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Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

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New forensic findings, growing public calls for transparency, keep the death of 21-year-old Kabais near Lake Van in spotlight even a year later

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

Trump, Putin agree to meet in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine-Russia war

Ukraine-Russia war

2 min read

Trump and Putin agree to meet in Budapest, Hungary to end Ukraine war, with high-level delegations to meet next week before leaders' summit

Trump, Putin agree to meet in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine-Russia war

Greece opposes Türkiye's inclusion in EU's Drone Wall Initiative: Report

Drone Wall Initiative

3 min read

Greece opposes Türkiye's inclusion in EU's Drone Wall Initiative: Report

Türkiye's 12 C-130J aircraft from UK enter pre-delivery maintenance

Defense Industry

3 min read

Türkiye's 12 C-130J aircraft from UK enter pre-delivery maintenance

Türkiye sends 81 disaster relief experts to Gaza to help find hostage remains

Gaza ceasefire

4 min read

Türkiye sends 81 disaster relief experts to Gaza to help find hostage remains

Türkiye deploys 81 disaster relief experts to Gaza with one team seeking remains of 19 unaccounted hostages as part of multinational task force

Türkiye emphasizes readiness to deploy troops to multinational task force in Gaza

Middle East

4 min read

Netanyahu warns Hamas to disarm as Trump peace plan moves forward

Gaza peace deal

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Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

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Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

Expats

5 min read

6 Aramaic inscriptions found at grid-planned ancient city in Türkiye's Van

6 Aramaic inscriptions found at grid-planned ancient city in Türkiye's Van

Archaeology

3 min read

Australian tropical forests turn from carbon sinks to carbon sources, study finds

Environment

2 min read

Why main opposition CHP’s Brussels rally signals a strategic shift

Why main opposition CHP’s Brussels rally signals a strategic shift

featured

6 min read

Ottoman painter Osman Hamdi Bey’s portrait auctioned at $1.5M in Istanbul sale

Ottoman painter Osman Hamdi Bey’s portrait auctioned at $1.5M in Istanbul sale

Portraits

4 min read

Mass return of Syrians from Türkiye reveals intriguing regional patterns—here’s why

Mass return of Syrians from Türkiye reveals intriguing regional patterns—here’s why

featured

2 min read

How Erdogan’s long-standing hate for cigarettes turned into a soft power move—even Meloni felt it

How Erdogan’s long-standing hate for cigarettes turned into a soft power move—even Meloni felt it

World

4 min read

Türkiye’s population prefers Western lifestyle, survey shows

Lifestyle

Türkiye’s population prefers Western lifestyle, survey shows

Most of Türkiye’s population prefers Western countries as a model for Türkiye’s ...

Türkiye’s media platforms face financial meltdown regardless of political leaning

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Türkiye’s media platforms face financial meltdown regardless of political leaning

The current financial crisis of media platforms cuts across Türkiye’s entire pol...

'40M Turks in illegal betting’: Secret witness names Papara as ‘largest money-laundering scheme’

Papara probe

'40M Turks in illegal betting’: Secret witness names Papara as ‘largest money-laundering scheme’

Whistleblower claims payment firm is central to Türkiye’s largest illicit financ...

Expats in Türkiye

L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France turns Istanbul into cycling stage between continents

L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France turns Istanbul into cycling stage between continents

By Koray Erdogan

Expats beware: Istanbul metro won’t allow large bags anymore, adds extra fees

Expats beware: Istanbul metro won’t allow large bags anymore, adds extra fees

Istanbul’s crime map in 2025 revealed ─ here are the most dangerous places

Istanbul’s crime map in 2025 revealed ─ here are the most dangerous places

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'Sea of Friendship' between Türkiye and Egypt: Regional conflict formation prevails

'Sea of Friendship' between Türkiye and Egypt: Regional conflict formation prevails

Türkiye and Egypt's military cooperation can evolve into a military pact similar to that of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

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Trump, Putin agree to meet in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine-Russia war

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Turkish embassy in Rabat denies allegations of mistreatment of Moroccan tourists

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German Foreign Minister Wadephul to visit Türkiye on Oct. 17 for high-level talks

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BlackRock, Nvidia, Microsoft and xAI to acquire Aligned Data Centers in $40B deal

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Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years

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Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Deniz Karakullukcu

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Mustafa Cuhadar

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

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explainer

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

Investigation

11 min read

New forensic findings, growing public calls for transparency, keep the death of 21-year-old Kabais near Lake Van in spotlight even a year later

Türkiye's 12 C-130J aircraft from UK enter pre-delivery maintenance

Defense Industry

6 min read

Türkiye begins pre-delivery maintenance on 12 C-130J extended-fuselage transport aircraft from UK to strengthen Turkish Air Force inventory

Türkiye's 12 C-130J aircraft from UK enter pre-delivery maintenance

FM Fidan, US counterpart Rubio discuss Gaza ceasefire, regional stability in phone call

Diplomacy

1 min read

Two top diplomats discuss the implementation of the Declaration of Intent signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, exchanging views on regional and global developments

FM Fidan, US counterpart Rubio discuss Gaza ceasefire, regional stability in phone call

Turkish customs intercept truck smuggling 85 pigeons near Iran border

animal smuggling

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Türkiye’s Trade Ministry says 85 Cancan pigeons were rescued in an anti-smuggling operation at the Gurbulak Border Gate in the province of Agri

