal lessons Iran drew from US, Israeli military campaign

10 brutal lessons Iran drew from US, Israeli military campaign

From Mar-a-Lago to mutual distrust: Trump and Meloni's split

From Mar-a-Lago to mutual distrust: Trump and Meloni's split

Rock star Greenspan is gone, but his legacy casts a giant shadow

Rock star Greenspan is gone, but his legacy casts a giant shadow

A. Craig Copetas

Behind rhetoric: Why Islamabad MoU doesn’t hand Hormuz to Iran

Behind rhetoric: Why Islamabad MoU doesn’t hand Hormuz to Iran

The Royal Navy photographs well—the rest is another matter

The Royal Navy photographs well—the rest is another matter

Henry Hopwood-Phillips

'NATO 3.0': Can Europe step up without stepping away?

'NATO 3.0': Can Europe step up without stepping away?

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

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

End of Keir Starmer's 23-month premiership: Policy failure or crisis of perception?

End of Keir Starmer's 23-month premiership: Policy failure or crisis of perception?

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Türkiye eyes lower borrowing costs as Iran crisis de-escalates

Türkiye eyes lower borrowing costs as Iran crisis de-escalates

Omer Faruk Bingol

Türkiye's silent joy as US (finally) disciplines Israel

Türkiye's silent joy as US (finally) disciplines Israel

Cry havoc and let slip the Messengers of Storm

Cry havoc and let slip the Messengers of Storm

A. Craig Copetas

Greenland's national day: Half a century of growing self-rule

Greenland's national day: Half a century of growing self-rule

The Balkans: Europe’s outsourced borders

The Balkans: Europe’s outsourced borders

Discover

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

Nation

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

New regulation aims to simplify access to formal employment and strengthen regis...

Türkiye 3-2 USA: Türkiye ends World Cup campaign with late win over hosts

Football

Türkiye 3-2 USA: Türkiye ends World Cup campaign with late win over hosts

Türkiye ended its 2026 World Cup campaign with a dramatic 3-2 win over the Unite...

Türkiye’s Ihlas Holding lays groundwork for giant energy project in Kyrgyzstan

Money Talks

Türkiye’s Ihlas Holding lays groundwork for giant energy project in Kyrgyzstan

$3b Kazarman project marks first phase of broader $7B Turkish-led energy investm...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Muhallebi, the pudding that remains blameless

Recipe

Recipe

7 min read

Otto Eats: Muhallebi, the pudding that remains blameless

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

Food

8 min read

From manti to haydari: 5 Turkish classics among TasteAtlas' best yogurt dishes

From manti to haydari: 5 Turkish classics among TasteAtlas' best yogurt dishes

Food

Expats in Türkiye

Yoko Ono exhibition opens at Sakip Sabanci Museum in Istanbul

Yoko Ono exhibition opens at Sakip Sabanci Museum in Istanbul

Hidden cost of moving to Türkiye for work

Hidden cost of moving to Türkiye for work

Türkiye broadens immigration amnesty, extends eligibility to men

Türkiye broadens immigration amnesty, extends eligibility to men

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

Most Read

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US preferred to sell jet engines rather than force Türkiye's hand

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Türkiye 3-2 USA: Türkiye ends World Cup campaign with late win over hosts

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Brad Pitt, DiCaprio, Alba and Paris Hilton spotted at Türkiye-USA World Cup match

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Iran national team leaves fair play locker room message after Egypt draw

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Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest tower as police close roads

Neither EU nor NATO could respond to Russia's Crimea annexation: Turkish official

Neither EU nor NATO could respond to Russia's Crimea annexation: Turkish official

Diplomacy

8 min read

Turkish parliament speaker says neither EU nor NATO responded effectively to Russia's 2014 Crimea annexation, calling it one of NATO's core problem

Poll shows main oppostion CHP support falling after court ruling

Politics

6 min read

A reported internal poll shows CHP has lost support after a court ruling returned former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu to the party’s leadership

Poll shows main oppostion CHP support falling after court ruling

Istanbul's Beyoglu bans public gatherings, restricts access to Taksim and Istiklal

Nation

3 min read

The order covers all assemblies, marches, press statements, leaflet distribution, sit-ins and similar events in open areas across the district

Istanbul's Beyoglu bans public gatherings, restricts access to Taksim and Istiklal

Türkiye allows remote identity verification for foreign nationals

Identity Verification

8 min read

Türkiye's MASAK now allows remote identity verification for foreign nationals via NFC passport and video call, under a new regulation

