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Türkiye-Albania trade could surpass Turkish league

Exclusive

Exclusive

8 min read

'We should at least overcome the Turkish league,' Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama says in an exclusive interview with Türkiye Today

Türkiye-Albania trade could surpass Turkish league

Iran vows to make US regret attack as Hormuz blockade sends oil prices soaring

Middle East

5 min read

Iran is vowing retaliation and maintaining its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Israeli military campaign, now in its third week

Iran vows to make US regret attack as Hormuz blockade sends oil prices soaring

China urges immediate halt to military operations as Strait of Hormuz

Middle East

5 min read

China urges immediate halt to military operations as Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Aramco seeks Ukrainian interceptor drones to defend oil fields from Iran

Middle East

2 min read

Saudi Aramco seeks Ukrainian interceptor drones to defend oil fields from Iran

Strait of Hormuz must remain closed, says Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei in first statement

Iran War

2 min read

Strait of Hormuz must remain closed, says Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei in first statement

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed revenge for war victims, warned US bases will be attacked and said Hormuz will stay closed

Türkiye opposes any plan to provoke civil war in Iran

Middle East

1 min read

Türkiye warns Greece against exploiting regional crisis

Middle East

4 min read

No clear winner: Why the Iran war remains strategically unresolved

analysis

analysis

No clear winner: Why the Iran war remains strategically unresolved

Iran War

7 min read

War in Iran: For whom the ball rolls

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

War in Iran: For whom the ball rolls

2026 World Cup

6 min read

Pera Museum named Best Museum at Türkiye art and culture awards

Pera Museum

2 min read

Iran Under Attack

What is Damascus’s perspective on the Iran war?

What is Damascus’s perspective on the Iran war?

featured

2 min read

How Iran war is reshaping trade routes through Türkiye

How Iran war is reshaping trade routes through Türkiye

featured

5 min read

War in Iran: Meanwhile, down at the crossroads

War in Iran: Meanwhile, down at the crossroads

Op-Ed

5 min read

War on Iran might boost Erdogan's profile as the 'man for stability'

analysis

4 min read

US strikes on Iran expose deep divisions in Iranian diaspora

US strikes on Iran expose deep divisions in Iranian diaspora

Batu Kinayyigit

Ignore 'Türkiye is the next Iran' nonsense: Here are the facts

Ignore 'Türkiye is the next Iran' nonsense: Here are the facts

Deniz Karakullukcu

Why Türkiye and Azerbaijan are not joining the Iran war

Why Türkiye and Azerbaijan are not joining the Iran war

Europe’s strategic autonomy in an age of fragmentation: Repositioning Türkiye

Europe’s strategic autonomy in an age of fragmentation: Repositioning Türkiye

War in Iran: When Johnny doesn’t come marching home, hurrah, hurrah

War in Iran: When Johnny doesn’t come marching home, hurrah, hurrah

A. Craig Copetas

Greece and Southern Cyprus militarize Cyprus under the pretext of an Iranian attack

Greece and Southern Cyprus militarize Cyprus under the pretext of an Iranian attack

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

How Kurds defied US and what it means for Türkiye’s peace process

How Kurds defied US and what it means for Türkiye’s peace process

Omer Ozkizilcik

How Türkiye turned Mossad’s strength into weakness

How Türkiye turned Mossad’s strength into weakness

Hasan Mesut Onder

Apocalyptic rhetoric behind attack on Iran

Apocalyptic rhetoric behind attack on Iran

US insults the Kurds—and some push back

US insults the Kurds—and some push back

War in Iran: Mom, dad, Uncle Bibi and the kids

War in Iran: Mom, dad, Uncle Bibi and the kids

A. Craig Copetas

Kosovo cannot afford a constitutional vacuum at a dangerous moment

Kosovo cannot afford a constitutional vacuum at a dangerous moment

War in Iran: Scrambling for supreme leaders and rotisserie chicken

War in Iran: Scrambling for supreme leaders and rotisserie chicken

A. Craig Copetas

Iran's closure of Hormuz puts pressure on Eurasian energy geopolitics

Iran's closure of Hormuz puts pressure on Eurasian energy geopolitics

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Western media dusts off its civilization script after Khamenei’s death

Western media dusts off its civilization script after Khamenei’s death

Selin Hacialioglu

Discover

From Turkish hairlines to private jet lifelines: Wealthy Gulf travelers flee to Istanbul

Gulf Attacks

From Turkish hairlines to private jet lifelines: Wealthy Gulf travelers flee to Istanbul

Private aviation companies report surge in charter requests from wealthy travele...

