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COP31 countdown: Türkiye seeks lasting climate awareness beyond diplomacy

COP31 Türkiye

3 min read

Türkiye is preparing to host COP31 in 2026 by updating its climate targets and aiming to build lasting nationwide climate awareness beyond diplomacy

COP31 countdown: Türkiye seeks lasting climate awareness beyond diplomacy

Türkiye posts 4th consecutive monthly current account surplus in October

current account

5 min read

Services income led by tourism, transport continues to cushion Türkiye’s external balance, while loan inflows dominated current account financing

Türkiye posts 4th consecutive monthly current account surplus in October

Britain sanctions 4 RSF leaders over alleged abuses in Sudan

Middle East

2 min read

Britain sanctions 4 RSF leaders over alleged abuses in Sudan

Türkiye ready to help sustain Pakistan-Afghanistan truce, President Erdogan says

Turkmenistan

2 min read

Türkiye ready to help sustain Pakistan-Afghanistan truce, President Erdogan says

Türkiye warns of Black Sea risks after Russian strike damages Turkish-operated ship

Diplomacy

3 min read

Türkiye warns of Black Sea risks after Russian strike damages Turkish-operated ship

Damage to Turkish-operated vessel highlights urgency of measures to prevent Black Sea escalation, says Foreign Ministry

Russia hits Turkish cargo ship in Ukraine's Odessa

Region

3 min read

White House says Trump ‘aware’ of Ukraine peace proposal as Moscow rejects short ceasefires

Ukraine war

2 min read

From code to capacity: Ankara backs sovereign AI drive with new data center plan

From code to capacity: Ankara backs sovereign AI drive with new data center plan

AI infrastructure

2 min read

Turkish sweets dominate TasteAtlas’ list of world’s 100 best desserts

Turkish sweets dominate TasteAtlas’ list of world’s 100 best desserts

Food

1 min read

Heavy snow and freezing temperatures hit multiple provinces in Türkiye

Weather

1 min read

Spotlight

Why Türkiye must be the next member of new Pax Silica

Why Türkiye must be the next member of new Pax Silica

Op-Ed

6 min read

Is war between Syria and Israel truly 'inevitable'?

Is war between Syria and Israel truly 'inevitable'?

featured

7 min read

US envoy Barrack dismisses notion of 'Turkish expansionism,' dubs it nonsense

US envoy Barrack dismisses notion of 'Turkish expansionism,' dubs it nonsense

Türkiye-Israel

3 min read

Türkiye begins construction of space launch facility in Somalia

Türkiye begins construction of space launch facility in Somalia

Defense

2 min read

When diplomacy turns conditional: What Washington is really telling Kosovo

When diplomacy turns conditional: What Washington is really telling Kosovo

Realism of unorthodox: Tom Barrack and Middle East’s new normal

Realism of unorthodox: Tom Barrack and Middle East’s new normal

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

How is the attack on Caspian Pipeline Consortium affecting Central Asia?

How is the attack on Caspian Pipeline Consortium affecting Central Asia?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

US regional strategy and Türkiye's possible role in Arab force

US regional strategy and Türkiye's possible role in Arab force

From joy to realism: Turkish-Syrian relations a year after regime change

From joy to realism: Turkish-Syrian relations a year after regime change

Omer Ozkizilcik

Will Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro retire to Türkiye?

Will Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro retire to Türkiye?

Once setting red lines in Dayton, America now lets Putin dictate the script in Ukraine

Once setting red lines in Dayton, America now lets Putin dictate the script in Ukraine

Can Türkiye's 'terror-free' logjams be overcome?

Can Türkiye's 'terror-free' logjams be overcome?

Discover

Daughter raises suspicion as fresh clues reshape case of Turkish singer Gullu’s death

Music

Daughter raises suspicion as fresh clues reshape case of Turkish singer Gullu’s death

Prosecutors deepen inquiry after new evidence suggests external force, conflicti...

Turkish Parliament investigates serious allegations of harassment against girl interns

Turkish parliament

Turkish Parliament investigates serious allegations of harassment against girl interns

Women’s organizations, MPs, affected families call for transparency, accountabil...

