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Turkish market lowers inflation forecasts for December, sees 100 bp rate cut in January

Turkish economy

2 min read

Central bank survey sees policy rate falling to around 28% over 12 months, with inflation expected at 23.35%

Turkish market lowers inflation forecasts for December, sees 100 bp rate cut in January

Türkiye posts 4th consecutive monthly current account surplus in October

current account

5 min read

Services income led by tourism, transport continues to cushion Türkiye’s external balance, while loan inflows dominated current account financing

Türkiye posts 4th consecutive monthly current account surplus in October

COP31 countdown: Türkiye seeks lasting climate awareness beyond diplomacy

COP31 Türkiye

3 min read

COP31 countdown: Türkiye seeks lasting climate awareness beyond diplomacy

Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy, European leaders in Berlin over Ukraine peace plan

World

3 min read

Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy, European leaders in Berlin over Ukraine peace plan

Putin will keep his promise to visit Türkiye 'as soon as possible,' Erdogan says

Russia Türkiye

2 min read

Putin will keep his promise to visit Türkiye 'as soon as possible,' Erdogan says

Erdogan says Putin signaled readiness to visit Türkiye soon after talks on Ukraine and bilateral ties, as Ankara pushes for peace efforts

Türkiye warns of Black Sea risks after Russian strike damages Turkish-operated ship

Diplomacy

3 min read

Russia hits Turkish cargo ship in Ukraine's Odessa

Region

3 min read

Climate change may increase risk of animal-to-human diseases, study finds

Climate change may increase risk of animal-to-human diseases, study finds

Environment

1 min read

From code to capacity: Ankara backs sovereign AI drive with new data center plan

From code to capacity: Ankara backs sovereign AI drive with new data center plan

AI infrastructure

2 min read

Heavy snow and freezing temperatures hit multiple provinces in Türkiye

Weather

1 min read

Spotlight

Can Greek Cyprus join a Gaza stabilization force?

Can Greek Cyprus join a Gaza stabilization force?

Gaza

4 min read

Why Türkiye must be the next member of new Pax Silica

Why Türkiye must be the next member of new Pax Silica

Op-Ed

6 min read

Is war between Syria and Israel truly 'inevitable'?

Is war between Syria and Israel truly 'inevitable'?

featured

7 min read

Turkish sweets dominate TasteAtlas’ list of world’s 100 best desserts

Turkish sweets dominate TasteAtlas’ list of world’s 100 best desserts

Food

1 min read

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

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

How is the attack on Caspian Pipeline Consortium affecting Central Asia?

How is the attack on Caspian Pipeline Consortium affecting Central Asia?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

US regional strategy and Türkiye's possible role in Arab force

US regional strategy and Türkiye's possible role in Arab force

From joy to realism: Turkish-Syrian relations a year after regime change

From joy to realism: Turkish-Syrian relations a year after regime change

Omer Ozkizilcik

Will Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro retire to Türkiye?

Will Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro retire to Türkiye?

Once setting red lines in Dayton, America now lets Putin dictate the script in Ukraine

Once setting red lines in Dayton, America now lets Putin dictate the script in Ukraine

Can Türkiye's 'terror-free' logjams be overcome?

Can Türkiye's 'terror-free' logjams be overcome?

Discover

US envoy Barrack dismisses notion of 'Turkish expansionism,' dubs it nonsense

Türkiye-Israel

US envoy Barrack dismisses notion of 'Turkish expansionism,' dubs it nonsense

US Ambassador Tom Barrack says Türkiye has no aggressive intent toward Israel, d...

Turkish Parliament investigates serious allegations of harassment against girl interns

Turkish parliament

Turkish Parliament investigates serious allegations of harassment against girl interns

Women’s organizations, MPs, affected families call for transparency, accountabil...

Turkish teachers at Italian high school on strike amid financial discrimination suspicion

Education

Turkish teachers at Italian high school on strike amid financial discrimination suspicion

Turkish teachers at Istanbul’s private Italian school move toward legal strike, ...

