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Türkiye’s SDF threat perception could reach a tipping point soon

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

3 min read

Turkish media’s shift from pro-peace to anti-SDF rhetoric signals fading hopes for a negotiated solution in northern Syria

Türkiye’s SDF threat perception could reach a tipping point soon

Ex-FBI art crime chief Tim Carpenter on the Louvre Heist

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featured

13 min read

Art crime is not a single category. It sits at the intersection of museum theft, fraud, trafficking, and, increasingly, financial crime

Ex-FBI art crime chief Tim Carpenter on the Louvre Heist

Türkiye’s $960M billionaire Ali Sabanci says he ‘can’t make ends meet’

Nation

1 min read

Türkiye’s $960M billionaire Ali Sabanci says he ‘can’t make ends meet’

Iran’s Pezeshkian says US, Israel, Europe waging 'total war' against Tehran

Middle East

3 min read

Iran’s Pezeshkian says US, Israel, Europe waging 'total war' against Tehran

Why SDF faces big risks in Syria and the region

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Syria

11 min read

Why SDF faces big risks in Syria and the region

SDF faces uncertain 2026 as authenticity crisis, ideological inconsistencies, overreliance on US, and misreading of Türkiye's military capability

Talks with PKK/YPG produced no concrete results: Syria

Middle East

2 min read

Israel secretly armed Druze groups in Syria using SDF as intermediary: Report

Syria

3 min read

Egyptian governorate scraps ban on women sitting in front seats hours after rollout

Egyptian governorate scraps ban on women sitting in front seats hours after rollout

Woman in Egypt

2 min read

Snow blankets Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys after winter storm

Snow blankets Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys after winter storm

Travel

Club statement confirms Arda Guler’s growing importance at Real Madrid

Football

1 min read

Spotlight

Is Türkiye’s ruling AK Party reconsidering its media strategy?

Is Türkiye’s ruling AK Party reconsidering its media strategy?

featured

5 min read

Türkiye, Egypt condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent state

Türkiye, Egypt condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as independent state

Africa

2 min read

Limits of analogy: Why labeling Türkiye 'Lebanon’s new Iran' does not hold

Limits of analogy: Why labeling Türkiye 'Lebanon’s new Iran' does not hold

analysis

8 min read

What people read in Türkiye in 2025 according to book sales data

What people read in Türkiye in 2025 according to book sales data

Lifestyle

3 min read

Why deepening Pakistan–Türkiye defense ties are equally important for both countries

Why deepening Pakistan–Türkiye defense ties are equally important for both countries

Sabena Siddiqui

How Greece’s growing ties with Israel are reshaping debate at home

How Greece’s growing ties with Israel are reshaping debate at home

Selin Hacialioglu

Türkiye should be part of Gaza stabilization force

Türkiye should be part of Gaza stabilization force

The Western Balkans in 2026: Europe’s most fragile front

The Western Balkans in 2026: Europe’s most fragile front

Militarization of Greek Cyprus and fragile peace in Eastern Mediterranean

Militarization of Greek Cyprus and fragile peace in Eastern Mediterranean

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Ceasefire without peace: How Gaza became a new form of occupation?

Mehmet Rakipoglu

Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia

Turkic pivot: How OTS is redrawing geostrategic map of Eurasia

UK-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement is long overdue

UK-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement is long overdue

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Drone incursions and new escalation risks in Black Sea

Arda Mevlutoglu

Israel, Greece and Greek Cyprus: A rising hostile, anti-Türkiye alliance

Israel, Greece and Greek Cyprus: A rising hostile, anti-Türkiye alliance

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi opts for escalation in Syria

SDF ringleader Mazloum Abdi opts for escalation in Syria

Omer Ozkizilcik

MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli’s harsh rhetoric feeds Putin’s narrative

MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli’s harsh rhetoric feeds Putin’s narrative

Hasan Mesut Onder

Türkiye's troop deployment in Gaza: How act of empowerment could become an Israeli trap

Türkiye's troop deployment in Gaza: How act of empowerment could become an Israeli trap

Rogue Russian drones over Turkish skies?

Rogue Russian drones over Turkish skies?

EU-Western Balkans Summit: Beyond geography, a shared security imperative

EU-Western Balkans Summit: Beyond geography, a shared security imperative

Mustafa Cuhadar

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AI x Defense: Türkiye redefines next chapter of its National Technology Initiative

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AI x Defense: Türkiye redefines next chapter of its National Technology Initiative

On Dec. 25, Türkiye restructured AI governance by creating new general directora...

