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Would 50-year mortgages fix Türkiye’s housing crisis or just deepen it?

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featured

7 min read

Lessons from global models and the need for genuine reform in Türkiye have fallen off the agenda

Would 50-year mortgages fix Türkiye’s housing crisis or just deepen it?

Greece unlocks thousands of Golden Visa files as Turkish demand rises sharply

golden visa

6 min read

Greece ends long delays in Golden Visa system as new rules unlock 13,499 pending files, rising demand from Türkiye reshapes investor landscape

Greece unlocks thousands of Golden Visa files as Turkish demand rises sharply

Liberation of southern territory remains non-negotiable, says Lebanese interior minister

Middle East

3 min read

Liberation of southern territory remains non-negotiable, says Lebanese interior minister

Spanish bank BBVA explores options over expiring insurance partnership with Eureko in Türkiye: Report

insurance

2 min read

Spanish bank BBVA explores options over expiring insurance partnership with Eureko in Türkiye: Report

Türkiye prioritizes civilian aid, ceasefire guarantees in Gaza stabilization force

Gaza ceasefire

4 min read

Türkiye prioritizes civilian aid, ceasefire guarantees in Gaza stabilization force

'Türkiye is ready to support all constructive efforts that contribute to regional peace and stability,' says Defense Ministry

Beyond elections—Türkiye’s pivot in Iraq as US pulls back and Iran looms

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

10 min read

Sudani's coalition tops Iraq election results as regional patterns emerge

Middle East

3 min read

Tutankhamun’s body was torn apart 100 years ago, casting long shadow over celebrated excavation

Tutankhamun’s body was torn apart 100 years ago, casting long shadow over celebrated excavation

Egyptian archaeology

3 min read

Türkiye suspends 23 Super Lig players in widening betting scandal, including two from Galatasaray

Türkiye suspends 23 Super Lig players in widening betting scandal, including two from Galatasaray

Football

2 min read

British man dies in Türkiye after hair transplant, dental treatment

Health

1 min read

Legends of Anatolia: Shahmaran, serpent queen beneath earth

Legends of Anatolia: Shahmaran, serpent queen beneath earth

Legends of Anatolia

2 min read

Africa’s drone boom reveals limits of battlefield impact—with Türkiye’s TB2s in focus

Africa’s drone boom reveals limits of battlefield impact—with Türkiye’s TB2s in focus

Türkiye's drones

3 min read

Trump, Sharaa and the unexpected Turk at White House

Trump, Sharaa and the unexpected Turk at White House

Columns

2 min read

Trans-Afghan Railway: Is Uzbekistan's southern expansion a dangerous game?

Trans-Afghan Railway: Is Uzbekistan's southern expansion a dangerous game?

Op-Ed

10 min read

How new Epstein emails reshape Trump's story, shaping future outcomes

Op-Ed

How new Epstein emails reshape Trump's story, shaping future outcomes

Fight over Epstein files raises political risks for Trump, highlights wider ques...

Irish gang leader reaches Türkiye after escape, faces growing criminal threats

Crime

Irish gang leader reaches Türkiye after escape, faces growing criminal threats

Police trace escaped gang boss as threats from rival groups grow, investigators ...

Rhodian-style brooch found deep inland in Northwestern Anatolia points to mobility, marriage ties

Archaeology

Rhodian-style brooch found deep inland in Northwestern Anatolia points to mobility, marriage ties

A Rhodian-type bronze fibula in inland Bilecik, dated to the mid-6th century B.C...

Expats in Türkiye

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

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

Editor's Pick

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

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 its close relations with the US and Italy

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British man dies in Türkiye after hair transplant, dental treatment

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Ancient funerary stele from Türkiye's Zeugma resurfaces after journey through France, Spain

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Fenerbahce eyes Napoli star Anguissa in mid-season transfer push

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BYD delivers first SEALION 7 in Türkiye after strong local demand

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Despite US policy changes, renewables still lead global energy growth: IEA

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

Istanbul approves new route for metrobus during special events

Istanbul approves new route for metrobus during special events

Istanbul transportation

4 min read

During major events or maintenance, Istanbul’s metrobus will temporarily use the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge to avoid disruptions

Irish gang leader reaches Türkiye after escape, faces growing criminal threats

Crime

3 min read

Police trace escaped gang boss as threats from rival groups grow, investigators warn of escalating risks across several regions

Irish gang leader reaches Türkiye after escape, faces growing criminal threats

BAMEX’25 kicks off in Mali with exclusive Turkish defense industry showcase

Defense

3 min read

The fair will run until Nov. 14 in Mali's capital Bamako

BAMEX’25 kicks off in Mali with exclusive Turkish defense industry showcase

Türkiye and Egypt coordinate on Gaza reconstruction and two-state solution

Diplomacy

9 min read

Fidan declares Gaza must remain part of Palestine and calls on Israel to match Hamas's commitment to permanent ceasefire while Türkiye, Egypt coordinate

Türkiye and Egypt coordinate on Gaza reconstruction and two-state solution

IFC arranges $335M loan to boost Turkish Arkas Holding's transport, port investments

IFC arranges $335M loan to boost Turkish Arkas Holding's transport, port investments

Turkish companies

3 min read

Spanish bank BBVA explores options over expiring insurance partnership with Eureko in Türkiye: Report

