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Greek Cyprus-Lebanon maritime deal causes internal controversy in Beirut: Here’s why

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

8 min read

Amid Lebanon's severe economic crisis, the deal appears to be motivated more by political expediency than by solid legal or strategic considerations

Greek Cyprus-Lebanon maritime deal causes internal controversy in Beirut: Here’s why

Switzerland rejects mandatory military service for women, climate tax for super-rich

Europe

2 min read

Referendum sees 84% oppose universal national service, 79% reject climate inheritance levy aimed at funding climate initiatives

Switzerland rejects mandatory military service for women, climate tax for super-rich

Egyptian court chief allegedly shoots himself in Alexandria

Egyptian court

1 min read

Egyptian court chief allegedly shoots himself in Alexandria

US, Ukraine discuss de facto border with Russia in intense Florida peace talks

World

5 min read

US, Ukraine discuss de facto border with Russia in intense Florida peace talks

Stop restraining Sharaa before foreign fighters in Syria turn against him

analysis

analysis

Syria

2 min read

Stop restraining Sharaa before foreign fighters in Syria turn against him

Foreign fighters in Syria continue to be a major issue of tension as they become increasingly critical of the Syrian President, Ahmad al-Sharaa

Pope Leo XIV cites Erdogan's ties to world leaders as key to Ukraine peace efforts

World

2 min read

Pope Leo XIV brings peace message to Lebanon after Türkiye visit

Middle East

3 min read

Fenerbahce hosts Galatasaray in season-defining intercontinental derby

Fenerbahce hosts Galatasaray in season-defining intercontinental derby

Istanbul derby

2 min read

Mysterious basalt columns in Türkiye's Mus await international discovery

Mysterious basalt columns in Türkiye's Mus await international discovery

Travel

2 min read

Engineering giant Irfan Balioglu, renowned beyond Türkiye, dies at 79

structural engineering

2 min read

Between ‘purification’ and ‘purge’: Türkiye’s main opposition CHP decides its course

Between ‘purification’ and ‘purge’: Türkiye’s main opposition CHP decides its course

Politics

5 min read

Iran to open consulate in Türkiye’s eastern Van province: Turkish FM

Iran to open consulate in Türkiye’s eastern Van province: Turkish FM

Türkiye-Iran relations

3 min read

No warm welcome from Türkiye for Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan

No warm welcome from Türkiye for Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan

Op-Ed

3 min read

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Can Türkiye help Ukraine with a better peace plan than Trump’s?

Op-Ed

9 min read

Why Türkiye leads Europe in pre-trial detention rates

Crime

Why Türkiye leads Europe in pre-trial detention rates

Public debate often mixes up 'criminal record' and 'judicial record, though in T...

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

analysis

Why Trump is eager to designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization

The order reflects long-standing bipartisan pressure in Congress and a broader t...

Lebanon–Greek Cypriot maritime boundary deal: What does it really mean for Türkiye?

Op-Ed

Lebanon–Greek Cypriot maritime boundary deal: What does it really mean for Türkiye?

The deal does not infringe Türkiye’s rights, but its impact lies in reinforcing ...

Expats in Türkiye

Cost of surviving in Türkiye surpasses $700 in November

Cost of surviving in Türkiye surpasses $700 in November

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

Türkiye launches Free Route Airspace system to shorten flights, cut emissions

Türkiye launches Free Route Airspace system to shorten flights, cut emissions

Editor's Pick

Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

US plan demands that all violations suffered by the Ukrainian people over the past four years be forgotten

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Switzerland rejects mandatory military service for women, climate tax for super-rich

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Greek Cyprus-Lebanon maritime deal causes internal controversy in Beirut: Here’s why

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US to halt asylum ‘for long time’ after shooting near White House, Trump says

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Engineering giant Irfan Balioglu, renowned beyond Türkiye, dies at 79

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Egyptian court chief allegedly shoots himself in Alexandria

Insight

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Washington ready to act as ‘bridge’ between Türkiye, Greece: US Ambassador Barrack

Washington ready to act as ‘bridge’ between Türkiye, Greece: US Ambassador Barrack

Diplomacy

3 min read

US Ambassador Barrack said Washington is ready to bridge between Türkiye and Greece, discussing the issue with Trump, citing Cyprus and Halki Seminary

Between ‘purification’ and ‘purge’: Türkiye’s main opposition CHP decides its course

Politics

6 min read

Ozel did not brush aside the implications of those remarks. In his victory speech, he pledged to 'purify' the party of what he described as attempts to drag the CHP back to its 'old ways'

Between ‘purification’ and ‘purge’: Türkiye’s main opposition CHP decides its course

Türkiye’s Kizilelma makes history with first UAV air-to-air missile strike

Defense

6 min read

Kizilelma hits jet-powered aircraft with Gokdogan missile in historic test off Sinop coast

Türkiye’s Kizilelma makes history with first UAV air-to-air missile strike

Iran to open consulate in Türkiye’s eastern Van province: Turkish FM

Türkiye-Iran relations

5 min read

'Israel's regional expansion poses a serious threat,' Minister Fidan says, adding that Türkiye’s goal is to preserve the hard-won Gaza ceasefire

