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14 dead, 2 rescued as migrant boat sinks off Bodrum, search continues

migrant boat

3 min read

Undocumented migrant boat sinks near Bodrum, Türkiye, with at least 14 confirmed dead, 2 rescued, the vessel took on water 10 minutes after departure

14 dead, 2 rescued as migrant boat sinks off Bodrum, search continues

Stoltenberg memoir recounts Erdogan diplomacy; Turkish president lauds his candor

World

6 min read

Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg's memoir recounts meetings with President Erdogan on 2015 Russian plane incident, Syria operations, NATO expansion

Stoltenberg memoir recounts Erdogan diplomacy; Turkish president lauds his candor

Türkiye pursuing Eurofighter purchases with Qatar, Oman: President Erdogan

Eurofighter Typhoon

5 min read

Türkiye pursuing Eurofighter purchases with Qatar, Oman: President Erdogan

Espionage probe launched against Imamoglu, journalist Yanardag over suspected foreign links, including to Israel

Ekrem Imamoglu

3 min read

Espionage probe launched against Imamoglu, journalist Yanardag over suspected foreign links, including to Israel

Turkish court dismisses case to annul main opposition CHP’s past congresses

Politics

1 min read

Turkish court dismisses case to annul main opposition CHP’s past congresses

Ankara 42nd Civil Court of First Instance rejects the case on the grounds of 'lack of active standing'

Moody's warns political tensions risk reversing Türkiye's macro stability gains

Turkish economy

2 min read

Turkish prosecutors charge 7 opposition mayors, 193 others in bid-rigging scheme

Nation

3 min read

Rocks licked by goats in central Türkiye identified as medieval gravestones

Rocks licked by goats in central Türkiye identified as medieval gravestones

archaeological discovery

3 min read

Ancient DNA reveals virus-resistant gene spread from Anatolia to Europe with early farmers

Ancient DNA reveals virus-resistant gene spread from Anatolia to Europe with early farmers

ancient Anatolia

3 min read

AI revolutionizes Antarctic research by detecting seafloor life in seconds

Science

1 min read

'When excuses ran out': Inside Russia’s foreign service with Boris Bondarev

'When excuses ran out': Inside Russia’s foreign service with Boris Bondarev

featured

14 min read

A partnership of dignity: Kosovo, Türkiye and end of borrowed boundaries

A partnership of dignity: Kosovo, Türkiye and end of borrowed boundaries

Op-Ed

6 min read

How Gen Z gangs redefine power, crime, youth culture in Türkiye

How Gen Z gangs redefine power, crime, youth culture in Türkiye

Crime

7 min read

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

Op-Ed

3 min read

Lazoghly Pasha: Ottoman deputy who ruled Egypt and left a statue with another man’s face

Ottoman History

Lazoghly Pasha: Ottoman deputy who ruled Egypt and left a statue with another man’s face

Muhammad Lazoghly Pasha ruled Egypt under Muhammad Ali, but his Cairo statue imm...

From Nixon to Trump: What ‘No King’ and ‘Watergate’ reveal about American democracy

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From Nixon to Trump: What ‘No King’ and ‘Watergate’ reveal about American democracy

Citizen uprisings from Watergate to No King reveal how Nixon and Trump tested Am...

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 ...

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

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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14 dead, 2 rescued as migrant boat sinks off Bodrum, search continues

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Fishermen haul 3-ton historic anchor off Canakkale coast

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Stoltenberg memoir recounts Erdogan diplomacy; Turkish president lauds his candor

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Roman-era secret passage at Türkiye's Harput Castle restored, prepared for visitors

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Painting unseen: How Turkish artist transforms silence into art

Insight

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

Why does UK want Balkans to take its rejected migrants?

Why does UK want Balkans to take its rejected migrants?

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

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

Betul Dogan Akkas

Türkiye pursuing Eurofighter purchases with Qatar, Oman: President Erdogan

Türkiye pursuing Eurofighter purchases with Qatar, Oman: President Erdogan

Eurofighter Typhoon

9 min read

Ankara pursuing Eurofighter fighter jet purchases from Qatar and Oman, President Erdogan announces, with defense negotiations progressing positively

Turkish court dismisses case to annul main opposition CHP’s past congresses

Politics

3 min read

Ankara 42nd Civil Court of First Instance rejects the case on the grounds of 'lack of active standing'

Turkish court dismisses case to annul main opposition CHP’s past congresses

14 dead, 2 rescued as migrant boat sinks off Bodrum, search continues

migrant boat

5 min read

Undocumented migrant boat sinks near Bodrum, Türkiye, with at least 14 confirmed dead, 2 rescued, the vessel took on water 10 minutes after departure

14 dead, 2 rescued as migrant boat sinks off Bodrum, search continues

Turkish authorities seize 60 luxury vehicles worth $14M in operations

Crime

5 min read

Turkish customs and police seize 60 luxury vehicles, with customs fraud, a vehicle alteration scheme uncovered

