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Trump administration rejects Israeli plea to maintain Syria economic pressure

Middle East

1 min read

Israel's attempt to convince the Trump administration to maintain economic sanctions on Syria as diplomatic leverage is rejected by Washington

Trump administration rejects Israeli plea to maintain Syria economic pressure

Syria seizes 26,000 Captagon pills bound for Saudi Arabia at Hama bus station

Middle East

3 min read

Syrian authorities seize 26,000 Captagon pills hidden in furniture at a Hama bus station bound for Saudi Arabia

Syria seizes 26,000 Captagon pills bound for Saudi Arabia at Hama bus station

Türkiye, US, Qatar and Egypt outline governance transition for Gaza

World

2 min read

Türkiye, US, Qatar and Egypt outline governance transition for Gaza

Zelenskyy challenges Türkiye's balancing act as strikes target Odesa logistics

World

4 min read

Zelenskyy challenges Türkiye's balancing act as strikes target Odesa logistics

Tensions mount as Türkiye finds 3rd unidentified drone this week; authorities launch probe

Nation

1 min read

Tensions mount as Türkiye finds 3rd unidentified drone this week; authorities launch probe

The UAV, whose possible Russian origin has not been confirmed, was sent to Ankara for detailed technical analysis

What really happened: How Turkish F-16s tracked and shot down unidentified drone

drone incident

5 min read

Black Sea attacks ‘threaten navigation safety,’ warnings sent to both sides: Erdogan

Diplomacy

3 min read

Fenerbahce president released with travel restriction in drug probe

Fenerbahce president released with travel restriction in drug probe

Football

3 min read

Earliest layer of Diyarbakir walls uncovered in Amida excavation

Earliest layer of Diyarbakir walls uncovered in Amida excavation

Archaeology

3 min read

Underground church, Mithraeum set for restoration at Türkiye's Zerzevan Castle

Archaeology

4 min read

Spotlight

Türkiye says ready for all scenarios on SDF integration into Syrian army

Türkiye says ready for all scenarios on SDF integration into Syrian army

Middle East

3 min read

Fenerbahce President Saran questioned in Türkiye’s widening narcotics probe

Fenerbahce President Saran questioned in Türkiye’s widening narcotics probe

Fenerbahce

1 min read

Russian drone crashes in Türkiye's Izmit province near Istanbul amid escalation

Russian drone crashes in Türkiye's Izmit province near Istanbul amid escalation

drone incident

2 min read

Whirling dervishes bring Sema ritual to New York stage

Whirling dervishes bring Sema ritual to New York stage

sema ritual

EU-Western Balkans Summit: Beyond geography, a shared security imperative

EU-Western Balkans Summit: Beyond geography, a shared security imperative

Mustafa Cuhadar

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

Türkiye–Greek Cyprus normalization: Promising in theory, difficult in practice

Türkiye–Greek Cyprus normalization: Promising in theory, difficult in practice

From power plant to strategic asset: What Akkuyu means for Türkiye’s security

From power plant to strategic asset: What Akkuyu means for Türkiye’s security

Elif Erginyavuz

What does Europe’s new north–south corridor mean for Türkiye?

What does Europe’s new north–south corridor mean for Türkiye?

Deniz Karakullukcu

Türkiye, F-35 and airpower politics

Türkiye, F-35 and airpower politics

Arda Mevlutoglu

Turkish vessels under fire: Why expansion of Ukraine-Russia war to Black Sea is dangerous

Turkish vessels under fire: Why expansion of Ukraine-Russia war to Black Sea is dangerous

Senegal between two paths: Power, radicalism and struggle for sovereignty

Senegal between two paths: Power, radicalism and struggle for sovereignty

Why are American soldiers still in Syria?

Why are American soldiers still in Syria?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Reading Mazloum Abdi: Delusional regional strategy and overreaching claims

Reading Mazloum Abdi: Delusional regional strategy and overreaching claims

Hasan Mesut Onder

December: A cursed month for government and workers

December: A cursed month for government and workers

How Türkiye could benefit from peace in Ukraine if Trump's one-sided plan works

How Türkiye could benefit from peace in Ukraine if Trump's one-sided plan works

Türkiye’s energy diplomacy could sway Hungary toward Ukraine

Türkiye’s energy diplomacy could sway Hungary toward Ukraine

Why Türkiye must be the next member of new Pax Silica

Why Türkiye must be the next member of new Pax Silica

Enes Berna Kilic

When diplomacy turns conditional: What Washington is really telling Kosovo

When diplomacy turns conditional: What Washington is really telling Kosovo

Discover

Türkiye's peace initiative: Upcoming legal regulations for PKK members revealed

terror-free Türkiye

Türkiye's peace initiative: Upcoming legal regulations for PKK members revealed

'Terror-free Türkiye' plan takes shape, classifying PKK members, offering a 1-ye...

