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It’s time for Israel to 'give credit' to Türkiye for successful Gaza mediation

analysis

analysis

14 min read

Shifting regional dynamics, US policy changes have positioned Türkiye as key actor in shaping post-war Gaza, Türkiye Today columnist Pinar Dost argues

It’s time for Israel to 'give credit' to Türkiye for successful Gaza mediation

Israel orders strikes on Gaza, Hamas delays hostage releases

Gaza ceasefire

3 min read

Israeli forces strike Gaza following accusations that Hamas violated the ceasefire, while the Palestinian group delays the handover of hostage remains

Israel orders strikes on Gaza, Hamas delays hostage releases

Türkiye courts global tech investors but rejects easing data-localization rules: Finance Minister

digital transformation

5 min read

Türkiye courts global tech investors but rejects easing data-localization rules: Finance Minister

US launches $80B nuclear initiative to power AI expansion

AI push

2 min read

US launches $80B nuclear initiative to power AI expansion

Exclusive: Montenegro ‘shooting itself in the foot,’ says MP over suspension of visa-free travel with Türkiye

Balkans

5 min read

Exclusive: Montenegro ‘shooting itself in the foot,’ says MP over suspension of visa-free travel with Türkiye

Preventing the crisis from deepening any further is in everyone’s best interest to avoid reliving the painful memories of the Balkans’ turbulent past

Why Montenegro’s anti-Turkish riots should alarm Balkans

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

6 min read

Montenegro to impose temporary visa regime on Turkish citizens

Montenegro visa regime

2 min read

DNA study reveals disease, not battle, destroyed Napoleon’s 1812 army

DNA study reveals disease, not battle, destroyed Napoleon’s 1812 army

History

4 min read

Illegal betting scandal rocks Türkiye: Authorities probe 3,700 players’ financial records

Illegal betting scandal rocks Türkiye: Authorities probe 3,700 players’ financial records

Football

2 min read

Egypt unearths 80-million-year-old crocodile species that survived dinosaur extinction

Egypt discovery

3 min read

Clouds clear over Turkish market as political uncertainty fades

Clouds clear over Turkish market as political uncertainty fades

Op-Ed

2 min read

Why Türkiye is so adamant about acquiring Eurofighter Typhoons despite risks

Why Türkiye is so adamant about acquiring Eurofighter Typhoons despite risks

Op-Ed

9 min read

PKK withdrawal from Türkiye more symbolic than genuine

PKK withdrawal from Türkiye more symbolic than genuine

analysis

2 min read

Remains of a Roman hippodrome found in Türkiye's Kayseri, once capital of Cappadocia

Remains of a Roman hippodrome found in Türkiye's Kayseri, once capital of Cappadocia

Archaeology

2 min read

Explained: Is Türkiye’s new tax package fiscal fix or middle-class squeeze?

featured

Explained: Is Türkiye’s new tax package fiscal fix or middle-class squeeze?

The reform is projected to generate around ₺350 billion (approximately $8.3 bill...

Exclusive: Who's Huseyin Gun, the Turkish financier accused of espionage linked to Israel, Britain?

Huseyin Gun

Exclusive: Who's Huseyin Gun, the Turkish financier accused of espionage linked to Israel, Britain?

A biography of Turkish financier Huseyin Gun, detailing his career and 2025 arre...

Yasemin Minguzzi’s pursuit of justice: How a mother’s voice resonated across Türkiye

Crime

Yasemin Minguzzi’s pursuit of justice: How a mother’s voice resonated across Türkiye

A mother’s campaign for accountability sparks nationwide debate on justice, tran...

