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How Gaza War shattered hopes for Eastern Mediterranean peace

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featured

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Ankara’s confidence stemmed from its ability to offer Israel a larger exclusive economic zone than the Greek Cypriots could

How Gaza War shattered hopes for Eastern Mediterranean peace

Türkiye’s leadership, global role vital for Palestine’s stability: Palestinian Envoy

Türkiye Gaza

3 min read

Palestine’s new Ambassador Abu Jaish called Türkiye and President Erdogan the biggest supporters, urging Türkiye’s role in a stability force

Türkiye’s leadership, global role vital for Palestine’s stability: Palestinian Envoy

Türkiye’s central bank raises year-end inflation forecast to 31%-33%

Economy

2 min read

Türkiye’s central bank raises year-end inflation forecast to 31%-33%

Syrian military students will not serve in Turkish Armed Forces: Defense Ministry

Turkish Armed Forces

2 min read

Syrian military students will not serve in Turkish Armed Forces: Defense Ministry

What Türkiye’s new shelter rules mean for upcoming building projects

Nation

4 min read

What Türkiye’s new shelter rules mean for upcoming building projects

Türkiye updates its shelter regulation, introduces new requirements for housing, schools, hospitals, parks, metro tunnels across the country

Experts redirect seismic risk focus from Istanbul to Yalova as debate over Marmara fault lines continues

Earthquake

2 min read

4 in 5 homes lack full earthquake coverage in Türkiye

Türkiye

1 min read

The Sultan’s Salon: Naivety of youth—Tragedy of Sultan Osman II

The Sultan’s Salon: Naivety of youth—Tragedy of Sultan Osman II

Ottoman History

6 min read

How 1878 redrew the Balkans, displaced its Muslim communities, study says

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How 1878 redrew the Balkans, displaced its Muslim communities, study says

Ottoman Balkans

7 min read

Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan chairs Cairo International Film Festival

Nuri Bilge Ceylan

2 min read

Community building, media savviness: Why American imams are leading the way

Community building, media savviness: Why American imams are leading the way

Op-Ed

9 min read

New opportunities beckon following Türkiye’s Hurjet sale to Spain

New opportunities beckon following Türkiye’s Hurjet sale to Spain

Op-Ed

6 min read

How Türkiye’s Libya rise, US pressure force Greek reset in East Med

How Türkiye’s Libya rise, US pressure force Greek reset in East Med

analysis

10 min read

Which cities are truly at risk of sinking — and why recent claims about Istanbul are misleading

Which cities are truly at risk of sinking — and why recent claims about Istanbul are misleading

sinking cities

3 min read

Why 'West still doesn't understand Türkiye' and what it means for NATO: Gen. Chip Chapman

Europe

Why 'West still doesn't understand Türkiye' and what it means for NATO: Gen. Chip Chapman

Interview with Maj. Gen. Chip Chapman CB, a former senior British military advis...

Turkish coffee gains traditional product status in European Union

Turkish coffee

Turkish coffee gains traditional product status in European Union

Turkish coffee gains first traditional product name status in EU as Türkiye move...

Why Türkiye’s generation Z is turning away from the ballot box

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Why Türkiye’s generation Z is turning away from the ballot box

Credible surveys show the increasing apathy of young Turkish voters in Türkiye's...

Expats in Türkiye

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Istanbul event guide for expats, tourists: What to see and hear this November

Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express set to begin 2025–2026 winter season on Dec. 22

Türkiye’s Touristic Eastern Express set to begin 2025–2026 winter season on Dec. 22

Editor's Pick

Russia increasingly relies on Turkic minorities, marginalized populations to sustain war effort

Russia increasingly relies on Turkic minorities, marginalized populations to sustain war effort

Russia is increasingly targeting ethnic groups from remote and disadvantaged regions as source of manpower, Türkiye Today contributor Buzarov notes

