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Flight attendant detained in probe into Libyan jet crash near Ankara

Libya jet crash

2 min read

Analysis of the black box may take over a month, says Turkish Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu

Flight attendant detained in probe into Libyan jet crash near Ankara

Two Turkish tourists killed in southwestern Ethiopia attack

World

1 min read

Authorities did not provide further details on how the attack unfolded

Two Turkish tourists killed in southwestern Ethiopia attack

Knesset advances bill allowing death penalty for Palestinians linked to Oct. 7 events

Israel’s Knesset

2 min read

Knesset advances bill allowing death penalty for Palestinians linked to Oct. 7 events

We never wish chaos in Iran, external intervention would cause 'worse results': Turkish official

Iran protests

3 min read

We never wish chaos in Iran, external intervention would cause 'worse results': Turkish official

2,000 deaths including security personnel in protests, confirms Iranian official

Iran protests

6 min read

2,000 deaths including security personnel in protests, confirms Iranian official

An Iranian official says 2,000 killed during protests in the country as UN Human Rights Chief calls stop violence

Regime collapse in Iran with US help may unleash largest terrorist networks in history

analysis

analysis

5 min read

Iran protest death toll rises to 646 amid prolonged internet blackout

Iran protests

2 min read

Law and order: Ottoman Empire as shelter for migrants

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featured

Law and order: Ottoman Empire as shelter for migrants

Culture

6 min read

Gaziantep museums draw record interest, strengthening cultural tourism in Türkiye

Gaziantep museums draw record interest, strengthening cultural tourism in Türkiye

Museums

3 min read

Turkish actress Hande Ercel sparks debate with love rumors, luxury Cartier watch

Turkish celebrities

2 min read

Spotlight

Nationalist leader Bahceli calls US new 'sick man' and backs Iran against protests

Nationalist leader Bahceli calls US new 'sick man' and backs Iran against protests

Nation

2 min read

French embassy in Tehran reduces staff as protests intensify in Iran: Report

French embassy in Tehran reduces staff as protests intensify in Iran: Report

Iran protests

2 min read

Yanki Bagcioglu on Türkiye's defense policies, S-400 crisis and possible F-35 acquisition

Yanki Bagcioglu on Türkiye's defense policies, S-400 crisis and possible F-35 acquisition

Interview

21 min read

Why Trump’s second term makes Africa even more central to Türkiye’s strategy

Why Trump’s second term makes Africa even more central to Türkiye’s strategy

Opinion

9 min read

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Can Bosnia help satiate Europe's 155mm quench?

Can Bosnia help satiate Europe's 155mm quench?

Regime collapse in Iran with US help may unleash largest terrorist networks in history

Regime collapse in Iran with US help may unleash largest terrorist networks in history

Why Kosovo’s very existence challenges Serbia’s 'monopoly of force'

Why Kosovo’s very existence challenges Serbia’s 'monopoly of force'

Albatros Rexhaj

Oreshnik missile strike signals Putin’s discontent with Europe’s Ukraine peace plan

Oreshnik missile strike signals Putin’s discontent with Europe’s Ukraine peace plan

Baku’s Turkish trade corridor vision: From transit hub to geopolitical power player

Baku’s Turkish trade corridor vision: From transit hub to geopolitical power player

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Why is Greenland at the center of great power competition

Why regional conditions are pushing a Turkish-Saudi pact in Middle East

Why regional conditions are pushing a Turkish-Saudi pact in Middle East

Israel's track record raises important questions for Syria's future

Israel's track record raises important questions for Syria's future

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why foreign fighters are not the Balkans’ biggest problem

Why foreign fighters are not the Balkans’ biggest problem

SDF positions in Aleppo fall, what’s next?

SDF positions in Aleppo fall, what’s next?

Israel’s SDF gamble in post-Assad Syria

Israel’s SDF gamble in post-Assad Syria

Why is monarchy gaining traction over democracy for post-Islamic Republic Iran?

Why is monarchy gaining traction over democracy for post-Islamic Republic Iran?

