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BBVA keeps Türkiye's 2026 growth forecast unchanged at 4%, warns on Iran risks

Turkish economy

2 min read

Spanish lender sees steady 3% growth at start of 2026 but warns oil shocks could lift inflation by up to 0.8 points

BBVA keeps Türkiye's 2026 growth forecast unchanged at 4%, warns on Iran risks

Iran declares US bases 'legitimate targets' as embassies close across Middle East

Iran war

6 min read

Iran's FM Araghchi says Iran cannot reach the US mainland but has access to American military installations across the region

Iran declares US bases 'legitimate targets' as embassies close across Middle East

US orders staff, families to leave Gulf states, Jordan amid tensions

Iran war

1 min read

US orders staff, families to leave Gulf states, Jordan amid tensions

Saudi Arabia arrested Mossad agents staging false-flag attack, US journalist claims

Gulf Region

2 min read

Saudi Arabia arrested Mossad agents staging false-flag attack, US journalist claims

Israeli ground forces enter southern Lebanon as war on Iran expands

Lebanon

5 min read

Israeli ground forces enter southern Lebanon as war on Iran expands

Israeli army ground forces moved further into the southern Lebanon, as Israel expands fronts against Iran; Hezbollah strikes 3 Israeli bases

US munitions stockpiles could sustain wars 'forever': Trump

Middle East

3 min read

Rubio says US struck Iran over ‘imminent threat’

Middle East

2 min read

War on Iran might hurt Türkiye's never-ending fight with inflation

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

War on Iran might hurt Türkiye's never-ending fight with inflation

Opinion

5 min read

Why Türkiye maintains strategic distance during Iran escalation

analysis

analysis

Why Türkiye maintains strategic distance during Iran escalation

Erdogan

7 min read

Five Turkish cities feature in 2026 global livability ranking

Travel

3 min read

Iran Under Attack

Uprising in Bahrain? Pro-Iran clashes break out as Iran claims US base strike

Uprising in Bahrain? Pro-Iran clashes break out as Iran claims US base strike

Iran war

2 min read

War in Iran: Heart of unintended consequences

War in Iran: Heart of unintended consequences

Op-Ed

7 min read

Can US–Israel arsenal hold up against intensive Iranian strikes?

Can US–Israel arsenal hold up against intensive Iranian strikes?

analysis

6 min read

Iran to strike any ship passing through Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

Iran to strike any ship passing through Strait of Hormuz: IRGC

Middle East

1 min read

Türkiye in the ring of fire: Managing frenemies and regional escalation

Türkiye in the ring of fire: Managing frenemies and regional escalation

Why the Beijing–Tehran axis is a delusion

Why the Beijing–Tehran axis is a delusion

Iran is not Venezuela

Iran is not Venezuela

Omer Ozkizilcik

Netanyahu might have tricked Trump into a gamble for his legacy

Netanyahu might have tricked Trump into a gamble for his legacy

Iran crisis hits oil: Will central bank hit brakes on easing cycle?

Iran crisis hits oil: Will central bank hit brakes on easing cycle?

Omer Faruk Bingol

US can play role in Afghan-Pakistan conflict, but is Washington ready?

US can play role in Afghan-Pakistan conflict, but is Washington ready?

Batu Kinayyigit

From Gallant to Bennett: Competing Israeli visions for Türkiye in 'post-Iran Middle East'

From Gallant to Bennett: Competing Israeli visions for Türkiye in 'post-Iran Middle East'

Enes Berna Kilic

Three reasons Türkiye is seeking 12 more Eurofighter Typhoons

Three reasons Türkiye is seeking 12 more Eurofighter Typhoons

Turkish Airlines charts new course in Türkiye-Armenia normalization

Turkish Airlines charts new course in Türkiye-Armenia normalization

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Reading between Albania's reshuffle

Reading between Albania's reshuffle

Albatros Rexhaj

Bound for Syria, where home is still in ruins

Bound for Syria, where home is still in ruins

The Professor has something to say about Türkiye’s 2026 World Cup dreams

The Professor has something to say about Türkiye’s 2026 World Cup dreams

Andreas Evagora

$Huckabee and the deepening fracture of American right$

Huckabee and the deepening fracture of American right

Unlike Bosnia, Ukraine is documenting war—and it may change everything

Unlike Bosnia, Ukraine is documenting war—and it may change everything

Türkiye’s stance against US-Israeli attack on Tehran disappoints Iran’s diaspora

Türkiye’s stance against US-Israeli attack on Tehran disappoints Iran’s diaspora

Batu Kinayyigit

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From Xerxes to modern Iran: How assassinations keep shaping Tehran's politics

Iran

From Xerxes to modern Iran: How assassinations keep shaping Tehran's politics

Targeted killings of Iran’s top leaders revive a 2,500-year pattern of assassina...

