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Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

5 min read

As Europe debates how to respond to Trump’s Greenland framework plan, Ankara is quietly deepening its engagement with the Western Balkans

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

Türkiye joins 14-nation condemnation of Israeli actions against UN refugee agency

Diplomacy

8 min read

Türkiye joins 13 other nations in condemning Israeli actions against the UNRWA as a new Peace Council begins coordinating Gaza humanitarian relief

Türkiye joins 14-nation condemnation of Israeli actions against UN refugee agency

Fitch raises Türkiye credit outlook to positive, keeps BB- rating unchanged

Economy

2 min read

Fitch raises Türkiye credit outlook to positive, keeps BB- rating unchanged

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul and Izmir

Nation

1 min read

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul and Izmir

Türkiye's top diplomat warns Israel seeking opportunity to strike Iran

Diplomacy

4 min read

Türkiye's top diplomat warns Israel seeking opportunity to strike Iran

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warns that Israel continues seeking opportunity to attack Iran while signaling readiness to deploy troops to Gaza

Türkiye advises US against military intervention in Iran during Davos interview

Diplomacy

5 min read

Is Pakistan-Türkiye-Saudi defense deal possible?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

6 min read

What return of Ebla tablets means for Syria’s museums

featured

featured

What return of Ebla tablets means for Syria’s museums

Syrian antiquities

5 min read

Antidepressant use rises in Türkiye as economic hardship strains mental health

Antidepressant use rises in Türkiye as economic hardship strains mental health

Mental Health

2 min read

Napoli's Noa Lang joins Galatasaray on 2 million euro loan deal

Football

2 min read

Spotlight

How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

analysis

7 min read

What is the Iraqi perspective on transfer of Daesh detainees from Syria?

What is the Iraqi perspective on transfer of Daesh detainees from Syria?

featured

5 min read

Continuity or closure? Syria’s developments test Türkiye’s peace process

Continuity or closure? Syria’s developments test Türkiye’s peace process

featured

6 min read

Brutal stabbing of teenager in Istanbul ignites youth violence debate

Brutal stabbing of teenager in Istanbul ignites youth violence debate

Crime

5 min read

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

What is al-Sharaa’s strategy against the YPG?

What happened to Türkiye’s 'shrinking middle' in recent years?

What happened to Türkiye’s 'shrinking middle' in recent years?

Enes Berna Kilic

YPG's last choice: Implement Damascus deal or face military defeat

YPG's last choice: Implement Damascus deal or face military defeat

Omer Ozkizilcik

Simsek’s economic reset in Türkiye: Stabilization pays off, caution remains

Simsek’s economic reset in Türkiye: Stabilization pays off, caution remains

Stress test or strategic shift? Unpacking Vucic’s rhetoric against Ankara

Stress test or strategic shift? Unpacking Vucic’s rhetoric against Ankara

Mustafa Cuhadar

Kazakh oil, market risks and limits of Europe’s energy security model

Kazakh oil, market risks and limits of Europe’s energy security model

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

How can Blair bring peace to Gaza when he failed to bring it to Iraq?

How can Blair bring peace to Gaza when he failed to bring it to Iraq?

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Weaponization of antisemitism and erosion of free speech in the West

Weaponization of antisemitism and erosion of free speech in the West

Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Collapse of another CENTCOM project: Syrian army captures major cities in eastern Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Türkiye’s three dilemmas over Iran

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Iran’s broken social contract and the specter of chaos

Fidan's long presser and what it showcases

Fidan's long presser and what it showcases

Why old frames no longer explain Turkish foreign policy

Why old frames no longer explain Turkish foreign policy

Enes Berna Kilic

Why Bulgaria’s familiar paralysis carries higher stakes this time

Why Bulgaria’s familiar paralysis carries higher stakes this time

Mustafa Cuhadar

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

How does Trump's tariff threat affect Iran-Central Asia route?

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

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Greece plans new cultural routes around Acropolis, as overlooked Ottoman-era layer remains debated

History

Greece plans new cultural routes around Acropolis, as overlooked Ottoman-era layer remains debated

Greece is preparing new cultural routes around the Acropolis to highlight ancien...