Turkish customs intercept truck smuggling 85 pigeons near Iran border

House sales remain robust in Türkiye, rising 7% in September

House sales remain robust in Türkiye, rising 7% in September

house sales in Türkiye

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Turkish central bank reserves hit fresh record near $190B on gold rally boost

Turkish central bank reserves hit fresh record near $190B on gold rally boost

CBRT reserves

4 min read

Turkish central bank chief Karahan vows to shield disinflation from demand pressures

Turkish central bank chief Karahan vows to shield disinflation from demand pressures

inflation in Türkiye

5 min read

Türkiye sends 81 disaster relief experts to Gaza to help find hostage remains

Türkiye sends 81 disaster relief experts to Gaza to help find hostage remains

Gaza ceasefire

9 min read

Türkiye deploys 81 disaster relief experts to Gaza with one team seeking remains of 19 unaccounted hostages as part of multinational task force

Car bomb kills Iraqi candidate, sparks outrage weeks before elections

Car bomb kills Iraqi candidate, sparks outrage weeks before elections

Middle East

5 min read

Safaa al-Mashhadani's killing marks the first political assassination ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for November

Türkiye reaffirms support for ‘one state, one army’ principle in Syria

Türkiye reaffirms support for ‘one state, one army’ principle in Syria

Middle East

7 min read

'The integration of the SDF terrorist organization into the Syrian army is of critical importance,' says the defense ministry spokesperson

Türkiye appoints Ambassador Gulluoglu as humanitarian aid coordinator for Palestine

Türkiye appoints Ambassador Gulluoglu as humanitarian aid coordinator for Palestine

Middle East

6 min read

Ankara intensifies efforts to ensure effective delivery and coordination of humanitarian assistance to the enclave

Russia claims UK, Ukraine planning sabotage against TurkStream pipeline

Russia claims UK, Ukraine planning sabotage against TurkStream pipeline

TurkStream

6 min read

Trump, Putin agree to meet in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine-Russia war

Trump, Putin agree to meet in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine-Russia war

Ukraine-Russia war

4 min read

Greece opposes Türkiye's inclusion in EU's Drone Wall Initiative: Report

Greece opposes Türkiye's inclusion in EU's Drone Wall Initiative: Report

Drone Wall Initiative

7 min read

Australian tropical forests turn from carbon sinks to carbon sources, study finds

Australian tropical forests turn from carbon sinks to carbon sources, study finds

Environment

2 min read

Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years

Türkiye records its second hottest summer in 55 years

Weather

2 min read

Paris Hilton surprises fans by following Turkish singer Hatice on social media

Paris Hilton surprises fans by following Turkish singer Hatice on social media

Lifestyle

3 min read

6 Aramaic inscriptions found at grid-planned ancient city in Türkiye's Van

6 Aramaic inscriptions found at grid-planned ancient city in Türkiye's Van

Archaeology

6 min read

Six new inscriptions and drainage channels at Zernaki Hill in Van spotlight a grid-planned ancient city with imposing stone-and-mudbrick fortifications in Türkiye

Artweeks Istanbul opens 12th edition with wider platform for artists, galleries

Artweeks Istanbul

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Artweeks Istanbul’s 12th edition opens across two venues with curated shows, major solos, ArtTalks panels, and a new Curation Space, on view until Oct. 26

Artweeks Istanbul opens 12th edition with wider platform for artists, galleries

Rare 700-year-old millet cache emerges at ancient city of Becin in Türkiye

Archaeology

8 min read

At Becin in Türkiye, archaeologists uncover thousands of millet seeds about 700 years old, likely stored in sacks, marking an exceptionally rare medieval find

Rare 700-year-old millet cache emerges at ancient city of Becin in Türkiye

Brand Week Istanbul unveils 2025 program with 'Brand New World' focus

Brand Week Istanbul

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Brand Week Istanbul runs 12–14 Nov at Halic Congress Center, uniting global creators, 14 stages, and skills-focused academies under 'Brand New World'

Turkish freediver Sahika Ercumen to chase deeper record as call for Gaza

Turkish freediver Sahika Ercumen to chase deeper record as call for Gaza

freediving

10 min read

Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu aims to seal Superbike World Championship crown in Spain

Turkish rider Toprak Razgatlioglu aims to seal Superbike World Championship crown in Spain

Superbike World Championship

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New Fenerbahce president exposes Jose Mourinho's sabotage in shocking briefing

New Fenerbahce president exposes Jose Mourinho's sabotage in shocking briefing

Fenerbahce

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Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Travel

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Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Hakkari: A once-shy southeastern city shines with gastronomy and extreme sports

Hakkari: A once-shy southeastern city shines with gastronomy and extreme sports

Hakkari

6 min read

Discover Türkiye’s most scenic mountain climbs, region by region

Discover Türkiye’s most scenic mountain climbs, region by region

Travel

11 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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Russia claims UK, Ukraine planning sabotage against TurkStream pipeline

Russia claims UK, Ukraine planning sabotage against TurkStream pipeline

Oct 16 2025

Trump, Putin agree to meet in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine-Russia war

Trump, Putin agree to meet in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine-Russia war

Oct 16 2025

Greece opposes Türkiye's inclusion in EU's Drone Wall Initiative: Report

Greece opposes Türkiye's inclusion in EU's Drone Wall Initiative: Report

Oct 16 2025

Trump speaks with Putin ahead of Zelenskyy's White House visit

Trump speaks with Putin ahead of Zelenskyy's White House visit

Oct 16 2025

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

Oct 16 2025

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