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Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye to form joint team for return of dfeceased Hostages in Gaza: Report

Middle East

2 min read

Initiative will operate independently of the international mechanism defined in the existing Israel-Hamas agreement

Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye to form joint team for return of dfeceased Hostages in Gaza: Report

Harrowing testimonies emerge after Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

Middle East

3 min read

The Israeli Prison Service left the prisoners slated for release handcuffed and shackled on a gravel ground for six hours

Harrowing testimonies emerge after Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

Nationalist leader Bahceli calls for national unity beyond sectarian, ethnic divisions

Devlet Bahceli

4 min read

Nationalist leader Bahceli calls for national unity beyond sectarian, ethnic divisions

Yerlikaya says 328 drug gangs dismantled, more than 88,000 dealers arrested

Nation

1 min read

Yerlikaya says 328 drug gangs dismantled, more than 88,000 dealers arrested

Türkiye’s media platforms face financial meltdown regardless of political leaning

Politics

5 min read

Türkiye’s media platforms face financial meltdown regardless of political leaning

The current financial crisis of media platforms cuts across Türkiye’s entire political spectrum due to corporate issues or Google algorithms

Turkish news outlet Duvar to shut down as collective bargaining talks stall

Nation

1 min read

Türkiye Today becomes first English news outlet to report from Deir ez-Zor

Region

1 min read

Turkish restaurant owner honors Davit Skhirtladze with gesture toward Georgian journalists

Turkish restaurant owner honors Davit Skhirtladze with gesture toward Georgian journalists

Football

6 min read

Türkiye's Karahantepe team studies Neolithic diet through microscopic plant traces

Türkiye's Karahantepe team studies Neolithic diet through microscopic plant traces

Archaeology

2 min read

Türkiye’s population prefers Western lifestyle, survey shows

Lifestyle

2 min read

1,500-year-old mosaic surfaces beneath historic mill in Türkiye's Mardin

1,500-year-old mosaic surfaces beneath historic mill in Türkiye's Mardin

Archaeology

2 min read

Türkiye’s gold turmoil amid global rally

Türkiye’s gold turmoil amid global rally

Op-Ed

3 min read

Giresun Island moves toward tourism opening as Eastern Black Sea’s only habitable isle

Giresun Island moves toward tourism opening as Eastern Black Sea’s only habitable isle

trave

1 min read

Two banks of a river: Türkiye’s view of Palestine from 1960s to today, between emotion and pragmatism

Two banks of a river: Türkiye’s view of Palestine from 1960s to today, between emotion and pragmatism

featured

8 min read

Good Party, Victory Party signal possible ‘nationalist alliance’ as leaders meet

Turkish Politics

Good Party, Victory Party signal possible ‘nationalist alliance’ as leaders meet

Leaders of Türkiye’s Good Party and Victory Party signal openness to forming a p...

Economist Timothy Ash warns Türkiye’s inflation fight far from over, harder path forward

Turkish economy

Economist Timothy Ash warns Türkiye’s inflation fight far from over, harder path forward

Ash voices confidence in Türkiye’s policy team yet questions the timing of rate ...

Exclusive: From insects to plants─what a 1,000-year-old gut reveals about pre-Hispanic life in Mexico

Exclusive

Exclusive: From insects to plants─what a 1,000-year-old gut reveals about pre-Hispanic life in Mexico

Türkiye Today speaks with Rene Cerritos about how a 1,000-year-old Mexican mummy...

Expats in Türkiye

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

Istanbul’s crime map in 2025 revealed ─ here are the most dangerous places

Istanbul’s crime map in 2025 revealed ─ here are the most dangerous places

Editor's Pick

'Sea of Friendship' between Türkiye and Egypt: Regional conflict formation prevails

'Sea of Friendship' between Türkiye and Egypt: Regional conflict formation prevails

Türkiye and Egypt's military cooperation can evolve into a military pact similar to that of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

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Türkiye cruise arrivals hit 12-year high with over 1.7M passengers

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Türkiye sends 17th ‘Goodness ship’ to Gaza with 900 tons of aid