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express set to begin 2025–2026 winter season on Dec. 22

Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express set to begin 2025–2026 winter season on Dec. 22

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

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

Editor's Pick

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

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

Double standards on Ukraine, Gaza expose Global North dominance, writes Pinar Dost for Türkiye Today

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Why Montenegro’s anti-Turkish riots should alarm Balkans

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Türkiye’s latest quake released energy equal to an atomic bomb, earthquake expert says

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Türkiye sets standard in tax digitalization as Sovos’ fourth-largest market

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Grand Egyptian Museum displays 15,000 artifacts never before exhibited

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Swiss drugmaker Novartis strikes $12B deal to acquire US-based Avidity Biosciences

Insight

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

Mustafa Cuhadar

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Omer Ozkizilcik

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

Steliana Nedera

Türkiye delivers first indigenous Altay tanks after 35,000km testing program

Türkiye delivers first indigenous Altay tanks after 35,000km testing program

Altay tank

10 min read

Türkiye delivers first indigenous Altay tanks after 35,000km tests, 3,700 live-fire drills

Türkiye to produce 96 Altay main battle tanks annually at BMC's new facility

Defense

7 min read

Türkiye's Defense Industries head Haluk Gorgun announces that 96 Altay main battle tank production units will be made annually at the BMC's new facility

Türkiye to produce 96 Altay main battle tanks annually at BMC's new facility

Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic welcomes Türkiye-UK Eurofighter deal

Eurofighter Typhoon

4 min read

Rolls-Royce CEO welcomes the Türkiye UK Eurofighter deal signed by Erdogan and Starmer, citing its benefits for UK exports and Turkish defense

Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic welcomes Türkiye-UK Eurofighter deal

330 aftershocks recorded following 6.1-magnitude earthquake in Balikesir

Balikesir earthquake

4 min read

After the 6.1 quake in Balikesir’s Sindirgi district, 330 aftershocks were recorded, and Minister Yerlikaya confirmed no casualties

330 aftershocks recorded following 6.1-magnitude earthquake in Balikesir

Türkiye courts global tech investors but rejects easing data-localization rules: Finance Minister

Türkiye courts global tech investors but rejects easing data-localization rules: Finance Minister

digital transformation

8 min read

US launches $80B nuclear initiative to power AI expansion

US launches $80B nuclear initiative to power AI expansion

AI push

4 min read

Google, NextEra to restart Iowa nuclear plant to power AI infrastructure

Google, NextEra to restart Iowa nuclear plant to power AI infrastructure

Energy

2 min read

Israel orders strikes on Gaza, Hamas delays hostage releases

Israel orders strikes on Gaza, Hamas delays hostage releases

Gaza ceasefire

4 min read

Israeli forces strike Gaza following accusations that Hamas violated the ceasefire, while the Palestinian group delays the handover of hostage remains

Exclusive: Montenegro ‘shooting itself in the foot,’ says MP over suspension of visa-free travel with Türkiye

Exclusive: Montenegro ‘shooting itself in the foot,’ says MP over suspension of visa-free travel with Türkiye

Balkans

9 min read

Preventing the crisis from deepening any further is in everyone’s best interest to avoid reliving the painful memories of the Balkans’ turbulent past

Lebanon legalizes cannabis, expects $1 billion annual boost to state treasury

Lebanon legalizes cannabis, expects $1 billion annual boost to state treasury

cannabis legalization

3 min read

This cultivation is expected to generate around $1 billion annually for the state treasury

Türkiye calls for joint fight against terrorism, trafficking at EIT meeting in Tehran

Türkiye calls for joint fight against terrorism, trafficking at EIT meeting in Tehran

Middle East

2 min read

Türkiye’s Deputy Interior Minister Karaloglu urges ECO nations in Tehran to unite against terrorism, trafficking and cybercrime

Afghan-Pakistan peace talks in Istanbul end without resolution: Report

Afghan-Pakistan peace talks in Istanbul end without resolution: Report

Afghan-Pakistan peace talks

4 min read

Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica as Category 5, residents urged to evacuate

Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica as Category 5, residents urged to evacuate

Americas

3 min read

Russia test-flies 2nd version of MC-21 jet with domestic components

Russia test-flies 2nd version of MC-21 jet with domestic components

World

2 min read

Türkiye’s latest quake released energy equal to an atomic bomb, earthquake expert says

Türkiye’s latest quake released energy equal to an atomic bomb, earthquake expert says

Earthquake

4 min read

Thunderstorm, sudden downpour disrupt life across Istanbul

Thunderstorm, sudden downpour disrupt life across Istanbul

Weather

3 min read

Perfume habits of Turks: What’s in the daily routine?