Turkish teachers at Italian high school on strike amid financial discrimination suspicion

Education

Turkish teachers at Italian high school on strike amid financial discrimination suspicion

Turkish teachers at Istanbul’s private Italian school move toward legal strike, ...

Expats

Istanbul’s highest and lowest building dues in 2025 reveal growing 'fee migration'

Istanbul’s highest and lowest building dues in 2025 reveal growing 'fee migration'

Expats beware: Hotels in Türkiye can no longer take photocopies of guest ID documents

Expats beware: Hotels in Türkiye can no longer take photocopies of guest ID documents

Euromonitor index shows Istanbul, Antalya among worlds top 10 city destinations

Euromonitor index shows Istanbul, Antalya among worlds top 10 city destinations

Editor's Pick

Türkiye’s minimum wage debate heats up under inflation’s shadow amid living cost strain

Türkiye’s minimum wage debate heats up under inflation’s shadow amid living cost strain

Economy board seeks to balance disinflation goals with growing calls to provide relief to households struggling with surging living costs

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Century-old Turkish bridal gowns bring Anatolian wedding traditions to Zagreb

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Turkish sweets dominate TasteAtlas’ list of world’s 100 best desserts

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President Trump plans to appoint US General to lead Gaza stabilization mission

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Migration remains an economic opportunity for Europe: Spanish Economy Minister

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Türkiye emerges as top higher education destination for MENA students

Türkiye ready to help sustain Pakistan-Afghanistan truce, President Erdogan says

Türkiye ready to help sustain Pakistan-Afghanistan truce, President Erdogan says

Turkmenistan

5 min read

Türkiye says ready to help uphold the Pakistan-Afghanistan truce during talks between President Erdogan and PM Sharif in Ashgabat Forum

Aselsan develops standalone KETUM mobile unit for disaster and emergency use

ASELSAN

3 min read

Aselsan’s KETUM mobile unit ensures secure, independent communication for security forces during disasters when existing infrastructure fails

Aselsan develops standalone KETUM mobile unit for disaster and emergency use

Türkiye warns of Black Sea risks after Russian strike damages Turkish-operated ship

Diplomacy

5 min read

Damage to Turkish-operated vessel highlights urgency of measures to prevent Black Sea escalation, says Foreign Ministry

Türkiye warns of Black Sea risks after Russian strike damages Turkish-operated ship

Erdogan, Putin discuss EU freeze on Russian assets as Türkiye offers to host peace talks

Diplomacy

6 min read

President Erdogan reiterates Türkiye's support for peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war in his meeting with Putin

Erdogan, Putin discuss EU freeze on Russian assets as Türkiye offers to host peace talks

Türkiye Industrial Development Bank secures €250M climate funding from German KfW

Türkiye Industrial Development Bank secures €250M climate funding from German KfW

external financing

4 min read

From code to capacity: Ankara backs sovereign AI drive with new data center plan

From code to capacity: Ankara backs sovereign AI drive with new data center plan

AI infrastructure

3 min read

Türkiye posts 4th consecutive monthly current account surplus in October

Türkiye posts 4th consecutive monthly current account surplus in October

current account

8 min read

Britain sanctions 4 RSF leaders over alleged abuses in Sudan

Britain sanctions 4 RSF leaders over alleged abuses in Sudan

Middle East

2 min read

The British sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans on the four commanders

Turkish-Syrian business forum meets in Aleppo to strengthen ties between companies

Turkish-Syrian business forum meets in Aleppo to strengthen ties between companies

Middle East

5 min read

The gathering comes as part of broader cooperation agreements between the Turkish and Syrian governments

Can Greek Cyprus join a Gaza stabilization force?

Can Greek Cyprus join a Gaza stabilization force?

