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New Turkish Cypriot president not a radical shift for Türkiye and the region

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featured

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Tufan Erhurman’s election as Turkish Cypriot leader doesn’t signal a radical shift in Türkiye–TRNC ties, argues Türkiye Today columnist Barin Kayaoglu

New Turkish Cypriot president not a radical shift for Türkiye and the region

OpenAI launches Atlas browser to challenge Google's search dominance

Tech

3 min read

OpenAI launches its Atlas web browser, entering direct competition with Google's Chrome as ChatGPT maker seeks new revenue through search advertising

OpenAI launches Atlas browser to challenge Google's search dominance

Over 90% of Gaza's farming infrastructure destroyed, Palestinian minister says

Region

2 min read

Over 90% of Gaza's farming infrastructure destroyed, Palestinian minister says

Defense and aviation push Türkiye's R&D investment to $15.5 billion in 2024

Defense

2 min read

Defense and aviation push Türkiye's R&D investment to $15.5 billion in 2024

Vance emphasizes Türkiye's role in enforcing Gaza ceasefire during Israel visit

World

4 min read

Vance emphasizes Türkiye's role in enforcing Gaza ceasefire during Israel visit

JD Vance emphasizes the need for patience in recovering hostages from Gaza while defending Türkiye's involvement in the ceasefire process

Turkish lawmakers approve extended military presence in Iraq, Syria

Defense

2 min read

Türkiye extends military deployment in Lebanon by two years

Middle East

2 min read

The Sultan’s Salon: Silken noose—execution of Sultan Ibrahim I

The Sultan’s Salon: Silken noose—execution of Sultan Ibrahim I

The Sultan’s Salon

5 min read

How Hollywood turned archaeologists into adventurers, treasure hunters

How Hollywood turned archaeologists into adventurers, treasure hunters

cinema and archaeology

4 min read

Real Madrid players question Alonso's decision to bench Arda Guler for Bellingham

Football

1 min read

Why Türkiye–Kuwait ties are yet to reach their full potential?

Why Türkiye–Kuwait ties are yet to reach their full potential?

analysis

6 min read

Did Hittite prayers blame Egypt for a non-existent plague? New evidence says so

Did Hittite prayers blame Egypt for a non-existent plague? New evidence says so

bioarchaeology

3 min read

International justice and accountability: Double standards in Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

International justice and accountability: Double standards in Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts

analysis

7 min read

Focus shifts to interest rate decision in Türkiye’s markets

Focus shifts to interest rate decision in Türkiye’s markets

Op-Ed

2 min read

Is political axis changing in TRNC after presidential elections?

Op-Ed

Is political axis changing in TRNC after presidential elections?

Opposition leader Tufan Erhurman wins TRNC presidency with 62.7% over incumbent ...

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

Editorial

4 Rotterdam neighborhoods where architecture, art, local life connect

These four Rotterdam districts show how the city connects architecture, diversit...

Global defense stocks surge as spending rises; Türkiye's Aselsan shines

ASELSAN

Global defense stocks surge as spending rises; Türkiye's Aselsan shines

Global defense firms surged amid rising military spending, with Türkiye's Aselsa...

Expats in Türkiye

Marmara earthquake could cause $11.9 billion in insured damages: Report

Marmara earthquake could cause $11.9 billion in insured damages: Report

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

Perceptions vs realities: What Türkiye’s new amendment for Turkish-origin expats means

Expats beware: Istanbul metro won’t allow large bags anymore, adds extra fees

Expats beware: Istanbul metro won’t allow large bags anymore, adds extra fees

Editor's Pick

Mass return of Syrians from Türkiye reveals intriguing regional patterns—here’s why

Mass return of Syrians from Türkiye reveals intriguing regional patterns—here’s why

Return rates of Syrians from Türkiye differ sharply by their regions of origin, writes Türkiye Today columnist Omer Ozkizilcik

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Türkiye’s $8.7B coal boost slows its green transition amid record-low solar costs: Report

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Minerals Technologies expands Türkiye plant to meet rising renewable fuel demand

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The Sultan’s Salon: Silken noose—execution of Sultan Ibrahim I

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Turkish defense giants to showcase capabilities at SIDEC 2025 in Slovenia

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China hawk Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s 1st female PM after coalition deal

Insight

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Beyond Cold War analogies: Why China-Russia split is unlikely

Deniz Karakullukcu

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Turkish drones test Ankara's 'golden age' of relations with Belgrade

Mustafa Cuhadar

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Idea of common military structure within Organization of Turkic States

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Defense and aviation push Türkiye's R&D investment to $15.5 billion in 2024

Defense and aviation push Türkiye's R&D investment to $15.5 billion in 2024

Defense

4 min read

Türkiye's research and development spending reaches $15.5 billion in 2024, marking nearly 30-fold increase over past decade, according to TurkStat

Court sentences 2 defendants to 24 years for killing Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

3 min read

Two defendants in the Ahmet Minguzzi murder case were sentenced to 24 years in prison, while two others were acquitted and released

Court sentences 2 defendants to 24 years for killing Mattia Ahmet Minguzzi

Erdogan stresses Gaza ceasefire, stronger Gulf ties on Kuwait stop

Diplomacy

8 min read

Türkiye, Kuwait sign four agreements on maritime, cooperation in energy, direct investment incentives, mutual recognition of seafarers’ certificates

Erdogan stresses Gaza ceasefire, stronger Gulf ties on Kuwait stop

Aselsan's Murad AESA radar integrated into Bayraktar Kizilelma

ASELSAN

2 min read

Baykar’s Kizilelma UAV reportedly tests the Toygun EOTS and Murad AESA radar for the first time

