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The Western Balkans in 2026: Europe’s most fragile front

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

6 min read

The coming year will test whether Europe can still stabilize its most fragile neighborhood or whether drift turns into crisis

The Western Balkans in 2026: Europe’s most fragile front

Former Egyptian diplomat warns of 'serious concern' over Israel–Türkiye clash in Syria

Israel-Türkiye

3 min read

'Serious concern' of Israel-Türkiye military clash in Syria, former Egyptian diplomat Ezzeldin Ramzy says, noting the possibility 'very seriously'

Former Egyptian diplomat warns of 'serious concern' over Israel–Türkiye clash in Syria

International Astronautical Congress to bring agencies, astronauts to Türkiye in 2026

Space

1 min read

International Astronautical Congress to bring agencies, astronauts to Türkiye in 2026

Sudan ruling council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to visit Türkiye on Dec. 25

Diplomacy

3 min read

Sudan ruling council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to visit Türkiye on Dec. 25

115 Daesh suspects planning Christmas, New Year attacks captured in Istanbul

counterterrorism

1 min read

115 Daesh suspects planning Christmas, New Year attacks captured in Istanbul

115 Daesh suspects detained for planning attacks on non-Muslims during Christmas and New Year, with weapons, documents seized at 124 addresses

Turkish intelligence captures Daesh suicide bomber assigned to attack Türkiye, Europe

counterterrorism

2 min read

France in touch with Turkish officials after reports of 3 French crew deaths in Ankara jet crash

Exclusive

Exclusive

1 min read

Van cats record 120 births in 2025 as conservation efforts in Türkiye expand

Van cats record 120 births in 2025 as conservation efforts in Türkiye expand

van cat

3 min read

How technology reshaped life, work and science over last 25 years

How technology reshaped life, work and science over last 25 years

Artificial Intellegence

6 min read

Fenerbahce president Sadettin Saran detained in widening Istanbul drug probe

Sports

2 min read

Spotlight

Militarization of Greek Cyprus and fragile peace in Eastern Mediterranean

Militarization of Greek Cyprus and fragile peace in Eastern Mediterranean

analysis

13 min read

France in touch with Turkish officials after reports of 3 French crew deaths in Ankara jet crash

France in touch with Turkish officials after reports of 3 French crew deaths in Ankara jet crash

Exclusive

1 min read

Experts assess how Libyan military jet crash in Türkiye could affect Ankara–Tripoli ties

Experts assess how Libyan military jet crash in Türkiye could affect Ankara–Tripoli ties

featured

6 min read

What Turkish intel chief Kalin’s visit to Farabi’s tomb signals in Damascus

What Turkish intel chief Kalin’s visit to Farabi’s tomb signals in Damascus

featured

4 min read

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Mehmet Rakipoglu

Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia

Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia

UK-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement is long overdue

UK-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement is long overdue

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Arda Mevlutoglu

Israel, Greece and Greek Cyprus: A rising hostile, anti-Türkiye alliance

Israel, Greece and Greek Cyprus: A rising hostile, anti-Türkiye alliance

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi opts for escalation in Syria

SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi opts for escalation in Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli’s harsh rhetoric feeds Putin’s narrative

MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli’s harsh rhetoric feeds Putin’s narrative

Hasan Mesut Onder

Türkiye's troop deployment in Gaza: How act of empowerment could become an Israeli trap

Türkiye's troop deployment in Gaza: How act of empowerment could become an Israeli trap

Rogue Russian drones over Turkish skies?

Rogue Russian drones over Turkish skies?

EU-Western Balkans Summit: Beyond geography, a shared security imperative

EU-Western Balkans Summit: Beyond geography, a shared security imperative

Mustafa Cuhadar

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

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Rare Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan redraws early Oghuz history

Oghuz history

Rare Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan redraws early Oghuz history

A short Turkic inscription found in southern Kazakhstan points to early Oghuz li...

