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What to read from Turkish central bank’s inflation projection?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

2 min read

Final 2025 inflation report keeps forecasts unchanged for 2026, signaling readiness to act if inflation pressures persist

What to read from Turkish central bank’s inflation projection?

Buying cars in Türkiye 38% costlier than in Germany, renting 47% cheaper: Report

Car Rental

3 min read

Economy-class car rentals in Istanbul remain far cheaper than in Berlin, even as ownership costs surge amid taxes and currency pressure

Buying cars in Türkiye 38% costlier than in Germany, renting 47% cheaper: Report

Lebanon's event in Jeita Grotto cave triggers backlash over conservation rules

History

2 min read

Lebanon's event in Jeita Grotto cave triggers backlash over conservation rules

Another earthquake strikes western Türkiye as expert warns of building damage risk

Nation

2 min read

Another earthquake strikes western Türkiye as expert warns of building damage risk

How Israeli intelligence circles see Türkiye as growing threat amid rising tensions

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Türkiye Israel

11 min read

How Israeli intelligence circles see Türkiye as growing threat amid rising tensions

Dr. Yaacov Falkov says Israel’s security elites’ influence has declined under Netanyahu, while Türkiye is increasingly viewed as potential rival

Türkiye's $10.7B Eurofighter deal could unlock wave of new orders, consortium says

Defense

3 min read

Erdogan says promises made on F-35s must be fulfilled as Türkiye pushes for progress

Nation

3 min read

Grand Egyptian Museum caught between national branding hopes, economic strain

Grand Egyptian Museum caught between national branding hopes, economic strain

Grand Egyptian Museum

4 min read

Elmali removed from Türkiye squad as 1,024 players face betting investigation

Elmali removed from Türkiye squad as 1,024 players face betting investigation

Football

2 min read

Construction in Türkiye's Silifke exposes unlawful digging, damaging Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman remains

Anatolian archaeology

2 min read

Why feminist foreign policy became cover for power politics?

Why feminist foreign policy became cover for power politics?

Op-Ed

9 min read

Why is internet still slow in Türkiye?

Why is internet still slow in Türkiye?

Internet in Türkiye

6 min read

At least 169 workers died in October in Türkiye, report shows

At least 169 workers died in October in Türkiye, report shows

workplace incidents

3 min read

Syria ‘the vassal state’ and Sharaa’s legitimacy

Syria ‘the vassal state’ and Sharaa’s legitimacy

Op-Ed

3 min read

New digital map redraws Roman Empire’s road network, spotlighting Anatolia’s key role

Roman history

New digital map redraws Roman Empire’s road network, spotlighting Anatolia’s key role

New Itiner-e dataset reveals the most detailed map of Roman roads to date, highl...

Bosnians deserve better than endless crisis, constant attacks

Op-Ed

Bosnians deserve better than endless crisis, constant attacks

Hope, once Bosnia’s most stubborn resource, is thinning out

2025 nears ranking among top 3 hottest years ever as global climate records intensify

Climate Change

2025 nears ranking among top 3 hottest years ever as global climate records intensify

New data from Copernicus, WMO shows 2025 pushing global temperatures toward 1 of...

Expats in Türkiye

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

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

Editor's Pick

How Türkiye’s Libya rise, US pressure force Greek reset in East Med

How Türkiye’s Libya rise, US pressure force Greek reset in East Med

Once focused on isolating Türkiye from regional equations, Greece now faces Türkiye’s growing influence in Libya and the broader region, as well as its close relations with the US and Italy

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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul

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Sindirgi, Balikesir experienced 60% of Türkiye’s annual earthquakes in just 3 months

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Take Off Istanbul 2025 to host over 500 startups from 40 countries

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Al-Qassam blames Israel for Rafah clashes, urges mediators to preserve Gaza ceasefire

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African Union calls for international response as Mali security crisis deepens

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

Another earthquake strikes western Türkiye as expert warns of building damage risk

Another earthquake strikes western Türkiye as expert warns of building damage risk

Nation

5 min read

Seismologist warns that damaged buildings in Sindirgi pose serious safety risks as a magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes the western Turkish district

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul

Nation

3 min read

magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes the Sindirgi district of Balikesir province in western Türkiye, with tremors felt across region including Istanbul

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul

Türkiye, Malta formalize education partnership with focus on peace

Diplomacy

6 min read

Türkiye and Malta sign memorandum of understanding to establish education cooperation, with ministers from both countries emphasizing role of education

Türkiye, Malta formalize education partnership with focus on peace

Turkish Cyprus President Erhurman to make first official visit to Türkiye on Nov. 13

Turkish cyprus

4 min read

Erhurman’s Ankara visit to address Cyprus dispute and review Türkiye-TRNC political, economic ties

Turkish Cyprus President Erhurman to make first official visit to Türkiye on Nov. 13

Buying cars in Türkiye 38% costlier than in Germany, renting 47% cheaper: Report

Buying cars in Türkiye 38% costlier than in Germany, renting 47% cheaper: Report

Car Rental

4 min read

Turkish finance expert Mesude Cingilli named CFO of 2025 in US

Turkish finance expert Mesude Cingilli named CFO of 2025 in US

Turkish Executives

4 min read

Türkiye’s industrial output posts sharpest contraction in 5 months: TurkStat

Türkiye’s industrial output posts sharpest contraction in 5 months: TurkStat

Turkish industry

3 min read

Libya's Gadhafi son walks free from Lebanese prison after $893,000 bail posted

Libya's Gadhafi son walks free from Lebanese prison after $893,000 bail posted

Middle East

5 min read

Hannibal Gadhafi, son of slain Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, walks free from Lebanese custody after his lawyers post $893,000 bail

