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Zohran Mamdani becomes first Muslim, South Asian elected New York City mayor

Americas

5 min read

'If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him,' says Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani becomes first Muslim, South Asian elected New York City mayor

Türkiye ranks 2nd globally in natural honey production with 115,000 tons: FAO

Economy

3 min read

Türkiye will launch new projects to promote sectoral growth in harmony with region’s geography, nature and biodiversity, agriculture minister says

Türkiye ranks 2nd globally in natural honey production with 115,000 tons: FAO

Putin unveils Russia’s next-generation nuclear-powered Burevestnik, Poseidon systems

Nuclear arms race

3 min read

Putin unveils Russia’s next-generation nuclear-powered Burevestnik, Poseidon systems

Türkiye’s exports rise 2.3% to $24B in October, setting new record

Türkiye export

1 min read

Türkiye’s exports rise 2.3% to $24B in October, setting new record

Türkiye rejects EU Commission’s annual report as 'biased and unfounded'

Türkiye-EU ties

5 min read

Türkiye rejects EU Commission’s annual report as 'biased and unfounded'

Ankara says EU report overlooks Türkiye’s growing cooperation in trade, security, and diplomacy, urging a fairer stance

FM Fidan in Finland for talks, to deliver speech on Turkish-Finnish cooperation in parliament

Diplomacy

2 min read

Africa calls on Türkiye to build bases as Turkish Armed Forces expand global diplomacy

Turkish Armed Forces

2 min read

Alleged Ottoman warship wreck emerges on Iraq’s Tigris River as water levels fall

Alleged Ottoman warship wreck emerges on Iraq’s Tigris River as water levels fall

Ottoman History

1 min read

Cylinder seals reveal how ancient Mesopotamians defined identity, authority

Cylinder seals reveal how ancient Mesopotamians defined identity, authority

ancient Mesopotamia

2 min read

Galatasaray seeks third straight Champions League win in crucial Ajax clash

Football

2 min read

Cost of brutality: How Israel’s genocide on Gaza backfired

Cost of brutality: How Israel’s genocide on Gaza backfired

Op-Ed

5 min read

Exclusive glimpse: Will Türkiye’s Halki Seminary reopen after over 50 years of silence?

Exclusive glimpse: Will Türkiye’s Halki Seminary reopen after over 50 years of silence?

Exclusive

9 min read

Türkiye’s challenge with inflation persists amid slowing disinflation trend

Türkiye’s challenge with inflation persists amid slowing disinflation trend

Op-Ed

2 min read

Caesar Act, investments and Israel: What to expect from Sharaa's meeting with Trump

Caesar Act, investments and Israel: What to expect from Sharaa's meeting with Trump

analysis

2 min read

Turkish intelligence releases report on ‘English Kemal’ and letter to German envoy

MIT

Turkish intelligence releases report on ‘English Kemal’ and letter to German envoy

Türkiye’s intelligence agency released a 1940 report on 'English Kemal' and a 19...

Understanding Turkish household debt: What the numbers really mean

featured

Understanding Turkish household debt: What the numbers really mean

Türkiye’s economic crisis in numbers: the 25 million figure refers to case files...

Türkiye’s Eurofighter deal shows it has an alternative—but will it move the needle on F-35s?

Politics

Türkiye’s Eurofighter deal shows it has an alternative—but will it move the needle on F-35s?

Türkiye’s distancing from the European Union no longer stems from unmet Copenhag...

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express set to begin 2025–2026 winter season on Dec. 22

Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express set to begin 2025–2026 winter season on Dec. 22

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Editor's Pick

Russia increasingly relies on Turkic minorities, marginalized populations to sustain war effort

Russia increasingly relies on Turkic minorities, marginalized populations to sustain war effort

Russia is increasingly targeting ethnic groups from remote and disadvantaged regions as source of manpower, Türkiye Today contributor Buzarov notes

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France acknowledges Türkiye’s rapid growth in defense exports

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'Gaza is not defeated,' says Turkish woman after 24 years in enclave

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US shutdown matches record as senate deadlock drags into 6th week

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Rhodes shopkeepers oppose 'landing fee' for Turkish visitors as ferry traffic tops 420,000

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Preachers' claim that visiting Egyptian antiquities contradicts Islam sparks outrage

Insight

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

Mustafa Cuhadar

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Omer Ozkizilcik

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Steliana Nedera

FM Fidan in Finland for talks, to deliver speech on Turkish-Finnish cooperation in parliament

FM Fidan in Finland for talks, to deliver speech on Turkish-Finnish cooperation in parliament

Diplomacy

5 min read

Fidan is scheduled to deliver a speech on Turkish-Finnish cooperation at the country's parliament

Main opposition CHP maintains slim lead over ruling AK Party in Türkiye, survey shows

Politics

3 min read

The survey results came after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent visit to the White House for a meeting with US President Donald Trump

Main opposition CHP maintains slim lead over ruling AK Party in Türkiye, survey shows

Türkiye emerges as hub for military diplomacy, drawing foreign naval visits

military diplomacy

4 min read

About 10 foreign warships visit Türkiye’s ports weekly as the country grows its role in military diplomacy, defense cooperation and regional balance

Türkiye emerges as hub for military diplomacy, drawing foreign naval visits

Turkish nationalist leader says freeing Demirtas would be ‘beneficial’ for Türkiye

Politics

6 min read

'Selahattin Demirtas has reached a conclusion through legal means,' says Bahceli during party group meeting

Turkish nationalist leader says freeing Demirtas would be ‘beneficial’ for Türkiye

