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Türkiye to attend Gaza reconstruction conference in Egypt

Gaza reconstruction

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The confirmation came during Erdogan’s meeting with Wael Badawi, Egypt’s newly appointed ambassador to Türkiye

Türkiye to attend Gaza reconstruction conference in Egypt

TikTok removes 4.4 million videos in Türkiye amid global content moderation

TikTok

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Between April and June 2025, TikTok removed 4.43 million videos in Türkiye, with most detected automatically and 97% taken down within four hours

TikTok removes 4.4 million videos in Türkiye amid global content moderation

S&P Global leaves Türkiye’s credit rating unchanged at 'BB-' with stable outlook

Economy

2 min read

S&P Global leaves Türkiye’s credit rating unchanged at 'BB-' with stable outlook

Russia says talks begin on ‘Putin-Trump Tunnel’ linking Moscow, Washington

Putin-Trump Tunnel

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Russia says talks begin on ‘Putin-Trump Tunnel’ linking Moscow, Washington

Germany sets timeline for Eurofighter delivery to Türkiye, cites need for signed agreement

Eurofighter Typhoon

4 min read

Germany sets timeline for Eurofighter delivery to Türkiye, cites need for signed agreement

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says Eurofighter Typhoon delivery to Türkiye is possible this year, pending a signed agreement

EU evaluating Türkiye's inclusion in €150B SAFE defense program

SAFE program

3 min read

Germany approves Eurofighter negotiations with Türkiye ahead of minister's Ankara visit

Eurofighter Typhoon

3 min read

4th International Congress on Ottoman studies opens in Venice

4th International Congress on Ottoman studies opens in Venice

Ottoman

3 min read

St. George Church restoration set to open fresh window on Cappadocia

St. George Church restoration set to open fresh window on Cappadocia

History

2 min read

Over 30 sunken huts uncovered at Karahantepe reveal daily life in Neolithic Türkiye

Archaeology

2 min read

Signature on the lira: Former central bank executive arrested in corruption probe

Signature on the lira: Former central bank executive arrested in corruption probe

Finance

4 min read

How Türkiye’s bid for rare earth independence carries global overtones

How Türkiye’s bid for rare earth independence carries global overtones

featured

7 min read

Türkiye’s 4th biggest city Bursa runs out of water as reservoirs dry up

Türkiye’s 4th biggest city Bursa runs out of water as reservoirs dry up

water crisis

2 min read

S&P Global Commodity Insights to open office in Istanbul, expanding Europe, Middle East, Central Asia presence

S&P Global Commodity Insights to open office in Istanbul, expanding Europe, Middle East, Central Asia presence

Exclusive

3 min read

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

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

New forensic findings, growing public calls for transparency, keep the death of ...

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

featured

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

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

Expats in Türkiye

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

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

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

Editor's Pick

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

Return rates of Syrians from Türkiye differ sharply by their regions of origin, writes Türkiye Today columnist Omer Ozkizilcik

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4th International Congress on Ottoman studies opens in Venice

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Türkiye, Syria hold defense talks in Damascus to boost security coordination

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St. George Church restoration set to open fresh window on Cappadocia

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Families search for lost graves in Syria’s war-ravaged Yarmouk cemetery

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Lost military dog tag reunites a family with past at Türkiye's Attouda

Insight

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

German FM Wadephul hails Türkiye as ‘strategic partner, good friend’ in Ankara talks

German FM Wadephul hails Türkiye as ‘strategic partner, good friend’ in Ankara talks

Diplomacy

7 min read

'We want progress in EU–Türkiye relations. We want the customs union to be updated,' says German foreign minister

Germany sets timeline for Eurofighter delivery to Türkiye, cites need for signed agreement

Eurofighter Typhoon

8 min read

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says Eurofighter Typhoon delivery to Türkiye is possible this year, pending a signed agreement

Germany sets timeline for Eurofighter delivery to Türkiye, cites need for signed agreement

Türkiye seeks clear EU political will on membership, Foreign Minister Fidan says

EU-Türkiye

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FM Fidan calls for clear EU political commitment to Türkiye's membership during talks with German counterpart on customs union, visa liberalization

Türkiye seeks clear EU political will on membership, Foreign Minister Fidan says

Personal data of Turkish citizens sold on dark web for as little as $12

Cybercrime

3 min read

Experts warn that organized crime in Türkiye now treats personal data as currency, with millions of citizens’ records sold through hidden online panels

Personal data of Turkish citizens sold on dark web for as little as $12

Signature on the lira: Former central bank executive arrested in corruption probe

Signature on the lira: Former central bank executive arrested in corruption probe

Finance

5 min read

S&P Global leaves Türkiye’s credit rating unchanged at 'BB-' with stable outlook

S&P Global leaves Türkiye’s credit rating unchanged at 'BB-' with stable outlook

Economy

4 min read

TikTok removes 4.4 million videos in Türkiye amid global content moderation

TikTok removes 4.4 million videos in Türkiye amid global content moderation

TikTok

1 min read

Türkiye to attend Gaza reconstruction conference in Egypt

Türkiye to attend Gaza reconstruction conference in Egypt

Gaza reconstruction

3 min read

The confirmation came during Erdogan’s meeting with Wael Badawi, Egypt’s newly appointed ambassador to Türkiye

