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15 million of Türkiye's 21 million youth depend on parents for daily allowance: Survey

turkish youth

3 min read

Survey reveals 15 million of Türkiye's 21 million youth under 30 depend on daily parental allowance, with half cannot replace broken devices

15 million of Türkiye's 21 million youth depend on parents for daily allowance: Survey

Trump says US has ‘big force’ heading toward Iran as precaution

Iran

1 min read

Trump says the US has a large naval force heading toward Iran as a precaution, adding that Washington is watching Tehran closely

Trump says US has ‘big force’ heading toward Iran as precaution

Turkish central bank reserves hit record $205.2B, foreign inflows hold firm at $1.3B

CBRT reserves

2 min read

Turkish central bank reserves hit record $205.2B, foreign inflows hold firm at $1.3B

US Ambassador to Türkiye Barrack meets with SDF ringleader Abdi, backs Syria integration deal

Syria

2 min read

US Ambassador to Türkiye Barrack meets with SDF ringleader Abdi, backs Syria integration deal

US mulls full military withdrawal from Syria: Report

Syria

2 min read

US mulls full military withdrawal from Syria: Report

Washington weghs ending its military mission in Syria as troop presence becomes untenable following SDF collapse

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

7 min read

Türkiye will not allow separatist threat on southern border: President Erdogan

Diplomacy

5 min read

Greece plans new cultural routes around Acropolis, as overlooked Ottoman-era layer remains debated

Greece plans new cultural routes around Acropolis, as overlooked Ottoman-era layer remains debated

History

4 min read

'Sinners' leads Oscar nominations with record 16 nods, as Hind Rajab film also breaks through

'Sinners' leads Oscar nominations with record 16 nods, as Hind Rajab film also breaks through

Oscars 2026

3 min read

Zeynep Sonmez exits Australian Open in 3rd round after historic run for Türkiye

Sports

1 min read

Spotlight

What is the Iraqi perspective on transfer of Daesh detainees from Syria?

What is the Iraqi perspective on transfer of Daesh detainees from Syria?

featured

5 min read

Continuity or closure? Syria’s developments test Türkiye’s peace process

Continuity or closure? Syria’s developments test Türkiye’s peace process

featured

6 min read

Brutal stabbing of teenager in Istanbul ignites youth violence debate

Brutal stabbing of teenager in Istanbul ignites youth violence debate

Crime

5 min read

How 'Column of Arcadius' disappeared in modern Istanbul

How 'Column of Arcadius' disappeared in modern Istanbul

istanbul

4 min read

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

What happened to Türkiye’s 'shrinking middle' in recent years?

What happened to Türkiye’s 'shrinking middle' in recent years?

Enes Berna Kilic

YPG's last choice: Implement Damascus deal or face military defeat

YPG's last choice: Implement Damascus deal or face military defeat

Omer Ozkizilcik

Simsek’s economic reset in Türkiye: Stabilization pays off, caution remains

Simsek’s economic reset in Türkiye: Stabilization pays off, caution remains

Kazakh oil, market risks and limits of Europe’s energy security model

Kazakh oil, market risks and limits of Europe’s energy security model

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Stress test or strategic shift? Unpacking Vucic’s rhetoric against Ankara

Stress test or strategic shift? Unpacking Vucic’s rhetoric against Ankara

Mustafa Cuhadar

How can Blair bring peace to Gaza when he failed to bring it to Iraq?

How can Blair bring peace to Gaza when he failed to bring it to Iraq?

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Weaponization of antisemitism and erosion of free speech in the West

Weaponization of antisemitism and erosion of free speech in the West

Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Fidan's long presser and what it showcases

Fidan's long presser and what it showcases

Why old frames no longer explain Turkish foreign policy

Why old frames no longer explain Turkish foreign policy

Enes Berna Kilic

Why Bulgaria’s familiar paralysis carries higher stakes this time

Why Bulgaria’s familiar paralysis carries higher stakes this time

Mustafa Cuhadar

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

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Kartalkaya fire’s 1-year anniversary: Has justice for 78 deaths been served?

