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Ankara’s window: Why Trump-Netanyahu dynamic favors Türkiye

analysis

analysis

4 min read

Türkiye has found a significant window of opportunity amid the realignment of US-Israel ties, argues Gokhan Cinkara

Ankara’s window: Why Trump-Netanyahu dynamic favors Türkiye

Turkish Airlines, AJet cancel flights on Jan. 1 due to adverse weather

severe weather

1 min read

Turkish Airlines says 50 flights were canceled, while AJet announces cancellation of 64 flights

Turkish Airlines, AJet cancel flights on Jan. 1 due to adverse weather

Türkiye says it will block terrorism, including SDF, in region

Nation

2 min read

Türkiye says it will block terrorism, including SDF, in region

Türkiye grants visa-free travel to Chinese citizens for tourism, transit

China Türkiye

1 min read

Türkiye grants visa-free travel to Chinese citizens for tourism, transit

Türkiye will support Syria if government takes initiative for unity and integrity, says defense ministry

Middle East

2 min read

Türkiye will support Syria if government takes initiative for unity and integrity, says defense ministry

Türkiye will support Syria if the government takes initiative on unity and integrity; SDF’s stance is seen as damaging territorial integrity

PKK ringleader Ocalan urges SDF to implement March 10 agreement

Politics

2 min read

Damascus demands vs SDF counter-demands: March 10 agreement at impasse

Syria

4 min read

7,500-year-old stone seal discovered in eastern Türkiye reshapes Elazig’s ancient past

7,500-year-old stone seal discovered in eastern Türkiye reshapes Elazig’s ancient past

Archaeology

4 min read

Turkish woman seeks DNA test in lawsuit naming US President Trump as father

Turkish woman seeks DNA test in lawsuit naming US President Trump as father

Lifestyle

3 min read

From Istanbul to Hakkari, snowfall across Türkiye turns cities white

Weather

Spotlight

Netanyahu fails to sway Trump on Syria and F-35s in critical US visit

Netanyahu fails to sway Trump on Syria and F-35s in critical US visit

analysis

2 min read

Cost of feeding a family in Türkiye exceeds $700 in December

Cost of feeding a family in Türkiye exceeds $700 in December

Cost Of Living

2 min read

Ancient Paphlagonian burial mound opens to visitors in northern Türkiye

Ancient Paphlagonian burial mound opens to visitors in northern Türkiye

Archaeology

2 min read

What to watch on streaming this week: “Trap House” to be released

What to watch on streaming this week: “Trap House” to be released

Cinema

Why excluding Türkiye weakens European defense and empowers America's adversaries?

Why excluding Türkiye weakens European defense and empowers America's adversaries?

In the making: A new regional order in Yemen?

In the making: A new regional order in Yemen?

Mehmet Rakipoglu

Turkish-Egyptian poet Abdulrahman Yusuf’s journey exposes modern Arab state’s lie

Turkish-Egyptian poet Abdulrahman Yusuf’s journey exposes modern Arab state’s lie

Ahmed Samih Farag

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

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

The Sultan’s Salon

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

Inside the Sultan’s Salon, the 'Fruit Room' of Topkapi Palace reveals how Sultan...

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

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

Türkiye’s 2025 archaeological discoveries reveal Neolithic rituals, ancient diet...

Cinema in Ottoman Empire: How new spectacle reshaped urban life

Cinema

Cinema in Ottoman Empire: How new spectacle reshaped urban life

From shadow plays and beerhouses to propaganda films and censorship laws, cinema...

Turkish Cuisine

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Food

5 min read

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Mediterranean way: How olive oil can transform your health

Food

5 min read

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

Food

3 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

Most Read

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Netanyahu fails to sway Trump on Syria and F-35s in critical US visit

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Ankara’s window: Why Trump-Netanyahu dynamic favors Türkiye

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Türkiye caps hikes on vehicle taxes, stamp duties, exit charges at 18.95%

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Fenerbahce pushes for Cristopher Nkunku deal as Milan weighs €35M exit

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Türkiye will support Syria if government takes initiative for unity and integrity, says defense ministry

Turkish Airlines, AJet cancel flights on Jan. 1 due to adverse weather

Turkish Airlines, AJet cancel flights on Jan. 1 due to adverse weather

severe weather

3 min read

Turkish Airlines says 50 flights were canceled, while AJet announces cancellation of 64 flights

Türkiye says it will block terrorism, including SDF, in region

Nation

5 min read

‘No terrorist organization, especially PKK/YPG/SDF, will be allowed to maintain its activities, says national defense minister

Türkiye says it will block terrorism, including SDF, in region

Türkiye grants visa-free travel to Chinese citizens for tourism, transit

China Türkiye

3 min read

The visa exemption will take effect on Jan. 2

Türkiye grants visa-free travel to Chinese citizens for tourism, transit

'We will never tolerate fait accompli, piracy in Blue Homeland': Turkish president

Eastern Mediterranean

3 min read

Erdogan warns of threats in the Eastern Mediterranean, 'never tolerate fait accompli, piracy in Blue Homeland,' adding that 600,000 Syrians returned

'We will never tolerate fait accompli, piracy in Blue Homeland': Turkish president

