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What’s happening in Türkiye’s main opposition CHP: Leadership crisis, defections and drama

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featured

13 min read

From Kilicdaroglu's long rule to Ozel’s rise, corruption probes, trustee appointments, what’s really happening inside Türkiye’s main opposition CHP?

What’s happening in Türkiye’s main opposition CHP: Leadership crisis, defections and drama

Türkiye's Hurjet competes for US Navy T-45 trainer replacement contract

Defense Industry

3 min read

Turkish Aerospace Industries' Hurjet advanced trainer competes for the US Navy's 145-aircraft T-45 replacement contract by 2028

Türkiye's Hurjet competes for US Navy T-45 trainer replacement contract

Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia ‘absolutely’ includes nuclear umbrella

Asia & Pacific

2 min read

Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia ‘absolutely’ includes nuclear umbrella

Greek minister calls Jerusalem 'Jewish city,' emphasizes 'Israel alliance against Türkiye'

Balkans

2 min read

Greek minister calls Jerusalem 'Jewish city,' emphasizes 'Israel alliance against Türkiye'

Perceived erosion of US security umbrella opens door for Türkiye in Gulf

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featured

Middle East

8 min read

Perceived erosion of US security umbrella opens door for Türkiye in Gulf

The weakening of Washington’s security umbrella has not left a vacuum but rather a crowded marketplace of suitors

Türkiye's top diplomat challenges American leverage over Israel

Diplomacy

2 min read

Israel delivers Barak MX air defense system to Greek Cyprus: Reports

Region

4 min read

Galatasaray struggles in Europe, wins just 1 of last 18 UEFA matches

Galatasaray struggles in Europe, wins just 1 of last 18 UEFA matches

Galatasaray

1 min read

What you need to know about Türkiye’s new debit card POS fees starting November 2025

What you need to know about Türkiye’s new debit card POS fees starting November 2025

Finance

2 min read

Türkiye detains 15 suspects as 2,627 coins, 1,771 mosaics seized in Istanbul raids

Crime

1 min read

Key Erdogan ally calls for partnership with Russia-China against US-Israel

Key Erdogan ally calls for partnership with Russia-China against US-Israel

Diplomacy

2 min read

Netanyahu repeats push for Siloam Inscription from Türkiye to back Jerusalem claim

Netanyahu repeats push for Siloam Inscription from Türkiye to back Jerusalem claim

History

5 min read

Central Asia’s collective diplomacy initiative: Afghanistan contact group

Central Asia’s collective diplomacy initiative: Afghanistan contact group

analysis

7 min read

Türkiye eyes expanded energy cooperation with China across multiple regions

Türkiye eyes expanded energy cooperation with China across multiple regions

Energy

2 min read

Turkish 'Edgar cut hairstyle' sparks debate on youth violence, identity in Türkiye

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Turkish 'Edgar cut hairstyle' sparks debate on youth violence, identity in Türkiye

One public school in Türkiye formally banned what it described as the 'Turkish-s...

Explained: How Türkiye changes portfolio as Russia and Iran contracts expire

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Explained: How Türkiye changes portfolio as Russia and Iran contracts expire

Türkiye ramps up energy deals more than it needs, while its Russia-Iran contract...

Turkish pianist Fazil Say slams Western music institutions over Gaza, calls for end to silence

Culture

Turkish pianist Fazil Say slams Western music institutions over Gaza, calls for end to silence

'We must not remain silent to this murder, my colleagues,' Turkish pianist says

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye considers mandatory pre-marital psychological screening for couples

Türkiye considers mandatory pre-marital psychological screening for couples

Istanbul approves 30% fare hike for public transport, taxis — here are the new fees

Istanbul approves 30% fare hike for public transport, taxis — here are the new fees

Expats in Türkiye must now pay for family doctor services per new regulation

Expats in Türkiye must now pay for family doctor services per new regulation

Editor's Pick

Explained: Why Türkiye is rethinking juvenile justice amid rising public outrage

Explained: Why Türkiye is rethinking juvenile justice amid rising public outrage

Following shocking events, such as an increase in underage with multiple criminal records, Türkiye is seeking to introduce balanced changes to the law

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Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes remote Pacific waters, triggers tsunami warning

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Galatasaray faces Eintracht Frankfurt in UEFA Champions League opener without Osimhen

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Why Israel’s Barak-MX deployment in Greek Cyprus poses a regional risk

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Up to 20% of Algeria’s population has Turkish roots: Turkish Ambassador

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Türkiye fines Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video and others, orders removals over ‘morality’ violations

Insight

Syria’s new dawn: What Israel is risking and what the future may hold

Syria’s new dawn: What Israel is risking and what the future may hold

NatCon2025: What do deepening divisions mean for Türkiye?

