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Hungarians vote in pivotal election that could end Orban’s 16-year rule

Hungary Elections

4 min read VIDEO

Polls suggest opposition Tisza leads in challenge to nationalist premier

Hungarians vote in pivotal election that could end Orban’s 16-year rule

Ex-Iran FM Zarif says US bid to ‘dictate’ terms doomed Iran talks

Iran talks

1 min read

No negotiations, at least with Iran, will succeed based on ‘our/your terms,’' says Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

Ex-Iran FM Zarif says US bid to ‘dictate’ terms doomed Iran talks

Lavan refinery restarts in 10 days, 70–80% capacity in 2 months: Iran

Iran

2 min read VIDEO

Lavan refinery restarts in 10 days, 70–80% capacity in 2 months: Iran

Saudi Arabia says key east-west oil pipeline restored after attacks

Iran War

2 min read

Saudi Arabia says key east-west oil pipeline restored after attacks

US failed to gain Tehran's trust in Islamabad, says Iran's chief negotiator

Iran talks

2 min read

US failed to gain Tehran's trust in Islamabad, says Iran's chief negotiator

Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said the US was unable to gain the Iranian delegation's trust in Islamabad and must now decide whether it can

US returning home without a deal after 21-hour Iran nuclear talks: Vance

Iran talks

4 min read VIDEO

US-Iran talks stretch into Sunday in Islamabad amid Strait of Hormuz standoff

Islamabad Talks

2 min read

'Cry Conscription' and let slip the dogs of war

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

'Cry Conscription' and let slip the dogs of war

Opinion

6 min read

Operational success, strategic failure: Why did Israel’s Iran strategy fall short?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Operational success, strategic failure: Why did Israel’s Iran strategy fall short?

Opinion

8 min read

How Ottomans used astrology while slander targeted a sultan who weeded out charlatans

Ottoman astrology

4 min read

Iran War

Iran war does not spare Türkiye’s domestic politics

Iran war does not spare Türkiye’s domestic politics

Op-Ed

4 min read

Iran no longer needs nukes: Strait of Hormuz is its ultimate deterrent

Iran no longer needs nukes: Strait of Hormuz is its ultimate deterrent

Op-Ed

6 min read

US reportedly to deploy up to 2,000 more troops to the Middle East despite talks

US reportedly to deploy up to 2,000 more troops to the Middle East despite talks

Iran War

3 min read

Mojtaba Khamenei wounded and 'likely disfigured' after deadly strike

Mojtaba Khamenei wounded and 'likely disfigured' after deadly strike

Mojtaba Khamanei

6 min read

Suites, ties and sales tags: Domestic roots of America’s new commercial diplomacy

Suites, ties and sales tags: Domestic roots of America’s new commercial diplomacy

Enes Berna Kilic

Explosives and energy: A crisis at the right time?

Explosives and energy: A crisis at the right time?

Mustafa Cuhadar

Iran blackout exposes a strange reality as the signal dies

Iran blackout exposes a strange reality as the signal dies

Elif Erginyavuz

Waiting for Nemesis: Trump’s golden goose faces reckoning

Waiting for Nemesis: Trump’s golden goose faces reckoning

A. Craig Copetas

The ceasefire Iran shaped and Washington can't explain

The ceasefire Iran shaped and Washington can't explain

Zarif’s peace? Sources confirm it's the basis for the brink

Zarif’s peace? Sources confirm it's the basis for the brink

Corruption in Greece: What if Greek gods witnessed banana harvest on Olympus?

Corruption in Greece: What if Greek gods witnessed banana harvest on Olympus?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Istanbul's sidewalk residents face sudden eviction

Istanbul's sidewalk residents face sudden eviction

Selin Hacialioglu

Trump has different partners in Balkans, and his son wants you to accept it

Trump has different partners in Balkans, and his son wants you to accept it

US–Iran ceasefire: Who won, and will it hold?

US–Iran ceasefire: Who won, and will it hold?

Enes Berna Kilic

Stargate tops Iran's target list amid new style of infrastructure destruction

Stargate tops Iran's target list amid new style of infrastructure destruction

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Zoot Alors! Macron blows up in smoke as Trump burns NATO

Zoot Alors! Macron blows up in smoke as Trump burns NATO

A. Craig Copetas

$Ceasefire or mirage? Inside America’s fractured debate over Iran war$

Ceasefire or mirage? Inside America’s fractured debate over Iran war

Enes Berna Kilic

Ukrainian anti-drone systems to protect Gulf skies likely to be built in Syria

Ukrainian anti-drone systems to protect Gulf skies likely to be built in Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

Explosives, elections and energy politics: A moment that could help Orban

Explosives, elections and energy politics: A moment that could help Orban

2 backpacks, 4 kg plastic explosive and a pipeline

2 backpacks, 4 kg plastic explosive and a pipeline

Aerial defense and urban redevelopment: Türkiye’s 'twin Vulcans'

Aerial defense and urban redevelopment: Türkiye’s 'twin Vulcans'

Italy's Bayraktar TB3 quest: A carrier revolution?