Expats

Istanbul’s highest and lowest building dues in 2025 reveal growing 'fee migration'

Istanbul’s highest and lowest building dues in 2025 reveal growing 'fee migration'

Expats beware: Hotels in Türkiye can no longer take photocopies of guest ID documents

Expats beware: Hotels in Türkiye can no longer take photocopies of guest ID documents

Euromonitor index shows Istanbul, Antalya among worlds top 10 city destinations

Euromonitor index shows Istanbul, Antalya among worlds top 10 city destinations

Editor's Pick

Türkiye’s minimum wage debate heats up under inflation’s shadow amid living cost strain

Türkiye’s minimum wage debate heats up under inflation’s shadow amid living cost strain

Economy board seeks to balance disinflation goals with growing calls to provide relief to households struggling with surging living costs

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Century-old Turkish bridal gowns bring Anatolian wedding traditions to Zagreb

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Turkish sweets dominate TasteAtlas’ list of world’s 100 best desserts

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President Trump plans to appoint US General to lead Gaza stabilization mission

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Migration remains an economic opportunity for Europe: Spanish Economy Minister

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Türkiye emerges as top higher education destination for MENA students

Putin will keep his promise to visit Türkiye 'as soon as possible,' Erdogan says

Putin will keep his promise to visit Türkiye 'as soon as possible,' Erdogan says

Russia Türkiye

5 min read

Erdogan says Putin signaled readiness to visit Türkiye soon after talks on Ukraine and bilateral ties, as Ankara pushes for peace efforts

COP31 countdown: Türkiye seeks lasting climate awareness beyond diplomacy

COP31 Türkiye

4 min read

Türkiye is preparing to host COP31 in 2026 by updating its climate targets and aiming to build lasting nationwide climate awareness beyond diplomacy

COP31 countdown: Türkiye seeks lasting climate awareness beyond diplomacy

Türkiye ready to help sustain Pakistan-Afghanistan truce, President Erdogan says

Turkmenistan

5 min read

Türkiye says ready to help uphold the Pakistan-Afghanistan truce during talks between President Erdogan and PM Sharif in Ashgabat Forum

Türkiye ready to help sustain Pakistan-Afghanistan truce, President Erdogan says

Aselsan develops standalone KETUM mobile unit for disaster and emergency use

ASELSAN

3 min read

Aselsan’s KETUM mobile unit ensures secure, independent communication for security forces during disasters when existing infrastructure fails

Aselsan develops standalone KETUM mobile unit for disaster and emergency use

Turkish market lowers inflation forecasts for December, sees 100 bp rate cut in January

Turkish market lowers inflation forecasts for December, sees 100 bp rate cut in January

Turkish economy

4 min read

Türkiye Industrial Development Bank secures €250M climate funding from German KfW

Türkiye Industrial Development Bank secures €250M climate funding from German KfW

external financing

4 min read

From code to capacity: Ankara backs sovereign AI drive with new data center plan

From code to capacity: Ankara backs sovereign AI drive with new data center plan

AI infrastructure

3 min read

Mecca imam urges Muslims to take Palestinian children as role models

Mecca imam urges Muslims to take Palestinian children as role models

Mecca Imam

2 min read

He affirmed that Palestine and Jerusalem will remain firmly and exaltedly embedded in the hearts of Arabs and Muslims

Britain sanctions 4 RSF leaders over alleged abuses in Sudan

Britain sanctions 4 RSF leaders over alleged abuses in Sudan

Middle East

2 min read

The British sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans on the four commanders

Turkish-Syrian business forum meets in Aleppo to strengthen ties between companies

Turkish-Syrian business forum meets in Aleppo to strengthen ties between companies

Middle East

5 min read

The gathering comes as part of broader cooperation agreements between the Turkish and Syrian governments

Can Greek Cyprus join a Gaza stabilization force?

Can Greek Cyprus join a Gaza stabilization force?