Gaza

5 min read

For a small EU member with domestic and regional challenges, the decision has far-reaching strategic, legal, and diplomatic implications

EU agrees to 'open-ended' freeze of €210B in Russian central bank assets held in bloc

EU agrees to 'open-ended' freeze of €210B in Russian central bank assets held in bloc

Ukraine war

5 min read

Council moves to remove six-month renewal requirement, aiming to keep Russian state assets frozen without repeated unanimous approval

Europe must prepare for historic-scale war, NATO Secretary-General Rutte warns

Europe must prepare for historic-scale war, NATO Secretary-General Rutte warns

Europe

4 min read

Türkiye–Italy trade ties strengthen, boosting exports

Türkiye–Italy trade ties strengthen, boosting exports

Türkiye Italy

3 min read

Ukraine insists security guarantees must precede any peace agreement with Russia

Ukraine insists security guarantees must precede any peace agreement with Russia

World

6 min read

Turkish sweets dominate TasteAtlas’ list of world’s 100 best desserts

Turkish sweets dominate TasteAtlas’ list of world’s 100 best desserts

Food

3 min read

Heavy snow and freezing temperatures hit multiple provinces in Türkiye

Heavy snow and freezing temperatures hit multiple provinces in Türkiye

Weather

4 min read

Türkiye emerges as top higher education destination for MENA students

Türkiye emerges as top higher education destination for MENA students

Education

3 min read

Bucharest’s Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery keeps Türkiye–Romania friendship alive

Bucharest’s Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery keeps Türkiye–Romania friendship alive

Türkiye-Romania

4 min read

Bucharest’s Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery, founded in 1932, holds 900+ graves and keeps the Türkiye–Romania bond from WWI alive today

Irish Eurovision winner to return 1994 trophy over Israel participation decision

Music

6 min read

Irish singer McGettigan announces he will return his 1994 Eurovision trophy to support 2024 winner Nemo's protest against Israel's 2026 participation

Irish Eurovision winner to return 1994 trophy over Israel participation decision

Japanese ship Heimei-Maru and forgotten odyssey of Turkish prisoners

Heimei Maru

14 min read

Heimei Maru’s voyage from Siberia to Istanbul became a year-long struggle, as Greek, Japanese, Italian and League of Nations officials argued over Turkish captives

Japanese ship Heimei-Maru and forgotten odyssey of Turkish prisoners

Daughter raises suspicion as fresh clues reshape case of Turkish singer Gullu’s death

Music

8 min read

Prosecutors deepen inquiry after new evidence suggests external force, conflicting statements, alleged escape plans in the case Turkish singer Gullu

Daughter raises suspicion as fresh clues reshape case of Turkish singer Gullu’s death

Arda Guler becomes Turkish football’s most valuable player at €90M

Arda Guler becomes Turkish football’s most valuable player at €90M

Arda Guler

2 min read

Fenerbahce cruises past Brann 4–0 with Talisca's stunning hat trick

Fenerbahce cruises past Brann 4–0 with Talisca's stunning hat trick

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Samsunspor falls to AEK at home, loses grip on group lead in Conference League

Samsunspor falls to AEK at home, loses grip on group lead in Conference League

Samsunspor

3 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

15

36

2

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

15

34

3

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

15

33

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

15

26

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

15

25

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

15

25

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

15

23

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

15

19

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

15

17

10

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

15

17

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

15

16

12

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

16

15

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

16

15

14

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

15

15

15

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

15

15

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

15

13

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

15

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

15

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

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Türkiye's indigenous Tayfun ballistic missile achieves successful test fire

Japan earthquake leaves 30 injured, triggers power cuts in freezing temperatures

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

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COP31 countdown: Türkiye seeks lasting climate awareness beyond diplomacy

COP31 countdown: Türkiye seeks lasting climate awareness beyond diplomacy

Dec 13 2025

Türkiye Industrial Development Bank secures €250M climate funding from German KfW

Türkiye Industrial Development Bank secures €250M climate funding from German KfW

Dec 13 2025

From code to capacity: Ankara backs sovereign AI drive with new data center plan

From code to capacity: Ankara backs sovereign AI drive with new data center plan

Dec 13 2025

Türkiye posts 4th consecutive monthly current account surplus in October

Türkiye posts 4th consecutive monthly current account surplus in October

Dec 13 2025

Turkish sweets dominate TasteAtlas’ list of world’s 100 best desserts

Turkish sweets dominate TasteAtlas’ list of world’s 100 best desserts

Dec 13 2025

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