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The Mehter March that threw Mitsotakis off balance

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

5 min read

Mitsotakis' reaction to a Mehter March in Ankara exposes Greek frustration over Türkiyes growing diplomatic and military weight in NATO

The Mehter March that threw Mitsotakis off balance

Trump says 'ceasefire is over' but talks with Iran may continue

Iran War

2 min read

Trump says Washington agrees to more talks with Iran but reiterates ceasefire is no longer in effect

Trump says 'ceasefire is over' but talks with Iran may continue

Ukraine drones hit southern Russian oil refineries as fuel shortages mount

Ukraine war

2 min read

Ukraine drones hit southern Russian oil refineries as fuel shortages mount

Türkiye decides not to join NATO allies' new defense bank initiative

DSRB

1 min read

Türkiye decides not to join NATO allies' new defense bank initiative

Türkiye, US could reach deal soon on CAATSA sanctions, F-35 program: FM

F-35 Program

4 min read

Türkiye, US could reach deal soon on CAATSA sanctions, F-35 program: FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Ankara and Washington take final steps to resolve CAATSA sanctions and long-running F-35 dispute

Russia in contact with Türkiye over S-400 resale: Kremlin

S-400s

3 min read

Türkiye's S-400s headed to third country, sale to be finalized July 10: Report

S-400

3 min read

Türkiye, Romania must forge next great Black Sea power partnership

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Türkiye, Romania must forge next great Black Sea power partnership

Opinion

5 min read

Passengers save man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane

Passengers save man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane

World

2 min read

Lost Church of First Council of Nicaea emerges beneath Iznik Basilica

Archaeology

5 min read

Spotlight

Did NATO's Ankara summit deliver?

Did NATO's Ankara summit deliver?

Analysis

7 min read

Netanyahu signals discomfort over F-35 sale, avoids naming Türkiye

Netanyahu signals discomfort over F-35 sale, avoids naming Türkiye

F-35

3 min read

Does Türkiye’s growing weight within NATO come at expense of hedging capacity?

Does Türkiye’s growing weight within NATO come at expense of hedging capacity?

Deets

7 min read

Khamenei buried in Iran as successor remains unseen

Khamenei buried in Iran as successor remains unseen

Middle East

4 min read

America first, but which America?

America first, but which America?

$Behind the 'love' in Ankara: How Türkiye steadied a fractured NATO$

Behind the 'love' in Ankara: How Türkiye steadied a fractured NATO

Japan should look to Türkiye the way Israel looks to India

Japan should look to Türkiye the way Israel looks to India

Operation Dawn: Zaidi’s anti-corruption test and Iraq’s political recalibration

Operation Dawn: Zaidi’s anti-corruption test and Iraq’s political recalibration

Israel left on the outside looking in as Syria's last sanctions fall in Ankara

Israel left on the outside looking in as Syria's last sanctions fall in Ankara

Omer Ozkizilcik

Is an Arab NATO possible in the Middle East?

Is an Arab NATO possible in the Middle East?

Ankara is the most distinct summit of NATO history—and the reason isn't geopolitical

Ankara is the most distinct summit of NATO history—and the reason isn't geopolitical

Enes Berna Kilic

Europe's economic doomsday scenario if it meets Trump's defense demands

Europe's economic doomsday scenario if it meets Trump's defense demands

Securing the flank: What Ukraine wants from shifting NATO dynamics in Ankara

Securing the flank: What Ukraine wants from shifting NATO dynamics in Ankara

Bosnia should use Erdogan-Trump dynamic to advance its NATO bid

Bosnia should use Erdogan-Trump dynamic to advance its NATO bid

Untold story of how Syrians helped save NATO

Untold story of how Syrians helped save NATO

Omer Ozkizilcik

What is at stake for Turkish economy as Ankara hosts NATO summit

What is at stake for Turkish economy as Ankara hosts NATO summit

Omer Faruk Bingol

Israeli-Lebanese framework agreement: A promising start?

Israeli-Lebanese framework agreement: A promising start?

What Türkiye should not do for NATO

What Türkiye should not do for NATO

No, China is not EU’s main trade problem

No, China is not EU’s main trade problem

Beyond the bloc: Why key non-members are showing up to NATO's Ankara summit

Beyond the bloc: Why key non-members are showing up to NATO's Ankara summit

Enes Berna Kilic

After US and Israel, will Iran win its next war?

After US and Israel, will Iran win its next war?

