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US ambassador points to 2026 for reopening of historic Halki Seminary in Türkiye

Minorities

2 min read

US Ambassador Barrack sets September 2026 as the target for reopening the historic Halki Seminary in Türkiye following high-level diplomatic talks

US ambassador points to 2026 for reopening of historic Halki Seminary in Türkiye

Türkiye shares status of KAIROS, VIRAT ships after explosion, drone attack

Nation

1 min read

Türkiye reported that the KAIROS fire is contained on open decks and VIRAT suffered minor damage after a second attack, with all crew safe

Türkiye shares status of KAIROS, VIRAT ships after explosion, drone attack

Hezbollah confirms senior commander Tabtabai trained Houthi forces for 9 years

Haitham al-Tabtabai

1 min read

Hezbollah confirms senior commander Tabtabai trained Houthi forces for 9 years

Turkish Finance Minister Simsek sees 2025-end inflation at around 31%

Turkish economy

3 min read

Turkish Finance Minister Simsek sees 2025-end inflation at around 31%

FM Fidan to discuss HLCC, trade and regional stability during Iran visit on Nov. 30

Diplomacy

2 min read

FM Fidan to discuss HLCC, trade and regional stability during Iran visit on Nov. 30

FM Hakan Fidan to visit Iran on Nov. 30 for talks with senior officials on bilateral ties, security, trade, and regional de velopments

Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque during Türkiye trip

Pope Leo XIV

1 min read

Pope Leo XIV visits Iznik to mark 1700th anniversary of First Council of Nicaea

Pope Leo XIV

2 min read

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Environment

2 min read

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Culture

2 min read

Uzbekistan's Andijan becomes cultural capital of Turkic world 2026

Culture

1 min read

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Op-Ed

9 min read

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

featured

5 min read

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

Long trail of fraud leads Turkish biotech mogul to life sentence in US

featured

13 min read

Attacker of Pope John Paul II removed from Iznik ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit

Attacker of Pope John Paul II removed from Iznik ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit

Pope Leo XIV

1 min read

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

analysis

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

The order reflects long-standing bipartisan pressure in Congress and a broader t...

How Diyarbakir shale could put Türkiye ahead of several OPEC members in reserves

Energy

How Diyarbakir shale could put Türkiye ahead of several OPEC members in reserves

If verified, the reserve size would place Türkiye ahead of several OPEC members,...

Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

analysis

Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

US plan demands that all violations suffered by the Ukrainian people over the pa...

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

Istanbul announces traffic closures for Pope Leo XIV's visit on Nov. 27-30

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

Will Pope’s Türkiye visit lead to reopening of Halki Seminary after 50 years?

Editor's Pick

The Sultan’s Salon: One month on from Louvre heist─the stolen crown jewel with an Ottoman twin

The Sultan’s Salon: One month on from Louvre heist─the stolen crown jewel with an Ottoman twin

A diamond bow once adored by an empress, replicated by a sultan, worn by a princess—one stolen from the Louvre, the other hidden in a New York vault, safe but unseen

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Türkiye expands LNG capacity to cover nearly half of peak demand: Energy Minister

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US ambassador points to 2026 for reopening of historic Halki Seminary in Türkiye

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Turkish contractors seek key role in Morocco’s 2030 World Cup build-up: Trade Minister

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FM Fidan to discuss HLCC, trade and regional stability during Iran visit on Nov. 30

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Hezbollah confirms senior commander Tabtabai trained Houthi forces for 9 years

Insight

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

US ambassador points to 2026 for reopening of historic Halki Seminary in Türkiye

US ambassador points to 2026 for reopening of historic Halki Seminary in Türkiye

Minorities

4 min read

US Ambassador Barrack sets September 2026 as the target for reopening the historic Halki Seminary in Türkiye following high-level diplomatic talks

FM Fidan to discuss HLCC, trade and regional stability during Iran visit on Nov. 30

Diplomacy

4 min read

FM Hakan Fidan to visit Iran on Nov. 30 for talks with senior officials on bilateral ties, security, trade, and regional de velopments

FM Fidan to discuss HLCC, trade and regional stability during Iran visit on Nov. 30

Türkiye shares status of KAIROS, VIRAT ships after explosion, drone attack

Nation

3 min read

Türkiye reported that the KAIROS fire is contained on open decks and VIRAT suffered minor damage after a second attack, with all crew safe

Türkiye shares status of KAIROS, VIRAT ships after explosion, drone attack

Türkiye, Armenia hold second round of talks on reopening Kars–Gyumri railway

Diplomacy

3 min read

Türkiye and Armenia held a second round of talks to advance technical work on reopening the long-closed Kars–Gyumri railway

Türkiye, Armenia hold second round of talks on reopening Kars–Gyumri railway

Türkiye expands LNG capacity to cover nearly half of peak demand: Energy Minister

Türkiye expands LNG capacity to cover nearly half of peak demand: Energy Minister

LNG

3 min read

Turkish contractors seek key role in Morocco’s 2030 World Cup build-up: Trade Minister