How Israel, Greece and Greek Cypriots are reopening Ottoman history and 'Rum' question

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How Israel, Greece and Greek Cypriots are reopening Ottoman history and 'Rum' question

Ottoman governance, Rum identity and minority rights return to focus as regional...

Trump administration seeking solutions to 'all pending issues' with Türkiye: State Department

Exclusive

Trump administration seeking solutions to 'all pending issues' with Türkiye: State Department

US State Department spokesperson exclusively tells Türkiye Today that Trump admi...

Turkish Cuisine

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

Food

3 min read

Most unexpected 'doner kebab' types made by Turks worldwide

How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived

How Anatolia cooked with fruit long before tomatoes arrived

Anatolian cuisine

6 min read

A day in Konya where deep history, faith and cuisine unite

A day in Konya where deep history, faith and cuisine unite

Konya

7 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Turkish authorities warn Iceland-origin cold wave will grip Istanbul for 6-8 days

Turkish authorities warn Iceland-origin cold wave will grip Istanbul for 6-8 days

Türkiye’s 'most dangerous' Antalya–Mersin coastal road gives way to new route

Türkiye’s 'most dangerous' Antalya–Mersin coastal road gives way to new route

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Istanbul and across Türkiye

Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Istanbul and across Türkiye

By Selin Hacialioglu

Editor's Pick

The Sultan’s Salon: How Ottoman court jewels were sold in 1911 Paris sale

The Sultan’s Salon: How Ottoman court jewels were sold in 1911 Paris sale

Looted from Yildiz Palace and sold in Paris in 1911, the Ottoman court jewels tell a haunting story of power, loss, and a vanished imperial legacy

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Israeli army's Turkish account takes aim at Türkiye’s Defense Ministry with copycat tank post

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Aselsan's KGK-84 winged guidance kit scores 'direct hit' in F-16 test

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Gaza police say they never stopped working during war, begin wider redeployment

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Zelenskyy ‘doesn’t have anything until I approve it,’ Trump says ahead of Dec. 28 meeting

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Türkiye approves Hong Kong investment pact, UN marine biodiversity deal

Türkiye’s $960M billionaire Ali Sabanci says he ‘can’t make ends meet’

Türkiye’s $960M billionaire Ali Sabanci says he ‘can’t make ends meet’

Nation

2 min read

'Compared to what I desire, I can’t make ends meet,' Ali Sabanci says

Türkiye delivers 455,000th disaster housing unit after 2023 earthquakes, Erdogan says

Nation

4 min read

President Erdogan says reconstruction efforts have surpassed targets, calling them among the largest recovery drives in the country’s history

Türkiye delivers 455,000th disaster housing unit after 2023 earthquakes, Erdogan says

UK announces details of 12 C-130J aircraft sale and modernization for Türkiye

Defense Industry

8 min read

United Kingdom confirms £550 million C-130J Super Hercules deal with Türkiye, as 12 aircraft sale safeguards 1,400 skilled jobs in Cambridge

UK announces details of 12 C-130J aircraft sale and modernization for Türkiye

Türkiye approves Hong Kong investment pact, UN marine biodiversity deal

agreements

3 min read

Türkiye approves investment protection agreement with Hong Kong and UN marine biodiversity accord, with both entering into force officially

Türkiye approves Hong Kong investment pact, UN marine biodiversity deal

Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus to expand its fleet by 8 Airbus aircraft by 2026: CEO

Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus to expand its fleet by 8 Airbus aircraft by 2026: CEO

Aviation

5 min read

Turkish white goods sales down 10% in November as exports stay weak despite local rise

Turkish white goods sales down 10% in November as exports stay weak despite local rise

white goods

4 min read

Türkiye introduces anti-dumping duty on Chinese cold-rolled stainless steel imports

Türkiye introduces anti-dumping duty on Chinese cold-rolled stainless steel imports

foreign trade

3 min read

Iran’s Pezeshkian says US, Israel, Europe waging 'total war' against Tehran

Iran’s Pezeshkian says US, Israel, Europe waging 'total war' against Tehran

Middle East

6 min read

'In my opinion, we are at total war with the United States, Israel and Europe,' says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

'Arms cannot deliver peace,' says Turkish Cyprus speaker on Greek Cypriot alliance

'Arms cannot deliver peace,' says Turkish Cyprus speaker on Greek Cypriot alliance

Eastern Mediterranean

6 min read

Turkish Cyprus Parliament speaker says new Greek Cypriot–Israel–Greece cooperation raises tensions, warns peace cannot be achieved through arms

Israeli army's Turkish account takes aim at Türkiye’s Defense Ministry with copycat tank post

