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A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

5 min read

Opening of the second bridge makes one reality unavoidable: the true escalation is not building bridges, but insisting they remain closed

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

Israel and France: Politics behind Kabylia's independence motives

featured

featured

4 min read

As they host alternative Iranian leadership and give them a platform often, the MAK has cultivated significant ties with Israeli officials

Israel and France: Politics behind Kabylia's independence motives

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu leaves active politics: Report

Politics

1 min read

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu leaves active politics: Report

World Bank approves €350M education support for youth in Türkiye

World Bank

1 min read

World Bank approves €350M education support for youth in Türkiye

Russian drone crashes in Türkiye's Izmit province near Istanbul amid escalation

Breaking

Breaking

Nation

1 min read

Russian drone crashes in Türkiye's Izmit province near Istanbul amid escalation

A drone was found in the rural area of Kocaeli's Izmit district. Residents spotted a motionless aerial vehicle and notified authorities

Ukraine struck Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean, 2,000 km from its borders

Conflicts

2 min read

Turkish vessels under fire: Why expansion of Ukraine-Russia war to Black Sea is dangerous

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

8 min read

A day in Konya where deep history, faith and cuisine unite

A day in Konya where deep history, faith and cuisine unite

Konya

7 min read

Farmers stage tractor protest in Brussels during European Union summit

Farmers stage tractor protest in Brussels during European Union summit

Europe

How meat shaped Turkish history from steppes to table

Food

6 min read

Spotlight

Turkish opposition leader furious at EU Council President Costa for not sparing 5 minutes

Turkish opposition leader furious at EU Council President Costa for not sparing 5 minutes

Politics

2 min read

What Greek Cyprus is preparing to offer Türkiye on NATO prospects

What Greek Cyprus is preparing to offer Türkiye on NATO prospects

featured

6 min read

Türkiye's peace initiative: Upcoming legal regulations for PKK members revealed

Türkiye's peace initiative: Upcoming legal regulations for PKK members revealed

terror-free Türkiye

4 min read

All about Türkiye’s widening drug investigations, detentions of public figures

All about Türkiye’s widening drug investigations, detentions of public figures

Nation

9 min read

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

Türkiye–Greek Cyprus normalization: Promising in theory, difficult in practice

Türkiye–Greek Cyprus normalization: Promising in theory, difficult in practice

From power plant to strategic asset: What Akkuyu means for Türkiye’s security

From power plant to strategic asset: What Akkuyu means for Türkiye’s security

Elif Erginyavuz

What does Europe’s new north–south corridor mean for Türkiye?

What does Europe’s new north–south corridor mean for Türkiye?

Deniz Karakullukcu

Türkiye, F-35 and airpower politics

Türkiye, F-35 and airpower politics

Arda Mevlutoglu

Turkish vessels under fire: Why expansion of Ukraine-Russia war to Black Sea is dangerous

Turkish vessels under fire: Why expansion of Ukraine-Russia war to Black Sea is dangerous

Senegal between two paths: Power, radicalism and struggle for sovereignty

Senegal between two paths: Power, radicalism and struggle for sovereignty

Why are American soldiers still in Syria?

Why are American soldiers still in Syria?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Reading Mazloum Abdi: Delusional regional strategy and overreaching claims

Reading Mazloum Abdi: Delusional regional strategy and overreaching claims

Hasan Mesut Onder

December: A cursed month for government and workers

December: A cursed month for government and workers

How Türkiye could benefit from peace in Ukraine if Trump's one-sided plan works

How Türkiye could benefit from peace in Ukraine if Trump's one-sided plan works

Türkiye’s energy diplomacy could sway Hungary toward Ukraine

Türkiye’s energy diplomacy could sway Hungary toward Ukraine

Why Türkiye must be the next member of new Pax Silica

Why Türkiye must be the next member of new Pax Silica

Enes Berna Kilic

When diplomacy turns conditional: What Washington is really telling Kosovo

When diplomacy turns conditional: What Washington is really telling Kosovo

Realism of unorthodox: Tom Barrack and Middle East’s new normal

Realism of unorthodox: Tom Barrack and Middle East’s new normal

Discover

Why Türkiye has quietly hedged its bets on Venezuela

analysis

Why Türkiye has quietly hedged its bets on Venezuela

Türkiye’s political posture toward Venezuela has become noticeably more cautious...

