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Is Turkish economy emerging as a winner on the Middle East chessboard?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

5 min read

Markets recalibrate after weeks of conflict-driven volatility, and Türkiye starts to see early effects of that shift

Is Turkish economy emerging as a winner on the Middle East chessboard?

Prolonged war will put US 'in difficult position': Analysts

Iran War

3 min read

Iranian and Lebanese analysts say the war benefits Iran politically, warns that if it lasts to November midterms it will damage Trump and Republicans

Prolonged war will put US 'in difficult position': Analysts

Zelenskyy ready to meet Putin in Türkiye

Ukraine war

2 min read

Zelenskyy ready to meet Putin in Türkiye

Bulgaria ex-President Radev wins outright majority in Bulgaria election

Balkans

4 min read VIDEO

Bulgaria ex-President Radev wins outright majority in Bulgaria election

Iran says no plans for new US talks despite mediation reports

Iran talks

3 min read

Iran says no plans for new US talks despite mediation reports

Iranian delegation to attend 2nd round of talks with US, 2 Pakistani sources familiar with mediation process tell Anadolu

Iran launches drone strikes on US warships after seizure of Iranian vessel

Iran War

2 min read VIDEO

US Navy fires on Iranian cargo ship in Gulf of Oman, Marines board and seize vessel

Us Blockade

2 min read

The naked and the dead, from diplomacy to detonation

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

The naked and the dead, from diplomacy to detonation

Opinion

6 min read

Why Syria-Israel deal fell through

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Why Syria-Israel deal fell through

Opinion

3 min read

170-year-old photos from Hungarian archives reveal Istanbul’s past

photo exhibiton

1 min read

Spotlight

Damascus' strategic thinking kept Syria out of Iran war, Turkish envoy says

Damascus' strategic thinking kept Syria out of Iran war, Turkish envoy says

Syria

4 min read

Iran warns Strait of Hormuz security not 'free' amid oil export restrictions

Iran warns Strait of Hormuz security not 'free' amid oil export restrictions

Strait Of Hormuz

2 min read

Israel admits its soldier smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon

Israel admits its soldier smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon

southern Lebanon

3 min read

Greek Cyprus giving Israel access to Paphos Air Base, says Turkish Cyprus

Greek Cyprus giving Israel access to Paphos Air Base, says Turkish Cyprus

Eastern Mediterranean

4 min read

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Tan suits, peacemakers and a world bigger than 5

Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Tan suits, peacemakers and a world bigger than 5

Iran came in black and left with the argument

Iran came in black and left with the argument

Greek Watergate: Shh… the state is listening

Greek Watergate: Shh… the state is listening

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

DoorDash war: Welcome to global gig-economy summit of the damned

DoorDash war: Welcome to global gig-economy summit of the damned

A. Craig Copetas

The doorman’s new lease: Transactional logic of US–Indonesia pact

The doorman’s new lease: Transactional logic of US–Indonesia pact

Enes Berna Kilic

The Columbine effect: Behavioral contagion and school attacks in Türkiye

The Columbine effect: Behavioral contagion and school attacks in Türkiye

Orban’s loss deals painful blow to Putin and global far right

Orban’s loss deals painful blow to Putin and global far right

Is SDF integrating into Syrian state?

Is SDF integrating into Syrian state?

Omer Ozkizilcik

Why Islamabad talks were and are bound to stall

Why Islamabad talks were and are bound to stall

Deniz Karakullukcu

Strategic logic of Türkiye’s missile transformation

Strategic logic of Türkiye’s missile transformation

Arda Mevlutoglu

The fall of Viktor Orban: A bitter defeat for Trump and global right

The fall of Viktor Orban: A bitter defeat for Trump and global right

At home and abroad, instant karma begins to corrode Trump’s American scheme

At home and abroad, instant karma begins to corrode Trump’s American scheme

A. Craig Copetas

Why Ukraine’s resistance matters to Kosovo and Bosnia

Why Ukraine’s resistance matters to Kosovo and Bosnia

'All-or-nothing' trap: Why US and Iran need interim deal

'All-or-nothing' trap: Why US and Iran need interim deal

Omer Ozkizilcik

Will US buy Netanyahu's Türkiye narrative?

Will US buy Netanyahu's Türkiye narrative?