Prayer time, agriculture, imperial administration: How Ottomans utilized astronomy

featured

Prayer time, agriculture, imperial administration: How Ottomans utilized astronomy

From observatories and paper instruments to modern planets, Ottoman astronomy bl...

Yedikule Fortress' Treasury Tower enters major restoration phase

Restoration

Yedikule Fortress' Treasury Tower enters major restoration phase

Historic Treasury Tower at Istanbul’s Yedikule Fortress is entering a new restor...

Turkish Cuisine

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

Food

3 min read

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived

How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived

Anatolian cuisine

6 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

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye welcomes 2.8M visitors in November, with Istanbul on top

Türkiye welcomes 2.8M visitors in November, with Istanbul on top

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

Editor's Pick

The Sultan’s Salon: How Ottoman court jewels were sold in 1911 Paris sale

The Sultan’s Salon: How Ottoman court jewels were sold in 1911 Paris sale

Looted from Yildiz Palace and sold in Paris in 1911, the Ottoman court jewels tell a haunting story of power, loss, and a vanished imperial legacy

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Early election option on table as Netanyahu faces coalition deadlock: Report

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Türkiye's Koc Holding picks Romania for major solar power plant investment

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Van cats record 120 births in 2025 as conservation efforts in Türkiye expand

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Libya declares three days of mourning after military chief dies in Ankara crash

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What to watch on streaming this week: Dogulu to be released

Sudan ruling council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to visit Türkiye on Dec. 25

Sudan ruling council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to visit Türkiye on Dec. 25

Diplomacy

7 min read

Talks to focus on bilateral relations, developments in Sudan, the humanitarian situation, and steps to ensure regional stability

Türkiye adopts 11th Judicial Package, enabling early release for 50,000 convicts

Nation

6 min read

Provisions related to earthquake-related crimes were removed from the package before the final vote

Türkiye adopts 11th Judicial Package, enabling early release for 50,000 convicts

Türkiye says black box from Libya jet crash to be analyzed in neutral country

Ankara jet crash

7 min read

President Erdogan extends condolences to "brotherly Libyan people, armed forces, government" after tragic incident

Türkiye says black box from Libya jet crash to be analyzed in neutral country

France in touch with Turkish officials after reports of 3 French crew deaths in Ankara jet crash

Exclusive

Exclusive

4 min read

French Embassy officials exclusively tells Türkiye Today it has 'no confirmation' on 3 French crew reportedly killed in Ankara jet crash

France in touch with Turkish officials after reports of 3 French crew deaths in Ankara jet crash

How technology reshaped life, work and science over last 25 years

How technology reshaped life, work and science over last 25 years

Artificial Intellegence

9 min read

Türkiye suspends inflation accounting for businesses in response to growing calls

Türkiye suspends inflation accounting for businesses in response to growing calls

Turkish economy

5 min read

Türkiye’s manufacturing sheds jobs as apparel, textile industries lose 116,000 in a year

Türkiye’s manufacturing sheds jobs as apparel, textile industries lose 116,000 in a year

Employment

5 min read

Bosnia’s election body annuls votes at 136 stations in Serb entity, cites potential impact on outcome

Bosnia’s election body annuls votes at 136 stations in Serb entity, cites potential impact on outcome

Balkans

5 min read

Bosnia's Central Electoral Commission says the scale of the violations could have been sufficient to influence the final result of the Nov. 23 vote

Kosovo, Serbia ‘need to normalize’ relations, PM Kurti says

Kosovo, Serbia ‘need to normalize’ relations, PM Kurti says

Balkans

6 min read

'We need to normalize relations with Serbia,' Kurti says

Erdogan emphasizes Türkiye’s support for Azerbaijan-Armenia peace talks

Erdogan emphasizes Türkiye’s support for Azerbaijan-Armenia peace talks

Azerbaijan

1 min read

President Erdogan tells Azerbaijani President Aliyev that Türkiye supports progress in the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process during a phone call