Aselsan's Murad AESA radar integrated into Bayraktar Kizilelma

OpenAI launches Atlas browser to challenge Google's search dominance

OpenAI launches Atlas browser to challenge Google's search dominance

Tech

7 min read

Türkiye’s $8.7B coal boost slows its green transition amid record-low solar costs: Report

Türkiye’s $8.7B coal boost slows its green transition amid record-low solar costs: Report

green transition

4 min read

Türkiye's Tofas agrees with Stellantis to export 230,000 K0 vans to North America

Türkiye's Tofas agrees with Stellantis to export 230,000 K0 vans to North America

Turkish auto exports

4 min read

Türkiye extends military deployment in Lebanon by two years

Türkiye extends military deployment in Lebanon by two years

Middle East

4 min read

Turkish lawmakers authorize continued military participation in Lebanon's UN peacekeeping force as the mission prepares for gradual phase-out

Over 90% of Gaza's farming infrastructure destroyed, Palestinian minister says

Over 90% of Gaza's farming infrastructure destroyed, Palestinian minister says

Region

5 min read

Palestinian authorities report that Israeli operations have destroyed over 90% of Gaza's agricultural infrastructure, affected more than 5,000 farmers

Kuwaiti analyst : Türkiye’s historical depth makes it more welcome in Syria

Kuwaiti analyst : Türkiye’s historical depth makes it more welcome in Syria

Türkiye Syria ties

3 min read

The Ottoman Empire ruled the region for 400 years, and its archives hold around 150 million documents comprising the Middle East

Egypt’s intelligence chief holds urgent meeting with Israel's Netanyahu

Egypt’s intelligence chief holds urgent meeting with Israel's Netanyahu

Gaza ceasefire

2 min read

The visit aims to hold meetings with several Israeli officials to advance the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s plan

Vance emphasizes Türkiye's role in enforcing Gaza ceasefire during Israel visit

Vance emphasizes Türkiye's role in enforcing Gaza ceasefire during Israel visit

World

8 min read

UN experts condemn US military actions near Venezuela as international law violations

UN experts condemn US military actions near Venezuela as international law violations

Americas

4 min read

Sarkozy becomes 1st former EU leader jailed, declares innocence as he enters Paris prison

Sarkozy becomes 1st former EU leader jailed, declares innocence as he enters Paris prison

Europe

8 min read

Reform underway, 3-year graduation possible, says Higher Education Council head

Reform underway, 3-year graduation possible, says Higher Education Council head

Education

4 min read

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

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

Lifestyle

1 min read

Birds, not seed traits, drove plant colonization on newborn Icelandic island

Birds, not seed traits, drove plant colonization on newborn Icelandic island

Science

3 min read

Ankara becomes 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital as official logo and yearlong events roll out

Turkic World Tourism Capital

6 min read

Ankara’s 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital year begins with a new logo, packed events, global campaigns, and city-to-city cultural links

How Hollywood turned archaeologists into adventurers, treasure hunters

cinema and archaeology

7 min read

Cinema made archaeologists heroes and treasure hunters. Behind the whip and fedora lies a deeper story of myth, science, and public imagination

How Hollywood turned archaeologists into adventurers, treasure hunters

7-minute Louvre heist revives world’s biggest museum robberies

Museums

8 min read

7-minute Louvre theft reignites the art world’s biggest heist stories, from Dresden’s diamonds to Boston’s Gardner robbery and the 1911 Mona Lisa saga

7-minute Louvre heist revives world’s biggest museum robberies

Burned house from 4,500 years ago, 2,300-year-old fort emerge in Türkiye's Denizli

Archaeology

5 min read

Asagiseyit Hoyuk yields a 4,500-year-old burned house with rich finds and a 2,300-year-old Hellenistic fort, revealing daily life and frontier security in Türkiye

Burned house from 4,500 years ago, 2,300-year-old fort emerge in Türkiye's Denizli

Real Madrid players question Alonso's decision to bench Arda Guler for Bellingham

Real Madrid players question Alonso's decision to bench Arda Guler for Bellingham

Football

4 min read

Kenan Yildiz, Servet Yardimci honored at Mediterranean Excellence Awards in Rome

Kenan Yildiz, Servet Yardimci honored at Mediterranean Excellence Awards in Rome

Football

5 min read

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Football

3 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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25

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

9

20

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

9

19

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

9

17

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

9

16

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

9

16

7

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

8

13

8

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

9

13

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

8

11

10

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

9

10

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

9

9

12

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

9

8

13

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

8

8

14

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

9

8

15

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

9

8

16

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

8

6

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

9

5

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

9

3

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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Erdogan stresses Gaza ceasefire, stronger Gulf ties on Kuwait stop

Türkiye's first armed unmanned naval vehicle MARLIN gains mine warfare capability

5th-century Greek inscribed mosaic discovered at Urfa Castle

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Turkish lawmakers approve extended military presence in Iraq, Syria

Turkish lawmakers approve extended military presence in Iraq, Syria

Oct 22 2025

OpenAI launches Atlas browser to challenge Google's search dominance

OpenAI launches Atlas browser to challenge Google's search dominance

Oct 21 2025

Real Madrid players question Alonso's decision to bench Arda Guler for Bellingham

Real Madrid players question Alonso's decision to bench Arda Guler for Bellingham

Oct 21 2025

Türkiye extends military deployment in Lebanon by two years

Türkiye extends military deployment in Lebanon by two years

Oct 21 2025

Over 90% of Gaza's farming infrastructure destroyed, Palestinian minister says

Over 90% of Gaza's farming infrastructure destroyed, Palestinian minister says

Oct 21 2025

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