The Ankara arbitrage: Why Trump is sour on Europe—but sold on Türkiye

The Ankara arbitrage: Why Trump is sour on Europe—but sold on Türkiye

Enes Berna Kilic

Ankara Summit’s real story lies in defense contracts, not diplomacy

Ankara Summit’s real story lies in defense contracts, not diplomacy

From Brexit to MAGA: Atlantic is wide, but delusion flies first class

From Brexit to MAGA: Atlantic is wide, but delusion flies first class

A. Craig Copetas

Discover

Modi's empty chair signals India's Middle East pivot

Op-Ed

Modi's empty chair signals India's Middle East pivot

Modis absence at Khameneis funeral signals Indias shifting Middle East prioritie...

From Anatolia to NATO: Turkish chefs serve regional cuisine to world leaders

Food

From Anatolia to NATO: Turkish chefs serve regional cuisine to world leaders

Three chefs served Türkiye's regional cuisine at the NATO summit in Ankara, turn...

Egypt demands referee expulsion from World Cup after 3-2 loss to Argentina

World Cup

Egypt demands referee expulsion from World Cup after 3-2 loss to Argentina

Egypt's football federation files an official complaint with FIFA demanding expu...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Cig Kofte, a dish that thrives on losing things

Recipe

Recipe

8 min read

Otto Eats: Cig Kofte, a dish that thrives on losing things

Otto Eats: Muhallebi, the pudding that remains blameless

Otto Eats: Muhallebi, the pudding that remains blameless

Recipe

Recipe

7 min read

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

Otto Eats: Menemen, where eggs go to become controversial

Food

8 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Synth-pop icon Alphaville set to perform in Istanbul on July 12

The Instagram effect: What Türkiye's medical tourists need to know

The Instagram effect: What Türkiye's medical tourists need to know

By Salih Goktug Colak

Türkiye grants work permit exemption to over 2M Syrians under temporary protection

Türkiye grants work permit exemption to over 2M Syrians under temporary protection

Editor's Pick

Why critics of Trump-Iran MoU are measuring wrong end state

Why critics of Trump-Iran MoU are measuring wrong end state

The document's tone favors Tehran, but the content favors Washington, argues Türkiye Today's contributor Richard Outzen

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Türkiye's S-400s headed to third country, sale to be finalized July 10: Report

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What NATO leaders did with Erdogan's revolvers: From airport police to museums

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Erdogan’s NATO revolver gifts spark customs checks, police storage across Europe

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Türkiye reportedly seeks Russia's approval to sell S-400s

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Greek F-16 catches fire after emergency landing at Zakynthos Airport

Türkiye, US could reach deal soon on CAATSA sanctions, F-35 program: FM

Türkiye, US could reach deal soon on CAATSA sanctions, F-35 program: FM

F-35 Program

6 min read

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Ankara and Washington take final steps to resolve CAATSA sanctions and long-running F-35 dispute

'No reason' for open conflict between Türkiye, Israel: FM Fidan

Diplomacy

7 min read

FM Hakan Fidan says there's no reason for open conflict with Israel, while accusing Netanyahu's government of needing 'an external enemy'

'No reason' for open conflict between Türkiye, Israel: FM Fidan

Türkiye decides not to join NATO allies' new defense bank initiative

DSRB

1 min read

Türkiye has decided not to join the new Canada-based Defense, Security and Resilience Bank, according to the reports

Türkiye decides not to join NATO allies' new defense bank initiative

Türkiye's envoy urges NATO to pressure Israel over Syria

Diplomacy

3 min read

Türkiye's ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, urges NATO allies to pressure Israel, accusing it of a "catalyst effect" on Syria's instability

Türkiye's envoy urges NATO to pressure Israel over Syria

Türkiye’s IMECE satellites to join NATO space surveillance

Türkiye’s IMECE satellites to join NATO space surveillance

Tech

7 min read

Istanbul airports passenger traffic tops 63M in first half

Istanbul airports passenger traffic tops 63M in first half

Tourism

3 min read

EBRD invests $1.4B in Türkiye, calls 2026 outlook strong

EBRD invests $1.4B in Türkiye, calls 2026 outlook strong

Finance

7 min read

Ukraine drones hit southern Russian oil refineries as fuel shortages mount

Ukraine drones hit southern Russian oil refineries as fuel shortages mount

Ukraine war

4 min read

Kyiv's expanding drone campaign forces refinery shutdowns in Russia while Washington argues strikes could aid diplomacy