Iran to open consulate in Türkiye’s eastern Van province: Turkish FM

Türkiye’s GDP rises 3.7% in Q3 2025 as household consumption remains robust

Türkiye’s GDP rises 3.7% in Q3 2025 as household consumption remains robust

Turkish economy

1 min read

Türkiye’s GO Enerji to launch €45M EV battery pack plant with South Korea’s LG

Türkiye’s GO Enerji to launch €45M EV battery pack plant with South Korea’s LG

battery tech

4 min read

Türkiye to ban mandatory service fees in restaurants with new pricing rule

Türkiye to ban mandatory service fees in restaurants with new pricing rule

Turkish restaurants

4 min read

Egyptian court chief allegedly shoots himself in Alexandria

Egyptian court chief allegedly shoots himself in Alexandria

Egyptian court

1 min read

He shot himself with his personal firearm inside the judges’ lounge shortly after concluding his regular judicial duties for the day

Israeli army faces ‘worst human resources crisis,’ retired Israeli General Brik warns

Israeli army faces ‘worst human resources crisis,’ retired Israeli General Brik warns

Middle East

3 min read

Retired Israeli Gen. Brik warned the army faces its worst manpower crisis as thousands leave service, harming equipment maintenance and combat systems

Nikos Dendias unveils plan to ‘shut down Aegean with missiles,’ targeting Türkiye

Nikos Dendias unveils plan to ‘shut down Aegean with missiles,’ targeting Türkiye

Region

4 min read

Greece’s defense minister says Athens will deploy mobile missiles across the Aegean islands and overhaul its doctrine

Retired Israeli general warns of unprecedented military personnel crisis

Retired Israeli general warns of unprecedented military personnel crisis

Middle East

6 min read

Retired Israeli major general warns that thousands of officers are leaving military service, creating most severe personnel crisis in military history

US to halt asylum ‘for long time’ after shooting near White House, Trump says

US to halt asylum ‘for long time’ after shooting near White House, Trump says

Americas

5 min read

US, Ukraine discuss de facto border with Russia in intense Florida peace talks

US, Ukraine discuss de facto border with Russia in intense Florida peace talks

World

8 min read

Deadly floods in Indonesia kill 442, thousands displaced

Deadly floods in Indonesia kill 442, thousands displaced

Asia & Pacific

4 min read

Engineering giant Irfan Balioglu, renowned beyond Türkiye, dies at 79

Engineering giant Irfan Balioglu, renowned beyond Türkiye, dies at 79

structural engineering

3 min read

Endangered yellow-spotted salamander known as 'Turkish salamander' seen in Adana, Türkiye

Endangered yellow-spotted salamander known as 'Turkish salamander' seen in Adana, Türkiye

Environment

2 min read

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Overfishing in Mediterranean, Black Sea hits decade low, UN report shows

Environment

2 min read

Turkish director Sihay urges filmmakers to embrace AI as it reshapes cinema

Turkish director Sihay urges filmmakers to embrace AI as it reshapes cinema

Artificial Intellegence

8 min read

Ozan Sihay says AI is reshaping filmmaking, offering new creative tools for young, independent directors while demanding ethical, skilled integration

Letoon’s sacred site set for faster excavations under Türkiye's Heritage for Future Project

Heritage for the Future

8 min read

UNESCO-listed Letoon Sacred Area in Türkiye prepares for faster excavations and major restoration under the Heritage for the Future Project

Letoon’s sacred site set for faster excavations under Türkiye's Heritage for Future Project

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

BASE 2025

3 min read

The exhibition remains free and open to the public through Nov. 30 at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Istanbul

BASE 2025 showcases new wave of emerging artists in Istanbul

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Events

3 min read

Titled 'Woven Legacies: Celebrating India’s Textile Heritage,' the three-day event showcases historic garments in Istanbul

Princess Esra’s historic garments headline India-focused textile show in Istanbul

Fenerbahce hosts Galatasaray in season-defining intercontinental derby

Fenerbahce hosts Galatasaray in season-defining intercontinental derby

Istanbul derby

5 min read

Türkiye rolls to 85-60 victory over Switzerland in World Cup qualifiers

Türkiye rolls to 85-60 victory over Switzerland in World Cup qualifiers

Basketball

3 min read

Partizan punished with over $46K fine over racist banner targeting Fenerbahce Beko

Partizan punished with over $46K fine over racist banner targeting Fenerbahce Beko

Basketball

1 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

13

32

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

13

31

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

14

31

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

14

26

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

14

24

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

13

24

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

14

22

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

14

18

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

14

16

10

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

14

15

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

13

15

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

14

14

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

14

14

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

14

13

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

14

12

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

14

12

17

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

14

11

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

14

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

Employee holds colleague hostage at gunpoint at Türkiye’s Gumushane University

Istanbul’s Kabatas metro site hit by scaffolding collapse, several injured

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Mosque and Turkish Islamic association targeted in racist attacks in France

Mosque and Turkish Islamic association targeted in racist attacks in France

Dec 01 2025

Mysterious basalt columns in Türkiye's Mus await international discovery

Mysterious basalt columns in Türkiye's Mus await international discovery

Dec 01 2025

Switzerland rejects mandatory military service for women, climate tax for super-rich

Switzerland rejects mandatory military service for women, climate tax for super-rich

Dec 01 2025

Greek Cyprus-Lebanon maritime deal causes internal controversy in Beirut: Here’s why

Greek Cyprus-Lebanon maritime deal causes internal controversy in Beirut: Here’s why

Dec 01 2025

US to halt asylum ‘for long time’ after shooting near White House, Trump says

US to halt asylum ‘for long time’ after shooting near White House, Trump says

Dec 01 2025

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