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Immigrants R US: The rise and demise of the American dream

featured

featured

13 min read

From Reuters bureau chief Steve Scherer, who reflects on migration politics, the shrinking middle-class, and what it means to live without security in...

Immigrants R US: The rise and demise of the American dream

What message do markets receive from Turkish central bank's cautious rate cut

analysis

analysis

3 min read

Policymakers' cautious rate cut highlights rising inflation risks as markets eye January–February CPI to gauge pace of further easing

What message do markets receive from Turkish central bank's cautious rate cut

Israeli military recovers body of final captive from Gaza Strip

Middle East

2 min read

Israeli military recovers body of final captive from Gaza Strip

Brazil's Lula pushes Trump to restrict peace board to Gaza issue

Americas

2 min read

Brazil's Lula pushes Trump to restrict peace board to Gaza issue

Kurdish autonomy collapses in Syria: Masoud Barzani to the rescue?

analysis

analysis

Masoud Barzani

6 min read

Kurdish autonomy collapses in Syria: Masoud Barzani to the rescue?

Masoud Barzani pledges Peshmerga support for Syrian Kurds in Ayn al-Arab (Kobani) amid SDF territorial losses, as KDP seeks a regional mediation role

Syria warns SDF of military action after ceasefire violations and PKK reinforcements

Middle East

3 min read

Syria extends SDF/YPG ceasefire for 15 days as US transfers Daesh prisoners to Iraq

Middle East

2 min read

Ticket demand surges for final look at Tokyo’s panda twins before sent back to China

Ticket demand surges for final look at Tokyo’s panda twins before sent back to China

Tokyo’s panda

2 min read

Meteorological service issues yellow warning for 22 provinces

Meteorological service issues yellow warning for 22 provinces

Weather

1 min read

French lawmakers set to vote on social media ban for children under 15

Social Media Ban

1 min read

Spotlight

Bonjour Canada! Navigating the hedging strategies of middle powers

Bonjour Canada! Navigating the hedging strategies of middle powers

Op-Ed

11 min read

Different incomes, different drugs: How socioeconomic status shapes drug use in Türkiye

Different incomes, different drugs: How socioeconomic status shapes drug use in Türkiye

Drug

12 min read

SDF is gone, but that’s not the full story

SDF is gone, but that’s not the full story

Op-Ed

4 min read

How Erbil’s recent moves are fueling skepticism in Ankara

How Erbil’s recent moves are fueling skepticism in Ankara

Middle East

5 min read

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

Arda Mevlutoglu

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

Why Türkiye is becoming Western Balkans’ most useful partner

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

Discover

‘A long way from peace,’ says Turner, former UK ambassador to Ukraine

Europe

‘A long way from peace,’ says Turner, former UK ambassador to Ukraine

Türkiye Today spoke with Ambassador Turner, a former British diplomat who served...

What return of Ebla tablets means for Syria’s museums

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What return of Ebla tablets means for Syria’s museums

Exclusive to Türkiye Today: Return of Ebla tablets to Idlib signals a new phase ...

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

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

'The process will continue, largely because the PKK’s room for manoeuvre is curr...

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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European airlines suspend Middle East flights amid rising US-Iran tensions

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USS Abraham Lincoln deployment completes American military buildup near Iran

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Türkiye says EU membership impossible under current 'identity politics'

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Arda Guler impresses fans as Mbappe leads Real Madrid to victory over Villarreal

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Italian prime minister rejects Trump's Afghanistan claims as unacceptable

Brutal killing of woman in Istanbul sparks protests, justice calls

Brutal killing of woman in Istanbul sparks protests, justice calls

Crime

6 min read

Killing of migrant woman Durdona Khokimova in trash container triggers demonstrations in Istanbul, Ankara while investigators pursue homicide charges

Turkish, French foreign ministers to discuss Syria, Gaza and defense

Diplomacy

5 min read

Turkish FM Fidan meets French counterpart Barrot in Ankara to discuss Syria tensions, Gaza peace plan, defense cooperation and trade on agenda

Turkish, French foreign ministers to discuss Syria, Gaza and defense

TAI targets monthly production of 3 Hurjet aircraft as Türkiye ramps up defense programs

Defense Industry

6 min read

TAI CEO reveals a monthly production target of three Hurjet aircraft, saying four Gokbey helicopters have been delivered, with a fifth currently in training

TAI targets monthly production of 3 Hurjet aircraft as Türkiye ramps up defense programs

Türkiye allegedly deploys Hisar air defense, Steel Dome components in Turkish Cyprus: Report

Defense

7 min read

Greek Cypriot media claims Türkiye deployed Hisar air defense and Steel Dome components in Turkish Cyprus, integrated with the Hakim network

Türkiye allegedly deploys Hisar air defense, Steel Dome components in Turkish Cyprus: Report

Middle East generates 155 million tons of annual waste, causing $7.2B in damage

Middle East generates 155 million tons of annual waste, causing $7.2B in damage

Economy

4 min read

Türkiye's BIST 100 index surpasses 13,000 points for first time in history

Türkiye's BIST 100 index surpasses 13,000 points for first time in history

Economy

3 min read

US pours $1.6B into USA Rare Earth for equity stake to boost domestic mineral supply

