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Updated Adana Agreement on horizon in Syria: What to expect

featured

featured

2 min read

Türkiye to supply Syria with UAVs and air defense systems while gaining intervention rights, marking first step toward updating 1998 Adana Agreement

Updated Adana Agreement on horizon in Syria: What to expect

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

analysis

analysis

7 min read

Double standards on Ukraine, Gaza expose Global North dominance, writes Pinar Dost for Türkiye Today

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

Dubai's Emirates NBD to acquire majority stake in India’s RBL Bank for $3B

Mergers & acquisitions

2 min read

Dubai's Emirates NBD to acquire majority stake in India’s RBL Bank for $3B

President Erdogan to visit Kuwait, Qatar, Oman on Oct. 21-23 as part of Gulf tour

Diplomacy

2 min read

President Erdogan to visit Kuwait, Qatar, Oman on Oct. 21-23 as part of Gulf tour

Opposition leader Erhurman wins TRNC presidency, vows Türkiye coordination

Region

4 min read

Opposition leader Erhurman wins TRNC presidency, vows Türkiye coordination

Erhurman wins Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus presidential election with 62.76% of vote, defeating incumbent Tatar in decisive first-round victory

Opposition leader Tufan Erhurman poised to win TRNC presidency

Region

1 min read

Turkish nationalist leader says TRNC should unite with Türkiye following elections

Politics

1 min read

MPs push for scrutiny of royal family amid Prince Andrew-Epstein controversy

MPs push for scrutiny of royal family amid Prince Andrew-Epstein controversy

World

4 min read

Thousands turn Pennsylvania Avenue into slice of Türkiye in Washington DC

Thousands turn Pennsylvania Avenue into slice of Türkiye in Washington DC

Turkish Festival

1 min read

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Football

2 min read

SDF’s new deal with Damascus: Conditional surrender or political illusion?

SDF’s new deal with Damascus: Conditional surrender or political illusion?

Op-Ed

10 min read

How TRNC election could redefine Cyprus politics—and Türkiye’s regional calculus

How TRNC election could redefine Cyprus politics—and Türkiye’s regional calculus

featured

8 min read

Türkiye the ‘global swing state’: What new CRS report may have revealed about US thinking

Türkiye the ‘global swing state’: What new CRS report may have revealed about US thinking

Op-Ed

4 min read

Signature on the lira: Former central bank executive arrested in corruption probe

Signature on the lira: Former central bank executive arrested in corruption probe

Finance

4 min read

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...

Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

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Public debate over Rojin Kabais’ suspicious death in Türkiye continues one year later

New forensic findings, growing public calls for transparency, keep the death of ...

Expats in Türkiye

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

L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France turns Istanbul into cycling stage between continents

L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France turns Istanbul into cycling stage between continents

By Koray Erdogan

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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Thousands turn Pennsylvania Avenue into slice of Türkiye in Washington DC

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Türkiye welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire, pledges continued support

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US strikes Colombian rebel vessel as Trump cuts aid, deepening diplomatic crisis

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MPs push for scrutiny of royal family amid Prince Andrew-Epstein controversy

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Türkiye's Koc Holding strikes $600M syndicated loan from global banks

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

Prison escapee kills sergeant, lawyer in Türkiye, injures 7 before dying in shootout

Prison escapee kills sergeant, lawyer in Türkiye, injures 7 before dying in shootout

Crime

6 min read

Prison escapee kills a specialist sergeant and a lawyer in Edremit, wounds seven and dies in a police shootout as prosecutors launch an investigation

President Erdogan to visit Kuwait, Qatar, Oman on Oct. 21-23 as part of Gulf tour

Diplomacy

6 min read

President Erdogan to visit Kuwait, Qatar and Oman, focusing on defense, energy and Gaza coordination

President Erdogan to visit Kuwait, Qatar, Oman on Oct. 21-23 as part of Gulf tour

Erdogan congratulates Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus president on election win

Politics

6 min read

President Erdogan congratulates opposition leader Erhurman on winning TRNC presidential election with nearly 63% of vote

Erdogan congratulates Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus president on election win

Türkiye emerges as key to Israel's post-war strategy following Hamas agreement

Diplomacy

7 min read

Israeli analyst urges to prioritize restoring relations with Türkiye following Hamas hostage agreement that was achieved through Turkish mediation

Türkiye emerges as key to Israel's post-war strategy following Hamas agreement

Trump softens tone on China, signaling flexibility on tariffs

Trump softens tone on China, signaling flexibility on tariffs

US-China trade dispute

6 min read

Chobani owner Hamdi Ulukaya leads Türkiye’s billionaires with $13.7B net worth

Chobani owner Hamdi Ulukaya leads Türkiye’s billionaires with $13.7B net worth

Turkish billionaires

6 min read

Türkiye's Finance Minister touts 'highly productive' talks at gatherings in Washington

Türkiye's Finance Minister touts 'highly productive' talks at gatherings in Washington