Gaza

5 min read

For a small EU member with domestic and regional challenges, the decision has far-reaching strategic, legal, and diplomatic implications

Venezuela defense minister accuses US of seeking war in Caribbean, Latin America

Venezuela defense minister accuses US of seeking war in Caribbean, Latin America

Venezuela US

4 min read

Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy, European leaders in Berlin over Ukraine peace plan

Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy, European leaders in Berlin over Ukraine peace plan

World

7 min read

Europe must prepare for historic-scale war, NATO Secretary-General Rutte warns

Europe must prepare for historic-scale war, NATO Secretary-General Rutte warns

Europe

4 min read

Climate change may increase risk of animal-to-human diseases, study finds

Climate change may increase risk of animal-to-human diseases, study finds

Environment

3 min read

Turkish sweets dominate TasteAtlas’ list of world’s 100 best desserts

Turkish sweets dominate TasteAtlas’ list of world’s 100 best desserts

Food

3 min read

Heavy snow and freezing temperatures hit multiple provinces in Türkiye

Heavy snow and freezing temperatures hit multiple provinces in Türkiye

Weather

4 min read

Bucharest’s Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery keeps Türkiye–Romania friendship alive

Bucharest’s Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery keeps Türkiye–Romania friendship alive

Türkiye-Romania

4 min read

Bucharest’s Turkish Martyrs’ Cemetery, founded in 1932, holds 900+ graves and keeps the Türkiye–Romania bond from WWI alive today

Irish Eurovision winner to return 1994 trophy over Israel participation decision

Music

6 min read

Irish singer McGettigan announces he will return his 1994 Eurovision trophy to support 2024 winner Nemo's protest against Israel's 2026 participation

Irish Eurovision winner to return 1994 trophy over Israel participation decision

Japanese ship Heimei-Maru and forgotten odyssey of Turkish prisoners

Heimei Maru

14 min read

Heimei Maru’s voyage from Siberia to Istanbul became a year-long struggle, as Greek, Japanese, Italian and League of Nations officials argued over Turkish captives

Japanese ship Heimei-Maru and forgotten odyssey of Turkish prisoners

Daughter raises suspicion as fresh clues reshape case of Turkish singer Gullu’s death

Music

8 min read

Prosecutors deepen inquiry after new evidence suggests external force, conflicting statements, alleged escape plans in the case Turkish singer Gullu

Daughter raises suspicion as fresh clues reshape case of Turkish singer Gullu’s death

Arda Guler becomes Turkish football’s most valuable player at €90M

Arda Guler becomes Turkish football’s most valuable player at €90M

Arda Guler

2 min read

Fenerbahce cruises past Brann 4–0 with Talisca's stunning hat trick

Fenerbahce cruises past Brann 4–0 with Talisca's stunning hat trick

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Samsunspor falls to AEK at home, loses grip on group lead in Conference League

Samsunspor falls to AEK at home, loses grip on group lead in Conference League

Samsunspor

3 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

15

36

2

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

15

34

3

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

15

33

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

15

26

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

15

25

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

15

25

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

15

23

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

15

19

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

15

17

10

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

15

17

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

15

16

12

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

16

15

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

16

15

14

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

15

15

15

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

15

15

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

15

13

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

15

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

15

8

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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Türkiye's indigenous Tayfun ballistic missile achieves successful test fire

Japan earthquake leaves 30 injured, triggers power cuts in freezing temperatures

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

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Turkish market lowers inflation forecasts for December, sees 100 bp rate cut in January

Turkish market lowers inflation forecasts for December, sees 100 bp rate cut in January

Dec 13 2025

Putin will keep his promise to visit Türkiye 'as soon as possible,' Erdogan says

Putin will keep his promise to visit Türkiye 'as soon as possible,' Erdogan says

Dec 13 2025

Venezuela defense minister accuses US of seeking war in Caribbean, Latin America

Venezuela defense minister accuses US of seeking war in Caribbean, Latin America

Dec 13 2025

Climate change may increase risk of animal-to-human diseases, study finds

Climate change may increase risk of animal-to-human diseases, study finds

Dec 13 2025

Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy, European leaders in Berlin over Ukraine peace plan

Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy, European leaders in Berlin over Ukraine peace plan

Dec 13 2025

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