Seizing Kharg Island: A potentially fatal US priority

featured

Seizing Kharg Island: A potentially fatal US priority

Rather than launching ground invasion, targeting the island could restrict Tehra...

Did Iran fire missile marked 'In memory of the victims of Epstein Island'?

Middle East

Did Iran fire missile marked 'In memory of the victims of Epstein Island'?

Viral missile image referencing Epstein scandal circulates widely online, while ...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Tarhana famine insurance

featured

featured

6 min read

Otto Eats: Tarhana famine insurance

Stone-pounded tradition: Türkiye’s famed tas kofte keeps centuries of flavor alive

Stone-pounded tradition: Türkiye’s famed tas kofte keeps centuries of flavor alive

Food

3 min read

Türkiye’s sweet and savory winter dish: Quince stew with a twist

Türkiye’s sweet and savory winter dish: Quince stew with a twist

Food

2 min read

Expats in Türkiye

All you need to know about Türkiye’s new traffic rules and heavy fines

All you need to know about Türkiye’s new traffic rules and heavy fines

New feature on Turkish digital health system e-Nabiz helps patients locate medicine

New feature on Turkish digital health system e-Nabiz helps patients locate medicine

Istanbul announces free festivals in 2026 cultural calendar

Istanbul announces free festivals in 2026 cultural calendar

By Selin Hacialioglu

Editor's Pick

War in Iran: Breaking up is hard to do

War in Iran: Breaking up is hard to do

Trump wants Iranian civilians to take over their state from the 'mullahs', who have spent their entire lives trying to prevent this

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Exclusive — Albanian PM says Galatasaray, Fenerbahce worth more than Ankara-Tirana trade

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Türkiye warns Greece against exploiting regional crisis

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Kuwait International Airport targeted by multiple drone attacks

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How Iran war is reshaping trade routes through Türkiye

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Iranian MP calls for Bahrain's annexation amid escalating conflict

NATO races to activate Patriot defenses in Malatya as Iranian missile threat mounts

NATO races to activate Patriot defenses in Malatya as Iranian missile threat mounts

Defense

5 min read

NATO continues shipping Patriot air defense components from Germany to Türkiye's Malatya province as system is being installed at Kurecik radar base

Türkiye strongly condemns Israeli attacks that displaced about 1 million in Lebanon

Diplomacy

12 min read

"We strongly condemn Israeli attacks that displaced about 1 million people in Lebanon," Turkish Foreign Ministry says as fighting escalates

Türkiye strongly condemns Israeli attacks that displaced about 1 million in Lebanon

Turkish MoD explains why NATO's missile defense system was used against Iranian missiles

Defense

14 min read

The Turkish Defense Ministry states that a NATO-based missile defense system was used because it automatically selects the fastest interceptor

Turkish MoD explains why NATO's missile defense system was used against Iranian missiles

Parliamentary report on Kartalkaya ski-resort fire that killed 78 sparks criticism

Kartalkaya fire

6 min read

New parliamentary report on Kartalkaya hotel fire in Bolu dedicates 25 pages to tourism history, while about 10 pages focus on findings, recommendations

Parliamentary report on Kartalkaya ski-resort fire that killed 78 sparks criticism

Turkish central bank holds policy rate steady at 37%

Turkish central bank holds policy rate steady at 37%

Economy

3 min read

Türkiye to release 11.6 million barrels from emergency oil reserves

Türkiye to release 11.6 million barrels from emergency oil reserves

Oil Reserves

4 min read

Wealthy Gulf travelers pay six figure prices for private jets to Istanbul

Wealthy Gulf travelers pay six figure prices for private jets to Istanbul

Gulf Attacks

6 min read

China urges immediate halt to military operations as Strait of Hormuz

China urges immediate halt to military operations as Strait of Hormuz

Middle East

8 min read

China calls to cease military operations in Middle East, warning conflict and effective closure of Strait of Hormuz threaten global economic stability

Saudi Aramco seeks Ukrainian interceptor drones to defend oil fields from Iran

Saudi Aramco seeks Ukrainian interceptor drones to defend oil fields from Iran

Middle East

4 min read

Saudi Aramco is negotiating with Ukrainian drone manufacturers SkyFall, Wild Hornets to acquire interceptor drones for defending oil infrastructure

Trump says rising oil prices mean 'US profits' as Iran remains top priority

Trump says rising oil prices mean 'US profits' as Iran remains top priority

Middle East

3 min read

Trump said rising oil prices mean the US makes 'a lot of money,' but notes stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons remains his priority

Türkiye urges end to Israeli attacks before Lebanon 'collapses': Foreign Minister

