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Zelenskyy urges Europe to secure its place in any Russia peace talks

Region

1 min read

Zelenskyy calls on Europe to secure a strong role in any future peace negotiations with Russia following a phone call with European Council President

Zelenskyy urges Europe to secure its place in any Russia peace talks

Spain's Socialists face historic rout in Andalusia as conservatives eye supermajority

Europe

3 min read

Spain's opposition Popular Party is on course for an outright majority in Andalusia's regional election, exit polls show

Spain's Socialists face historic rout in Andalusia as conservatives eye supermajority

UAE invokes right of response to 'terrorist attacks' on Barakah nuclear plant

Middle East

2 min read

UAE invokes right of response to 'terrorist attacks' on Barakah nuclear plant

Trump warns Iran to move fast on nuclear deal or face destruction

Middle East

3 min read

Trump warns Iran to move fast on nuclear deal or face destruction

Iran reveals US demands and its own preconditions

Iran talk

3 min read

Iran reveals US demands and its own preconditions

Iranian media reveals Washington's five conditions for an Iran deal, including 400kg uranium transfer, as Iran sets its own five preconditions

Türkiye opens land bridge for Gulf cargo as Hormuz closure drives record freight rates

Hormuz Crisis

3 min read VIDEO

Erdogan to redirect counterterrorism funds to education and jobs for Turkish youth

Nation

2 min read

Moldovan Eurovision presenter says she almost walked off over Romania's jury score

Moldovan Eurovision presenter says she almost walked off over Romania's jury score

Eurovision 2026

3 min read

Ebola reaches Goma as WHO declares DR Congo outbreak emergency

Ebola reaches Goma as WHO declares DR Congo outbreak emergency

Ebola

3 min read

FIFA, Iran hold talks in Istanbul over US visa issues before World Cup

World Cup 2026

2 min read

Spotlight

Istanbul pays more for basic needs than London as inflation bites: Report

Istanbul pays more for basic needs than London as inflation bites: Report

inflation

2 min read

A relevant NATO is a win for Türkiye

A relevant NATO is a win for Türkiye

Op-Ed

4 min read

Israel–UAE axis plots to rule a post-American Middle East

Israel–UAE axis plots to rule a post-American Middle East

Op-Ed

10 min read

Kataib Hezbollah commander detained in Türkiye, handed to FBI for terror charges

Kataib Hezbollah commander detained in Türkiye, handed to FBI for terror charges

Deets

9 min read

From Jakarta to all of Southeast Asia: How to read Kizilelma export to Indonesia

From Jakarta to all of Southeast Asia: How to read Kizilelma export to Indonesia

When oversight becomes uncertainty: Bosnia after Schmidt

When oversight becomes uncertainty: Bosnia after Schmidt

Mustafa Cuhadar

Five forces that will define NATO's Ankara summit

Five forces that will define NATO's Ankara summit

Enes Berna Kilic

Could a 'privileged status' finally solve Türkiye's EU accession deadlock?

Could a 'privileged status' finally solve Türkiye's EU accession deadlock?

Batu Kinayyigit

How Türkiye is turning Blue Homeland concept into law

How Türkiye is turning Blue Homeland concept into law

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Syria and Europe clash over 'realistic' expectations for migrant returns

Syria and Europe clash over 'realistic' expectations for migrant returns

Omer Ozkizilcik

Xi's true victory: Getting Trump to the table in Beijing

Xi's true victory: Getting Trump to the table in Beijing

A looming divorce: Putin-Pashinyan meeting highlights deepening rift

A looming divorce: Putin-Pashinyan meeting highlights deepening rift

GCC states’ 5 fatal mistakes in US-Israel–Iran war

GCC states’ 5 fatal mistakes in US-Israel–Iran war

Why Ahmad al-Sharaa dismissed his brothers to please Sunni base

Why Ahmad al-Sharaa dismissed his brothers to please Sunni base

Omer Ozkizilcik

Bosnia, Europe face a dangerous vacuum after Christian Schmidt

Bosnia, Europe face a dangerous vacuum after Christian Schmidt

Turkish central bank holds firm even as prices rise

Turkish central bank holds firm even as prices rise

Omer Faruk Bingol

Will France's Charles de Gaulle still sail as US mission fails near Hormuz?

Will France's Charles de Gaulle still sail as US mission fails near Hormuz?

Türkiye’s defense rise: From dependent consumer to global powerhouse

Türkiye’s defense rise: From dependent consumer to global powerhouse

Bahceli’s bold gambit for a 'terror-free' Türkiye

Bahceli’s bold gambit for a 'terror-free' Türkiye

Is May 8 election the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer?

