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Bound for Syria, where home is still in ruins

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

8 min read

Despite the fall of Assad and the calm achieved in Syria, humanitarian work remains vital for both displaced people and residents

Bound for Syria, where home is still in ruins

Halkbank shares jump after US court puts sanction case on clock for March 3

Halkbank case

1 min read

US federal court sets Mar 3 hearing in Halkbank criminal case, clarifying timeline after earlier cancellation created uncertainty

Halkbank shares jump after US court puts sanction case on clock for March 3

Trump says 'preference' is diplomacy with Iran

Iran

4 min read

Trump says 'preference' is diplomacy with Iran

Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes in Balikesir, killing pilot

F-16 crash

2 min read

Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes in Balikesir, killing pilot

Syria to close 2 border gates with Türkiye—here’s why

featured

featured

Columns

3 min read

Syria to close 2 border gates with Türkiye—here’s why

The Syrian government closed two border crossings opposite Türkiye’s Hatay and Sanlıurfa provinces by the end of February

Türkiye refutes claims it plans to 'invade' Iran

Iran

2 min read

Türkiye may carry out cross-border action in Iran to prevent refugee influx: Report

Nation

4 min read

Anadolu Efes set to face Red Star Belgrade, EuroLeague Round 29

Anadolu Efes set to face Red Star Belgrade, EuroLeague Round 29

euroleague

1 min read

Fenerbahce Beko set to host Partizan in crucial EuroLeague clash in Istanbul

Fenerbahce Beko set to host Partizan in crucial EuroLeague clash in Istanbul

euroleague

1 min read

Controversial pork dinner sends Turkish drama ratings into free fall

Turkish drama

2 min read

Spotlight

Ali Larijani: The insider bridging Iran’s clerics and generals

Ali Larijani: The insider bridging Iran’s clerics and generals

featured

8 min read

Parsing false claims of Mexican cartels' Türkiye connections

Parsing false claims of Mexican cartels' Türkiye connections

featured

5 min read

Multipolarity in the making: Türkiye’s pursuit of strategic autonomy

Multipolarity in the making: Türkiye’s pursuit of strategic autonomy

Op-Ed

10 min read

Türkiye’s stance against US-Israeli attack on Tehran disappoints Iran’s diaspora

Türkiye’s stance against US-Israeli attack on Tehran disappoints Iran’s diaspora

featured

5 min read

The celebrated jumping Huckabee of 'Greater Israel'

The celebrated jumping Huckabee of 'Greater Israel'

A. Craig Copetas

US-Israeli strike could drive Iran toward a nuclear bomb

US-Israeli strike could drive Iran toward a nuclear bomb

Huckabee's 'Nile to Euphrates' rhetoric fuels Israeli border ambiguity

Huckabee's 'Nile to Euphrates' rhetoric fuels Israeli border ambiguity

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why Greece's energy ambitions face a harsh physical reality

Why Greece's energy ambitions face a harsh physical reality

Deniz Karakullukcu

Why Türkiye's opposition fails on foreign policy

Why Türkiye's opposition fails on foreign policy

China's overlooked role in what's happening in Ukraine

China's overlooked role in what's happening in Ukraine

Turkish films roar in Berlinale

Turkish films roar in Berlinale

Selin Hacialioglu

Decoding Türkiye’s strategic pivot between Munich and Washington

Decoding Türkiye’s strategic pivot between Munich and Washington

Enes Berna Kilic

When rivals lower their voices: What Erdogan-Mitsotakis talks could mean

When rivals lower their voices: What Erdogan-Mitsotakis talks could mean

Why US bets on sea power to contain Iran

Why US bets on sea power to contain Iran

Is normalization at the door? Türkiye-Armenia land trade begins

Is normalization at the door? Türkiye-Armenia land trade begins

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Inside Iranian diaspora’s fight for future

Inside Iranian diaspora’s fight for future

Batu Kinayyigit

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: From cold shoulders to tight cooperation

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: From cold shoulders to tight cooperation

Why Ankara and Damascus have trust issues with Erbil

Why Ankara and Damascus have trust issues with Erbil

Omer Ozkizilcik

How Palantir's eye is always on you

How Palantir's eye is always on you

A. Craig Copetas

Discover

Napoleon Bonaparte's 'fluid and complex' relations with the Ottomans

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Napoleon Bonaparte's 'fluid and complex' relations with the Ottomans

Napoleon and the Ottomans: From invasion to uneasy alliance, a rivalry that resh...