How religion is being instrumentalized in Serbia’s claims against Kosovo

How religion is being instrumentalized in Serbia’s claims against Kosovo

How did CIA encircle Maduro? Delcy Rodriguez claim and inner circle scenario

How did CIA encircle Maduro? Delcy Rodriguez claim and inner circle scenario

Hasan Mesut Onder

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Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

analysis

Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

Deepening partnership between Ukraine and Türkiye is creating a new strategic ax...

Cocaine use surges in Türkiye, from celebrity scandal to public health crisis

Health

Cocaine use surges in Türkiye, from celebrity scandal to public health crisis

New data shows cocaine use in Turkiye has surged over the past decade, turning a...

Researchers identify Türkiye’s first endemic ‘umbilicus’ plant in Izmir

endemic plants

Researchers identify Türkiye’s first endemic ‘umbilicus’ plant in Izmir

Researchers identify Türkiye’s first endemic Umbilicus species in Izmir’s Odemis...

Turkish Cuisine

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea

5 min read

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Food

6 min read

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Just outside Istanbul lies Sakarya, a hidden culinary region

Food

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye unveils roadmap for new penal system, expands alternatives to prison: Report

Türkiye unveils roadmap for new penal system, expands alternatives to prison: Report

Türkiye sets fee increase caps for private schools for 2026–2027 academic year

Türkiye sets fee increase caps for private schools for 2026–2027 academic year

All about eviction rules under Türkiye’s new court ruling on unpaid bills

All about eviction rules under Türkiye’s new court ruling on unpaid bills

Editor's Pick

Venezuela: A different kind of special military operation

Venezuela: A different kind of special military operation

Operation Absolute Resolve marks a new era in military intervention, with cyber warfare, precision strikes neutralizing Venezuelan defenses

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Can Yaman breaks silence after returning to Italy following Istanbul drug probe

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Istanbul cautions of severe cold as snowfall, winds sweep across city

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Greek Cyprus handed sovereignty to Israel, says Turkish Cypriot official

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Ukraine-Türkiye convergence appears inevitable and it irritates Russia

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Why Trump’s second term makes Africa even more central to Türkiye’s strategy

We never wish chaos in Iran, external intervention would cause 'worse results': Turkish official

We never wish chaos in Iran, external intervention would cause 'worse results': Turkish official

Iran protests

6 min read

Türkiye's ruling party spokesperson says external intervention in Iran would cause 'worse results,' Israel provocations would lead to 'bigger crises'

Nationalist leader Bahceli calls US new 'sick man' and backs Iran against protests

Nation

5 min read

MHP leader Bahceli labels the US the 'sick man' of the modern era and condemns protests in Iran as an imperialist plot similar to Gezi Park

Nationalist leader Bahceli calls US new 'sick man' and backs Iran against protests

Baykar to boost Piaggio P180 production from 5 to 30 aircraft per year; 'Avanti next' coming

Piaggio Aerospace

8 min read

Baykar to increase Piaggio P180 production from 5 to 30 aircraft per year. "Avanti Next" model with Garmin avionics, with US operations 'top priority'

Baykar to boost Piaggio P180 production from 5 to 30 aircraft per year; 'Avanti next' coming

‘Valley of the Wolves’ star Oktay Kaynarca detained in Istanbul drug probe

Nation

4 min read

Six people, including well-known actor Oktay Kaynarca taken into custody as part of a drug investigation in Istanbul

‘Valley of the Wolves’ star Oktay Kaynarca detained in Istanbul drug probe

Elon Musk's Grok enters US military systems despite global backlash

Elon Musk's Grok enters US military systems despite global backlash

Elon Musk's Grok

7 min read

Europe’s housing divide sharpens as Türkiye ranks near bottom in homeownership

Europe’s housing divide sharpens as Türkiye ranks near bottom in homeownership

Homeownership

2 min read

Turkish Finance Minister hints year-end inflation could slow to 19%: Report

Turkish Finance Minister hints year-end inflation could slow to 19%: Report

inflation forecast

6 min read

2,000 deaths including security personnel in protests, confirms Iranian official

2,000 deaths including security personnel in protests, confirms Iranian official

Iran protests

13 min read

An Iranian official says 2,000 killed during protests in the country as UN Human Rights Chief calls stop violence