Italy's Bayraktar TB3 quest: A carrier revolution?

Arda Mevlutoglu

The narrative war: Gulf’s high-stakes strategy to protect its 'brand'

'Flop' files: From radium beauty cream to Trump's Epic Fury

'Flop' files: From radium beauty cream to Trump's Epic Fury

A. Craig Copetas

Discover

Iran war shows dire need for modern-day Monuments Men

Op-Ed

Iran war shows dire need for modern-day Monuments Men

Iran reports 131 heritage sites damaged as conflict ripples across the Middle Ea...

Beirut without refuge: When nowhere is safe anymore

Interview

Beirut without refuge: When nowhere is safe anymore

Beirut's traditionally 'safe' areas, the Corniche, Manara, Ramlet el-Bayda, Tall...

Istanbul's flying Persian carpets and echoes of Iran war

Featured

Istanbul's flying Persian carpets and echoes of Iran war

Inside Istanbul's iconic carpet shops, where Turkish tradition and Persian artis...

Turkish Cuisine

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

Food

2 min read

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Food

2 min read

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Food

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye moves toward sweeping tobacco ban, targets full phase-out by 2040

Türkiye moves toward sweeping tobacco ban, targets full phase-out by 2040

Turkish Education Council targets diploma scams to stop degree fraud

Turkish Education Council targets diploma scams to stop degree fraud

'The Art of Photography' Istanbul exhibition debuts at historic building

'The Art of Photography' Istanbul exhibition debuts at historic building

Editor's Pick

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Turkish-American relations gain positive momentum in Trump's second term, but many critical questions remain unanswered

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Pro-Israel Ugandan army chief threatens Türkiye, offers 100K troops to protect 'Holy Land'

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Mojtaba Khamenei wounded and 'likely disfigured' after deadly strike

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Iran warns US destroyer will be hit within 30 minutes if it enters Hormuz

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Hande Ercel tests positive for opioids in Istanbul celebrity drug probe

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Ankara fires back at Netanyahu after social media attack on Erdogan

Turkish officials unite against Netanyahu's attack on Erdogan

Turkish officials unite against Netanyahu's attack on Erdogan

Politics

9 min read

Türkiye's parliament speaker, vice president, ministers and ruling AK Party officials all condemn Netanyahu after his post on X

Istanbul Bebek drug raid: Cem Adrian, influencers under probe

drug operations

5 min read

A drug-related probe in Istanbul led police to Lucca in Bebek, where several suspects were detained and arrest orders were issued for two figures believed to be abroad

Istanbul Bebek drug raid: Cem Adrian, influencers under probe

Roketsan unveils mystery ballistic missile, opens $1B facilities, delivers 20 systems

Defense

11 min read

Roketsan unveiled an unidentified large ballistic missile and opened three new facilities worth $1B, including Europe's largest warhead plant

Roketsan unveils mystery ballistic missile, opens $1B facilities, delivers 20 systems

At least 148 workers die in Türkiye in March, total rises to 432 in 2026

Türkiye

4 min read

At least 148 workers died in Türkiye in March 2026, pushing the yearly toll to 432 as safety concerns and labor conditions remain under scrutiny

At least 148 workers die in Türkiye in March, total rises to 432 in 2026

Scientists develop encryption to shield video from quantum attacks

Scientists develop encryption to shield video from quantum attacks

Tech

4 min read

Fitch affirms Türkiye’s BB- rating, revises outlook to 'stable' amid Iran war

Fitch affirms Türkiye’s BB- rating, revises outlook to 'stable' amid Iran war

Economy

6 min read

Turkish businessman’s fight for 6 tons of gold in Swiss bank resurfaces

Turkish businessman’s fight for 6 tons of gold in Swiss bank resurfaces

Swiss bank

3 min read

Hungarians vote in pivotal election that could end Orban’s 16-year rule

Hungarians vote in pivotal election that could end Orban’s 16-year rule

Hungary Elections

8 min read

Polls suggest opposition Tisza leads in challenge to nationalist premier

Ex-Iran FM Zarif says US bid to ‘dictate’ terms doomed Iran talks

Ex-Iran FM Zarif says US bid to ‘dictate’ terms doomed Iran talks

Iran talks

4 min read

No negotiations, at least with Iran, will succeed based on ‘our/your terms,’' says Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

Lavan refinery restarts in 10 days, 70–80% capacity in 2 months: Iran

Lavan refinery restarts in 10 days, 70–80% capacity in 2 months: Iran

Iran

2 min read

Iran says part of the Lavan refinery will restart within 10 days and most facilities will reach 70–80% capacity within two months after war damage