Palestinian President Abbas announces national reform program

Palestinian President Abbas announces national reform program

Palestine program

5 min read

The program aims at modernizing the legal and institutional framework, entrenching the rule of law and strengthening good governance

Russian police officers killed as explosive device detonates in Moscow

Russian police officers killed as explosive device detonates in Moscow

World

4 min read

US moves special operations aircraft, troops to Caribbean amid Venezuela standoff

US moves special operations aircraft, troops to Caribbean amid Venezuela standoff

Americas

5 min read

Zelenskyy reveals 20-point US-Ukraine peace plan, opens way for demilitarized zones

Zelenskyy reveals 20-point US-Ukraine peace plan, opens way for demilitarized zones

Ukraine peace plan

9 min read

Van cats record 120 births in 2025 as conservation efforts in Türkiye expand

Van cats record 120 births in 2025 as conservation efforts in Türkiye expand

van cat

7 min read

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

Food

7 min read

Like northern countries, Türkiye’s Daran sees just 3 hours of sunlight daily

Like northern countries, Türkiye’s Daran sees just 3 hours of sunlight daily

Lifestyle

4 min read

International Astronautical Congress to bring agencies, astronauts to Türkiye in 2026

International Astronautical Congress to bring agencies, astronauts to Türkiye in 2026

Space

5 min read

Türkiye to host 2026 International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, bringing together over 10,000 space professionals and about 50 astronauts

Türkiye's Topkapi Palace unveils new tile art gallery along historic Mabeyn route

Topkapi Palace

7 min read

Topkapi Palace unveils the Mabeyn Route Tile Art Gallery, reviving a historic corridor and presenting 250 Ottoman tiles from Iznik to Kutahya

Türkiye's Topkapi Palace unveils new tile art gallery along historic Mabeyn route

What to watch on streaming this week: Dogulu to be released

Cinema

What to watch on streaming this week: Dogulu to be released

Catalhoyuk enters list of 2025’s most important archaeological discoveries

Archaeology

8 min read

Catalhoyuk in Türkiye enters the top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2025, offering new insights into early urban life and social equality in the Neolithic age

Catalhoyuk enters list of 2025’s most important archaeological discoveries

Fenerbahce president Sadettin Saran detained in widening Istanbul drug probe

Fenerbahce president Sadettin Saran detained in widening Istanbul drug probe

Sports

5 min read

Fenerbahce President Saran rejects positive drug test, demands another screening

Fenerbahce President Saran rejects positive drug test, demands another screening

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Besiktas defeats Fenerbahce 2-1 to end rivals' 16-match unbeaten streak

Besiktas defeats Fenerbahce 2-1 to end rivals' 16-match unbeaten streak

Football

4 min read

Club

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P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

17

42

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

17

39

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

17

35

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

17

32

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

17

29

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

17

25

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

17

23

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

17

23

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

17

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

17

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

17

18

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

17

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

17

17

14

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

17

15

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

17

15

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

17

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

17

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

17

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

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Turkish automotive output must be recognized as 'Made in EU,' says sector chief

Turkish auto

3 min read

Turkish automotive output must be recognized as 'Made in EU,' says sector chief

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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115 Daesh suspects planning Christmas, New Year attacks captured in Istanbul

115 Daesh suspects planning Christmas, New Year attacks captured in Istanbul

Dec 25 2025

Former Egyptian diplomat warns of 'serious concern' over Israel–Türkiye clash in Syria

Former Egyptian diplomat warns of 'serious concern' over Israel–Türkiye clash in Syria

Dec 25 2025

How technology reshaped life, work and science over last 25 years

How technology reshaped life, work and science over last 25 years

Dec 25 2025

Van cats record 120 births in 2025 as conservation efforts in Türkiye expand

Van cats record 120 births in 2025 as conservation efforts in Türkiye expand

Dec 25 2025

International Astronautical Congress to bring agencies, astronauts to Türkiye in 2026

International Astronautical Congress to bring agencies, astronauts to Türkiye in 2026

Dec 25 2025

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