All about Türkiye’s widening drug investigations, detentions of public figures

Nation

All about Türkiye’s widening drug investigations, detentions of public figures

Drug investigations have expanded since early December, moving from testing publ...

A day in Konya where deep history, faith and cuisine unite

Konya

A day in Konya where deep history, faith and cuisine unite

From Catalhoyuk’s Neolithic homes to Mevlana’s spiritual legacy, Konya offers a ...

Turkish Cuisine

Where green meets flavor, discovering cuisine of Black Sea

Black Sea cuisine

5 min read

Where green meets flavor, discovering cuisine of Black Sea

How meat shaped Turkish history from steppes to table

How meat shaped Turkish history from steppes to table

Food

6 min read

What diners pay at Türkiye’s newest Michelin starred restaurants

What diners pay at Türkiye’s newest Michelin starred restaurants

Michelin Guide

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

How new court ruling affects Airbnb hosts and short-term renters in Türkiye

How new court ruling affects Airbnb hosts and short-term renters in Türkiye

Health minister warns one in three people smoke as Türkiye tops Europe

Health minister warns one in three people smoke as Türkiye tops Europe

Construction of Ankara’s Esenboga Airport metro line set to begin in 2026

Construction of Ankara’s Esenboga Airport metro line set to begin in 2026

Editor's Pick

How Türkiye could benefit from peace in Ukraine if Trump's one-sided plan works

How Türkiye could benefit from peace in Ukraine if Trump's one-sided plan works

Türkiye should also benefit if peace in Ukraine brings a big reconstruction effort therein, and estimates suggest that the losses to Ukraine during the war are upwards of $1 trillion

Most Read

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Türkiye raises hedge fund entry bar to $230,000 under revised investor rules

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Trump administration rejects Israeli plea to maintain Syria economic pressure

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Fenerbahce President Saran questioned in Türkiye’s widening narcotics probe

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Turkish defense minister downplays SAFE bid, says Europe will turn to Türkiye when needed

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Tensions mount as Türkiye finds 3rd unidentified drone this week; authorities launch probe

Türkiye’s defense, aviation exports up 30% to $7.4B in first 11 months: Erdogan

Türkiye’s defense, aviation exports up 30% to $7.4B in first 11 months: Erdogan

Defense

4 min read

President Erdogan says Türkiye's defense and aviation exports reached $7.45B in 11 months, as country ranks 11th globally in defense exports

Tensions mount as Türkiye finds 3rd unidentified drone this week; authorities launch probe

Nation

2 min read

The UAV, whose possible Russian origin has not been confirmed, was sent to Ankara for detailed technical analysis

Tensions mount as Türkiye finds 3rd unidentified drone this week; authorities launch probe

Turkish defense minister downplays SAFE bid, says Europe will turn to Türkiye when needed

Defense

6 min read

Guler says many European countries are eager to cooperate with Türkiye, noting widespread shortages

Turkish defense minister downplays SAFE bid, says Europe will turn to Türkiye when needed

Türkiye, UK hold high-level defense partnership talks in London

Defense

4 min read

Meeting highlights joint production, tech transfer, NATO’s southern flank deterrence role, says Türkiye's Communications Directorate

Türkiye, UK hold high-level defense partnership talks in London

BYD tops 40,000 sales in Türkiye in 2025, sets sights on new model launches in 2026

BYD tops 40,000 sales in Türkiye in 2025, sets sights on new model launches in 2026

Electric Vehicle

5 min read

Turkish low-cost carrier AJet targets 56M passengers by 2033

Turkish low-cost carrier AJet targets 56M passengers by 2033

Health tourism

6 min read

Türkiye raises hedge fund entry bar to $230,000 under revised investor rules

Türkiye raises hedge fund entry bar to $230,000 under revised investor rules

Market regulations

4 min read

Syria seizes 26,000 Captagon pills bound for Saudi Arabia at Hama bus station

Syria seizes 26,000 Captagon pills bound for Saudi Arabia at Hama bus station

Middle East

6 min read

Syrian authorities seize 26,000 Captagon pills hidden in furniture at a Hama bus station bound for Saudi Arabia

Turkish intelligence chief holds Gaza ceasefire talks with Hamas in Istanbul

Turkish intelligence chief holds Gaza ceasefire talks with Hamas in Istanbul

Middle East

5 min read

Türkiye's intelligence chief meets with Hamas negotiators in Istanbul to address Israeli ceasefire violations