Spanish bank BBVA explores options over expiring insurance partnership with Eureko in Türkiye: Report

insurance

4 min read

Türkiye central bank’s reserves reach $185B, banking activity softens

Türkiye central bank’s reserves reach $185B, banking activity softens

CBRT reserves

3 min read

Greece unlocks thousands of Golden Visa files as Turkish demand rises sharply

Greece unlocks thousands of Golden Visa files as Turkish demand rises sharply

golden visa

7 min read

Greece ends long delays in Golden Visa system as new rules unlock 13,499 pending files, rising demand from Türkiye reshapes investor landscape

Liberation of southern territory remains non-negotiable, says Lebanese interior minister

Liberation of southern territory remains non-negotiable, says Lebanese interior minister

Middle East

3 min read

Ahmed al-Hajjar said Thursday that liberating occupied territory in the south and halting Israeli violations remain uncompromising national priorities

Israel’s ‘yellow line’ in Gaza may cement long-term division: Report

Israel’s ‘yellow line’ in Gaza may cement long-term division: Report

Middle East

4 min read

Reconstruction efforts are underway, but only on the side of the line controlled by Israel

Türkiye prioritizes civilian aid, ceasefire guarantees in Gaza stabilization force

Türkiye prioritizes civilian aid, ceasefire guarantees in Gaza stabilization force

Gaza ceasefire

8 min read

'Türkiye is ready to support all constructive efforts that contribute to regional peace and stability,' says Defense Ministry

G7 top diplomats warn of China’s military, nuclear buildup

G7 top diplomats warn of China’s military, nuclear buildup

World

4 min read

US sanctions 32 entities over Iran drone, missile support, including 7 in Türkiye

US sanctions 32 entities over Iran drone, missile support, including 7 in Türkiye

World

5 min read

Record 43-day US government shutdown ends as Trump signs bill

Record 43-day US government shutdown ends as Trump signs bill

US government shutdown

5 min read

British man dies in Türkiye after hair transplant, dental treatment

British man dies in Türkiye after hair transplant, dental treatment

Health

2 min read

Türkiye steps into winter as temperatures drop, first big snow announced

Türkiye steps into winter as temperatures drop, first big snow announced

Weather

5 min read

Funding gaps risk undoing progress on TB, still killing 1.2 million yearly: WHO

Funding gaps risk undoing progress on TB, still killing 1.2 million yearly: WHO

Health

3 min read

Tutankhamun’s body was torn apart 100 years ago, casting long shadow over celebrated excavation

Tutankhamun’s body was torn apart 100 years ago, casting long shadow over celebrated excavation

Egyptian archaeology

6 min read

Eleanor Dobson’s analysis exposes how Tutankhamun’s body was violently dismantled in 1925, challenging the long-held image of a triumphal excavation

Legends of Anatolia: Shahmaran, serpent queen beneath earth

Legends of Anatolia

5 min read

Shahmaran, the serpent-queen of Anatolian legend, remains a powerful symbol of wisdom, healing, secrecy, and the enduring memory of oral tradition

Legends of Anatolia: Shahmaran, serpent queen beneath earth

How digital archaeology is reconstructing the Battle of Manzikert

Battle of Manzikert

6 min read

Archaeologists at Malazgirt are digitizing battlefield artefacts in 3D, turning Türkiye’s legendary victory site into a living digital archive

How digital archaeology is reconstructing the Battle of Manzikert

1,800-year-old chamber tomb unearthed in Türkiye’s ancient city of Tharsa

Archaeology

3 min read

Archaeologists in Adiyaman uncover a 1,800-year-old chamber tomb in Tharsa, revealing new details about ancient funerary art and architecture

1,800-year-old chamber tomb unearthed in Türkiye’s ancient city of Tharsa

Türkiye suspends 23 Super Lig players in widening betting scandal, including two from Galatasaray

Türkiye suspends 23 Super Lig players in widening betting scandal, including two from Galatasaray

Football

5 min read

Anadolu Efes to face Bayern Munich in Antalya in EuroLeague Week 11

Anadolu Efes to face Bayern Munich in Antalya in EuroLeague Week 11

Anadolu Efes

1 min read

TFF widens betting scandal probe to 139 clubs across Turkish football: Report

TFF widens betting scandal probe to 139 clubs across Turkish football: Report

betting scandal

6 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

12

29

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

12

28

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

12

25

4

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

12

23

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

12

22

6

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

12

20

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

12

19

8

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

12

15

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

12

14

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

12

14

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

12

14

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

12

13

13

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

12

13

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

12

11

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

12

10

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

12

9

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

12

8

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

12

7

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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At least 6 killed in blaze at warehouse in Kocaeli’s major industrial hub

Istanbul authorities seize illegally trafficked African lion cub

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

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Greece unlocks thousands of Golden Visa files as Turkish demand rises sharply

Greece unlocks thousands of Golden Visa files as Turkish demand rises sharply

Nov 13 2025

Liberation of southern territory remains non-negotiable, says Lebanese interior minister

Liberation of southern territory remains non-negotiable, says Lebanese interior minister

Nov 13 2025

Türkiye suspends 23 Super Lig players in widening betting scandal, including two from Galatasaray

Türkiye suspends 23 Super Lig players in widening betting scandal, including two from Galatasaray

Nov 13 2025

IFC arranges $335M loan to boost Turkish Arkas Holding's transport, port investments

IFC arranges $335M loan to boost Turkish Arkas Holding's transport, port investments

Nov 13 2025

Spanish bank BBVA explores options over expiring insurance partnership with Eureko in Türkiye: Report

Spanish bank BBVA explores options over expiring insurance partnership with Eureko in Türkiye: Report

Nov 13 2025

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