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New opportunities beckon following Türkiye’s Hurjet sale to Spain

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

6 min read

Hurjet signifies the continuation of a flourishing friendship between Ankara and Madrid

New opportunities beckon following Türkiye’s Hurjet sale to Spain

Why 'West still doesn't understand Türkiye' and what it means for NATO: Gen. Chip Chapman

Europe

13 min read

Interview with Maj. Gen. Chip Chapman CB, a former senior British military advisor at US CENTCOM

Why 'West still doesn't understand Türkiye' and what it means for NATO: Gen. Chip Chapman

Turkish Airlines reaches engine deal with GE Aerospace for Boeing widebody order

Business

2 min read

Turkish Airlines reaches engine deal with GE Aerospace for Boeing widebody order

Sudanese PM warns RSF danger could spread across Africa and world

Middle East

2 min read

Sudanese PM warns RSF danger could spread across Africa and world

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

analysis

analysis

Op-Ed

10 min read

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 it...

Finland values Türkiye's security role in Europe, backs defense industry partnership

Diplomacy

3 min read

Türkiye rejects EU Commission’s annual report as 'biased and unfounded'

Türkiye-EU ties

5 min read

Severe weather alerts issued for Istanbul, multiple Turkish provinces

Severe weather alerts issued for Istanbul, multiple Turkish provinces

Weather

4 min read

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Türkiye approaches as Vatican delegation tours historic sites in Iznik

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Türkiye approaches as Vatican delegation tours historic sites in Iznik

First Council of Nicaea

3 min read

Turkish coffee gains traditional product status in European Union

Turkish coffee

2 min read

Which cities are truly at risk of sinking — and why recent claims about Istanbul are misleading

Which cities are truly at risk of sinking — and why recent claims about Istanbul are misleading

sinking cities

3 min read

Cost of brutality: How Israel’s genocide on Gaza backfired

Cost of brutality: How Israel’s genocide on Gaza backfired

Op-Ed

5 min read

Exclusive glimpse: Will Türkiye’s Halki Seminary reopen after over 50 years of silence?

Exclusive glimpse: Will Türkiye’s Halki Seminary reopen after over 50 years of silence?

Exclusive

9 min read

Türkiye’s challenge with inflation persists amid slowing disinflation trend

Türkiye’s challenge with inflation persists amid slowing disinflation trend

Op-Ed

2 min read

Why Türkiye’s generation Z is turning away from the ballot box

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Why Türkiye’s generation Z is turning away from the ballot box

Credible surveys show the increasing apathy of young Turkish voters in Türkiye's...

Von der Leyen's deregulation agenda: A victory for EU skeptics or tactical retreat against rising right?

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Von der Leyen's deregulation agenda: A victory for EU skeptics or tactical retreat against rising right?

The Commission’s shift is viewed as a concession to critics of Brussels and a st...

Cylinder seals reveal how ancient Mesopotamians defined identity, authority

ancient Mesopotamia

Cylinder seals reveal how ancient Mesopotamians defined identity, authority

Ancient Mesopotamian cylinder seals acted as signatures and identity markers, re...

Expats in Türkiye

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

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Turkish man agrees to provide financial support for cats in divorce settlement

Editor's Pick

Russia increasingly relies on Turkic minorities, marginalized populations to sustain war effort

Russia increasingly relies on Turkic minorities, marginalized populations to sustain war effort

Russia is increasingly targeting ethnic groups from remote and disadvantaged regions as source of manpower, Türkiye Today contributor Buzarov notes

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Ancient artifacts recovered in Italy returned to Pakistan

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RSF claims responsibility as Sudan army aircraft crashes, killing entire crew

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Global eyes on Turkish mining as Sivas gold discovery underscores critical-minerals race

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Finland values Türkiye's security role in Europe, backs defense industry partnership

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Saudi Arabia’s high stakes in Syria—and why it also suits Türkiye

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

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Türkiye approaches as Vatican delegation tours historic sites in Iznik

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Türkiye approaches as Vatican delegation tours historic sites in Iznik

First Council of Nicaea

6 min read

Vatican delegation visits Bursa and Iznik as Türkiye prepares to host Pope Leo XIV for events marking the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea

Global eyes on Turkish mining as Sivas gold discovery underscores critical-minerals race

Türkiye

3 min read

Türkiye’s critical minerals draw attention as a Sivas gold find worth about $1.7 billion moves forward, and Eskisehir emerges as a rare-earths powerhouse

Global eyes on Turkish mining as Sivas gold discovery underscores critical-minerals race

Main opposition CHP leader Ozel under investigation for speech targeting Erdogan

Nation

5 min read

Prosecutors open criminal investigation into main opposition CHP leader Ozel for insults against Erdogan and judicial officials during rally in Istanbul

Main opposition CHP leader Ozel under investigation for speech targeting Erdogan

Turkish intelligence chief meets Hamas delegation on Gaza ceasefire implementation

Diplomacy

4 min read

Türkiye's intelligence chief meets with Hamas negotiators to discuss Gaza ceasefire implementation, with Palestinian group thanking Ankara for its mediation

Turkish intelligence chief meets Hamas delegation on Gaza ceasefire implementation

France’s CEVA Logistics completes $383 million acquisition of Türkiye’s Borusan Tedarik

France’s CEVA Logistics completes $383 million acquisition of Türkiye’s Borusan Tedarik