Investors trust Türkiye’s program, with an eye on oil and gold

Op-Ed

Investors trust Türkiye’s program, with an eye on oil and gold

Foreign inflows, falling inflation and record gold prices shape Türkiye’s market...

Swipe right, face extortion: Inside Türkiye’s growing sextortion networks

Exclusive

Swipe right, face extortion: Inside Türkiye’s growing sextortion networks

How illegal data systems, WhatsApp groups enable sextortion schemes in Türkiye b...

Turkish Cuisine

Wedding soup born from stone-ground wheat keeps tradition alive in central Türkiye

Food

2 min read

Wedding soup born from stone-ground wheat keeps tradition alive in central Türkiye

Turkish dumpling you’ve probably never seen, until now

Turkish dumpling you’ve probably never seen, until now

Food

3 min read

Dessert you wait all year for: Gullac, taste of Ramadan

Dessert you wait all year for: Gullac, taste of Ramadan

Gullac

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye to closely monitor illegal currency exchange in tourist areas

Türkiye to closely monitor illegal currency exchange in tourist areas

Ramadan in Istanbul: Tips for foreign visitors

Ramadan in Istanbul: Tips for foreign visitors

Istanbul drivers pay up to $457 a month just to park

Istanbul drivers pay up to $457 a month just to park

Editor's Pick

From Chekhov to Crimea and the danger of 'New Yalta'

From Chekhov to Crimea and the danger of 'New Yalta'

The West must avoid a 'New Yalta' deal with Moscow, as history shows that appeasement only emboldens expansionist regimes

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Türkiye bags $6.75B in financing for new mega Istanbul rail line

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Türkiye may carry out cross-border action in Iran to prevent refugee influx: Report

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Türkiye’s stance against US-Israeli attack on Tehran disappoints Iran’s diaspora

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Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes in Balikesir, killing pilot

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Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Georgia hold trilateral talks in Baku

Havelsan’s SANCAR USV joins Turkish Navy, boosting naval deterrence

Havelsan’s SANCAR USV joins Turkish Navy, boosting naval deterrence

Defense

11 min read

Havelsan's SANCAR armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) entered the Turkish Navy inventory at a ceremony attended by President Erdogan

Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes in Balikesir, killing pilot

F-16 crash

4 min read

A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed in Balikesir province, killing pilot Major Ibrahim Bolat, as an official investigation has been launched

Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashes in Balikesir, killing pilot

Türkiye may carry out cross-border action in Iran to prevent refugee influx: Report

Nation

7 min read

Türkiye updates its contingency plans for a possible US-led strike on Iran, with options including cross-border operations to prevent refugee influx,

Türkiye may carry out cross-border action in Iran to prevent refugee influx: Report

Ruins to readers: Ancient church that rose from disaster as Türkiye's most inspiring library

Nation

3 min read

After 2023 quakes damaged a library, a 19th-century church reopened as a public reading space, drawing 65,000 visitors in just 16 months so far

Ruins to readers: Ancient church that rose from disaster as Türkiye's most inspiring library

Türkiye holds talks with South Korean firms on nuclear, renewables projects

Türkiye holds talks with South Korean firms on nuclear, renewables projects

energy investments

4 min read

Tech-fueled rally lifts Asia to new highs, gold explodes higher

Tech-fueled rally lifts Asia to new highs, gold explodes higher

Global Markets

4 min read

Halkbank shares jump after US court puts sanction case on clock for March 3

Halkbank shares jump after US court puts sanction case on clock for March 3

Halkbank case

3 min read

US to offer consular services in West Bank settlements

US to offer consular services in West Bank settlements

Middle East

3 min read

US embassy begins consular services in West Bank settlements, offering passport support to American citizens in Efrat and Beitar Illit

Iran invites direct dialogue with students amid campus protests

Iran invites direct dialogue with students amid campus protests

Middle East

6 min read

Iran says it is ready to hear students amid university protests, urging dialogue while keeping campuses open

Alexandria’s historic tram to make final journey after 163 years

Alexandria’s historic tram to make final journey after 163 years

Middle East

2 min read

Residents and tourists take farewell rides as the city prepares to replace the iconic tram with a modern light rail system

Trump says 'preference' is diplomacy with Iran but vows to never allow nuclear weapon

Trump says 'preference' is diplomacy with Iran but vows to never allow nuclear weapon

Iran

7 min read

Trump says his preference is diplomacy with Iran but vowed to never allow Tehran to have a nuclear weapon, speaking during his 2026 State of the Union