Turkish economy

5 min read

Opposition leader Erhurman wins TRNC presidency, vows Türkiye coordination

Opposition leader Erhurman wins TRNC presidency, vows Türkiye coordination

Region

7 min read

Erhurman wins Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus presidential election with 62.76% of vote, defeating incumbent Tatar in decisive first-round victory

Opposition leader Tufan Erhurman poised to win TRNC presidency

Opposition leader Tufan Erhurman poised to win TRNC presidency

Region

1 min read

Tufan Erhurman, leader of the Republican Turkish Party, secures more than 63% of the vote in Northern Cyprus's presidential election

Al-Qassam Brigade outfit becomes global cosplay trend

Al-Qassam Brigade outfit becomes global cosplay trend

Middle East

6 min read

An Algerian groom turned his wedding into a symbolic reenactment of a Palestinian prisoner exchange

Israel launches airstrikes in Rafah despite ceasefire deal in Gaza

Israel launches airstrikes in Rafah despite ceasefire deal in Gaza

Gaza ceasefire

7 min read

Israeli army launches airstrikes in Rafah and central Gaza despite ceasefire agreement, as Hamas denies involvement, Slovenia expresses concerns

MPs push for scrutiny of royal family amid Prince Andrew-Epstein controversy

MPs push for scrutiny of royal family amid Prince Andrew-Epstein controversy

World

4 min read

Cargo plane veers off runway into sea at Hong Kong airport, 2 dead

Cargo plane veers off runway into sea at Hong Kong airport, 2 dead

aviation incident

5 min read

Trump rejects ‘No Kings’ protests, says ‘I am no king’

Trump rejects ‘No Kings’ protests, says ‘I am no king’

‘No Kings’ protests

2 min read

Yellow-coded rain alert for 6 Black Sea provinces as Türkiye cools

Yellow-coded rain alert for 6 Black Sea provinces as Türkiye cools

Weather

3 min read

Four Turkish villages earn UN's 'Best Tourism Villages Award for 2025'

Four Turkish villages earn UN's 'Best Tourism Villages Award for 2025'

Best Tourism Villages

6 min read

Turkish language departments to open at Damascus, Aleppo universities

Turkish language departments to open at Damascus, Aleppo universities

Educational cooperation protocol

5 min read

Thousands turn Pennsylvania Avenue into slice of Türkiye in Washington DC

Thousands turn Pennsylvania Avenue into slice of Türkiye in Washington DC

Turkish Festival

1 min read

Thousands turned Pennsylvania Avenue into a lively Turkish Festival with folk dance, music, crafts, Ottoman garments and food celebrating Türkiye’s culture

5th-century Greek inscribed mosaic discovered at Urfa Castle

Archeology

6 min read

Excavations at Urfa Castle uncover a 5th-century floor mosaic with a Greek inscription, plant motifs, and animal figures; likely from a Byzantine church

5th-century Greek inscribed mosaic discovered at Urfa Castle

'Palestine 36' earns spot on the European film festival shortlist

Cinema

4 min read

The award is organized annually by the European Film Academy to recognize excellence and outstanding achievements in cinema.

'Palestine 36' earns spot on the European film festival shortlist

Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

Archeology

2 min read

Turkish Culture Minister announces discovery of ancient cuneiform tablets at Accana Mound in Hatay, dating to the Idrimu Dynasty period

Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Football

3 min read

Fenerbahce to part ways with Colombian forward Jhon Duran by end of season: Report

Fenerbahce to part ways with Colombian forward Jhon Duran by end of season: Report

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Verstappen takes pole at US Grand Prix ahead of Norris and Leclerc

Verstappen takes pole at US Grand Prix ahead of Norris and Leclerc

U.S. Grand Prix

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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

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CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

9

13

8

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

8

13

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

8

11

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HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

9

10

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

8

9

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

8

8

13

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

9

8

14

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

9

8

15

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

8

6

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

8

5

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

9

5

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

9

3

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SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

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0

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NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

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ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

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ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

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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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5th-century Greek inscribed mosaic discovered at Urfa Castle

Türkiye successfully completes tests of Bozdogan & Gokdogan air-to-air missiles

Ancient cuneiform tablets from 1500-1400 BC discovered in excavations

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Dubai's Emirates NBD to acquire majority stake in India’s RBL Bank for $3B

Dubai's Emirates NBD to acquire majority stake in India’s RBL Bank for $3B

Oct 20 2025

MPs push for scrutiny of royal family amid Prince Andrew-Epstein controversy

MPs push for scrutiny of royal family amid Prince Andrew-Epstein controversy

Oct 20 2025

Thousands turn Pennsylvania Avenue into slice of Türkiye in Washington DC

Thousands turn Pennsylvania Avenue into slice of Türkiye in Washington DC

Oct 20 2025

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Arda Guler–Mbappe partnership secures Real Madrid victory over Getafe

Oct 20 2025

Yellow-coded rain alert for 6 Black Sea provinces as Türkiye cools

Yellow-coded rain alert for 6 Black Sea provinces as Türkiye cools

Oct 20 2025

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