Turkish contractors seek key role in Morocco’s 2030 World Cup build-up: Trade Minister

Turkish contractors

7 min read

Türkiye–Saudi Business Forum highlights new trade potential at World Halal Summit

Türkiye–Saudi Business Forum highlights new trade potential at World Halal Summit

Business

3 min read

Hezbollah confirms senior commander Tabtabai trained Houthi forces for 9 years

Hezbollah confirms senior commander Tabtabai trained Houthi forces for 9 years

Haitham al-Tabtabai

1 min read

This marks the first official acknowledgment by Hezbollah’s leadership of the true extent of its military role in the Yemen war

RSF systematically targeted health care in el-Fasher: Report

RSF systematically targeted health care in el-Fasher: Report

El Fasher Sudan conflict

2 min read

The data shows that since the war began, health care facilities in North Darfur have been attacked, damaged or obstructed at least 130 times

EU says it wants reset its relationship with Mediterranean countries

EU says it wants reset its relationship with Mediterranean countries

mediterranean countries

2 min read

Kaja Kallas, Dubravka Suica introduce wide set of initiatives that form EU’s new Mediterranean Pact, aiming to strengthen cooperation

Lebanon-Greek Cypriot maritime deal sparks legal, political backlash

Lebanon-Greek Cypriot maritime deal sparks legal, political backlash

Region

6 min read

Türkiye condemns the agreement, accusing the Greek Cypriot side of unilaterally pursuing maritime deals

Hong Kong declares 3 days of mourning after deadly Tai Po fire

Hong Kong declares 3 days of mourning after deadly Tai Po fire

Hong Kong

5 min read

US halts Afghan visa issuance, suspends asylum decisions after DC shooting

US halts Afghan visa issuance, suspends asylum decisions after DC shooting

US Migration

5 min read

Zelenskyy announces overhaul of presidential office as top aide resigns after anti-corruption raid

Zelenskyy announces overhaul of presidential office as top aide resigns after anti-corruption raid

World

8 min read

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Environment

2 min read

Measles deaths plummet worldwide, but cases soar, WHO warns

Measles deaths plummet worldwide, but cases soar, WHO warns

Health

4 min read

New studies rewrite cat history, reveal much later timeline for domestication

New studies rewrite cat history, reveal much later timeline for domestication

Science

6 min read

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Faberge's 'Winter Egg' to lead London auction with record estimate

Culture

4 min read

The 1913 Imperial Easter Egg, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II, goes on sale at Christie’s for the first time in over two decades

Moroccan authorities detain TikTok influencers over public decency allegations

Moroccan TikTok

2 min read

Several content creators accused of committing violations that include 'public indecency,' defamation and promoting drugs

Moroccan authorities detain TikTok influencers over public decency allegations

Uzbekistan's Andijan becomes cultural capital of Turkic world 2026

Culture

2 min read

TURKSOY officially announces Andijan as the next cultural hub, following Aktau’s successful 2025 program

Uzbekistan's Andijan becomes cultural capital of Turkic world 2026

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

featured

featured

6 min read

The visit unfolded against the backdrop of increasingly organized and well-funded campaigns aiming to cast Türkiye as intolerant or insular

Why timely papal welcome was Türkiye’s strategic message to the world

Partizan punished with over $46K fine over racist banner targeting Fenerbahce Beko

Partizan punished with over $46K fine over racist banner targeting Fenerbahce Beko

Basketball

1 min read

Türkiye signs host agreement for 2027 European Games in Istanbul

Türkiye signs host agreement for 2027 European Games in Istanbul

Sports

2 min read

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

Türkiye defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina 93–71 in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying opener

2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup

4 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

13

32

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

13

31

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

13

28

4

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

13

24

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

13

23

6

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

13

22

7

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

13

21

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

14

18

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

13

15

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

13

15

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

13

14

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

13

14

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

13

13

14

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

13

13

15

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

14

11

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

13

9

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

13

9

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

13

8

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

Featured Videos

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Employee holds colleague hostage at gunpoint at Türkiye’s Gumushane University

Istanbul’s Kabatas metro site hit by scaffolding collapse, several injured

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Türkiye expands LNG capacity to cover nearly half of peak demand: Energy Minister

Türkiye expands LNG capacity to cover nearly half of peak demand: Energy Minister

Nov 29 2025

US ambassador points to 2026 for reopening of historic Halki Seminary in Türkiye

US ambassador points to 2026 for reopening of historic Halki Seminary in Türkiye

Nov 29 2025

Turkish contractors seek key role in Morocco’s 2030 World Cup build-up: Trade Minister

Turkish contractors seek key role in Morocco’s 2030 World Cup build-up: Trade Minister

Nov 29 2025

FM Fidan to discuss HLCC, trade and regional stability during Iran visit on Nov. 30

FM Fidan to discuss HLCC, trade and regional stability during Iran visit on Nov. 30

Nov 29 2025

Hezbollah confirms senior commander Tabtabai trained Houthi forces for 9 years

Hezbollah confirms senior commander Tabtabai trained Houthi forces for 9 years

Nov 29 2025

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