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Erdogan warns Israel's 'very bad' ceasefire record threatens new Gaza peace deal

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Istanbul police shoot suspect after chase: Driver hits 5 police vehicles in Bakirkoy

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Release of Israeli hostages begins in Gaza as ceasefire takes effect

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

Yerlikaya says 328 drug gangs dismantled, more than 88,000 dealers arrested

Yerlikaya says 328 drug gangs dismantled, more than 88,000 dealers arrested

Nation

1 min read

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Türkiye dismantled hundreds of drug networks and arrested more than 88,000 dealers nationwide

Türkiye’s media platforms face financial meltdown regardless of political leaning

Politics

7 min read

The current financial crisis of media platforms cuts across Türkiye’s entire political spectrum due to corporate issues or Google algorithms

Türkiye’s media platforms face financial meltdown regardless of political leaning

Nationalist leader Bahceli calls for national unity beyond sectarian, ethnic divisions

Devlet Bahceli

7 min read

MHP leader Devlet Bahceli urged cemevi recognition and unity while condemning Israel during his parliamentary address

Nationalist leader Bahceli calls for national unity beyond sectarian, ethnic divisions

Turkish, Spanish police seize 1.7 tons of cocaine in joint international operation

drug bust

4 min read

Turkish and Spanish police seized 1.7 tons of cocaine in fossil flour during a joint operation, with 3 organized crime members arrested in Madrid

Turkish, Spanish police seize 1.7 tons of cocaine in joint international operation

IMF upgrades Türkiye's growth outlook to 3.5%, projects 34.9% inflation for 2025

IMF upgrades Türkiye's growth outlook to 3.5%, projects 34.9% inflation for 2025

Economy

5 min read

Türkiye’s Finance Minister heads to Washington for IMF, World Bank, and G20 meetings

Türkiye’s Finance Minister heads to Washington for IMF, World Bank, and G20 meetings

Turkish economy

3 min read

Destination Africa 2025 to open Nov. 12–13, bringing global textile sector to Cairo

Destination Africa 2025 to open Nov. 12–13, bringing global textile sector to Cairo

Fairs

3 min read

Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye to form joint team for return of dfeceased Hostages in Gaza: Report

Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye to form joint team for return of dfeceased Hostages in Gaza: Report

Middle East

5 min read

Initiative will operate independently of the international mechanism defined in the existing Israel-Hamas agreement

Harrowing testimonies emerge after Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

Harrowing testimonies emerge after Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

Middle East

8 min read

The Israeli Prison Service left the prisoners slated for release handcuffed and shackled on a gravel ground for six hours

Türkiye sends 17th ‘Goodness ship’ to Gaza with 900 tons of aid

Türkiye sends 17th ‘Goodness ship’ to Gaza with 900 tons of aid

Region

2 min read

Türkiye sent its 17th “Goodness ship” with 900 tons of aid to Gaza, reaffirming support for Palestinians

Türkiye, US and Gulf states to coordinate Gaza reconstruction efforts

Türkiye, US and Gulf states to coordinate Gaza reconstruction efforts

Middle East

4 min read

President Erdogan says Türkiye will work with the US and Gulf countries on Gaza reconstruction, calling quadrilateral peace declaration a milestone

Russia denies new contacts with Türkiye on Ukraine war

Russia denies new contacts with Türkiye on Ukraine war

Russia-Ukraine war

6 min read

Türkiye stands by Sudan amid ongoing conflict

Türkiye stands by Sudan amid ongoing conflict

Sudan

3 min read

Former French president Sarkozy to enter Paris prison on Oct. 21 after 5-year sentence

Former French president Sarkozy to enter Paris prison on Oct. 21 after 5-year sentence

Nicolas Sarkozy

5 min read

Türkiye cruise arrivals hit 12-year high with over 1.7M passengers

Türkiye cruise arrivals hit 12-year high with over 1.7M passengers

Travel

2 min read

Türkiye’s population prefers Western lifestyle, survey shows

Türkiye’s population prefers Western lifestyle, survey shows

Lifestyle

3 min read

Turkish tycoon Ali Sabanci, Vuslat Dogan end 29-year marriage after long recovery from 2023 boat accident