Greek Cyprus leader's top aide resigns amid campaign spending scandal

Greek Cyprus leader's top aide resigns amid campaign spending scandal

Region

5 min read

The Greek Cyprus office director resigns because of corruption allegations, as the video claims the €1M campaign limit was exceeded in 2023, and the leader's wife also steps down

Knesset advances bill allowing death penalty for Palestinians linked to Oct. 7 events

Knesset advances bill allowing death penalty for Palestinians linked to Oct. 7 events

Israel’s Knesset

3 min read

The draft law at the Knesset establishes a special tribunal and bars defendants from prisoner exchange deals

Syrian Army declares YPG/SDF area military zone, demands withdrawal

Syrian Army declares YPG/SDF area military zone, demands withdrawal

Middle East

7 min read

Syrian Army declares YPG/SDF area a military zone, demands withdrawal east of Euphrates, with 24 killed, 130 wounded Aleppo clashes

US revokes more than 100,000 visas since Trump began second term, officials say

US revokes more than 100,000 visas since Trump began second term, officials say

US Visa

2 min read

Two Turkish tourists killed in southwestern Ethiopia attack

Two Turkish tourists killed in southwestern Ethiopia attack

World

2 min read

NATO asks Türkiye to deploy F-16s Estonia earlier than planned: Report

NATO asks Türkiye to deploy F-16s Estonia earlier than planned: Report

NATO Air Policing

4 min read

Egg boycott campaign spreads in Tripoli after prices hit record levels

Egg boycott campaign spreads in Tripoli after prices hit record levels

Food

3 min read

Turkish actress Hande Ercel sparks debate with love rumors, luxury Cartier watch

Turkish actress Hande Ercel sparks debate with love rumors, luxury Cartier watch

Turkish celebrities

5 min read

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea

7 min read

Banners featuring Egytian minister spark backlash at Sayyida Zaynab Mosque

Banners featuring Egytian minister spark backlash at Sayyida Zaynab Mosque

Culture

3 min read

Critics condemned this as using places of worship as advertising platforms for officials

Law and order: Ottoman Empire as shelter for migrants

featured

featured

10 min read

How Ottoman power, law, and hospitality turned displacement into belonging across three continents and five centuries

Law and order: Ottoman Empire as shelter for migrants

Gaziantep museums draw record interest, strengthening cultural tourism in Türkiye

Museums

5 min read

Record crowds at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum and steady growth at Yesemek highlight Gaziantep’s rising profile in cultural tourism across Türkiye

Gaziantep museums draw record interest, strengthening cultural tourism in Türkiye

How historic Rami Barracks became one of Istanbul’s most visited libraries

Rami Library

4 min read

Rami Library marks year three in Istanbul, reporting over 7.7 million visitors and over 8,000 events after the restored Rami Barracks reopened

How historic Rami Barracks became one of Istanbul’s most visited libraries

Fenerbahce submits official offer for N’Golo Kante, talks set to begin

Fenerbahce submits official offer for N’Golo Kante, talks set to begin

Football

4 min read

Alperen Sengun returns early from ankle sprain after 8-day absence

Alperen Sengun returns early from ankle sprain after 8-day absence

Basketball

2 min read

Raptors hold off Philadelphia in overtime as Adem Bona features for 76ers

Raptors hold off Philadelphia in overtime as Adem Bona features for 76ers

NBA

2 min read

Club

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P

1

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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How historic Rami Barracks became one of Istanbul’s most visited libraries

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Egg boycott campaign spreads in Tripoli after prices hit record levels

Egg boycott campaign spreads in Tripoli after prices hit record levels

Jan 13 2026

Flight attendant detained in probe into Libyan jet crash near Ankara

Flight attendant detained in probe into Libyan jet crash near Ankara

Jan 13 2026

Banners featuring Egytian minister spark backlash at Sayyida Zaynab Mosque

Banners featuring Egytian minister spark backlash at Sayyida Zaynab Mosque

Jan 13 2026

2,000 deaths including security personnel in protests, confirms Iranian official

2,000 deaths including security personnel in protests, confirms Iranian official

Jan 13 2026

Law and order: Ottoman Empire as shelter for migrants

Law and order: Ottoman Empire as shelter for migrants

Jan 13 2026

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