Trump says 'ceasefire is over' but talks with Iran may continue

Trump says 'ceasefire is over' but talks with Iran may continue

Iran War

4 min read

Trump says Washington agrees to more talks with Iran but reiterates ceasefire is no longer in effect

As Qatar mediates, Iran warns Israel against attacking infrastructure

As Qatar mediates, Iran warns Israel against attacking infrastructure

Iran War

8 min read

Iran's top security official warns Israel 'will not be safe' from retaliation as Qatari mediators work to de-escalate tensions

Khamenei buried in Iran as successor remains unseen

Khamenei buried in Iran as successor remains unseen

Middle East

9 min read

Iran buried slain leader Khamenei in Mashhad Friday as successor Mojtaba remains out of public view

Passengers save man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane

Passengers save man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane

World

2 min read

German troops to leave northern Iraq amid regional tensions: Report

German troops to leave northern Iraq amid regional tensions: Report

World

3 min read

Türkiye sends medicines, medical supplies to Venezuela after earthquake

Türkiye sends medicines, medical supplies to Venezuela after earthquake

Americas

2 min read

From Anatolia to NATO: Turkish chefs serve regional cuisine to world leaders

From Anatolia to NATO: Turkish chefs serve regional cuisine to world leaders

Food

9 min read

Fendi honors Karl Lagerfeld as Chiuri debuts first couture collection in Rome

Fendi honors Karl Lagerfeld as Chiuri debuts first couture collection in Rome

Lifestyle

8 min read

Taylor Swift fans buy trash from pop star's wedding for $25

Taylor Swift fans buy trash from pop star's wedding for $25

Lifestyle

7 min read

Lost Church of First Council of Nicaea emerges beneath Iznik Basilica

Lost Church of First Council of Nicaea emerges beneath Iznik Basilica

Archaeology

15 min read

Archaeologists in Iznik uncovered remains tied to the small church where the First Council gathered in 325

Greek star Konstantinos Argiros performs sold-out Harbiye concert in Istanbul

Konstantinos Argiros

5 min read

Greek singer Konstantinos Argiros returned to Harbiye with sold-out Istanbul show, joined on stage by Sila

Greek star Konstantinos Argiros performs sold-out Harbiye concert in Istanbul

Olives in ancient Kayseri? Kultepe finds reveal 5,000-year climate clues

History

7 min read

Kultepe finds suggest Kayseri had warmer, wetter climate where olives, figs and artichokes grew about 5,000 years ago

Olives in ancient Kayseri? Kultepe finds reveal 5,000-year climate clues

Louvre Museum in Paris to close early as extreme heat grips France

Culture

1 min read

Louvre will close early from July 10 to 13 as extreme heat makes conditions harder inside historic building

Louvre Museum in Paris to close early as extreme heat grips France

Spain seek Belgium win to set up World Cup semifinal with France

Spain seek Belgium win to set up World Cup semifinal with France

Spain vs Belgium

5 min read

Okan Buruk eyes Enzo Millot as Galatasaray's No. 10 option

Okan Buruk eyes Enzo Millot as Galatasaray's No. 10 option

Enzo Millot

1 min read

Mbappe catches Messi in World Cup Golden Boot race

Mbappe catches Messi in World Cup Golden Boot race

Golden Boot

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The Rumpelstiltskin Report

Turkish national team declares 2026 World Cup historic triumph in content strategy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

4 min read

Turkish national team declares 2026 World Cup historic triumph in content strategy

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

Beijing panics as Trump’s reality TV aura washes out Xi’s Winnie-the-Pooh charm

Beijing panics as Trump’s reality TV aura washes out Xi’s Winnie-the-Pooh charm

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul antique markets

6 min read

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Travel

1 min read

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

Lifestyle

2 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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Ukraine drones hit southern Russian oil refineries as fuel shortages mount

Ukraine drones hit southern Russian oil refineries as fuel shortages mount

Jul 10 2026

Türkiye, US could reach deal soon on CAATSA sanctions, F-35 program: FM

Türkiye, US could reach deal soon on CAATSA sanctions, F-35 program: FM

Jul 10 2026

Trump says 'ceasefire is over' but talks with Iran may continue

Trump says 'ceasefire is over' but talks with Iran may continue

Jul 10 2026

'No reason' for open conflict between Türkiye, Israel: FM Fidan

'No reason' for open conflict between Türkiye, Israel: FM Fidan

Jul 10 2026

Türkiye’s IMECE satellites to join NATO space surveillance

Türkiye’s IMECE satellites to join NATO space surveillance

Jul 10 2026

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