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Türkiye’s central bank raises year-end inflation forecast to 31%-33%

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Türkiye's TAI, signs MoU with BAE Systems to cooperate on uncrewed air systems

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Turkish Competition Authority lowers Ferrero’s hazelnut quota to 30,000 tons

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Israel warns of new strikes on Hezbollah as ceasefire violations escalate in southern Lebanon

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RSF accepts Quad-backed humanitarian truce proposal in war-torn Sudan

Insight

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

The Berlin Process sidestep: How London’s migration push puts Western Balkans in difficult bind

Mustafa Cuhadar

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Israeli fierce opposition to Turkish deployment puts Washington in a bind over Gaza

Omer Ozkizilcik

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Building future from past: How Eurasia's traditions can power a circular economy

Steliana Nedera

What Türkiye’s new shelter rules mean for upcoming building projects

What Türkiye’s new shelter rules mean for upcoming building projects

Nation

4 min read

Türkiye updates its shelter regulation, introduces new requirements for housing, schools, hospitals, parks, metro tunnels across the country

Syrian military students will not serve in Turkish Armed Forces: Defense Ministry

Turkish Armed Forces

3 min read

Türkiye’s Defense Ministry denies claims that Syrian students will join its Armed Forces, stating they are in Türkiye for training under an agreement

Syrian military students will not serve in Turkish Armed Forces: Defense Ministry

German official calls on Berlin to consider buying Turkish drones

Turkish drones

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Germany may buy Turkish drones as Berlin seeks stronger defense ties with Türkiye amid shifting NATO security and defense strategy

German official calls on Berlin to consider buying Turkish drones

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

expats in türkiye

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The Turkish Bar Association announced the minimum attorney tariffs in Türkiye, where high inflation still prevails

Expats take note: Türkiye raises legal fees by 36% under new minimum attorney tariffs

Türkiye’s live streaming market set to pass $5 billion by 2030, TikTok report says

Türkiye’s live streaming market set to pass $5 billion by 2030, TikTok report says

Tech

3 min read

Türkiye’s central bank raises year-end inflation forecast to 31%-33%

Türkiye’s central bank raises year-end inflation forecast to 31%-33%

Economy

3 min read

Turkish Competition Authority lowers Ferrero’s hazelnut quota to 30,000 tons

Turkish Competition Authority lowers Ferrero’s hazelnut quota to 30,000 tons

Hazelnut crisis

4 min read

Türkiye’s leadership, global role vital for Palestine’s stability: Palestinian Envoy

Türkiye’s leadership, global role vital for Palestine’s stability: Palestinian Envoy

Türkiye Gaza

4 min read

Palestine’s new Ambassador Abu Jaish called Türkiye and President Erdogan the biggest supporters, urging Türkiye’s role in a stability force

Bulgaria, North Macedonia seal deal for cross-border rail link

Bulgaria, North Macedonia seal deal for cross-border rail link

Balkans

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1.5-mile tunnel will contribute to region’s economic development and enhance integration with EU and NATO transport networks, says Bulgarian deputy PM

Is Egypt really trying to keep Türkiye out of Gaza force? Experts say story lacks basis

Is Egypt really trying to keep Türkiye out of Gaza force? Experts say story lacks basis

Gaza

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Reports claim Egypt is seeking to limit Türkiye’s role in a possible Gaza stabilization force, though some analysts say ties are improving

How Gaza War shattered hopes for Eastern Mediterranean peace

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How Gaza War shattered hopes for Eastern Mediterranean peace

Middle East

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Ankara’s confidence stemmed from its ability to offer Israel a larger exclusive economic zone than the Greek Cypriots could

US airports prepare for major flight disruptions amid ongoing government shutdown

US airports prepare for major flight disruptions amid ongoing government shutdown

US government shutdown

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US B-52 bombers fly near Venezuela, flight tracking data shows