NatCon2025: What do deepening divisions mean for Türkiye?

Why Serbia describes Croatia–Slovenia defense pact as 'building walls, not bridges'

Why Serbia describes Croatia–Slovenia defense pact as 'building walls, not bridges'

Mustafa Cuhadar

Türkiye's Hurjet competes for US Navy T-45 trainer replacement contract

Türkiye's Hurjet competes for US Navy T-45 trainer replacement contract

Defense Industry

6 min read

Turkish Aerospace Industries' Hurjet advanced trainer competes for the US Navy's 145-aircraft T-45 replacement contract by 2028

Türkiye detains 15 suspects as 2,627 coins, 1,771 mosaics seized in Istanbul raids

Crime

6 min read

Authorities in Türkiye recover 1,771 mosaic pieces, 2,627 ancient coins, 454 Ottoman-era objects in major anti-smuggling operation across Istanbul

Türkiye detains 15 suspects as 2,627 coins, 1,771 mosaics seized in Istanbul raids

Turkish aviation firm successfully tests TF6000 turbofan engine at Teknofest 2025

Defense Industry

6 min read

Turkish firm TEI successfully tests indigenous TF6000 turbofan engine at Teknofest 2025, advancing Türkiye's aerospace capabilities

Turkish aviation firm successfully tests TF6000 turbofan engine at Teknofest 2025

Kizilelma fighter drone enters production for 2026 Turkish military deployment

Defense Industry

12 min read

Kizilelma unmanned fighter enters production for 2026 Turkish military deployment as Bayraktar reveals 2030 Steel Dome completion timeline

Kizilelma fighter drone enters production for 2026 Turkish military deployment

What you need to know about Türkiye’s new debit card POS fees starting November 2025

What you need to know about Türkiye’s new debit card POS fees starting November 2025

Finance

3 min read

Türkiye could add 8 gigawatts hybrid solar capacity to address energy gap

Türkiye could add 8 gigawatts hybrid solar capacity to address energy gap

Energy

6 min read

Türkiye’s foreign assets climb to $378B in July as net investment gap widens

Türkiye’s foreign assets climb to $378B in July as net investment gap widens

Economy

3 min read

Greek minister calls Jerusalem 'Jewish city,' emphasizes 'Israel alliance against Türkiye'

Greek minister calls Jerusalem 'Jewish city,' emphasizes 'Israel alliance against Türkiye'

Balkans

4 min read

Greek Health Minister Georgiadis calls Jerusalem 'Jewish city,' emphasizes Israel as a key ally against Türkiye, sparking debate

Netanyahu accuses Ben-Gvir of leaking cabinet discussions on Red Cross visit

Netanyahu accuses Ben-Gvir of leaking cabinet discussions on Red Cross visit

Middle East

2 min read

Israeli PM Netanyahu confronts far-right minister Ben-Gvir over alleged leaks about ICRC visit to Palestinian prisoners during tense cabinet meeting

Slovenia urges ‘durable peace’ in Gaza as US vetoes UN ceasefire resolution

Slovenia urges ‘durable peace’ in Gaza as US vetoes UN ceasefire resolution

Region

4 min read

Slovenia joins 13 other Security Council members in calling for urgent diplomacy to stop civilian deaths in Gaza

Producer of Syrian TV series 'Bab Al-Hara' abducted by men posing as security personnel

Producer of Syrian TV series 'Bab Al-Hara' abducted by men posing as security personnel

Middle East

5 min read

A Syrian Interior Ministry spokesman noted that 'Kaband is not in the custody of any official body affiliated with the ministry'