Is May 8 election the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer?

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Could UAE move to depeg early?

Could UAE move to depeg early?

What a single Uzbek fighter reveals about Syria’s foreign militia crisis

What a single Uzbek fighter reveals about Syria’s foreign militia crisis

Omer Ozkizilcik

How Israel-led military architecture aims at encircling Türkiye in Mediterranean

How Israel-led military architecture aims at encircling Türkiye in Mediterranean

Hell-hole hiccup—when Darvaza’s dragon finally ran out of smoke

Hell-hole hiccup—when Darvaza’s dragon finally ran out of smoke

A. Craig Copetas

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Taliban’s Afghanistan is becoming a totalitarian police state

Op-Ed

Taliban’s Afghanistan is becoming a totalitarian police state

Taliban are transforming Afghanistan into ideological police state built on stri...

Istanbul Modern to offer free guided exhibition tours for Museums Week

Events

Istanbul Modern to offer free guided exhibition tours for Museums Week

Istanbul Modern will host free guided tours for Museums Week, featuring Semiha B...

Big names left out for France's World Cup squad

Football

Big names left out for France's World Cup squad

Several high-profile players miss out as Didier Deschamps prioritizes balance an...

Turkish Cuisine

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

Food

2 min read

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

Otto Eats: Imam bayildi, or how to love an aubergine properly

Otto Eats: Imam bayildi, or how to love an aubergine properly

Featured

Featured

7 min read

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Food

2 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Roads close in Istanbul May 17-20 ahead of Europa League final

Roads close in Istanbul May 17-20 ahead of Europa League final

Where to stay in Bodrum: A guide for different travel styles

Where to stay in Bodrum: A guide for different travel styles

By Türkiye Today Staff

Curtains up, walls lit: Istanbul's art week is here

Curtains up, walls lit: Istanbul's art week is here

Editor's Pick

Exclusive—Türkiye discusses Gulf participation with NATO allies in Ankara summit

Exclusive—Türkiye discusses Gulf participation with NATO allies in Ankara summit

NATO allies discuss participation of 4 Gulf nations in a historic summit, Turkish diplomatic sources tell Türkiye Today

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Türkiye opens land bridge for Gulf cargo as Hormuz closure drives record freight rates

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84% of dogs experience fear or anxiety in daily life: Study

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Taliban’s Afghanistan is becoming a totalitarian police state

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Kazakhstan to become first foreign manufacturer of Türkiye's Anka UAV

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Gamba Osaka stuns Ronaldo's Al Nassr as Turkish striker seals AFC Champions League Two title

Otokar's Tulpar debuts with Aselsan Korhan 35mm turret and Akkor active protection

Otokar's Tulpar debuts with Aselsan Korhan 35mm turret and Akkor active protection

Defense

3 min read

Otokar's Tulpar tracked IFV made its first appearance with Aselsan's Korhan 35mm turret at SAHA 2026

43rd Turkish Day Parade draws thousands to New York's Madison Avenue

Turkish Day Parade

43rd Turkish Day Parade draws thousands to New York's Madison Avenue

Red Notice suspect wanted by Netherlands caught in Istanbul’s Pendik

Crime

2 min read

Istanbul police captured W.A.L., wanted by the Netherlands via Red Notice, in Pendik over alleged cocaine trafficking and money laundering

Red Notice suspect wanted by Netherlands caught in Istanbul’s Pendik

Roads close in Istanbul May 17-20 ahead of Europa League final

Road Closures

3 min read

Istanbul rolls out traffic restrictions and alternative routes ahead of the 2026 UEFA Europa League final at Besiktas Park

Roads close in Istanbul May 17-20 ahead of Europa League final

Istanbul pays more for basic needs than London as inflation bites: Report

Istanbul pays more for basic needs than London as inflation bites: Report

inflation

5 min read

Turkish company Kontrolmatik seeks debt lifeline after missing bond payments

Turkish company Kontrolmatik seeks debt lifeline after missing bond payments

Turkish market

4 min read

Japanese giant Daikin to invest $100M in Türkiye

Japanese giant Daikin to invest $100M in Türkiye

Business

6 min read

Zelenskyy urges Europe to secure its place in any Russia peace talks

Zelenskyy urges Europe to secure its place in any Russia peace talks

Region

4 min read

Zelenskyy calls on Europe to secure a strong role in any future peace negotiations with Russia following a phone call with European Council President

Spain's Socialists face historic rout in Andalusia as conservatives eye supermajority

Spain's Socialists face historic rout in Andalusia as conservatives eye supermajority

Europe

5 min read

Spain's opposition Popular Party is on course for an outright majority in Andalusia's regional election, exit polls show