What really happened: How Turkish F-16s tracked and shot down unidentified drone

drone incident

What really happened: How Turkish F-16s tracked and shot down unidentified drone

Step-by-step account of how Turkish F-16s detected, tracked and shot down uniden...

What does Europe’s new north–south corridor mean for Türkiye?

analysis

What does Europe’s new north–south corridor mean for Türkiye?

A new corridor that Greece, Bulgaria and Romania aim to form is bypassing the st...

Turkish Cuisine

How meat shaped Turkish history from steppes to table

Food

6 min read

How meat shaped Turkish history from steppes to table

What diners pay at Türkiye’s newest Michelin starred restaurants

What diners pay at Türkiye’s newest Michelin starred restaurants

Michelin Guide

5 min read

4 soups from Türkiye earn places on TasteAtlas world top 100

4 soups from Türkiye earn places on TasteAtlas world top 100

Soup

2 min read

Expats in Türkiye

How new court ruling affects Airbnb hosts and short-term renters in Türkiye

How new court ruling affects Airbnb hosts and short-term renters in Türkiye

Health minister warns one in three people smoke as Türkiye tops Europe

Health minister warns one in three people smoke as Türkiye tops Europe

Construction of Ankara’s Esenboga Airport metro line set to begin in 2026

Construction of Ankara’s Esenboga Airport metro line set to begin in 2026

Editor's Pick

How Türkiye could benefit from peace in Ukraine if Trump's one-sided plan works

How Türkiye could benefit from peace in Ukraine if Trump's one-sided plan works

Türkiye should also benefit if peace in Ukraine brings a big reconstruction effort therein, and estimates suggest that the losses to Ukraine during the war are upwards of $1 trillion

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Green card lottery suspended after Brown University, MIT shootings

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From power plant to strategic asset: What Akkuyu means for Türkiye’s security

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Greece offers up to €10,000 to new residents in border regions near Türkiye

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Russia denies Bloomberg report that Putin, Erdogan discussed S-400s return in Ashgabat

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Turkish celebrity drug operation: Aleyna Tilki, Danla Bilic detained among others

‘Magnificent Century’ actress Ezgi Eyuboglu detained in widening Istanbul drug probe

‘Magnificent Century’ actress Ezgi Eyuboglu detained in widening Istanbul drug probe

Crime

5 min read

All eight suspects were apprehended during coordinated operations in Istanbul

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu leaves active politics: Report

Politics

5 min read

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu has quit active politics to focus on global issues, ruling out a return to party leadership

Former CHP leader Kilicdaroglu leaves active politics: Report

Illegal betting reaches 1 in 6 people in Türkiye, survey finds

gambling

4 min read

A survey cited by daily Karar finds illegal betting is widespread in Türkiye, with one in six people involved and young people most at risk

Illegal betting reaches 1 in 6 people in Türkiye, survey finds

Turkish defense industry to deliver 5 naval platforms to 3 navies in single ceremony

Defense

6 min read

Turkish defense industry to deliver five naval platforms to Pakistan, Romania and Turkish Navy in single ceremony, Erdogan to attend Dec. 20 event

Turkish defense industry to deliver 5 naval platforms to 3 navies in single ceremony

Turkish investors rank 2nd among foreign homebuyers in Greece in 2025

Turkish investors rank 2nd among foreign homebuyers in Greece in 2025

Business

4 min read

Türkiye consumer confidence slips 1.8% in December to 83.5

Türkiye consumer confidence slips 1.8% in December to 83.5

Economy

6 min read

Electric vehicle registrations in Türkiye jump 110% to nearly 350,000

Electric vehicle registrations in Türkiye jump 110% to nearly 350,000

Automotive

4 min read

Farmers stage tractor protest in Brussels during European Union summit

Farmers stage tractor protest in Brussels during European Union summit

Europe

Israel and France: Politics behind Kabylia's independence motives

Israel and France: Politics behind Kabylia's independence motives

featured

featured

6 min read

As they host alternative Iranian leadership and give them a platform often, the MAK has cultivated significant ties with Israeli officials