Kartalkaya fire’s 1-year anniversary: Has justice for 78 deaths been served?

Crime

Kartalkaya fire’s 1-year anniversary: Has justice for 78 deaths been served?

Court sentences hotel executives to life after Kartalkaya fire as families chall...

Hokum Lokum: The chewy saga of Türkiye’s most popular, unknown export

featured

Hokum Lokum: The chewy saga of Türkiye’s most popular, unknown export

Look at how Bonomo turned Turkish Taffy into a national obsession through hammer...

Turkish Cuisine

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

Food

3 min read

How to make ‘Eli Bogrunde’ at home, a signature tray kebab from Türkiye

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Bilecik papaz yahnisi: A regional Ottoman dish preserved by official registration

Ottoman cuisine

3 min read

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea kitchen of Giresun: Heritage you can taste

Black Sea

5 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

Why Turkish is emerging as strategic language beyond borders

By Koray Erdogan

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Private school fees in Türkiye approach ₺2M for 2026-2027 academic year

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Turkish Parliament proposes social media, internet limits for children

Editor's Pick

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

Understanding Turkish way of living through everyday conversations

How everyday Turkish words and sayings shape emotional connection, moral awareness, and community life

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Western airlines cancel flights as Türkiye warns of Israeli strike plans against Iran

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Maccabi fans boo Turkish coach Ataman in Israel, Panathinaikos condemns hostile reception

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US mulls full military withdrawal from Syria: Report

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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul and Izmir

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How Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan may be building a multipolar security alternative

Türkiye joins 14-nation condemnation of Israeli actions against UN refugee agency

Türkiye joins 14-nation condemnation of Israeli actions against UN refugee agency

Diplomacy

13 min read

Türkiye joins 13 other nations in condemning Israeli actions against the UNRWA as a new Peace Council begins coordinating Gaza humanitarian relief

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul and Izmir

Nation

1 min read

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes near Sindirgi in Balikesir province, with tremors felt across western Türkiye including Istanbul and Izmir

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul and Izmir

Türkiye's top diplomat warns Israel seeking opportunity to strike Iran

Diplomacy

8 min read

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warns that Israel continues seeking opportunity to attack Iran while signaling readiness to deploy troops to Gaza

Türkiye's top diplomat warns Israel seeking opportunity to strike Iran

Türkiye advises US against military intervention in Iran during Davos interview

Diplomacy

9 min read

FM Fidan advises US against military action on Iran while expressing confidence that Trump can pressure Israel to end Gaza ceasefire violations

Türkiye advises US against military intervention in Iran during Davos interview

Fitch raises Türkiye credit outlook to positive, keeps BB- rating unchanged

Fitch raises Türkiye credit outlook to positive, keeps BB- rating unchanged

Economy

4 min read

US grants Serbia's sanctioned oil company additional month to operate amid sale talks

US grants Serbia's sanctioned oil company additional month to operate amid sale talks

Energy

6 min read

Türkiye’s exports to Syria surge nearly 70% in 2025

Türkiye’s exports to Syria surge nearly 70% in 2025

Syria-Türkiye

6 min read

Western airlines cancel flights as Türkiye warns of Israeli strike plans against Iran

Western airlines cancel flights as Türkiye warns of Israeli strike plans against Iran

Middle East

7 min read

Major Western airlines including KLM, Air France, British Airways, and Air Canada cancel dozens of flights to Israel and Gulf destinations on Jan. 23

European Union sounds alarm over alleged Daesh prisoner escapes in Syria

European Union sounds alarm over alleged Daesh prisoner escapes in Syria

Region

5 min read

EU expresses concern over reports of Daesh prisoner escapes from detention facilities in northeastern Syria, calling situation a major security threat

EU to suspend €93B retaliatory trade package against US for additional 6 months

EU to suspend €93B retaliatory trade package against US for additional 6 months

Europe

7 min read

European Commission proposes suspending €93 billion retaliatory trade measures against US for six more months after Trump withdraws tariff threats

SDF supporters disrupt daily life, stage violent protests across Germany, France and Belgium

SDF supporters disrupt daily life, stage violent protests across Germany, France and Belgium

