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Why does UK want Balkans to take its rejected migrants?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

4 min read

UK frames its plan to transfer illegal migrants to the Balkans as a strategy to curb irregular migration and dismantle smuggling networks

Why does UK want Balkans to take its rejected migrants?

New evidence in Hind Rajab killing identifies dozens of Israeli soldiers

Hind Ragab killing

3 min read

The documentary 'The Hidden Is More Immense' uncovers new details about January 2024 incident that sparked international outrage

New evidence in Hind Rajab killing identifies dozens of Israeli soldiers

Fire erupts at pro-government camp outside Serbian parliament; Vucic calls it ‘terrorist act’

Balkans

3 min read

Fire erupts at pro-government camp outside Serbian parliament; Vucic calls it ‘terrorist act’

Türkiye, Iraq to sign water management agreement soon: Report

water management

2 min read

Türkiye, Iraq to sign water management agreement soon: Report

Türkiye, Qatar sign multiple strategic, economic and defense cooperation agreements

Türkiye-Qatar

3 min read

Türkiye, Qatar sign multiple strategic, economic and defense cooperation agreements

President Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim sign joint declaration and agreements on strategic planning, trade and defense, as they depart for Oman

Türkiye seeks 24 used Eurofighters from Qatar as Ankara rushes to modernize Air Force

Eurofighter Typhoon

4 min read

Türkiye’s historical depth makes it more welcome in Syria, says Kuwaiti analyst

Türkiye Syria ties

2 min read

Turkish ambassador Mutlu Sen’s residence becomes Cairo’s new hub for Egyptian influencers

featured

featured

Turkish ambassador Mutlu Sen’s residence becomes Cairo’s new hub for Egyptian influencers

Egypt-Türkiye

5 min read

Galatasaray eyes 3 points in home clash against Norwegian champions Bodo in UCL

Galatasaray eyes 3 points in home clash against Norwegian champions Bodo in UCL

UEFA champions league

2 min read

Türkiye, Hungary strengthen strategic ties as both nations reaffirm mutual support

Events

2 min read

From Suzy the Jordanian to El Gouna: Egypt’s fragile spaces of freedom

From Suzy the Jordanian to El Gouna: Egypt’s fragile spaces of freedom

analysis

4 min read

Why Türkiye–Kuwait ties are yet to reach their full potential?

Why Türkiye–Kuwait ties are yet to reach their full potential?

analysis

6 min read

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Op-Ed

5 min read

New Turkish Cypriot president not a radical shift for Türkiye and the region

New Turkish Cypriot president not a radical shift for Türkiye and the region

featured

8 min read

The Sultan’s Salon: Silken noose—execution of Sultan Ibrahim I

The Sultan’s Salon

The Sultan’s Salon: Silken noose—execution of Sultan Ibrahim I

The tragic story of Sultan Ibrahim I—a ruler caught between madness, power, and ...

International justice and accountability: Double standards in Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

analysis

International justice and accountability: Double standards in Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

Double standards on Ukraine, Gaza expose Global North dominance, writes Pinar Do...

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

Editorial

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

These four Rotterdam districts show how the city connects architecture, diversit...

Expats in Türkiye

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Marmara earthquake could cause $11.9 billion in insured damages: Report

Marmara earthquake could cause $11.9 billion in insured damages: Report

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

Editor's Pick

New Turkish Cypriot president not a radical shift for Türkiye and the region

New Turkish Cypriot president not a radical shift for Türkiye and the region

Tufan Erhurman’s election as Turkish Cypriot leader doesn’t signal a radical shift in Türkiye–TRNC ties, argues Türkiye Today columnist Barin Kayaoglu

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Seeds of the afterlife at Türkiye's Kulluoba reveal Early Bronze Age mourning rites

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Award-winning Istanbul Photo Awards 2025 exhibition opens in New York

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Iraqi minister says Türkiye plays key role in Development Road Project

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Kenan Yildiz, Servet Yardimci honored at Mediterranean Excellence Awards in Rome

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President Erdogan begins Gulf tour with visit to Kuwait

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, Qatar sign multiple strategic, economic and defense cooperation agreements

Türkiye, Qatar sign multiple strategic, economic and defense cooperation agreements

Türkiye-Qatar

7 min read

President Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim sign joint declaration and agreements on strategic planning, trade and defense, as they depart for Oman

Türkiye detains 169 human smugglers, 783 irregular migrants in nationwide operations

Crime

2 min read

Turkish Interior Minister Yerlikaya says 27,347 personnel and 8,690 teams took part in the operations at 5,761 checkpoints

Türkiye detains 169 human smugglers, 783 irregular migrants in nationwide operations

Türkiye seeks 24 used Eurofighters from Qatar as Ankara rushes to modernize Air Force

Eurofighter Typhoon

10 min read

President Erdogan visits Qatar, seeking 24 used Eurofighter jets as Ankara rushes to modernize air force amid regional threats from Israel and Greece

Türkiye seeks 24 used Eurofighters from Qatar as Ankara rushes to modernize Air Force

Türkiye to expand rail network to 14,437 km, eyes Eurasian logistics hub role

Nation

6 min read

Türkiye becomes a regional technology leader in the railway sector, says Transport Minister Uraloglu

Türkiye to expand rail network to 14,437 km, eyes Eurasian logistics hub role

Kenya aims to become next investment hub for Türkiye’s apparel sector after Egypt

Kenya aims to become next investment hub for Türkiye’s apparel sector after Egypt

Textile

9 min read

First reactor in Akkuyu NPP nears commissioning, to supply power to 4M households: GM