Türkiye says ready for all scenarios on SDF integration into Syrian army

Türkiye says ready for all scenarios on SDF integration into Syrian army

Middle East

7 min read

'We know very well what to do, and we have the power and capability to do exactly what we have done so far,' says Defense Minister Guler

US launches major strikes on Daesh targets in Syria after deadly attack on American forces

US launches major strikes on Daesh targets in Syria after deadly attack on American forces

Syria

5 min read

US-allied forces conduct 10 operations in Syria and Iraq, killing or detaining 23 suspected militants after the Palmyra attack

Türkiye, US, Qatar and Egypt outline governance transition for Gaza

Türkiye, US, Qatar and Egypt outline governance transition for Gaza

World

5 min read

Zelenskyy challenges Türkiye's balancing act as strikes target Odesa logistics

Zelenskyy challenges Türkiye's balancing act as strikes target Odesa logistics

World

8 min read

Hundreds of thousands of Epstein files released as lawmakers threaten legal action

Hundreds of thousands of Epstein files released as lawmakers threaten legal action

Americas

17 min read

Erzurum’s Palandoken Ski Center opens season, welcoming skiers with 55 slopes

Erzurum’s Palandoken Ski Center opens season, welcoming skiers with 55 slopes

Travel

Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden offers immersive window into living world of insects

Konya Tropical Butterfly Garden offers immersive window into living world of insects

Travel

9 min read

Weekend weather: Western Türkiye to see rain, other regions partly cloudly

Weekend weather: Western Türkiye to see rain, other regions partly cloudly

Weather

1 min read

Earliest layer of Diyarbakir walls uncovered in Amida excavation

Earliest layer of Diyarbakir walls uncovered in Amida excavation

Archaeology

6 min read

Archaeologists in Diyarbakir have uncovered a Hurrian-era section of the city walls at Amida Hoyuk, revealing early fortification techniques dating back thousands of years

Underground church, Mithraeum set for restoration at Türkiye's Zerzevan Castle

Archaeology

9 min read

Zerzevan Castle in Diyarbakir will see expanded restoration next year, covering the underground church, Mithras sanctuary, arsenal and walls

Underground church, Mithraeum set for restoration at Türkiye's Zerzevan Castle

Exhibition marks Aliya Izetbegovic’s 100th birth anniversary in Istanbul

Culture

4 min read

Exhibition at Istanbul’s Ataturk Cultural Center features belongings, photographs and writings of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s founding leader

Exhibition marks Aliya Izetbegovic’s 100th birth anniversary in Istanbul

Cinema diplomatic tool shaping global politics, experts say at Istanbul conference

film diplomacy

3 min read

Cinema has been a diplomatic tool since the camera was invented, speakers say in Istanbul, warning that cultural diplomacy must not become cultural imperialism

Cinema diplomatic tool shaping global politics, experts say at Istanbul conference

Fenerbahce president released with travel restriction in drug probe

Fenerbahce president released with travel restriction in drug probe

Football

6 min read

Fenerbahce President Saran questioned in Türkiye’s widening narcotics probe

Fenerbahce President Saran questioned in Türkiye’s widening narcotics probe

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Galatasaray explores potential move for Atletico’s Griezmann: Turkish media

Galatasaray explores potential move for Atletico’s Griezmann: Turkish media

Galatasaray

4 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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39

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

17

39

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

16

35

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

16

29

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

17

29

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

16

25

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

17

23

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

16

23

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

16

20

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ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

17

18

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

16

18

12

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

17

17

13

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

17

15

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

16

15

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

16

15

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

17

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

17

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

16

9

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SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

0

0

20

NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

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21

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

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22

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

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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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Ukraine struck Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean, 2,000 km from its borders

170 Daesh suspects captured in operations across 32 Turkish provinces

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Trump administration rejects Israeli plea to maintain Syria economic pressure

Trump administration rejects Israeli plea to maintain Syria economic pressure

Dec 21 2025

Syria seizes 26,000 Captagon pills bound for Saudi Arabia at Hama bus station

Syria seizes 26,000 Captagon pills bound for Saudi Arabia at Hama bus station

Dec 20 2025

Türkiye, US, Qatar and Egypt outline governance transition for Gaza

Türkiye, US, Qatar and Egypt outline governance transition for Gaza

Dec 20 2025

Zelenskyy challenges Türkiye's balancing act as strikes target Odesa logistics

Zelenskyy challenges Türkiye's balancing act as strikes target Odesa logistics

Dec 20 2025

Turkish intelligence chief holds Gaza ceasefire talks with Hamas in Istanbul

Turkish intelligence chief holds Gaza ceasefire talks with Hamas in Istanbul

Dec 20 2025

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