Crime

Kartalkaya fire’s 1-year anniversary: Has justice for 78 deaths been served?

Court sentences hotel executives to life after Kartalkaya fire as families chall...

Hokum Lokum: The chewy saga of Türkiye’s most popular, unknown export

featured

Hokum Lokum: The chewy saga of Türkiye’s most popular, unknown export

Look at how Bonomo turned Turkish Taffy into a national obsession through hammer...

Why a Bronze Age trade complaint still resonates in internet age

Archaeology

Why a Bronze Age trade complaint still resonates in internet age

A Bronze Age complaint tablet transformed Ea-Nasir from an obscure copper trader...

Turkish Cuisine

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Ottoman cuisine

3 min read

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea

5 min read

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Why goat meat deserves a second look when cooked right

Food

6 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

By Koray Erdogan

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Editor's Pick

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

How everyday Turkish words and sayings shape emotional connection, moral awareness, and community life

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Coastal towns in southern Italy left battered as Cyclone Harry rips up waterfronts

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What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

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Syria rejects Israeli characterization of new Damascus airport radar system

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Hamas, US reach understanding on weapons handover for political status, report says

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Maccabi fans boo Turkish coach Ataman in Israel, Panathinaikos condemns hostile reception

15 million of Türkiye's 21 million youth depend on parents for daily allowance: Survey

15 million of Türkiye's 21 million youth depend on parents for daily allowance: Survey

turkish youth

5 min read

Survey reveals 15 million of Türkiye's 21 million youth under 30 depend on daily parental allowance, with half cannot replace broken devices

STM signs strategic UAV cooperation agreement with Qatar's Barzan Holdings at DIMDEX 2026

Defense

5 min read

Turkish STM signs MoU with Qatar's Barzan Holdings at DIMDEX 2026, covering joint development of unmanned aerial and naval platforms

STM signs strategic UAV cooperation agreement with Qatar's Barzan Holdings at DIMDEX 2026

Peace Board will gain value as concrete steps implemented in Gaza: Turkish FM

Board of Peace

7 min read

FM Fidan says Peace Board will become more valuable as concrete Gaza aid steps are implemented, calls Syria transformation a 'miracle'

Peace Board will gain value as concrete steps implemented in Gaza: Turkish FM

Türkiye’s critique of global politics now echoes at Davos, Erdogan says

Diplomacy

9 min read

'Slowly but surely, the world is coming around to our way of thinking,' says Erdogan

Türkiye’s critique of global politics now echoes at Davos, Erdogan says

Turkish central bank reserves hit record $205.2B, foreign inflows hold firm at $1.3B

Turkish central bank reserves hit record $205.2B, foreign inflows hold firm at $1.3B

CBRT reserves

5 min read

Turkish central bank cuts key rate to 37%, highlights inflationary pressure

Turkish central bank cuts key rate to 37%, highlights inflationary pressure

Turkısh central bank

4 min read

South Korea’s ambitious AI rules put innovation, regulation on collision course

South Korea’s ambitious AI rules put innovation, regulation on collision course

Tech

5 min read

Trump says US has ‘big force’ heading toward Iran as precaution

Trump says US has ‘big force’ heading toward Iran as precaution

Iran

3 min read

Trump says the US has a large naval force heading toward Iran as a precaution, adding that Washington is watching Tehran closely

What is the Iraqi perspective on transfer of Daesh detainees from Syria?

What is the Iraqi perspective on transfer of Daesh detainees from Syria?

featured

featured

6 min read

Long shadow of 2014 has revived memories in Iraqi policy circles in light of recent instability in northeastern Syria, urging Baghdad to take action

US mulls full military withdrawal from Syria: Report

US mulls full military withdrawal from Syria: Report

Syria

4 min read

Washington weghs ending its military mission in Syria as troop presence becomes untenable following SDF collapse

US Ambassador to Türkiye Barrack meets with SDF ringleader Abdi, backs Syria integration deal

US Ambassador to Türkiye Barrack meets with SDF ringleader Abdi, backs Syria integration deal

Syria

4 min read

Washington reiterates support for deal allowing SDF terrorists to integrate into Syrian army under central government control