Europe

5 min read

YPG/SDF supporters disrupt transportation in Hamburg, attack police in Marseille, clash with Brussels police, violent protests across Europe

Five-year-old's detention by ICE ignites calls for general strike in Minneapolis

Five-year-old's detention by ICE ignites calls for general strike in Minneapolis

Americas

8 min read

US and EU propose $800 billion plan to rebuild Ukraine after war ends

US and EU propose $800 billion plan to rebuild Ukraine after war ends

World

6 min read

Davos summit wraps up with focus on AI, geopolitics and global economy

Davos summit wraps up with focus on AI, geopolitics and global economy

World

7 min read

Antidepressant use rises in Türkiye as economic hardship strains mental health

Antidepressant use rises in Türkiye as economic hardship strains mental health

Mental Health

2 min read

Europe’s oldest elephant-bone tool found at UK’s Boxgrove site

Europe’s oldest elephant-bone tool found at UK’s Boxgrove site

Science

5 min read

Weight loss from GLP 1 medications can be maintained after stopping

Weight loss from GLP 1 medications can be maintained after stopping

Lifestyle

5 min read

What return of Ebla tablets means for Syria’s museums

featured

featured

What return of Ebla tablets means for Syria’s museums

Syrian antiquities

8 min read

Exclusive to Türkiye Today: Return of Ebla tablets to Idlib signals a new phase in Syria’s cultural recovery, museum restoration and tourism revival

New movies in theatres this week: Scarlet Johansson’s ‘Eleanor the Great’

Cinema

New movies in theatres this week: Scarlet Johansson’s ‘Eleanor the Great’

Hungarian harpsichord virtuoso Marton Borsanyi performs in Istanbul for Hungarian Culture Day

Concert

3 min read

Marton Borsanyi performs Rameau, Vivaldi, Bach, Haydn and Scarlatti in Istanbul for Hungarian Culture Day at the Liszt Institute

Hungarian harpsichord virtuoso Marton Borsanyi performs in Istanbul for Hungarian Culture Day

98th Oscar nominations announced: 'Sinners' leads, familiar faces return

Cinema

2 min read

The 98th Academy Awards nominations are announced, featuring major films, returning favorites, and strong competition across categories

98th Oscar nominations announced: 'Sinners' leads, familiar faces return

Napoli's Noa Lang joins Galatasaray on 2 million euro loan deal

Napoli's Noa Lang joins Galatasaray on 2 million euro loan deal

Football

5 min read

Embiid leads 76ers past Rockets in overtime while Sengun delivers for Houston

Embiid leads 76ers past Rockets in overtime while Sengun delivers for Houston

NBA

2 min read

Zeynep Sonmez exits Australian Open in 3rd round after historic run for Türkiye

Zeynep Sonmez exits Australian Open in 3rd round after historic run for Türkiye

Sports

2 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

18

43

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

18

42

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

19

41

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

18

35

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

18

32

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

18

26

7

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

18

26

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

18

24

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

18

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

18

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

18

19

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

18

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

18

18

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

19

16

15

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

18

16

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

18

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

18

14

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

18

9

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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Turkish police detain 37 on Papel payment system over illegal money laundering

Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet's first serial unit completes maiden flight

Syrian Army secures Tishrin Dam from SDF in strategic territorial advance

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Antidepressant use rises in Türkiye as economic hardship strains mental health

Antidepressant use rises in Türkiye as economic hardship strains mental health

Jan 24 2026

Türkiye joins 14-nation condemnation of Israeli actions against UN refugee agency

Türkiye joins 14-nation condemnation of Israeli actions against UN refugee agency

Jan 24 2026

Fitch raises Türkiye credit outlook to positive, keeps BB- rating unchanged

Fitch raises Türkiye credit outlook to positive, keeps BB- rating unchanged

Jan 24 2026

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul and Izmir

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes western Türkiye, felt in Istanbul and Izmir

Jan 24 2026

Western airlines cancel flights as Türkiye warns of Israeli strike plans against Iran

Western airlines cancel flights as Türkiye warns of Israeli strike plans against Iran

Jan 24 2026

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