Türkiye’s exports rise 2.3% to $24B in October, setting new record

Türkiye’s exports rise 2.3% to $24B in October, setting new record

Türkiye export

1 min read

Türkiye ranks 2nd globally in natural honey production with 115,000 tons: FAO

Türkiye ranks 2nd globally in natural honey production with 115,000 tons: FAO

Economy

5 min read

Turkish Airlines reportedly seeks full control of SunExpress, edging out Lufthansa

Turkish Airlines reportedly seeks full control of SunExpress, edging out Lufthansa

Turkish Airlines

4 min read

Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage’s body to Red Cross under ceasefire

Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage’s body to Red Cross under ceasefire

Hostage return

3 min read

Under the Gaza truce, Hamas recovers remains from Shujaiya and hands them to the Red Cross as body exchanges with Israel continue

Türkiye rejects EU Commission’s annual report as 'biased and unfounded'

Türkiye rejects EU Commission’s annual report as 'biased and unfounded'

Türkiye-EU ties

9 min read

Ankara says EU report overlooks Türkiye’s growing cooperation in trade, security, and diplomacy, urging a fairer stance

US pushes for UN-backed Gaza force with 2-year mandate: Report

US pushes for UN-backed Gaza force with 2-year mandate: Report

Gaza ceasefire

5 min read

Washington drafts UN plan for a Gaza security force with a two-year mandate, as Türkiye signals readiness to join despite Israeli resistance

Senior member of PKK terrorist group arrested in Hamburg, German police say

Senior member of PKK terrorist group arrested in Hamburg, German police say

PKK terrorism

4 min read

German authorities detain a Turkish national accused of steering the PKK’s regional network across Germany and neighboring countries

Zohran Mamdani becomes first Muslim, South Asian elected New York City mayor

Zohran Mamdani becomes first Muslim, South Asian elected New York City mayor

Americas

11 min read

Putin unveils Russia’s next-generation nuclear-powered Burevestnik, Poseidon systems

Putin unveils Russia’s next-generation nuclear-powered Burevestnik, Poseidon systems

Nuclear arms race

4 min read

Sudan vows to fight on against RSF as US pushes new peace plan

Sudan vows to fight on against RSF as US pushes new peace plan

Sudan

6 min read

Over one-third of world’s population lives with headache disorders

Over one-third of world’s population lives with headache disorders

Health

3 min read

Showers and thunderstorms forecasted for Istanbul, Central Anatolia

Showers and thunderstorms forecasted for Istanbul, Central Anatolia

Weather

2 min read

Istanbul wakes up to heavy fog, visibility significantly reduced

Istanbul wakes up to heavy fog, visibility significantly reduced

Weather

1 min read

Alleged Ottoman warship wreck emerges on Iraq’s Tigris River as water levels fall

Alleged Ottoman warship wreck emerges on Iraq’s Tigris River as water levels fall

Ottoman History

2 min read

Falling Tigris levels reveal a shipwreck in Shirgat, with locals recalling Ottoman worship while officials stay silent as drought disrupts pumps and winter planting

Cylinder seals reveal how ancient Mesopotamians defined identity, authority

ancient Mesopotamia

6 min read

Ancient Mesopotamian cylinder seals acted as signatures and identity markers, revealing how early societies linked personal authority to everyday life

Cylinder seals reveal how ancient Mesopotamians defined identity, authority

Rock legends set to electrify Istanbul in 2026

Istanbul concerts

3 min read

Istanbul gears up for a stellar 2026 concert season as The Neighbourhood, Savatage, The Gathering, and The Pineapple Thief set to hit the stage

Rock legends set to electrify Istanbul in 2026

Türkiye’s Disaster Film Festival draws entries from 114 nations for a safer planet

International Disaster Film Festival

1 min read

The 2nd International Disaster Film Festival in Ankara unites 114 countries to raise global awareness on disasters and climate change through cinema

Türkiye’s Disaster Film Festival draws entries from 114 nations for a safer planet

Galatasaray seeks third straight Champions League win in crucial Ajax clash

Galatasaray seeks third straight Champions League win in crucial Ajax clash

Football

3 min read

Turkish stars Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz miss out on victory in UCL Week 4 encounters

Turkish stars Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz miss out on victory in UCL Week 4 encounters

UEFA champions league

5 min read

Bosnian football coach dies after suffering heart attack during match in Serbia

Bosnian football coach dies after suffering heart attack during match in Serbia

Football

1 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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29

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

11

25

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

11

24

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

11

20

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

11

19

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

11

18

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

11

17

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

11

14

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

11

14

10

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

11

13

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

11

13

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

11

13

13

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

11

11

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

11

10

15

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

11

9

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

11

8

17

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

11

8

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

11

4

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

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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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7-story building collapses in Gebze district, 5 feared trapped under debris

Iznik reveals 400-square-meter Roman mosaic as Pope Leo XIV visit fuels momentum

Türkiye plans to operate 44 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets

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10 dead, at least 20 injured in fire at Bosnia nursing home

10 dead, at least 20 injured in fire at Bosnia nursing home

Nov 05 2025

Alleged Ottoman warship wreck emerges on Iraq’s Tigris River as water levels fall

Alleged Ottoman warship wreck emerges on Iraq’s Tigris River as water levels fall

Nov 05 2025

Zohran Mamdani becomes first Muslim, South Asian elected New York City mayor

Zohran Mamdani becomes first Muslim, South Asian elected New York City mayor

Nov 05 2025

Cylinder seals reveal how ancient Mesopotamians defined identity, authority

Cylinder seals reveal how ancient Mesopotamians defined identity, authority

Nov 05 2025

Türkiye’s exports rise 2.3% to $24B in October, setting new record

Türkiye’s exports rise 2.3% to $24B in October, setting new record

Nov 05 2025

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