Scorpions drop new video ahead of Istanbul concert

Events

Scorpions drop new video ahead of Istanbul concert

German rock band Scorpions will perform in Istanbul this summer during their "Co...

Türkiye moves to protect mysterious underwater ruins off Fethiye coast

underwater ruins

Türkiye moves to protect mysterious underwater ruins off Fethiye coast

Underwater ruins in Gocek, Fethiye gain protected archaeological status, aiming ...

Turkish Cuisine

Comforting yogurt soup locals swear by in Türkiye’s gastronomy capital

Food

2 min read

Comforting yogurt soup locals swear by in Türkiye’s gastronomy capital

Otto Eats: The ink-ognito stuffed squid

Otto Eats: The ink-ognito stuffed squid

featured

featured

7 min read

Pepper in a dessert? Türkiye’s Laz boregi says yes

Pepper in a dessert? Türkiye’s Laz boregi says yes

Turkish desserts

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Istanbul set to add 23 new metro stations in 2026, minister says

Istanbul set to add 23 new metro stations in 2026, minister says

Türkiye to closely monitor illegal currency exchange in tourist areas

Türkiye to closely monitor illegal currency exchange in tourist areas

Ramadan in Istanbul: Tips for foreign visitors

Ramadan in Istanbul: Tips for foreign visitors

Editor's Pick

War in Iran: Breaking up is hard to do

War in Iran: Breaking up is hard to do

Trump wants Iranian civilians to take over their state from the 'mullahs', who have spent their entire lives trying to prevent this

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'Several' US military aircraft crash in Kuwait amid Iran conflict

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Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after Iranian drone strike hits major oil hub

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Iran targeted Netanyahu's office with Kheibar hypersonic missiles, IRGC says

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Iran fires Kheibar hypersonic missiles at Israel, urges residents to stay indoors

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Iran council member Arafi’s X account suspended after vow to avenge Khamenei

High school student kills teacher who had flagged him as risk in Istanbul

High school student kills teacher who had flagged him as risk in Istanbul

Crime

4 min read

Student fatally stabs biology teacher with planned attack in Istanbul after she had warned colleagues about safety concerns linked to him

Interior Ministry suspends arrested Bolu Mayor Tanju Ozcan

Nation

3 min read

The Interior Ministry suspended Bolu Mayor Tanju Ozcan after his arrest on charges of abuse of office and extortion from chain markets

Interior Ministry suspends arrested Bolu Mayor Tanju Ozcan

Turkish authorities seize 35 protected wild animals in illegal trade raid

Crime

1 min read

Nature conservation officials took 33 sugar gliders, 2 Arabian hares into rehabilitation after police uncovered banned wildlife at two properties

Turkish authorities seize 35 protected wild animals in illegal trade raid

Türkiye suspends flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan until March 6

Breaking

Breaking

5 min read

All flights to Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have been also canceled until March 3

Türkiye suspends flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan until March 6

Türkiye's inflation accelerates to 31.5% as food prices keep climbing

Türkiye's inflation accelerates to 31.5% as food prices keep climbing

inflation

5 min read

Hormuz standoff lifts oil and gas, pressures equities on inflation fears

Hormuz standoff lifts oil and gas, pressures equities on inflation fears

Global Markets

3 min read

Emails suggest German carmakers shifted timeline of Europe’s diesel cartel

Emails suggest German carmakers shifted timeline of Europe’s diesel cartel

Dieselgate

6 min read

Iran declares US bases 'legitimate targets' as embassies close across Middle East

Iran declares US bases 'legitimate targets' as embassies close across Middle East

Iran war

13 min read

Iran's FM Araghchi says Iran cannot reach the US mainland but has access to American military installations across the region

Magnitude-4.3 earthquake strikes the southern Iranian city of Gerash

Magnitude-4.3 earthquake strikes the southern Iranian city of Gerash

Middle East

1 min read

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake took place in Iran's southern city

US orders staff, families to leave Gulf states, Jordan amid tensions

US orders staff, families to leave Gulf states, Jordan amid tensions

Iran war

4 min read

US Embassy in Jerusalem says it currently lacks the capacity to evacuate or directly assist American citizens seeking to leave Israel