Türkiye’s Ziraat Bank proposes launching banking operations in Syria

Türkiye’s Ziraat Bank proposes launching banking operations in Syria

Finance

5 min read

Türkiye’s auto sales top record 1.35M in 2025, sector expects softer 2026

Türkiye’s auto sales top record 1.35M in 2025, sector expects softer 2026

Turkish auto

4 min read

Türkiye's Ziraat Bank forecasts central bank to lower rate below 30% in 2026

Türkiye's Ziraat Bank forecasts central bank to lower rate below 30% in 2026

Turkish banking

4 min read

Turkish low-cost carrier AJet launches direct flights to Albania's Tirana

Turkish low-cost carrier AJet launches direct flights to Albania's Tirana

Balkans

2 min read

AJet to operate 5 direct flights per week from Istanbul, 2 from capital Ankara as of March

Greek Cypriot Christodoulides sings ‘return to Famagusta’ march at military event

Greek Cypriot Christodoulides sings ‘return to Famagusta’ march at military event

Greek Cypriot

5 min read

Greek Cypriot leaders sing a song referencing a return to Famagusta during a New Year visit to a military unit, alongside soldiers and clergy

Six land crossings open from Jan. 1 for Syrians in Türkiye with residence or work permits

Six land crossings open from Jan. 1 for Syrians in Türkiye with residence or work permits

Syrian border

1 min read

Syrian authorities said Syrians living in Türkiye with residence or work permits can enter and exit Syria via six land crossings starting Jan. 1, 2026

Al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Ubaida has no record of Turkish citizenship: Sources

Exclusive

Exclusive

Al-Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Ubaida has no record of Turkish citizenship: Sources

Middle East

1 min read

Claims that Hamas spokesman Abu Ubeida holds Turkish passport not verified, with sources saying, 'no record found' matching name in database searches

Türkiye included in European Ukraine ceasefire plans, could monitor Black Sea: Report

Türkiye included in European Ukraine ceasefire plans, could monitor Black Sea: Report

ukraine ceasefire

9 min read

Ukraine planned multi-layered drone attack on Putin’s residence, says Russia

Ukraine planned multi-layered drone attack on Putin’s residence, says Russia

Conflicts

7 min read

Chinese President Xi Jinping signals closer ties with Russia amid regional tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping signals closer ties with Russia amid regional tensions

World

4 min read

Turkish woman seeks DNA test in lawsuit naming US President Trump as father

Turkish woman seeks DNA test in lawsuit naming US President Trump as father

Lifestyle

7 min read

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Food

8 min read

Turkish surgeons carry out Senegal’s first laparoscopic kidney transplants

Turkish surgeons carry out Senegal’s first laparoscopic kidney transplants

Health

8 min read

7,500-year-old stone seal discovered in eastern Türkiye reshapes Elazig’s ancient past

7,500-year-old stone seal discovered in eastern Türkiye reshapes Elazig’s ancient past

Archaeology

9 min read

A rare 7,500-year-old stone seal from Tadim Fortress pushes Elazig’s history back to the Neolithic, revealing early identity and ownership practices

What to watch on streaming this week: “Trap House” to be released

Cinema

What to watch on streaming this week: “Trap House” to be released

Ancient Paphlagonian burial mound opens to visitors in northern Türkiye

Archaeology

4 min read

A restored 2,100-year-old Paphlagonian tumulus in Kastamonu is now open to visitors, highlighting northern Türkiye’s lesser-known ancient heritage

Ancient Paphlagonian burial mound opens to visitors in northern Türkiye

Wild goat reliefs found in rare 1,800-year-old domed tomb in Türkiye

Archaeology

5 min read

A unique domed burial chamber dating back 1,800 years has been discovered in Adiyaman, offering rare insight into ancient funerary traditions in Türkiye

Wild goat reliefs found in rare 1,800-year-old domed tomb in Türkiye

Fenerbahce to hold election congress following President Saran’s detention

Fenerbahce to hold election congress following President Saran’s detention

Fenerbahce

4 min read

Galatasaray targets Atletico Madrid forward Giacomo Raspadori in winter window

Galatasaray targets Atletico Madrid forward Giacomo Raspadori in winter window

Football

2 min read

Fenerbahce pushes for Cristopher Nkunku deal as Milan weighs €35M exit

Fenerbahce pushes for Cristopher Nkunku deal as Milan weighs €35M exit

Fenerbahce

4 min read

Club

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P

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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

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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125 Daesh suspects detained in operations across 25 provinces

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Turkish Airlines, AJet cancel flights on Jan. 1 due to adverse weather

Turkish Airlines, AJet cancel flights on Jan. 1 due to adverse weather

Jan 01 2026

Türkiye says it will block terrorism, including SDF, in region

Türkiye says it will block terrorism, including SDF, in region

Jan 01 2026

Türkiye grants visa-free travel to Chinese citizens for tourism, transit

Türkiye grants visa-free travel to Chinese citizens for tourism, transit

Dec 31 2025

Turkish low-cost carrier AJet launches direct flights to Albania's Tirana

Turkish low-cost carrier AJet launches direct flights to Albania's Tirana

Dec 31 2025

Türkiye’s Ziraat Bank proposes launching banking operations in Syria

Türkiye’s Ziraat Bank proposes launching banking operations in Syria

Dec 31 2025

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