Greek Coast Guard harasses Turkish fisherman in international waters near Gokceada

Greek Coast Guard harasses Turkish fisherman in international waters near Gokceada

Europe

2 min read

A Turkish fisherman was harassed by a Greek Coast Guard vessel in international waters at Giraffe Reef before a Turkish Coast Guard boat arrived

Trump unveils 250-foot ‘Independence Arch’ to mark America’s 250th anniversary

Trump unveils 250-foot ‘Independence Arch’ to mark America’s 250th anniversary

Americas

3 min read

Iran and US end latest Islamabad round with major differences unresolved

Iran and US end latest Islamabad round with major differences unresolved

World

7 min read

US-Iran talks stretch into Sunday in Islamabad amid Strait of Hormuz standoff

US-Iran talks stretch into Sunday in Islamabad amid Strait of Hormuz standoff

Islamabad Talks

4 min read

Azerbaijan leads applications for Türkiye’s foreign student university entrance exam

Azerbaijan leads applications for Türkiye’s foreign student university entrance exam

Education

4 min read

Erzurum targets top spot in Türkiye’s protected culinary heritage

Erzurum targets top spot in Türkiye’s protected culinary heritage

Food

4 min read

Türkiye's inland waters welcome pelicans on their long journey

Türkiye's inland waters welcome pelicans on their long journey

Environment

How Ottomans used astrology while slander targeted a sultan who weeded out charlatans

How Ottomans used astrology while slander targeted a sultan who weeded out charlatans

Ottoman astrology

6 min read

Professor Ekrem Bugra Ekinci tells Turkiye daily that a famous claim linking Sultan Mustafa III to astrology was fabricated and misleading

Coachella 2026 kicks off with Carpenter, Bieber leading star-studded weekend

Music

6 min read

Coachella draws 125,000 fans a day across 9 stages, with comeback performances, a historic headliner milestone marking opening weekend

Coachella 2026 kicks off with Carpenter, Bieber leading star-studded weekend

12,000-year-old symbols meet modern bags in Vienna Gobeklitepe showcase

Gobeklitepe

5 min read

Vienna hosts an exhibition of 150 handmade bags inspired by Gobeklitepe, blending 12,000-year-old symbols with modern craft and cultural exchange

12,000-year-old symbols meet modern bags in Vienna Gobeklitepe showcase

Istanbul State Opera and Ballet premieres Momentum on April 17

ballet in Istanbul

1 min read

Residents and visitors in Istanbul can attend four scheduled performances of new Momentum production starting next week in Kadikoy

Istanbul State Opera and Ballet premieres Momentum on April 17

Bayern Munich break 54-year Bundesliga record after a 5-0 win over St. Pauli

Bayern Munich break 54-year Bundesliga record after a 5-0 win over St. Pauli

Football

2 min read

Türkiye women’s national team arrive in Zurich for decisive Switzerland clash

Türkiye women’s national team arrive in Zurich for decisive Switzerland clash

Football

2 min read

Sinop to provide free transport for Türkiye–Switzerland women’s qualifier

Sinop to provide free transport for Türkiye–Switzerland women’s qualifier

National Team

2 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

28

67

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

29

66

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

29

64

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

29

55

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

29

47

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

28

46

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

28

36

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

28

34

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

28

34

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

28

33

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

29

33

12

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

28

31

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

29

28

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

28

27

15

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

29

25

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

29

23

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

28

22

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

28

20

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Trade chaos for calm: Best quick escapes from Istanbul

Travel

4 min read

Trade chaos for calm: Best quick escapes from Istanbul

World’s first coins on exhibit at Türkiye’s Manisa Museum

World’s first coins on exhibit at Türkiye’s Manisa Museum

manisa museum

4 min read

Cunda Island’s colorful doors open onto a little-known Aegean past

Cunda Island’s colorful doors open onto a little-known Aegean past

Travel

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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Hungarians vote in pivotal election that could end Orban’s 16-year rule

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Ederson hit by object, then reacts to TV camera in Fenerbahce win at Kayseri

Ederson hit by object, then reacts to TV camera in Fenerbahce win at Kayseri

Apr 12 2026

Azerbaijan leads applications for Türkiye’s foreign student university entrance exam

Azerbaijan leads applications for Türkiye’s foreign student university entrance exam

Apr 12 2026

Turkish officials unite against Netanyahu's attack on Erdogan

Turkish officials unite against Netanyahu's attack on Erdogan

Apr 12 2026

Hungarians vote in pivotal election that could end Orban’s 16-year rule

Hungarians vote in pivotal election that could end Orban’s 16-year rule

Apr 12 2026

How Ottomans used astrology while slander targeted a sultan who weeded out charlatans

How Ottomans used astrology while slander targeted a sultan who weeded out charlatans

Apr 12 2026

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