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American boots in Damascus? Here’s what’s next

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

2 min read

A full American withdrawal from northeastern Syria is increasingly likely, and this might lead to new negotiations

American boots in Damascus? Here’s what’s next

Earthquake risk reshapes Turkish industrial strategy

Business

3 min read

Risk assessments in Istanbul and surrounding provinces guide a new primary plan to redirect industry toward lower earthquake risk regions

Earthquake risk reshapes Turkish industrial strategy

Türkiye seen as key player in Libya’s trade, infrastructure

Türkiye Libya

2 min read

Türkiye seen as key player in Libya’s trade, infrastructure

Russia withdraws forces from Qamishli base in northeast Syria

Middle East

4 min read

Russia withdraws forces from Qamishli base in northeast Syria

Trump says next attack on Iran will be worse than 'Operation Midnight Hammer'

Region

2 min read

Trump says next attack on Iran will be worse than 'Operation Midnight Hammer'

President Trump sends a massive armada to Iran, warning of an attack worse than June's 'Operation Midnight Hammer'

How Ankara-Riyadh thaw is redrawing Syrian map

analysis

analysis

5 min read

Türkiye and Nigeria pivot toward $5 billion trade target as defense ties deepen

Diplomacy

4 min read

Amy Winehouse’s blood-marked slippers sold to Ankara collector

Amy Winehouse’s blood-marked slippers sold to Ankara collector

Amy shoes

3 min read

What to watch on streaming this week: ‘Bridgerton–Season 4’ to be released

What to watch on streaming this week: ‘Bridgerton–Season 4’ to be released

Cinema

Drought's gift: 11,000-year-old T-shaped stone ruins resurface in southeastern Türkiye

Archaeology

2 min read

Spotlight

Algorithms empower Türkiye's geopolitical influence

Algorithms empower Türkiye's geopolitical influence

Op-Ed

8 min read

Davos’ new club: Why Türkiye matters in Trump’s Board of Peace

Davos’ new club: Why Türkiye matters in Trump’s Board of Peace

Op-Ed

8 min read

Iran's Khamenei 'may have' moved to underground bunker, here's why?

Iran's Khamenei 'may have' moved to underground bunker, here's why?

Iran

2 min read

'No interest in making it worse,' Israel draws line on tensions with Türkiye

'No interest in making it worse,' Israel draws line on tensions with Türkiye

Middle East

3 min read

Kurdish autonomy collapses in Syria: Masoud Barzani to the rescue?

Kurdish autonomy collapses in Syria: Masoud Barzani to the rescue?

Bonjour Canada! Navigating the hedging strategies of middle powers

Bonjour Canada! Navigating the hedging strategies of middle powers

How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

Arda Mevlutoglu

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

What happened to Türkiye’s 'shrinking middle' in recent years?

What happened to Türkiye’s 'shrinking middle' in recent years?

Enes Berna Kilic

YPG's last choice: Implement Damascus deal or face military defeat

YPG's last choice: Implement Damascus deal or face military defeat

Omer Ozkizilcik

Simsek’s economic reset in Türkiye: Stabilization pays off, caution remains

Simsek’s economic reset in Türkiye: Stabilization pays off, caution remains

Stress test or strategic shift? Unpacking Vucic’s rhetoric against Ankara

Stress test or strategic shift? Unpacking Vucic’s rhetoric against Ankara

Mustafa Cuhadar

Kazakh oil, market risks and limits of Europe’s energy security model

Kazakh oil, market risks and limits of Europe’s energy security model

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

How can Blair bring peace to Gaza when he failed to bring it to Iraq?

How can Blair bring peace to Gaza when he failed to bring it to Iraq?

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Weaponization of antisemitism and erosion of free speech in the West

Weaponization of antisemitism and erosion of free speech in the West

Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Discover

Immigrants R US: The rise and demise of the American dream

featured

Immigrants R US: The rise and demise of the American dream

From Reuters bureau chief Steve Scherer, who reflects on migration politics, the...

Different incomes, different drugs: How socioeconomic status shapes drug use in Türkiye

Drug

Different incomes, different drugs: How socioeconomic status shapes drug use in Türkiye

Cocaine cases in Türkiye rose from 3,827 in 2022 to 5,750 in 2024, with experts ...

‘A long way from peace,’ says Turner, former UK ambassador to Ukraine

Europe

‘A long way from peace,’ says Turner, former UK ambassador to Ukraine

Türkiye Today spoke with Ambassador Turner, a former British diplomat who served...

Turkish Cuisine

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

Food

3 min read

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Ottoman cuisine

3 min read

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

By Koray Erdogan

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Editor's Pick

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

How everyday Turkish words and sayings shape emotional connection, moral awareness, and community life

Most Read

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'Keep your war out of our skies,' Türkiye tells Russia, Ukraine: Report

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Yasin Ozcan joins Besiktas, Tammy Abraham moves onto Aston Villa

3

How to avoid paying a fortune at notary when renting a property in Türkiye

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Iran's Khamenei 'may have' moved to underground bunker, here's why?