Business

4 min read

Türkiye outlines new research and innovation roadmaps for key strategic sectors

Türkiye outlines new research and innovation roadmaps for key strategic sectors

Türkiye development

3 min read

Startups to forge partnerships at Türkiye E-Commerce Week in Istanbul

Startups to forge partnerships at Türkiye E-Commerce Week in Istanbul

E-Commerce Week

2 min read

Sudanese PM warns RSF danger could spread across Africa and world

Sudanese PM warns RSF danger could spread across Africa and world

Middle East

3 min read

Sudanese Prime Minister Kamel rejected the term “Rapid Support Forces” and noted the group was legally dissolved

US circulates Gaza draft UN resolution with backing from Türkiye, regional partners

US circulates Gaza draft UN resolution with backing from Türkiye, regional partners

Middle East

2 min read

US Ambassador Mike Waltz shares the draft with the 10 elected members of the Security Council and several regional partners

Why 'West still doesn't understand Türkiye' and what it means for NATO: Gen. Chip Chapman

Why 'West still doesn't understand Türkiye' and what it means for NATO: Gen. Chip Chapman

Europe

17 min read

Interview with Maj. Gen. Chip Chapman CB, a former senior British military advisor at US CENTCOM

Joint Egyptian-Saudi military expansion draws Israeli security alarm: Report

Joint Egyptian-Saudi military expansion draws Israeli security alarm: Report

Egypt–Saudi defense cooperation

3 min read

The report urged Tel Aviv to develop appropriate military and strategic responses

Zohran Mamdani signals openness to Trump talks while pledging to put New Yorkers first

Zohran Mamdani signals openness to Trump talks while pledging to put New Yorkers first

New York

5 min read

Trump claims US lost 'sovereignty' following Mamdani's victory in New York

Trump claims US lost 'sovereignty' following Mamdani's victory in New York

Americas

5 min read

Ukraine denies Russian encirclement claims as battle for Pokrovsk intensifies

Ukraine denies Russian encirclement claims as battle for Pokrovsk intensifies

World

5 min read

Turkish coffee gains traditional product status in European Union

Turkish coffee gains traditional product status in European Union

Turkish coffee

3 min read

Türkiye’s traditional dish lahmacun secures EU Protected Geographical Indication

Türkiye’s traditional dish lahmacun secures EU Protected Geographical Indication

Food

2 min read

Turkish researchers develop skin-repairing natural sunscreen using cuttlefish pigment

Turkish researchers develop skin-repairing natural sunscreen using cuttlefish pigment

Science

5 min read

Iraqi excavation uncovers 5,000-year-old temple linked to Uruk civilization

Iraqi excavation uncovers 5,000-year-old temple linked to Uruk civilization

world’s earliest temple

3 min read

This discovery confirms that the region was part of an interconnected cultural and political network across Mesopotamia

Where world’s first robots were born: Türkiye's Amida Hoyuk excavations

Anatolian archaeology

9 min read

At Amida Hoyuk in Türkiye, archaeologists search for traces of Jazari's pioneering 12th-century robots and early engineering systems in Artuklu Palace

Where world’s first robots were born: Türkiye's Amida Hoyuk excavations

Ancient artifacts recovered in Italy returned to Pakistan

Culture

1 min read

Pakistan’s Embassy in Rome says nearly 100 culturally significant artifacts have been recovered and returned from Italy over the past 18 years

Ancient artifacts recovered in Italy returned to Pakistan

Alleged Ottoman warship wreck emerges on Iraq’s Tigris River as water levels fall

Ottoman History

2 min read

Falling Tigris levels reveal a shipwreck in Shirgat, with locals recalling Ottoman worship while officials stay silent as drought disrupts pumps and winter planting

Alleged Ottoman warship wreck emerges on Iraq’s Tigris River as water levels fall

Fenerbahce aims for crucial away victory against Viktoria Plzen in UEFA Europa League

Fenerbahce aims for crucial away victory against Viktoria Plzen in UEFA Europa League

UEFA Europa League

5 min read

Osimhen hat trick powers Galatasaray past Ajax in Champions League clash

Osimhen hat trick powers Galatasaray past Ajax in Champions League clash

Football

4 min read

Besiktas spends €141 million in 3 years but still falls short as title hopes fade again

Besiktas spends €141 million in 3 years but still falls short as title hopes fade again

Football

2 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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29

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

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25

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

11

24

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

11

20

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

11

19

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

11

18

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

11

17

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

11

14

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

11

14

10

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

11

13

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

11

13

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

11

13

13

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

11

11

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

11

10

15

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

11

9

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

11

8

17

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

11

8

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

11

4

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

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

10 dead, at least 20 injured in fire at Bosnia nursing home

7-story building collapses in Gebze district, 5 feared trapped under debris

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Turkish Airlines reaches engine deal with GE Aerospace for Boeing widebody order

Turkish Airlines reaches engine deal with GE Aerospace for Boeing widebody order

Nov 06 2025

Severe weather alerts issued for Istanbul, multiple Turkish provinces

Severe weather alerts issued for Istanbul, multiple Turkish provinces

Nov 06 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Türkiye approaches as Vatican delegation tours historic sites in Iznik

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Türkiye approaches as Vatican delegation tours historic sites in Iznik

Nov 06 2025

Sudanese PM warns RSF danger could spread across Africa and world

Sudanese PM warns RSF danger could spread across Africa and world

Nov 06 2025

New opportunities beckon following Türkiye’s Hurjet sale to Spain

New opportunities beckon following Türkiye’s Hurjet sale to Spain

Nov 06 2025

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