Perfume habits of Turks: What’s in the daily routine?

Lifestyle

2 min read

DNA study reveals disease, not battle, destroyed Napoleon’s 1812 army

DNA study reveals disease, not battle, destroyed Napoleon’s 1812 army

History

7 min read

DNA from Napoleonic soldiers reveals paratyphoid and relapsing fevers as key causes behind the collapse of Napoleon’s 1812 Russian campaign

Egypt unearths 80-million-year-old crocodile species that survived dinosaur extinction

Egypt discovery

6 min read

Thanks to its long snout and sharp teeth, which made it an efficient predator capable of surviving after the dinosaurs’ disappearance

Egypt unearths 80-million-year-old crocodile species that survived dinosaur extinction

Iznik Lake Basilica, ranked among world’s top 10 archaeological finds, opens to visitors

History

8 min read

Iznik Lake Basilica’s welcome center opens in Türkiye, pairing conservation, visitor access, as officials push for UNESCO listing, wider global recognition

Iznik Lake Basilica, ranked among world’s top 10 archaeological finds, opens to visitors

Iznik reveals 400-square-meter Roman mosaic as Pope Leo XIV visit fuels momentum

Archaeology

2 min read

Iznik unveils a 400 m2 Roman mosaic under round-the-clock security as Pope Leo XIV’s Nov 27 visit nears, boosting cultural and archaeological momentum

Iznik reveals 400-square-meter Roman mosaic as Pope Leo XIV visit fuels momentum

Illegal betting scandal rocks Türkiye: Authorities probe 3,700 players’ financial records

Illegal betting scandal rocks Türkiye: Authorities probe 3,700 players’ financial records

Football

4 min read

Alperen Sengun leads Houston to first win as Thunder stays perfect on road

Alperen Sengun leads Houston to first win as Thunder stays perfect on road

NBA

4 min read

Over 150 Turkish referees place illegal bets on matches, prompting massive investigation

Over 150 Turkish referees place illegal bets on matches, prompting massive investigation

Football

5 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

10

28

2

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

10

23

3

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

10

22

4

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

10

17

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

10

17

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

10

17

7

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

10

16

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

10

14

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

10

13

10

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

10

11

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

10

10

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

10

10

13

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

10

10

14

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

10

10

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

10

8

16

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

10

8

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

10

6

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

10

4

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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Iznik reveals 400-square-meter Roman mosaic as Pope Leo XIV visit fuels momentum

Türkiye plans to operate 44 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets

Türkiye launches first block of national Fast Attack Craft

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Israel orders strikes on Gaza, Hamas delays hostage releases

Israel orders strikes on Gaza, Hamas delays hostage releases

Oct 28 2025

Exclusive: Montenegro ‘shooting itself in the foot,’ says MP over suspension of visa-free travel with Türkiye

Exclusive: Montenegro ‘shooting itself in the foot,’ says MP over suspension of visa-free travel with Türkiye

Oct 28 2025

Türkiye courts global tech investors but rejects easing data-localization rules: Finance Minister

Türkiye courts global tech investors but rejects easing data-localization rules: Finance Minister

Oct 28 2025

US launches $80B nuclear initiative to power AI expansion

US launches $80B nuclear initiative to power AI expansion

Oct 28 2025

Türkiye delivers first indigenous Altay tanks after 35,000km testing program

Türkiye delivers first indigenous Altay tanks after 35,000km testing program

Oct 28 2025

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