Israeli ground forces enter southern Lebanon as war on Iran expands

Israeli ground forces enter southern Lebanon as war on Iran expands

Lebanon

10 min read

Israeli army ground forces moved further into the southern Lebanon, as Israel expands fronts against Iran; Hezbollah strikes 3 Israeli bases

Russia pushes English off shopfronts as new language law takes effect

Russia pushes English off shopfronts as new language law takes effect

Russia

11 min read

UK will let US use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites, Starmer says

UK will let US use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites, Starmer says

Conflicts

6 min read

Iran council member Arafi’s X account suspended after vow to avenge Khamenei

Iran council member Arafi’s X account suspended after vow to avenge Khamenei

Iranian Leadership

7 min read

Five Turkish cities feature in 2026 global livability ranking

Five Turkish cities feature in 2026 global livability ranking

Travel

6 min read

Comforting yogurt soup locals swear by in Türkiye’s gastronomy capital

Comforting yogurt soup locals swear by in Türkiye’s gastronomy capital

Food

6 min read

Turkish people prepare for spring as traditional calendar nears final 'cemre'

Turkish people prepare for spring as traditional calendar nears final 'cemre'

cemre fall Türkiye

3 min read

Ethiopia ties sea-access push to Adwa legacy, calling it a sovereign duty

Ethiopia ties sea-access push to Adwa legacy, calling it a sovereign duty

Adwa

2 min read

Ethiopia links its push for sea access to Adwa legacy as President Taye says reliable port routes are a sovereign trust for 130M people worldwide now

Scorpions frontman Klaus Meine releases new message ahead of Istanbul show

Events

2 min read

German rock band Scorpions will perform in Istanbul this summer during their "Coming Home 60 Years tour", marking 6 decades since their formation

Scorpions frontman Klaus Meine releases new message ahead of Istanbul show

Türkiye moves to protect mysterious underwater ruins off Fethiye coast

underwater ruins

5 min read

Underwater ruins in Gocek, Fethiye gain protected archaeological status, aiming to preserve heritage while supporting sustainable tourism

Türkiye moves to protect mysterious underwater ruins off Fethiye coast

From Xerxes to modern Iran: How assassinations keep shaping Tehran's politics

Iran

8 min read

Targeted killings of Iran’s top leaders revive a 2,500-year pattern of assassination politics shaping power struggles across Persian history

From Xerxes to modern Iran: How assassinations keep shaping Tehran's politics

Sengun drops 32 as Rockets hold off Wizards in a chippy 123-118 win

Sengun drops 32 as Rockets hold off Wizards in a chippy 123-118 win

Alperen Sengun

3 min read

Türkiye beats Serbia 94-86, locks in Round 2 spot in 2027 World Cup

Türkiye beats Serbia 94-86, locks in Round 2 spot in 2027 World Cup

2027 World Cup

2 min read

F1 tyre tests canceled in Bahrain following Iranian strikes on US base

F1 tyre tests canceled in Bahrain following Iranian strikes on US base

Formula 1

3 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

24

58

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

24

54

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

24

51

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

24

46

5

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

24

42

6

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

24

39

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

24

32

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

24

30

9

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

24

29

10

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

24

27

11

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

24

26

12

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

24

24

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

24

24

14

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

24

23

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

24

22

16

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

24

20

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

24

20

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

24

13

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

Goreme Open Air Museum ranks among Türkiye’s top 3 museums in 2025

Goreme Open Air Museum

2 min read

Goreme Open Air Museum ranks among Türkiye’s top 3 museums in 2025

Türkiye's coastal village of Ucmakdere hosts nearly 35,000 paragliding flights

Türkiye's coastal village of Ucmakdere hosts nearly 35,000 paragliding flights

Travel

1 min read

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Türkiye’s most visited museums, ancient wonders in 2025

Culture

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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BBVA keeps Türkiye's 2026 growth forecast unchanged at 4%, warns on Iran risks

BBVA keeps Türkiye's 2026 growth forecast unchanged at 4%, warns on Iran risks

Mar 03 2026

Alignment and anxiety: The Balkans respond to war in the Middle East

Alignment and anxiety: The Balkans respond to war in the Middle East

Mar 03 2026

Iran declares US bases 'legitimate targets' as embassies close across Middle East

Iran declares US bases 'legitimate targets' as embassies close across Middle East

Mar 03 2026

War on Iran might hurt Türkiye's never-ending fight with inflation

War on Iran might hurt Türkiye's never-ending fight with inflation

Mar 03 2026

Five Turkish cities feature in 2026 global livability ranking

Five Turkish cities feature in 2026 global livability ranking

Mar 03 2026

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