US pours $1.6B into USA Rare Earth for equity stake to boost domestic mineral supply

Rare earth

3 min read

Israeli military recovers body of final captive from Gaza Strip

Israeli military recovers body of final captive from Gaza Strip

Middle East

5 min read

Israeli military announces the recovery of its final captive's body from Gaza, completing the return of all hostages under the ceasefire agreement

Western Thrace Turkish minority condemns Greece's mufti appointment

Western Thrace Turkish minority condemns Greece's mufti appointment

Region

5 min read

Western Thrace Turkish Minority Advisory Board criticizes Greece's unilateral appointment of mufti to Dimetoka without consulting minority community

Syria opens defection centers for YPG terrorists in Deir ez-Zor province

Syria opens defection centers for YPG terrorists in Deir ez-Zor province

Middle East

4 min read

Syria opens registration centers in Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa for individuals defecting from the YPG terror organization and surrendering their weapons

UAE declares neutrality as US military forces surround Iran

UAE declares neutrality as US military forces surround Iran

Middle East

7 min read

UAE announces it will not permit its territory to be used for military operations against Iran as American forces complete a major buildup in the Gulf

Brazil's Lula pushes Trump to restrict peace board to Gaza issue

Brazil's Lula pushes Trump to restrict peace board to Gaza issue

Americas

5 min read

Seven killed as business jet crashes during takeoff at Maine airport

Seven killed as business jet crashes during takeoff at Maine airport

Americas

3 min read

Immigrants R US: The rise and demise of the American dream

featured

featured

Immigrants R US: The rise and demise of the American dream

Americas

13 min read

Ticket demand surges for final look at Tokyo’s panda twins before sent back to China

Ticket demand surges for final look at Tokyo’s panda twins before sent back to China

Tokyo’s panda

4 min read

French lawmakers set to vote on social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers set to vote on social media ban for children under 15

Social Media Ban

2 min read

Meteorological service issues yellow warning for 22 provinces

Meteorological service issues yellow warning for 22 provinces

Weather

2 min read

Jordans' Karak Castle sits over fault line, raising concerns after partial collapse

Jordans' Karak Castle sits over fault line, raising concerns after partial collapse

Jordan

4 min read

The recent partial collapse in one section of the castle renews attention on the fragility of some of its weaknesses

Venice’s ‘cursed’ Renaissance palace Palazzo Ca’ Dario seeks new buyer

History

6 min read

Estate agents promote Ca’ Dario as an architectural gem, while Venetian folklore, a creepy Latin anagram, keeps the palace tied to a curse narrative that never fades

Venice’s ‘cursed’ Renaissance palace Palazzo Ca’ Dario seeks new buyer

British actor Robert Pattinson names Nilufer Yanya among his most-played artists

Music

5 min read

Pattinson says he has been listening to more music than usual over the past few days, including Nilufer Yanya, whom he called very cool

British actor Robert Pattinson names Nilufer Yanya among his most-played artists

Traditional Turkish weaving exhibition to open at Council of Europe in Strasbourg

Culture

3 min read

The ‘Memory of Fabric’ exhibition, part of the Türkiye Weaving Atlas project under First Lady Emine Erdoğan, will showcase regional textiles from Jan.26 to 30

Traditional Turkish weaving exhibition to open at Council of Europe in Strasbourg

Guven finishes 5th as mechanical issues derail Yoluc at Daytona 24 Hour

Guven finishes 5th as mechanical issues derail Yoluc at Daytona 24 Hour

Motorsports

2 min read

Kenan Yildiz stars as Juventus defeats Napoli 3–0 in Serie A

Kenan Yildiz stars as Juventus defeats Napoli 3–0 in Serie A

Football

2 min read

Türkiye diver prepares to break cold-sea endurance record

Türkiye diver prepares to break cold-sea endurance record

Diving

3 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

19

41

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

19

36

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

19

33

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RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

19

29

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

19

27

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

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25

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KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

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24

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CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

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22

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GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

19

19

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

19

19

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HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

19

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TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

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KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

19

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İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

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ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

19

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MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

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BODRUM FK

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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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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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Israeli military recovers body of final captive from Gaza Strip

Israeli military recovers body of final captive from Gaza Strip

Jan 26 2026

Brazil's Lula pushes Trump to restrict peace board to Gaza issue

Brazil's Lula pushes Trump to restrict peace board to Gaza issue

Jan 26 2026

Seven killed as business jet crashes during takeoff at Maine airport

Seven killed as business jet crashes during takeoff at Maine airport

Jan 26 2026

Middle East generates 155 million tons of annual waste, causing $7.2B in damage

Middle East generates 155 million tons of annual waste, causing $7.2B in damage

Jan 26 2026

Western Thrace Turkish minority condemns Greece's mufti appointment

Western Thrace Turkish minority condemns Greece's mufti appointment

Jan 26 2026

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