UAE invokes right of response to 'terrorist attacks' on Barakah nuclear plant

UAE invokes right of response to 'terrorist attacks' on Barakah nuclear plant

Middle East

4 min read

UAE tells IAEA chief Grossi that country reserves full right to respond to 'terrorist attacks' after a drone strike ignites fire at Barakah plant

Trump warns Iran to move fast on nuclear deal or face destruction

Trump warns Iran to move fast on nuclear deal or face destruction

Middle East

6 min read

Trump issues urgent warning to Iran via Truth Social and a phone call with Axios, declaring Tehran must move toward nuclear deal or face destruction

Trump advisers warn Beijing summit raised odds of Taiwan invasion within five years

Trump advisers warn Beijing summit raised odds of Taiwan invasion within five years

World

8 min read

US weighs drone threat from Cuba near Guantanamo: Report

US weighs drone threat from Cuba near Guantanamo: Report

Americas

7 min read

Nuclear weapons ‘cornerstone’ of Russia’s national security: Kremlin

Nuclear weapons ‘cornerstone’ of Russia’s national security: Kremlin

World

4 min read

Ebola reaches Goma as WHO declares DR Congo outbreak emergency

Ebola reaches Goma as WHO declares DR Congo outbreak emergency

Ebola

5 min read

84% of dogs experience fear or anxiety in daily life: Study

84% of dogs experience fear or anxiety in daily life: Study

Lifestyle

2 min read

Air pollution linked to dementia risk after long-term exposure

Air pollution linked to dementia risk after long-term exposure

Health

3 min read

Moldovan Eurovision presenter says she almost walked off over Romania's jury score

Moldovan Eurovision presenter says she almost walked off over Romania's jury score

Eurovision 2026

5 min read

Moldova's national jury awards Romania only 3 points at Eurovision 2026, prompting the country's score presenter to nearly refuse to go on air

Erling Haaland cast as viking warrior in upcoming animated film

Cinema

1 min read

Manchester City star lends his voice to new Norwegian animated adventure set for Christmas Day release

Erling Haaland cast as viking warrior in upcoming animated film

Istanbul Modern to offer free guided exhibition tours for Museums Week

Events

4 min read

Istanbul Modern will host free guided tours for Museums Week, featuring Semiha Berksoy and Floating Islands exhibitions

Istanbul Modern to offer free guided exhibition tours for Museums Week

Bulgaria's Dara wins Eurovision by 173 points in politically charged Vienna final

Eurovision 2026

6 min read

Bulgaria's Dara wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, beating Israel by 173 televote points with her song 'Bangaranga'

Bulgaria's Dara wins Eurovision by 173 points in politically charged Vienna final

FIFA, Iran hold talks in Istanbul over US visa issues before World Cup

FIFA, Iran hold talks in Istanbul over US visa issues before World Cup

World Cup 2026

4 min read

North Korea women's football team arrives in South Korea for ACL semis

North Korea women's football team arrives in South Korea for ACL semis

Women's Football

8 min read

Galatasaray chases €600M revenue plan by 2028 to join world’s top 15 clubs

Galatasaray chases €600M revenue plan by 2028 to join world’s top 15 clubs

Galatasaray

5 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

34

77

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

34

74

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

34

69

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

34

60

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

34

57

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

34

55

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

34

51

8

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

34

41

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

34

40

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

34

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

34

37

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

34

37

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

34

35

14

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

34

34

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

34

33

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

34

32

17

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

34

30

18

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

34

30

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul antique markets

6 min read

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Travel

1 min read

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

Lifestyle

2 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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Israeli strikes cost Lebanon $2B and 7% of GDP, says economy minister

Türkiye opens land bridge for Gulf cargo as Hormuz closure drives record freight rates

Red Notice suspect wanted by Netherlands caught in Istanbul’s Pendik

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Moldovan Eurovision presenter says she almost walked off over Romania's jury score

Moldovan Eurovision presenter says she almost walked off over Romania's jury score

May 17 2026

Zelenskyy urges Europe to secure its place in any Russia peace talks

Zelenskyy urges Europe to secure its place in any Russia peace talks

May 17 2026

Spain's Socialists face historic rout in Andalusia as conservatives eye supermajority

Spain's Socialists face historic rout in Andalusia as conservatives eye supermajority

May 17 2026

UAE invokes right of response to 'terrorist attacks' on Barakah nuclear plant

UAE invokes right of response to 'terrorist attacks' on Barakah nuclear plant

May 17 2026

Trump warns Iran to move fast on nuclear deal or face destruction

Trump warns Iran to move fast on nuclear deal or face destruction

May 17 2026

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