First reactor in Akkuyu NPP nears commissioning, to supply power to 4M households: GM

Nuclear energy

4 min read

NASA to reopen Artemis III Lunar contract as SpaceX faces delays

NASA to reopen Artemis III Lunar contract as SpaceX faces delays

SpaceX

4 min read

Fire erupts at pro-government camp outside Serbian parliament; Vucic calls it ‘terrorist act’

Fire erupts at pro-government camp outside Serbian parliament; Vucic calls it ‘terrorist act’

Balkans

6 min read

Serbian president says attack was carried out by former state security employee seeking to sow public panic

New evidence in Hind Rajab killing identifies dozens of Israeli soldiers

New evidence in Hind Rajab killing identifies dozens of Israeli soldiers

Hind Ragab killing

4 min read

The documentary 'The Hidden Is More Immense' uncovers new details about January 2024 incident that sparked international outrage

Türkiye, Iraq to sign water management agreement soon: Report

Türkiye, Iraq to sign water management agreement soon: Report

water management

3 min read

Iraqi minister says Türkiye will sign water management memorandum with Iraq, agreement covers dam construction, wastewater recycling, desalination

US calls UN mission in Kosovo ‘wasteful,’ urges Security Council to shut it down

US calls UN mission in Kosovo ‘wasteful,’ urges Security Council to shut it down

Balkans

4 min read

'The United States is committed to identifying and eliminating unnecessary, wasteful spending in the United Nations,' says Ambassador Jeff Bartos

SNP slams UK minister’s claim that Scottish independence would be a ‘win’ for Putin

SNP slams UK minister’s claim that Scottish independence would be a ‘win’ for Putin

World

3 min read

France to expand Rafale fleet to 286 aircraft under 2026 defense budget

France to expand Rafale fleet to 286 aircraft under 2026 defense budget

Europe

4 min read

North Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of APEC Summit in South Korea

North Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of APEC Summit in South Korea

North Korea

3 min read

Study finds leading AI assistants misrepresent news nearly half the time

Study finds leading AI assistants misrepresent news nearly half the time

Science

3 min read

Türkiye simplifies organ donation process through e-government platforms

Türkiye simplifies organ donation process through e-government platforms

Health

1 min read

Reform underway, 3-year graduation possible, says Higher Education Council head

Reform underway, 3-year graduation possible, says Higher Education Council head

Education

4 min read

Türkiye, Hungary strengthen strategic ties as both nations reaffirm mutual support

Türkiye, Hungary strengthen strategic ties as both nations reaffirm mutual support

Events

4 min read

Hungary’s National Day reception in Ankara, both countries reaffirmed their strong partnership and Hungary’s support for Türkiye’s EU membership

What lies beneath the Louvre— the untold story of Ottoman art theft

Ottoman heritage

7 min read

Stolen or saved? The Louvre’s Ottoman tiles and treasures resurface in debate after a daring daylight heist shakes France’s most famous museum

What lies beneath the Louvre— the untold story of Ottoman art theft

Türkiye's Nicaea excavation charts 300 years of Roman, Early Byzantine burial rites

Archaeology

7 min read

At Iznik’s Hisardere necropolis, frescoed family tombs, carved sarcophagi and vast 5th-century basilica reveal ancient Roman–Byzantine burial rites

Türkiye's Nicaea excavation charts 300 years of Roman, Early Byzantine burial rites

Turkish Festival attracts crowds with flavorful cuisine in Washington DC

Events

2 min read

Visitors flocked to Washington DC’s Turkish Festival to experience traditional music, cultural exhibits, and wide array of authentic Turkish cuisine

Turkish Festival attracts crowds with flavorful cuisine in Washington DC

Galatasaray eyes 3 points in home clash against Norwegian champions Bodo in UCL

Galatasaray eyes 3 points in home clash against Norwegian champions Bodo in UCL

UEFA champions league

4 min read

Galatasaray suffers injury setback as Ilkay Gundogan ruled out ahead of Bodo clash

Galatasaray suffers injury setback as Ilkay Gundogan ruled out ahead of Bodo clash

UEFA champions league

1 min read

Sengun shines in NBA season opener, leading all scorers, setting new career high

Sengun shines in NBA season opener, leading all scorers, setting new career high

Basketball

4 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

9

25

2

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

9

20

3

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

9

19

4

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

9

17

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

9

16

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

9

16

7

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

8

13

8

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

9

13

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

8

11

10

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

9

10

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

9

9

12

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

9

8

13

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

8

8

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

9

8

15

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

9

8

16

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

8

6

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

9

5

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

9

3

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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Erdogan stresses Gaza ceasefire, stronger Gulf ties on Kuwait stop

Türkiye's first armed unmanned naval vehicle MARLIN gains mine warfare capability

5th-century Greek inscribed mosaic discovered at Urfa Castle

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SNP slams UK minister’s claim that Scottish independence would be a ‘win’ for Putin

SNP slams UK minister’s claim that Scottish independence would be a ‘win’ for Putin

Oct 22 2025

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Oct 22 2025

Fire erupts at pro-government camp outside Serbian parliament; Vucic calls it ‘terrorist act’

Fire erupts at pro-government camp outside Serbian parliament; Vucic calls it ‘terrorist act’

Oct 22 2025

New evidence in Hind Rajab killing identifies dozens of Israeli soldiers

New evidence in Hind Rajab killing identifies dozens of Israeli soldiers

Oct 22 2025

Türkiye, Iraq to sign water management agreement soon: Report

Türkiye, Iraq to sign water management agreement soon: Report

Oct 22 2025

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