Bulgaria offers to support Lebanon's reconstruction amid regional shifts

Bulgaria offers to support Lebanon's reconstruction amid regional shifts

Region

4 min read

Bulgarian President Radev says his country can play significant role in Lebanon's reconstruction, economic development during talks with Lebanese President

French court orders release of former president Sarkozy from prison

French court orders release of former president Sarkozy from prison

Europe

3 min read

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was released after 20 days in prison; the court granted judicial supervision, banning contact in the ongoing Libya case

Netanyahu, Trump’s adviser discuss implementation of Gaza ceasefire deal

Netanyahu, Trump’s adviser discuss implementation of Gaza ceasefire deal

Middle East

2 min read

Netanyahu and Kushner meet in Jerusalem to discuss Gaza ceasefire’s second phase focused on reconstruction and new governance without Hamas

Nearly 2,000 civilians flee North Kordofan as violence escalates in Sudan: IOM

Nearly 2,000 civilians flee North Kordofan as violence escalates in Sudan: IOM

Sudan

2 min read

Trump praises Syrian president as 'very strong leader,' promises reconstruction support

Trump praises Syrian president as 'very strong leader,' promises reconstruction support

World

6 min read

Russia's trade surplus falls 11% in first nine months of year

Russia's trade surplus falls 11% in first nine months of year

World

4 min read

Earthquake storm hits Türkiye as expert warn of possible magnitude 7 quake in Aegean Sea

Earthquake storm hits Türkiye as expert warn of possible magnitude 7 quake in Aegean Sea

Environment

5 min read

Which countries are implementing social media restrictions for children?

Which countries are implementing social media restrictions for children?

Social Media

3 min read

Sindirgi, Balikesir experienced 60% of Türkiye’s annual earthquakes in just 3 months

Sindirgi, Balikesir experienced 60% of Türkiye’s annual earthquakes in just 3 months

Earthquake

6 min read

Construction in Türkiye's Silifke exposes unlawful digging, damaging Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman remains

Construction in Türkiye's Silifke exposes unlawful digging, damaging Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman remains

Anatolian archaeology

4 min read

Unlawful digging in Silifke’s protected zone exposed by a chance find; site reclassified to 1st-degree protection as rescue excavations start

Lebanon's event in Jeita Grotto cave triggers backlash over conservation rules

History

2 min read

Jeita Municipality clarified that the event was a limited social activity organized at the request of a Lebanese entity

Lebanon's event in Jeita Grotto cave triggers backlash over conservation rules

Grand Egyptian Museum caught between national branding hopes, economic strain

Grand Egyptian Museum

10 min read

Grand Egyptian Museum links heritage and diplomacy, but also reflects Egypt’s economic pressures and tourism-dependent recovery strategy

Grand Egyptian Museum caught between national branding hopes, economic strain

Gaza war exposes global 'group cowardice' in facing injustice, novelist El Akkad says

Gaza crisis

5 min read

Egyptian-Canadian novelist El Akkad says younger generations see through colonial narratives, reject the false comfort of silence and compliance

Gaza war exposes global 'group cowardice' in facing injustice, novelist El Akkad says

Elmali removed from Türkiye squad as 1,024 players face betting investigation

Elmali removed from Türkiye squad as 1,024 players face betting investigation

Football

5 min read

Soccer club chief among four arrested in Turkish referee gambling probe

Soccer club chief among four arrested in Turkish referee gambling probe

Football

5 min read

Chelsea reportedly renews interest in Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen

Chelsea reportedly renews interest in Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen

Galatasaray

4 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

12

29

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

12

28

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

12

25

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

12

23

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

12

22

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

12

20

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

12

19

8

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

12

15

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

12

14

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

12

14

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

12

14

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

12

13

13

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

12

13

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

12

11

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

12

10

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

12

9

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

12

8

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

12

7

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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At least 6 killed in blaze at warehouse in Kocaeli’s major industrial hub

Istanbul authorities seize illegally trafficked African lion cub

Gas buildup triggers explosion at Social Sciences University of Ankara; 6 hospitalized

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Construction in Türkiye's Silifke exposes unlawful digging, damaging Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman remains

Construction in Türkiye's Silifke exposes unlawful digging, damaging Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman remains

Nov 11 2025

Buying cars in Türkiye 38% costlier than in Germany, renting 47% cheaper: Report

Buying cars in Türkiye 38% costlier than in Germany, renting 47% cheaper: Report

Nov 11 2025

Nearly 2,000 civilians flee North Kordofan as violence escalates in Sudan: IOM

Nearly 2,000 civilians flee North Kordofan as violence escalates in Sudan: IOM

Nov 11 2025

Lebanon's event in Jeita Grotto cave triggers backlash over conservation rules

Lebanon's event in Jeita Grotto cave triggers backlash over conservation rules

Nov 11 2025

Another earthquake strikes western Türkiye as expert warns of building damage risk

Another earthquake strikes western Türkiye as expert warns of building damage risk

Nov 11 2025

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