Türkiye allows remote identity verification for foreign nationals

Anthropic says US allows limited access to Mythos 5 AI model

Anthropic says US allows limited access to Mythos 5 AI model

Tech

5 min read

Zorlu Holding files for debt restructuring to ease $4B debt burden

Zorlu Holding files for debt restructuring to ease $4B debt burden

Restructuring

4 min read

Oil prices fall 5% as UN prepares to restart Hormuz evacuations

Oil prices fall 5% as UN prepares to restart Hormuz evacuations

Oil

5 min read

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Katz orders troops to hold security zone

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Katz orders troops to hold security zone

Middle East

4 min read

Israel's defence minister orders troops to prepare for an extended stay in southern Lebanon and warns Iran of a forceful response to any interference

Gulf states condemn Iran's drone strikes on Bahrain as breach of sovereignty

Gulf states condemn Iran's drone strikes on Bahrain as breach of sovereignty

Middle East

7 min read

Five Gulf Arab nations, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, condemn Iran's Bahrain drone attack as a violation of sovereignty, international law

Hezbollah chief calls Israel-Lebanon deal 'null and void'

Hezbollah chief calls Israel-Lebanon deal 'null and void'

Hezbollah

1 min read

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejects the US-Israel-Lebanon deal, calling it null and a surrender of sovereignty

Egypt says Israel-Lebanon deal must lead to full Israeli withdrawal

Egypt says Israel-Lebanon deal must lead to full Israeli withdrawal

Middle East

3 min read

Egypt says the Israel-Lebanon framework deal must pave the way for full Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment

Venezuela receives 1,600 foreign rescuers as quake search intensifies

Venezuela receives 1,600 foreign rescuers as quake search intensifies

Venezuela

7 min read

Fuel restrictions continue across nearly 20 Russian regions

Fuel restrictions continue across nearly 20 Russian regions

World

2 min read

Russia says West failed to stop rise of multipolar world

Russia says West failed to stop rise of multipolar world

World

3 min read

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes northeastern Afghanistan

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes northeastern Afghanistan

Environment

2 min read

European heatwave expected to bring 45°C temperatures to Türkiye

European heatwave expected to bring 45°C temperatures to Türkiye

Weather

4 min read

Seagull steals snake's catch in rare Lake Van footage

Seagull steals snake's catch in rare Lake Van footage

Lifestyle

Bursa Culture Route Festival opens with 181 events across the city

Bursa Culture Route Festival opens with 181 events across the city

Events

5 min read

Bursa’s cultural heritage to be showcased globally through 181 events across 13 venues during the nine-day festival

Veteran Turkish actor Kadir Inanir dies at 77

Turkish cinema

3 min read

One of Turkish cinema's most recognizable figures dies in Istanbul after his health declines during treatment for pneumonia

Veteran Turkish actor Kadir Inanir dies at 77

Historic mosque in northern Türkiye reopens after 112 years of silence

History

3 min read

Historic 1,000-year-old mosque, restored by General Directorate of Foundations, reopened with Friday prayers

Historic mosque in northern Türkiye reopens after 112 years of silence

Historic Ottoman bathhouse in Thessaloniki reopens after major restoration

Culture

3 min read

Historic bathhouse will now host exhibitions and cultural activities

Historic Ottoman bathhouse in Thessaloniki reopens after major restoration

Algeria hopes to rewrite history against Austria 44 years after ‘Disgrace of Gijon’

Algeria hopes to rewrite history against Austria 44 years after ‘Disgrace of Gijon’

Football

4 min read

Iran national team leaves fair play locker room message after Egypt draw

Iran national team leaves fair play locker room message after Egypt draw

Football

3 min read

Zeynep Sonmez draws Ann Li in Wimbledon first round

Zeynep Sonmez draws Ann Li in Wimbledon first round

Tennis

1 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

34

77

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

34

74

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

34

69

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

34

60

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

34

57

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

34

55

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

34

51

8

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

34

41

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

34

40

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

34

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

34

37

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

34

37

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

34

35

14

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

34

34

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

34

33

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

34

32

17

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

34

30

18

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

34

30

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

2 min read

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

1 min read

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

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

Lifestyle

2 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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Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Katz orders troops to hold security zone

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Katz orders troops to hold security zone

Jun 27 2026

Gulf states condemn Iran's drone strikes on Bahrain as breach of sovereignty

Gulf states condemn Iran's drone strikes on Bahrain as breach of sovereignty

Jun 27 2026

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes northeastern Afghanistan

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes northeastern Afghanistan

Jun 27 2026

Venezuela receives 1,600 foreign rescuers as quake search intensifies

Venezuela receives 1,600 foreign rescuers as quake search intensifies

Jun 27 2026

Algeria hopes to rewrite history against Austria 44 years after ‘Disgrace of Gijon’

Algeria hopes to rewrite history against Austria 44 years after ‘Disgrace of Gijon’

Jun 27 2026

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