Egypt launches largest oil and gas exploration program in its history

Egypt launches largest oil and gas exploration program in its history

Middle East

3 min read

Egypt launches its largest oil and gas exploration program, planning seismic surveys over 10% of the country and drilling 101 wells by 2026

Israel, Greece, Greek Cyprus discuss joint 2,500 troop rapid reaction force targeting Türkiye

Israel, Greece, Greek Cyprus discuss joint 2,500 troop rapid reaction force targeting Türkiye

Middle East

5 min read

Israel, Greece and Greek Cyprus discuss joint 2,500 troop rapid reaction force, with initiative seen as aimed at deterring Türkiye in Eastern Mediterranean

Ukraine struck Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean, 2,000 km from its borders

Ukraine struck Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean, 2,000 km from its borders

Conflicts

6 min read

Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s private world: Access, power and control

Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s private world: Access, power and control

Jeffrey Epstein

Trump does not rule out war with Venezuela, confirms more tanker seizures coming

Trump does not rule out war with Venezuela, confirms more tanker seizures coming

Venezuela

9 min read

How meat shaped Turkish history from steppes to table

How meat shaped Turkish history from steppes to table

Food

11 min read

World Bank approves €350M education support for youth in Türkiye

World Bank approves €350M education support for youth in Türkiye

World Bank

2 min read

Türkiye's Gaziantep added to Japan’s list of travelable cities

Türkiye's Gaziantep added to Japan’s list of travelable cities

Gaziantep

5 min read

Amasya dig turns up 2,600-year-old clay oven revealing agricultural treasure from Anatolia

Amasya dig turns up 2,600-year-old clay oven revealing agricultural treasure from Anatolia

Archaeology

5 min read

At Oluz Hoyuk in Amasya, a 2,600-year-old tandir emerged, highlighting the deep roots of Anatolian cooking traditions and communal food culture

Istanbul Modern to host Artists’ Film International and BIENALSUR programs

istanbul modern

3 min read

Istanbul Modern will host two major international contemporary art networks from Dec. 23 to Jan. 16, presenting global video art and a Christian Boltanski work

Istanbul Modern to host Artists’ Film International and BIENALSUR programs

New movies in theaters this week: James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire & Ash'

Cinema

Hagia Sophia Mosque: A 1,500-year-old world heritage landmark at the heart of Istanbul

Culture

Hagia Sophia Mosque: A 1,500-year-old world heritage landmark at the heart of Istanbul

Samsunspor misses direct last-16 spot after 2-0 defeat to Mainz in UEFA Conference League

Samsunspor misses direct last-16 spot after 2-0 defeat to Mainz in UEFA Conference League

UEFA Conference League

3 min read

Turkish footballer Kenan Yildiz voted Juventus MVP for November 2025

Turkish footballer Kenan Yildiz voted Juventus MVP for November 2025

Football

3 min read

Osimhen, En-Nesyri, Onuachu among 21 Super Lig players heading to Africa Cup of Nations

Osimhen, En-Nesyri, Onuachu among 21 Super Lig players heading to Africa Cup of Nations

Turkish Super Lig

3 min read

Club

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P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

16

39

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

16

36

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

16

35

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

16

29

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

16

26

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

16

25

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

16

23

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

16

20

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

16

20

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

16

18

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

16

18

12

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

16

16

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

16

15

14

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

16

15

15

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

16

15

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

16

14

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

16

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

16

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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Ukraine struck Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean, 2,000 km from its borders

170 Daesh suspects captured in operations across 32 Turkish provinces

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Russian drone crashes in Türkiye's Izmit province near Istanbul amid escalation

Russian drone crashes in Türkiye's Izmit province near Istanbul amid escalation

Dec 19 2025

Farmers stage tractor protest in Brussels during European Union summit

Farmers stage tractor protest in Brussels during European Union summit

Dec 19 2025

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

A bridge in Kosovo: Why normality still makes Brussels nervous in Balkans

Dec 19 2025

Israel and France: Politics behind Kabylia's independence motives

Israel and France: Politics behind Kabylia's independence motives

Dec 19 2025

How meat shaped Turkish history from steppes to table

How meat shaped Turkish history from steppes to table

Dec 19 2025

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