Türkiye urges end to Israeli attacks before Lebanon 'collapses': Foreign Minister

Lebanon

5 min read

Türkiye urged Israel to stop its attacks before Lebanon "collapses," Fidan warns of wider regional fallout after the Israeli

White House demands ABC retract FBI report on Iranian drone threat to California

White House demands ABC retract FBI report on Iranian drone threat to California

Americas

6 min read

How Iran war is reshaping trade routes through Türkiye

featured

featured

How Iran war is reshaping trade routes through Türkiye

Conflicts

8 min read

Iran aspires drone attack off West Coast, FBI warned California police

Iran aspires drone attack off West Coast, FBI warned California police

Americas

7 min read

Investigation begins after Canadian woman dies following surgery in Türkiye

Investigation begins after Canadian woman dies following surgery in Türkiye

cosmetic surgery

3 min read

Adana's salgam drink receives EU geographical indication protection

Adana's salgam drink receives EU geographical indication protection

Food

6 min read

Türkiye’s sweet and savory winter dish: Quince stew with a twist

Türkiye’s sweet and savory winter dish: Quince stew with a twist

Food

4 min read

Pera Museum named Best Museum at Türkiye art and culture awards

Pera Museum named Best Museum at Türkiye art and culture awards

Pera Museum

5 min read

Pera Museum has been awarded Best Museum at the 2nd Art and Culture Awards, recognizing its exhibitions and cultural initiatives

9 Hagia Sophias across Türkiye revealed in new book

Hagia Sophia

7 min read

A new book reveals the stories of nine Hagia Sophia mosques across Türkiye, tracing their Byzantine origins, Ottoman transformations, and modern restorations

9 Hagia Sophias across Türkiye revealed in new book

Türkiye marks 105 years of Independence March, anthem born in wartime resolve

Independence March

3 min read

Türkiye marks 105th anniversary of the Istiklal Marsi with ceremonies honoring Mehmet Akif Ersoy and the anthem’s wartime legacy

Türkiye marks 105 years of Independence March, anthem born in wartime resolve

Rare Osman Hamdi Bey painting resurfaces after 131 years, set for London auction

Ottoman Art

8 min read

Osman Hamdi Bey's 'At the Mosque Door' will go on sale for the first time since 1895, with Bonhams estimating it at £2-3M

Rare Osman Hamdi Bey painting resurfaces after 131 years, set for London auction

Turkish club Samsunspor faces Spain’s Rayo Vallecano

Turkish club Samsunspor faces Spain’s Rayo Vallecano

UEFA Conference League

4 min read

Galatasaray edges Liverpool, eyes €66M Champions League windfall

Galatasaray edges Liverpool, eyes €66M Champions League windfall

Champions League

2 min read

Arsenal readies €130M move for Osimhen as Man United enters transfer race

Arsenal readies €130M move for Osimhen as Man United enters transfer race

Football

3 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

25

61

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

25

57

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

25

54

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

25

46

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

25

42

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

25

42

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

25

33

8

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

25

32

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

25

30

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

25

30

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

25

27

12

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

25

25

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

25

24

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

25

24

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

25

22

16

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

25

21

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

25

20

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

25

14

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

Goreme Open Air Museum ranks among Türkiye’s top 3 museums in 2025

Goreme Open Air Museum

2 min read

Goreme Open Air Museum ranks among Türkiye’s top 3 museums in 2025

Türkiye's coastal village of Ucmakdere hosts nearly 35,000 paragliding flights

Türkiye's coastal village of Ucmakdere hosts nearly 35,000 paragliding flights

Travel

1 min read

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Culture

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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Iranian drone strike injures 2 in Kuwait's southern region

700 years since conquest of Bursa marks turning point in Ottoman rise

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Iran vows to make US regret attack as Hormuz blockade sends oil prices soaring

Iran vows to make US regret attack as Hormuz blockade sends oil prices soaring

Mar 13 2026

China urges immediate halt to military operations as Strait of Hormuz

China urges immediate halt to military operations as Strait of Hormuz

Mar 12 2026

Saudi Aramco seeks Ukrainian interceptor drones to defend oil fields from Iran

Saudi Aramco seeks Ukrainian interceptor drones to defend oil fields from Iran

Mar 12 2026

White House demands ABC retract FBI report on Iranian drone threat to California

White House demands ABC retract FBI report on Iranian drone threat to California

Mar 12 2026

NATO races to activate Patriot defenses in Malatya as Iranian missile threat mounts

NATO races to activate Patriot defenses in Malatya as Iranian missile threat mounts

Mar 12 2026

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