UN reports 3,384 civilian deaths amid Sudan conflict in first half of 2025

UN reports 3,384 civilian deaths amid Sudan conflict in first half of 2025

Africa

2 min read

Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia ‘absolutely’ includes nuclear umbrella

Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia ‘absolutely’ includes nuclear umbrella

Asia & Pacific

6 min read

MI6 launches dark web portal ‘Silent Courier’ in Istanbul to recruit spies

MI6 launches dark web portal ‘Silent Courier’ in Istanbul to recruit spies

World

4 min read

Türkiye braces for heavy rains, first snow as temperatures drop this weekend

Türkiye braces for heavy rains, first snow as temperatures drop this weekend

Weather

3 min read

Ice Age discovery suggests route from Türkiye may have taken early humans to Europe

Ice Age discovery suggests route from Türkiye may have taken early humans to Europe

Environment

3 min read

AI-powered cyberattacks target hotel guests worldwide

AI-powered cyberattacks target hotel guests worldwide

Travel

2 min read

New discoveries at Corlu Castle highlight Thrace’s strategic past

New discoveries at Corlu Castle highlight Thrace’s strategic past

History

5 min read

Ongoing excavations at Corlu Castle reveal the castle’s role in shaping the strategic history of Thrace

New study reveals pig taboos, sacred rituals in Hittite Anatolia

Anatolian History

5 min read

A new doctoral thesis shows pigs in Hittite Anatolia were ritually impure yet still raised and consumed, revealing a complex cultural contradiction

New study reveals pig taboos, sacred rituals in Hittite Anatolia

Swedish power metal band Sabaton to rock Istanbul in October

Concerts

1 min read

Swedish metal band Sabaton will play Istanbul’s Zorlu PSM on Oct. 6 with Udo Dirkschneider, ahead of releasing their new album 'Legends' on Oct. 17

Swedish power metal band Sabaton to rock Istanbul in October

Centuries-old Ottoman land, endowment records of Jerusalem preserved in Türkiye

History

3 min read

Türkiye safeguards nearly 170,000 Ottoman land and waqf records of Jerusalem, preserving centuries of legal and historical documentation

Centuries-old Ottoman land, endowment records of Jerusalem preserved in Türkiye

Galatasaray struggles in Europe, wins just 1 of last 18 UEFA matches

Galatasaray struggles in Europe, wins just 1 of last 18 UEFA matches

Galatasaray

4 min read

Frankfurt overcomes early deficit to crush Galatasaray 5-1

Frankfurt overcomes early deficit to crush Galatasaray 5-1

Football

2 min read

Jose Mourinho appointed Benfica coach 21 years after leaving Portugal for Chelsea

Jose Mourinho appointed Benfica coach 21 years after leaving Portugal for Chelsea

Football

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Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

5

15

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

5

11

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

5

10

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

5

9

5

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

5

9

6

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

5

9

7

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

5

8

8

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

5

8

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

4

7

10

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

3

6

11

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

4

5

12

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

5

4

13

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

5

4

14

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

4

4

15

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

4

3

16

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

5

3

17

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

5

1

18

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

5

0

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

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

History

2 min read

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

amasya

3 min read

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Lifestyle

8 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

Turkish aviation firm successfully tests TF6000 turbofan engine at Teknofest 2025

8 chamber tombs discovered in Tharsa ancient city in Türkiye's Adiyaman

Chinese Xpeng flying cars crash mid-air ahead of market launch

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Türkiye's Hurjet competes for US Navy T-45 trainer replacement contract

Türkiye's Hurjet competes for US Navy T-45 trainer replacement contract

Sep 19 2025

UN reports 3,384 civilian deaths amid Sudan conflict in first half of 2025

UN reports 3,384 civilian deaths amid Sudan conflict in first half of 2025

Sep 19 2025

Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia ‘absolutely’ includes nuclear umbrella

Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia ‘absolutely’ includes nuclear umbrella

Sep 19 2025

Galatasaray struggles in Europe, wins just 1 of last 18 UEFA matches

Galatasaray struggles in Europe, wins just 1 of last 18 UEFA matches

Sep 19 2025

What you need to know about Türkiye’s new debit card POS fees starting November 2025

What you need to know about Türkiye’s new debit card POS fees starting November 2025

Sep 19 2025

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