Türkiye, Syria hold defense talks in Damascus to boost security coordination

Türkiye, Syria hold defense talks in Damascus to boost security coordination

Middle East

6 min read

Discussions focused on security cooperation, with both sides addressing regional stability and counterterrorism efforts, ministry statement says

Israel to mark ‘yellow line’ border in Gaza, extends mandatory military service

Israel to mark ‘yellow line’ border in Gaza, extends mandatory military service

Region

1 min read

Israel to mark a new boundary in Gaza under the cease-fire deal and plans to extend mandatory military service from 32 to 36 months

Polish court blocks extradition of Ukrainian citizen in Nord Stream case

Polish court blocks extradition of Ukrainian citizen in Nord Stream case

Region

2 min read

Polish court rejected Germany’s request to extradite a Ukrainian man accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions

Russia says talks begin on ‘Putin-Trump Tunnel’ linking Moscow, Washington

Russia says talks begin on ‘Putin-Trump Tunnel’ linking Moscow, Washington

Putin-Trump Tunnel

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Zelenskyy echoes Trump’s call for Russia, Ukraine to halt fighting, begin peace talks

Zelenskyy echoes Trump’s call for Russia, Ukraine to halt fighting, begin peace talks

Russia-Ukraine war

2 min read

US pressure derails UN maritime emissions vote, delaying climate plan until 2026

US pressure derails UN maritime emissions vote, delaying climate plan until 2026

World

7 min read

Heritage on a plate in Türkiye's Tarsus as EU-backed center keeps living kitchen alive

Heritage on a plate in Türkiye's Tarsus as EU-backed center keeps living kitchen alive

Traditional Turkish food

5 min read

Türkiye’s 4th biggest city Bursa runs out of water as reservoirs dry up

Türkiye’s 4th biggest city Bursa runs out of water as reservoirs dry up

water crisis

4 min read

Nearly 900M poor people face overlapping climate risks, UN warns ahead of COP30

Nearly 900M poor people face overlapping climate risks, UN warns ahead of COP30

Environment

6 min read

4th International Congress on Ottoman studies opens in Venice

4th International Congress on Ottoman studies opens in Venice

Ottoman

5 min read

Academics from 16 countries gather in Venice to examine the Ottoman Empire’s historical, cultural and political presence in the Mediterranean

Japanese WWII shipwrecks leak toxic oil in Micronesia’s Chuuk Lagoon

World War II

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Oil is seeping from WWII wrecks in Chuuk Lagoon, threatening coasts and reefs─officials fear accelerated corrosion and seek UNESCO help to protect the site

Japanese WWII shipwrecks leak toxic oil in Micronesia’s Chuuk Lagoon

St. George Church restoration set to open fresh window on Cappadocia

History

6 min read

Restored St. George Church in Yesilhisar is poised to join Cappadocia’s top stops, adding depth to faith heritage and local travel in Türkiye

St. George Church restoration set to open fresh window on Cappadocia

Over 30 sunken huts uncovered at Karahantepe reveal daily life in Neolithic Türkiye

Archaeology

7 min read

More than 30 sunken huts at Karahantepe reveal Neolithic daily life, with hearths, storage areas and standing stones clustered around a central public building

Over 30 sunken huts uncovered at Karahantepe reveal daily life in Neolithic Türkiye

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich reportedly eyes Türkiye’s Galatasaray after Chelsea

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich reportedly eyes Türkiye’s Galatasaray after Chelsea

Galatasaray

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Fenerbahce supporters’ figurehead Cem Golbasi sentenced to 6 years 10 months

Fenerbahce supporters’ figurehead Cem Golbasi sentenced to 6 years 10 months

Fenerbahce

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Freediver Sahika Ercumen sets new world record with message of solidarity for Gaza

Freediver Sahika Ercumen sets new world record with message of solidarity for Gaza

freediving records

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Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Giresun Island moves toward tourism opening as Eastern Black Sea’s only habitable isle

trave

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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 17th ‘Goodness Ship’ arrives in Egypt with 900 tons of aid for Gaza

Turkish customs intercept truck smuggling 85 pigeons near Iran border

Strong earthquake of 6.5 magnitude strikes off Abepura city in Indonesia

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Signature on the lira: Former central bank executive arrested in corruption probe

Signature on the lira: Former central bank executive arrested in corruption probe

Oct 18 2025

Türkiye to attend Gaza reconstruction conference in Egypt

Türkiye to attend Gaza reconstruction conference in Egypt

Oct 18 2025

S&P Global leaves Türkiye’s credit rating unchanged at 'BB-' with stable outlook

S&P Global leaves Türkiye’s credit rating unchanged at 'BB-' with stable outlook

Oct 18 2025

TikTok removes 4.4 million videos in Türkiye amid global content moderation

TikTok removes 4.4 million videos in Türkiye amid global content moderation

Oct 18 2025

Russia says talks begin on ‘Putin-Trump Tunnel’ linking Moscow, Washington

Russia says talks begin on ‘Putin-Trump Tunnel’ linking Moscow, Washington

Oct 18 2025

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