Turkish tycoon Ali Sabanci, Vuslat Dogan end 29-year marriage after long recovery from 2023 boat accident

Lifestyle

3 min read

Türkiye's Karahantepe team studies Neolithic diet through microscopic plant traces

Türkiye's Karahantepe team studies Neolithic diet through microscopic plant traces

Archaeology

7 min read

Archaeologists at Karahantepe in Sanliurfa are uncovering how Neolithic communities processed plants and transitioned to early farming

1,500-year-old mosaic surfaces beneath historic mill in Türkiye's Mardin

Archaeology

6 min read

Beneath a historic mill in Midyat, a 1,500-year-old mosaic naming “Tittos Domestikos” emerges, prompting a rescue dig and plans for conservation in Türkiye

1,500-year-old mosaic surfaces beneath historic mill in Türkiye's Mardin

Marble-paved roads, drainage system uncovered at 2,000-year-old Roman theater in Iznik

Archaeology

9 min read

Archaeologists uncover marble roads, drainage system, and early Christian symbols at Iznik’s 2,000-year-old Roman theater in northwestern Türkiye

Marble-paved roads, drainage system uncovered at 2,000-year-old Roman theater in Iznik

MTV music channels to shut down after more than 4 decades on air

Music

1 min read

Paramount Global will close 5 MTV music channels by the end of 2025 as part of a global shift toward digital streaming

MTV music channels to shut down after more than 4 decades on air

Turkish restaurant owner honors Davit Skhirtladze with gesture toward Georgian journalists

Turkish restaurant owner honors Davit Skhirtladze with gesture toward Georgian journalists

Football

9 min read

Fenerbahce plans major squad reinforcements: Benzema, Goretzka, Kim Min-Jae in focus

Fenerbahce plans major squad reinforcements: Benzema, Goretzka, Kim Min-Jae in focus

Fenerbahce

3 min read

Türkiye to battle it out in 2026 World Cup Qualifier rematch against Georgia

Türkiye to battle it out in 2026 World Cup Qualifier rematch against Georgia

2026 World Cup qualifiers

3 min read

Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

8

22

2

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

8

17

3

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

8

16

4

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

8

16

5

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

8

14

6

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

7

13

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

8

13

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

7

11

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

8

10

10

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

8

10

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

8

9

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

7

8

13

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

7

6

14

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

8

5

15

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

8

5

16

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

8

5

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

8

5

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

8

3

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

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Travel

5 min read

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Hakkari: A once-shy southeastern city shines with gastronomy and extreme sports

Hakkari: A once-shy southeastern city shines with gastronomy and extreme sports

Hakkari

6 min read

Discover Türkiye’s most scenic mountain climbs, region by region

Discover Türkiye’s most scenic mountain climbs, region by region

Travel

11 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

Featured Videos

Turkish, Spanish police seize 1.7 tons of cocaine in joint international operation

Istanbul police shoot suspect after chase: Driver hits 5 police vehicles in Bakirkoy

Turkish domestic cruise missile SOM-J completes successful firing test

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Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye to form joint team for return of dfeceased Hostages in Gaza: Report

Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye to form joint team for return of dfeceased Hostages in Gaza: Report

Oct 14 2025

Türkiye cruise arrivals hit 12-year high with over 1.7M passengers

Türkiye cruise arrivals hit 12-year high with over 1.7M passengers

Oct 14 2025

Yerlikaya says 328 drug gangs dismantled, more than 88,000 dealers arrested

Yerlikaya says 328 drug gangs dismantled, more than 88,000 dealers arrested

Oct 14 2025

Harrowing testimonies emerge after Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

Harrowing testimonies emerge after Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

Oct 14 2025

Turkish restaurant owner honors Davit Skhirtladze with gesture toward Georgian journalists

Turkish restaurant owner honors Davit Skhirtladze with gesture toward Georgian journalists

Oct 14 2025

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