Turkish authorities seize 60 luxury vehicles worth $14M in operations

Türkiye sets new push to become global hub for tech entrepreneurs

Türkiye sets new push to become global hub for tech entrepreneurs

Techno-Entrepreneurship

2 min read

Yandex Search Türkiye posts 75% user growth in 2025 after AI-driven relaunch

Yandex Search Türkiye posts 75% user growth in 2025 after AI-driven relaunch

Tech

2 min read

Türkiye insolvencies to accelerate in 2025, growth rate to slow in 2026: Report

Türkiye insolvencies to accelerate in 2025, growth rate to slow in 2026: Report

Business insolvencies

5 min read

Türkiye, Syria Red Crescents sign deal to expand humanitarian cooperation

Türkiye, Syria Red Crescents sign deal to expand humanitarian cooperation

Middle East

5 min read

'In this new stage, our mission is to strengthen the Syrian Red Crescent and continue humanitarian efforts,' says Turkish Red Crescent president

Türkiye prioritizes protecting Gaza ceasefire, pledges sustained humanitarian aid

Türkiye prioritizes protecting Gaza ceasefire, pledges sustained humanitarian aid

Gaza ceasefire

6 min read

Türkiye's UN envoy says protecting Gaza ceasefire is international priority, as pledging continued humanitarian aid and reconstruction support

Türkiye calls for Palestine's full UN membership as recognition accelerates

Türkiye calls for Palestine's full UN membership as recognition accelerates

Gaza ceasefire

6 min read

Türkiye calls on the UN Security Council to accept Palestine as a full member, as 11 nations formally recognize Palestinian statehood

Türkiye has higher living standard than Iran without oil: Pezeshkian

Türkiye has higher living standard than Iran without oil: Pezeshkian

Middle East

3 min read

Iranian President Pezeshkian says Türkiye has a better living standard than Iran despite lacking oil and gas, questioning why Iranians are "hungry"

Stoltenberg memoir recounts Erdogan diplomacy; Turkish president lauds his candor

Stoltenberg memoir recounts Erdogan diplomacy; Turkish president lauds his candor

World

11 min read

President Maduro accuses US of psychological warfare amid rising tensions

President Maduro accuses US of psychological warfare amid rising tensions

U.S.-Venezuela relations

3 min read

Trump terminates trade talks with Canada over ‘fraudulent’ Reagan advertisement

Trump terminates trade talks with Canada over ‘fraudulent’ Reagan advertisement

U.S. Tariffs

3 min read

AI revolutionizes Antarctic research by detecting seafloor life in seconds

AI revolutionizes Antarctic research by detecting seafloor life in seconds

Science

2 min read

Apple urges iPhone users to switch from Chrome to Safari

Apple urges iPhone users to switch from Chrome to Safari

Lifestyle

1 min read

Türkiye to introduce AI-assisted open-ended questions in national exams

Türkiye to introduce AI-assisted open-ended questions in national exams

Artificial Intelligence

3 min read

Ancient DNA reveals virus-resistant gene spread from Anatolia to Europe with early farmers

Ancient DNA reveals virus-resistant gene spread from Anatolia to Europe with early farmers

ancient Anatolia

6 min read

Ancient DNA shows a virus-resistant gene spread from Anatolia to Europe with early farmers, reshaping human immunity during the rise of agriculture

Rocks licked by goats in central Türkiye identified as medieval gravestones

archaeological discovery

4 min read

What villagers thought were goat salt stones turned out to be gravestones of warriors who died in a 14th-century Anatolian battle in Türkiye’s Tokat province

Rocks licked by goats in central Türkiye identified as medieval gravestones

Fishermen haul 3-ton historic anchor off Canakkale coast

History

2 min read

Fishermen off Canakkale haul 3-ton anchor from 80 m depth; Geyikli Municipality moved the 150–200-year-old find to the Bayrakli roundabout for display

Fishermen haul 3-ton historic anchor off Canakkale coast

Politics of naming in Türkiye: How names reveal family background, social identity

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featured

9 min read

It is possible to read Turkish society through its baby name books, as names have reflected class, status, and belonging since the advent of modernity

Politics of naming in Türkiye: How names reveal family background, social identity

European success for Türkiye’s clubs continues with 6 straight wins

European success for Türkiye’s clubs continues with 6 straight wins

Football

1 min read

Galatasaray counts another windfall as Champions League run boosts revenue

Galatasaray counts another windfall as Champions League run boosts revenue

Football

2 min read

Fenerbahce edges Stuttgart 1-0 in UEFA Europa League match

Fenerbahce edges Stuttgart 1-0 in UEFA Europa League match

Fenerbahce vs Stuttgart

2 min read

Club

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P

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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

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

9

16

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

9

16

8

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

9

13

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

9

11

10

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

9

10

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

9

9

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

9

9

13

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

9

8

14

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

9

8

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

9

8

16

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

9

7

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

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5th-century Greek inscribed mosaic discovered at Urfa Castle

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Stoltenberg memoir recounts Erdogan diplomacy; Turkish president lauds his candor

Stoltenberg memoir recounts Erdogan diplomacy; Turkish president lauds his candor

Oct 24 2025

Ancient DNA reveals virus-resistant gene spread from Anatolia to Europe with early farmers

Ancient DNA reveals virus-resistant gene spread from Anatolia to Europe with early farmers

Oct 24 2025

Türkiye pursuing Eurofighter purchases with Qatar, Oman: President Erdogan

Türkiye pursuing Eurofighter purchases with Qatar, Oman: President Erdogan

Oct 24 2025

Rocks licked by goats in central Türkiye identified as medieval gravestones

Rocks licked by goats in central Türkiye identified as medieval gravestones

Oct 24 2025

European success for Türkiye’s clubs continues with 6 straight wins

European success for Türkiye’s clubs continues with 6 straight wins

Oct 24 2025

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