US B-52 bombers fly near Venezuela, flight tracking data shows

US-Venezuela tensions

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Kazakhstan joins the Abraham Accords, normalizing ties with Israel

Kazakhstan joins the Abraham Accords, normalizing ties with Israel

Abraham Accords

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Spiders weave record-breaking ‘megacity’ in sulfur cave on Albania–Greece border

Spiders weave record-breaking ‘megacity’ in sulfur cave on Albania–Greece border

Science

5 min read

Syria clarifies position on leave permits for Syrians residing in Türkiye

Syria clarifies position on leave permits for Syrians residing in Türkiye

Travel

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Severe weather alerts issued for Istanbul, multiple Turkish provinces

Severe weather alerts issued for Istanbul, multiple Turkish provinces

Weather

6 min read

Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan chairs Cairo International Film Festival

Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan chairs Cairo International Film Festival

Nuri Bilge Ceylan

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Türkiye’s Nuri Bilge Ceylan leads Cairo Film Festival as jury president, with a retrospective, a masterclass, and a strong national industry presence

The Sultan’s Salon: Naivety of youth—Tragedy of Sultan Osman II

Ottoman History

12 min read

A visionary young sultan’s bold dream to reform the empire ended in betrayal and bloodshed at Yedikule; Osman II’s tragedy echoes through the winds of history

The Sultan’s Salon: Naivety of youth—Tragedy of Sultan Osman II

Rewind/Slovenia exhibition brings Turkish, Sloven artists together at CerModern

Exhibition

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New CerModern exhibition introduces around 120 works created through international cooperation that links Turkish and Sloven artists

Rewind/Slovenia exhibition brings Turkish, Sloven artists together at CerModern

China–Türkiye Gastronomy Festival opens in Ankara with message of cultural friendship

China–Türkiye Gastronomy Festival

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China–Türkiye Gastronomy Festival in Ankara spotlights food as cultural diplomacy, with signature Chinese dishes and messages of friendship and shared values

China–Türkiye Gastronomy Festival opens in Ankara with message of cultural friendship

Fenerbahce plays out 0-0 stalemate against Viktoria Plzen, lamenting missed chances

Fenerbahce plays out 0-0 stalemate against Viktoria Plzen, lamenting missed chances

UEFA Europa League

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Ajax fires coach John Heitinga after humiliating loss to Galatasaray in Champions League

Ajax fires coach John Heitinga after humiliating loss to Galatasaray in Champions League

Dutch Football

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Samsunspor prepares to host Hamrun Spartans in key UEFA Conference League clash

Samsunspor prepares to host Hamrun Spartans in key UEFA Conference League clash

UEFA Conference League

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

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24

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

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20

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

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19

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

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18

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

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17

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TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

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14

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CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

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14

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RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

11

13

11

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

11

13

12

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

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13

13

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

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11

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KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

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10

15

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

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9

16

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

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8

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GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

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8

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MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

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4

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SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

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NET GLOBAL 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

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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

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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

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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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Gas buildup triggers explosion at Social Sciences University of Ankara; 6 hospitalized

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How 1878 redrew the Balkans, displaced its Muslim communities, study says

How 1878 redrew the Balkans, displaced its Muslim communities, study says

Nov 07 2025

Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan chairs Cairo International Film Festival

Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan chairs Cairo International Film Festival

Nov 07 2025

Türkiye’s leadership, global role vital for Palestine’s stability: Palestinian Envoy

Türkiye’s leadership, global role vital for Palestine’s stability: Palestinian Envoy

Nov 07 2025

Türkiye’s live streaming market set to pass $5 billion by 2030, TikTok report says

Türkiye’s live streaming market set to pass $5 billion by 2030, TikTok report says

Nov 07 2025

Spiders weave record-breaking ‘megacity’ in sulfur cave on Albania–Greece border

Spiders weave record-breaking ‘megacity’ in sulfur cave on Albania–Greece border

Nov 07 2025

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