Türkiye at UN says 'selective comparisons' on Ukraine do not serve peace

Türkiye at UN says 'selective comparisons' on Ukraine do not serve peace

Ukraine war

8 min read

EU backs Ukraine loan as Trump warns of action on Iran

EU backs Ukraine loan as Trump warns of action on Iran

World

10 min read

Parsing false claims of Mexican cartels' Türkiye connections

featured

featured

Parsing false claims of Mexican cartels' Türkiye connections

Americas

7 min read

Widespread rain, snow and strong winds headed for Türkiye

Widespread rain, snow and strong winds headed for Türkiye

Weather

1 min read

Hollywood’s ‘Lake House’ comes to life as floodwaters swallow homes in Türkiye

Hollywood’s ‘Lake House’ comes to life as floodwaters swallow homes in Türkiye

Environment

6 min read

ChatGPT health tool misses over half of emergency cases in physician-led study

ChatGPT health tool misses over half of emergency cases in physician-led study

Health

7 min read

Controversial pork dinner sends Turkish drama ratings into free fall

Controversial pork dinner sends Turkish drama ratings into free fall

Turkish drama

3 min read

'Ayni Yagmur Altinda' faces a sharp ratings fall after a controversial pork dinner scene sparked backlash and pushed viewership down within a week

Macron accepts Louvre chief’s resignation amid theft fallout, labor unrest

Louvre Museum

4 min read

Louvre chief resigns after jewel theft, strikes and infrastructure issues, as Macron pushes security upgrades and modernization at the iconic museum

Macron accepts Louvre chief’s resignation amid theft fallout, labor unrest

33rd Istanbul Jazz Festival to bring global stars on June 30

Istanbul Jazz Festival

5 min read

Istanbul Jazz Festival returns on June 30 with global stars, young talent, park concerts and Bosphorus Jazz Ferry

33rd Istanbul Jazz Festival to bring global stars on June 30

K-pop giants BTS return with free concert and global Netflix livestream

Music

2 min read

BTS returns after four years with a free Seoul concert launching its new album and global tour, streaming live on Netflix to audiences worldwide

K-pop giants BTS return with free concert and global Netflix livestream

Anadolu Efes set to face Red Star Belgrade, EuroLeague Round 29

Anadolu Efes set to face Red Star Belgrade, EuroLeague Round 29

euroleague

2 min read

Fenerbahce Beko set to host Partizan in crucial EuroLeague clash in Istanbul

Fenerbahce Beko set to host Partizan in crucial EuroLeague clash in Istanbul

euroleague

2 min read

Galatasaray executive fires back at claims Osimhen goes unpaid

Galatasaray executive fires back at claims Osimhen goes unpaid

Galatasaray

4 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

23

55

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

23

53

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

23

48

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

23

43

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

23

41

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

23

36

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

23

31

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

23

30

9

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

23

28

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

23

26

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

23

24

12

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

23

23

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

23

23

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

23

23

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

23

21

16

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

23

20

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

23

19

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

23

13

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

Goreme Open Air Museum ranks among Türkiye’s top 3 museums in 2025

Goreme Open Air Museum

2 min read

Goreme Open Air Museum ranks among Türkiye’s top 3 museums in 2025

Türkiye's coastal village of Ucmakdere hosts nearly 35,000 paragliding flights

Türkiye's coastal village of Ucmakdere hosts nearly 35,000 paragliding flights

Travel

1 min read

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Culture

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 marks fourth year of war in Ankara, hails Türkiye’s 'consistent support'

Military helicopter crashes in central Iran

Football game stops as player performs CPR on seagull struck by ball in Istanbul

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Türkiye holds talks with South Korean firms on nuclear, renewables projects

Türkiye holds talks with South Korean firms on nuclear, renewables projects

Feb 25 2026

Havelsan’s SANCAR USV joins Turkish Navy, boosting naval deterrence

Havelsan’s SANCAR USV joins Turkish Navy, boosting naval deterrence

Feb 25 2026

Syria to close 2 border gates with Türkiye—here’s why

Syria to close 2 border gates with Türkiye—here’s why

Feb 25 2026

US to offer consular services in West Bank settlements

US to offer consular services in West Bank settlements

Feb 25 2026

Anadolu Efes set to face Red Star Belgrade, EuroLeague Round 29

Anadolu Efes set to face Red Star Belgrade, EuroLeague Round 29

Feb 25 2026

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