Death toll rises to 67 in Pakistan mall fire as rescue operations continue

Death toll rises to 67 in Pakistan mall fire as rescue operations continue

Pakistan

3 min read

Trump, Zelenskyy hail progress in Davos as UAE prepares for tripartite talks on Ukraine war

Trump, Zelenskyy hail progress in Davos as UAE prepares for tripartite talks on Ukraine war

Ukraine war

6 min read

US seeks to update 1951 Greenland defense agreement amid Arctic security concerns

US seeks to update 1951 Greenland defense agreement amid Arctic security concerns

Americas

5 min read

Türkiye develops new cancer drug candidate to limit treatment resistance

Türkiye develops new cancer drug candidate to limit treatment resistance

cancer research

4 min read

US research finds frequent AI chatbot users face increased depression rates

US research finds frequent AI chatbot users face increased depression rates

Health

2 min read

Giants of nature: World's highest mountains

Giants of nature: World's highest mountains

Lifestyle

Greece plans new cultural routes around Acropolis, as overlooked Ottoman-era layer remains debated

Greece plans new cultural routes around Acropolis, as overlooked Ottoman-era layer remains debated

History

7 min read

Greece is preparing new cultural routes around the Acropolis to highlight ancient monuments, while debate continues on overlooked Ottoman-era heritage

Haldun Dormen, who took Turkish musical theater to Broadway, dies at 97

Haldun Dormen

10 min read

Turkish theater veteran Haldun Dormen dies at 97, Yale-trained, he founded Dormen Theater, staged landmark musicals, and taught generations

Berlinale spotlight: Ilker Catak, Emin Alper compete for the Golden Bear

Cinema

5 min read

Two distinct films linked to Türkiye bring personal and political stories to the heart of 76th Berlin International Film Festival's main competition

Berlinale spotlight: Ilker Catak, Emin Alper compete for the Golden Bear

Geometry in the Ottoman Empire: Order, ornament and imperial vision

featured

featured

12 min read

How sacred mathematics shaped Ottoman architecture, decoration, and spatial design across centuries of artistic innovation

Geometry in the Ottoman Empire: Order, ornament and imperial vision

Zeynep Sonmez exits Australian Open in 3rd round after historic run for Türkiye

Zeynep Sonmez exits Australian Open in 3rd round after historic run for Türkiye

Sports

2 min read

Maccabi fans boo Turkish coach Ataman in Israel, Panathinaikos condemns hostile reception

Maccabi fans boo Turkish coach Ataman in Israel, Panathinaikos condemns hostile reception

euroleague

3 min read

Missed chances cost Fenerbahce in 1-0 home loss to Aston Villa in UEFA Europa League

Missed chances cost Fenerbahce in 1-0 home loss to Aston Villa in UEFA Europa League

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

18

43

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

18

42

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

18

38

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

18

35

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

18

32

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

18

26

7

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

18

26

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

18

24

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

18

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

18

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

18

19

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

18

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

18

18

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

18

16

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

18

16

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

18

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

18

14

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

18

9

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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Syrian Army secures Tishrin Dam from SDF in strategic territorial advance

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TikTok creates majority US-owned venture to avoid ban over Chinese ownership

TikTok creates majority US-owned venture to avoid ban over Chinese ownership

Jan 23 2026

'Sinners' leads Oscar nominations with record 16 nods, as Hind Rajab film also breaks through

'Sinners' leads Oscar nominations with record 16 nods, as Hind Rajab film also breaks through

Jan 23 2026

Zeynep Sonmez exits Australian Open in 3rd round after historic run for Türkiye

Zeynep Sonmez exits Australian Open in 3rd round after historic run for Türkiye

Jan 23 2026

15 million of Türkiye's 21 million youth depend on parents for daily allowance: Survey

15 million of Türkiye's 21 million youth depend on parents for daily allowance: Survey

Jan 23 2026

Trump says US has ‘big force’ heading toward Iran as precaution

Trump says US has ‘big force’ heading toward Iran as precaution

Jan 23 2026

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