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'No interest in making it worse,' Israel draws line on tensions with Türkiye

Türkiye calls on US to address Iran issues one by one

Türkiye calls on US to address Iran issues one by one

Iran

7 min read

Türkiye urges the US to resolve disputes with Iran one by one, saying Tehran is ready for nuclear talks and warning against a renewed conflict

Türkiye busts Iranian spy network

Crime

4 min read

Turkish intelligence busts Iranian spy cell targeting Incirlik Air Base; 6 arrested for reconnaissance and assassination plans

Türkiye busts Iranian spy network

Erdogan and Trump coordinate on Syria, Gaza reconstruction in high-level call

Diplomacy

3 min read

The phone call comes following the United States' move regarding the YPG in Syria, the biggest source of friction in relations between the two countries in the last decade

Erdogan and Trump coordinate on Syria, Gaza reconstruction in high-level call

Türkiye and Nigeria pivot toward $5 billion trade target as defense ties deepen

Diplomacy

5 min read

This ambitious target repositions Nigeria as one of Türkiye’s primary economic anchors within the Sub-Saharan African region

Türkiye and Nigeria pivot toward $5 billion trade target as defense ties deepen

Türkiye seen as key player in Libya’s trade, infrastructure

Türkiye seen as key player in Libya’s trade, infrastructure

Türkiye Libya

6 min read

Earthquake risk reshapes Turkish industrial strategy

Earthquake risk reshapes Turkish industrial strategy

Business

4 min read

Sabanci gets $437M offer for stake in cement venture

Sabanci gets $437M offer for stake in cement venture

Mergers & acquisitions

3 min read

Chemical weapon report on Syria impacts EU stance

Chemical weapon report on Syria impacts EU stance

Middle East

5 min read

The EU says it may consider further measures after an OPCW report linked Syrian forces to a 2016 chlorine gas attack

Qatar backs mass return of Syrians from Lebanon

Qatar backs mass return of Syrians from Lebanon

Middle East

3 min read

The initiative involves allocating direct support to facilitate the return of 100,000 Syrian displaced persons from Lebanon to their country

Iran says no 'recent contact' with US as war buzz heats up

Iran says no 'recent contact' with US as war buzz heats up

Iran

5 min read

Iranian FM Araghchi denies contact with US envoy Witkoff, contradicting Trump's claims that Tehran wants talks

Russia withdraws forces from Qamishli base in northeast Syria

Russia withdraws forces from Qamishli base in northeast Syria

Middle East

10 min read

Russian forces evacuating Qamishli base in northeast Syria, as analyst says 'Base was not actively operational' Russia following 'wait-and-see' policy

Dozens detained as anti-ICE protest sweeps Manhattan hotel

Dozens detained as anti-ICE protest sweeps Manhattan hotel

Americas

5 min read

Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked hours after Trump’s Iowa rant

Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked hours after Trump’s Iowa rant

US Politics

4 min read

Türkiye-Nigeria forge new power axis as Ankara grabs top trade spot in Ankara

Türkiye-Nigeria forge new power axis as Ankara grabs top trade spot in Ankara

Africa

5 min read

Amy Winehouse’s blood-marked slippers sold to Ankara collector

Amy Winehouse’s blood-marked slippers sold to Ankara collector

Amy shoes

5 min read

Beysehir Lake freezes over: Winter puts life on the lake to the test

Beysehir Lake freezes over: Winter puts life on the lake to the test

Lifestyle

Siberian brant spotted in Rize: Rare northern goose visits Black Sea

Siberian brant spotted in Rize: Rare northern goose visits Black Sea

Lifestyle

What to watch on streaming this week: ‘Bridgerton–Season 4’ to be released

What to watch on streaming this week: ‘Bridgerton–Season 4’ to be released

Cinema

Drought's gift: 11,000-year-old T-shaped stone ruins resurface in southeastern Türkiye

Archaeology

5 min read

Falling waters in Adiyaman have revealed T-shaped Neolithic stones linked to the Gobeklitepe culture, pointing to a wider prehistoric ritual landscape in Türkiye

Drought's gift: 11,000-year-old T-shaped stone ruins resurface in southeastern Türkiye

Sealed medieval cross restored after rare intact discovery in central Türkiye

Archaeology

3 min read

Archaeologists find rare intact medieval bronze reliquary cross at the ancient Christian site of Lystra, preserved sealed and unopened

Sealed medieval cross restored after rare intact discovery in central Türkiye

Türkiye Magic Festival brings world-famous magicians to Istanbul

Events

2 min read

The two-day festival brought together Türkiye’s leading magicians and world-renowned performers and creating a unique platform for international collaboration

Türkiye Magic Festival brings world-famous magicians to Istanbul

Galatasaray to take advantage in Champions League game against Manchester City

Galatasaray to take advantage in Champions League game against Manchester City

Football

5 min read

Yasin Ozcan joins Besiktas, Tammy Abraham moves onto Aston Villa

Yasin Ozcan joins Besiktas, Tammy Abraham moves onto Aston Villa

Football

2 min read

US launches priority visa appointment system for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders

US launches priority visa appointment system for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket holders

2026 FIFA World Cup

2 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

19

46

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

19

43

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

19

41

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

19

36

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

19

33

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

19

29

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

19

27

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

19

25

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

19

24

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

19

22

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

19

19

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

19

19

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

19

19

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

19

19

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

19

16

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

19

15

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

19

15

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

19

9

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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Turkish police detain 37 on Papel payment system over illegal money laundering

Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet's first serial unit completes maiden flight

Syrian Army secures Tishrin Dam from SDF in strategic territorial advance

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Trump says next attack on Iran will be worse than 'Operation Midnight Hammer'

Trump says next attack on Iran will be worse than 'Operation Midnight Hammer'

Jan 28 2026

Türkiye seen as key player in Libya’s trade, infrastructure

Türkiye seen as key player in Libya’s trade, infrastructure

Jan 28 2026

Earthquake risk reshapes Turkish industrial strategy

Earthquake risk reshapes Turkish industrial strategy

Jan 28 2026

Chemical weapon report on Syria impacts EU stance

Chemical weapon report on Syria impacts EU stance

Jan 28 2026

Qatar backs mass return of Syrians from Lebanon

Qatar backs mass return of Syrians from Lebanon

Jan 28 2026

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