Israeli army's Turkish account takes aim at Türkiye’s Defense Ministry with copycat tank post

Israel-Türkiye

7 min read

Israeli army’s Turkish-language account mimics Turkish Defense Ministry post with same hashtag, prompting analysts to say Israel is 'addicted to war'

Gaza police say they never stopped working during war, begin wider redeployment

Gaza police say they never stopped working during war, begin wider redeployment

Middle East

5 min read

The Palestinian police continued to operate alongside the Palestinian people throughout the war

Hamas condemns Israel’s Somaliland move, warns against Gaza deportations

Hamas condemns Israel’s Somaliland move, warns against Gaza deportations

Africa

4 min read

Qatar, Yemen, IGAD condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as 'dangerous precedent'

Qatar, Yemen, IGAD condemn Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as 'dangerous precedent'

Africa

8 min read

Investigation into deadly Ankara military plane crash ongoing with Türkiye: Libya PM

Investigation into deadly Ankara military plane crash ongoing with Türkiye: Libya PM

Libya

5 min read

Egyptian governorate scraps ban on women sitting in front seats hours after rollout

Egyptian governorate scraps ban on women sitting in front seats hours after rollout

Woman in Egypt

2 min read

Snow blankets Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys after winter storm

Snow blankets Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys after winter storm

Travel

German digital minister backs age limits for children’s access to social media

German digital minister backs age limits for children’s access to social media

Social Media

1 min read

Grand Egyptian Museum issues scam alert over online ticket sales

Grand Egyptian Museum issues scam alert over online ticket sales

GEM tickets

3 min read

The only official website authorized to sell tickets for visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum is their official website

Culture minister highlightes mini-series as initiative to strengthen Türkiye's tourism promotion

Turkish series

8 min read

Productions developed under the GoTürkiye brand and coordinated by TGA aim to boost Türkiye’s cultural visibility and international outreach

Culture minister highlightes mini-series as initiative to strengthen Türkiye's tourism promotion

Buse Babadag's story of becoming first Turkish principal ballerina in US

Ballet

8 min read

Turkish ballerina Babadag reflects on late beginnings, international training, returning to Istanbul to perform

Buse Babadag's story of becoming first Turkish principal ballerina in US

What ancient Roman homes reveal about power, inequality in ancient world

Ancient Roman

11 min read

New research shows Roman houses were tools of social power, reflecting class, wealth, and identity from Pompeii to Ephesus across the empire

What ancient Roman homes reveal about power, inequality in ancient world

Club statement confirms Arda Guler’s growing importance at Real Madrid

Club statement confirms Arda Guler’s growing importance at Real Madrid

Football

1 min read

Fenerbahce nears €35m deal to sign Norwegian star Sorloth: Report

Fenerbahce nears €35m deal to sign Norwegian star Sorloth: Report

Fenerbahce

4 min read

Türkiye to host L’Etape by Tour de France events in Istanbul and Marmaris in 2026

Türkiye to host L’Etape by Tour de France events in Istanbul and Marmaris in 2026

L’Etape Türkiye

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Club

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

17

42

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

17

39

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

17

35

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

17

32

5

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

17

29

6

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

17

25

7

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

17

23

8

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

17

23

9

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

17

23

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

17

21

11

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

17

18

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

17

18

13

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

17

17

14

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

17

15

15

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

17

15

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

17

15

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

17

13

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

17

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

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Turkish automotive output must be recognized as 'Made in EU,' says sector chief

Turkish auto

3 min read

Turkish automotive output must be recognized as 'Made in EU,' says sector chief

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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Türkiye’s $960M billionaire Ali Sabanci says he ‘can’t make ends meet’

Türkiye’s $960M billionaire Ali Sabanci says he ‘can’t make ends meet’

Dec 27 2025

Ex-FBI art crime chief Tim Carpenter on the Louvre Heist

Ex-FBI art crime chief Tim Carpenter on the Louvre Heist

Dec 27 2025

Iran’s Pezeshkian says US, Israel, Europe waging 'total war' against Tehran

Iran’s Pezeshkian says US, Israel, Europe waging 'total war' against Tehran

Dec 27 2025

Türkiye delivers 455,000th disaster housing unit after 2023 earthquakes, Erdogan says

Türkiye delivers 455,000th disaster housing unit after 2023 earthquakes, Erdogan says

Dec 27 2025

Hamas condemns Israel’s Somaliland move, warns against Gaza deportations

Hamas condemns Israel’s Somaliland move, warns against Gaza deportations

Dec 27 2025

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