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Iraqi Kurdish President Barzani's diplomacy redefines Türkiye–Kurdish relations

analysis

analysis

5 min read

Considering Sulaymaniyah’s population of over 1.5 million, lifting flight ban will revive commerce, connectivity to otherwise largely isolated region

Iraqi Kurdish President Barzani's diplomacy redefines Türkiye–Kurdish relations

Trump rejects Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, prioritizes diplomacy: Report

Tomahawk missiles

6 min read

Trump reportedly tells Zelenskyy in tense meeting he won't provide Tomahawk missiles, prioritizing diplomatic talks with Putin over military aid

Trump rejects Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, prioritizes diplomacy: Report

Upcoming Turkish Cyprus election will decide between 2-state policy, federation: Tatar

TRNC Elections

2 min read

Upcoming Turkish Cyprus election will decide between 2-state policy, federation: Tatar

Iran marks expiration of 2015 nuclear deal, ends restrictions but pledges diplomacy

Middle East

3 min read

Iran marks expiration of 2015 nuclear deal, ends restrictions but pledges diplomacy

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

'Escape to Freedom' symphony premieres in Sarajevo on 100th birthday of Alija Izetbegovic

'Escape to Freedom' symphony premieres in Sarajevo on 100th birthday of Alija Izetbegovic

Events

1 min read

Prince Andrew relinquishes royal titles amid Epstein allegations to protect monarchy

Prince Andrew relinquishes royal titles amid Epstein allegations to protect monarchy

World

2 min read

Türkiye’s youth summit Zirve 23 returns for its 5th year under motto ‘Go to Yourself’

Nation

3 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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Iraqi Kurdish President Barzani's diplomacy redefines Türkiye–Kurdish relations

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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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Global defense stocks surge as spending rises; Türkiye's Aselsan shines

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Türkiye expects inflation to drop to 10% by 2026, single digits by 2027: Finance Minister

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

Türkiye’s youth summit Zirve 23 returns for its 5th year under motto ‘Go to Yourself’

Türkiye’s youth summit Zirve 23 returns for its 5th year under motto ‘Go to Yourself’

Nation

4 min read

Zirve 23 summit inspired 3,000+ students with panels on self-discovery, AI, leadership, and social impact, fostering curiosity and future growth

Turkish defense companies shine at NATO Innovation showcase

Defense Industry

8 min read

13 Turkish firms demonstrate unmanned systems and quantum technologies at NATO Innovation Continuum Initiative final exercise hosted in Istanbul

Turkish defense companies shine at NATO Innovation showcase

Global defense stocks surge as spending rises; Türkiye's Aselsan shines

ASELSAN

5 min read

Global defense firms surged amid rising military spending, with Türkiye's Aselsan leading in growth and innovation

Global defense stocks surge as spending rises; Türkiye's Aselsan shines

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

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

Daron Acemoglu, other Nobel laureates, join global call to set red lines on AI risks by 2026

Daron Acemoglu, other Nobel laureates, join global call to set red lines on AI risks by 2026

Tech

1 min read

AI in everyday life: ChatGPT challenges traditional search, becomes a daily tool

AI in everyday life: ChatGPT challenges traditional search, becomes a daily tool

ChatGPT

3 min read

Türkiye expects inflation to drop to 10% by 2026, single digits by 2027: Finance Minister

Türkiye expects inflation to drop to 10% by 2026, single digits by 2027: Finance Minister

Economy

7 min read

Upcoming Turkish Cyprus election will decide between 2-state policy, federation: Tatar

Upcoming Turkish Cyprus election will decide between 2-state policy, federation: Tatar

TRNC Elections

2 min read

TRNC President Ersin Tatar said the Oct. 19 election will serve as a referendum between his two-state policy and the opposition’s federation model

Iran marks expiration of 2015 nuclear deal, ends restrictions but pledges diplomacy

Iran marks expiration of 2015 nuclear deal, ends restrictions but pledges diplomacy

Middle East

6 min read

Iranian Foreign Ministry says that, effective Oct. 18, all restrictions under the deal and related mechanisms were now 'terminated'

Hamas aims to maintain security control in Gaza, won't commit to disarmament: Report

Hamas aims to maintain security control in Gaza, won't commit to disarmament: Report

Gaza ceasefire

11 min read

Hamas official says the group will not disarm and intends to retain its security role in Gaza, rejecting key elements of Trump’s proposed peace plan

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

Trump rejects Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, prioritizes diplomacy: Report

Trump rejects Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, prioritizes diplomacy: Report

Tomahawk missiles

12 min read

Prince Andrew relinquishes royal titles amid Epstein allegations to protect monarchy

Prince Andrew relinquishes royal titles amid Epstein allegations to protect monarchy

World

2 min read

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

2 min read

Turkish language departments to open at Damascus, Aleppo universities

Turkish language departments to open at Damascus, Aleppo universities

Educational cooperation protocol

5 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

'Escape to Freedom' symphony premieres in Sarajevo on 100th birthday of Alija Izetbegovic

'Escape to Freedom' symphony premieres in Sarajevo on 100th birthday of Alija Izetbegovic

Events

3 min read

Alija Izetbegovic’s legacy celebrated with premiere of symphony inspired by his book on 100th birthday

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

4th International Congress on Ottoman studies opens in Venice

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

World War II

3 min read

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

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

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

Galatasaray

6 min read

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

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

Fenerbahce

3 min read

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

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 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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Turkish Customs seizes $19.3M worth of drugs in border operations

Turkish Customs seizes $19.3M worth of drugs in border operations

Oct 18 2025

Trump rejects Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, prioritizes diplomacy: Report

Trump rejects Tomahawk missile transfer to Ukraine, prioritizes diplomacy: Report

Oct 18 2025

Prince Andrew relinquishes royal titles amid Epstein allegations to protect monarchy

Prince Andrew relinquishes royal titles amid Epstein allegations to protect monarchy

Oct 18 2025

Türkiye’s youth summit Zirve 23 returns for its 5th year under motto ‘Go to Yourself’

Türkiye’s youth summit Zirve 23 returns for its 5th year under motto ‘Go to Yourself’

Oct 18 2025

'Escape to Freedom' symphony premieres in Sarajevo on 100th birthday of Alija Izetbegovic

'Escape to Freedom' symphony premieres in Sarajevo on 100th birthday of Alija Izetbegovic

Oct 18 2025

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