'Cry Conscription' and let slip the dogs of war

'Cry Conscription' and let slip the dogs of war

A. Craig Copetas

After 16 years of Orban: Decoding Peter Magyar’s historic victory in Hungary

After 16 years of Orban: Decoding Peter Magyar’s historic victory in Hungary

Mustafa Cuhadar

Iran war does not spare Türkiye’s domestic politics

Iran war does not spare Türkiye’s domestic politics

Will Türkiye replace Gulf as the region’s investment hub?

Will Türkiye replace Gulf as the region’s investment hub?

Omer Faruk Bingol

Iran war shows dire need for modern-day Monuments Men

Iran war shows dire need for modern-day Monuments Men

Batu Kinayyigit

Discover

Turkish gov’t ally’s push for Türkiye-Russia-China alliance matters more than ever now

Dive In

Turkish gov’t ally’s push for Türkiye-Russia-China alliance matters more than ever now

A possible Türkiye-Russia-China alliance? The importance of the MHP’s renewed pu...

Türkiye gains edge as yarn world wobbles after Hormuz closure

Culture

Türkiye gains edge as yarn world wobbles after Hormuz closure

Italian yarn meets Istanbul advantage as Hormuz disruptions raise China costs, s...

From defense to development: How Türkiye is building its Africa strategy

Op-Ed

From defense to development: How Türkiye is building its Africa strategy

Moving beyond symbolic diplomacy, Türkiye secures long-term strategic leverage i...

Turkish Cuisine

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

Food

2 min read

Centuries-old Abdigor kofte keeps culinary tradition alive in eastern Türkiye

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Rich holiday tradition: Türkiye’s iconic 'yuvalama' dish explained

Food

2 min read

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Tiny stuffed vine leaves hide centuries-old Turkish tradition

Food

3 min read

Expats in Türkiye

New Turkish school security measures reshape daily routines for families

New Turkish school security measures reshape daily routines for families

By Selin Hacialioglu

Türkiye records massive rent inflation far beyond all European averages

Türkiye records massive rent inflation far beyond all European averages

Türkiye still safe for travel despite war next door

Türkiye still safe for travel despite war next door

By Türkiye Today Staff

Editor's Pick

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Quo vadis, Ankara-Washington relations?

Turkish-American relations gain positive momentum in Trump's second term, but many critical questions remain unanswered

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7.7-magnitude quake strikes northern Japan, tsunami warning issued

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Greek Cyprus giving Israel access to Paphos Air Base, says Turkish Cyprus

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'They'll be sitting ducks,' Trump reportedly refused Kharg Island mission

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Zelenskyy announces 10-year weapons deals with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar

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US Navy fires on Iranian cargo ship in Gulf of Oman, Marines board and seize vessel

Türkiye moves to tighten VPN and online controls after school attacks

Türkiye moves to tighten VPN and online controls after school attacks

Nation

2 min read

New measures aim to regulate VPN services and strengthen parental control over children’s internet use following recent school attacks

Sharif calls Saudi, Qatari, Turkish talks 'most helpful' as Pakistan pushes diplomacy

Diplomacy

6 min read

Sharif says talks with leadership of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye were "most helpful" in building diplomatic consensus amid imminent Islamad talks

Sharif calls Saudi, Qatari, Turkish talks 'most helpful' as Pakistan pushes diplomacy

Türkiye alongside nine nations backs Libya's first unified national budget

Diplomacy

5 min read

Ten nations, including US, major European powers, and key Gulf states, welcome Libya's signing of its first unified national budget in over a decade

Türkiye alongside nine nations backs Libya's first unified national budget

Türkiye fires Kahramanmaras education director after school shooting kills nine

Nation

4 min read

Türkiye removes the Kahramanmaras provincial education director as part of an administrative investigation into a school shooting

Türkiye fires Kahramanmaras education director after school shooting kills nine

Turkish steelmaker Tosyali rolls out $2.5B investment in Algeria

Turkish steelmaker Tosyali rolls out $2.5B investment in Algeria

Steel

5 min read

Heidelberg Materials to acquire full control of Turkish cementmaker Akcansa

Heidelberg Materials to acquire full control of Turkish cementmaker Akcansa

Mergers & acquisitions

4 min read

Oil prices flare again amid renewed escalation in Hormuz

Oil prices flare again amid renewed escalation in Hormuz

Global Markets

5 min read

Bulgaria ex-President Radev wins outright majority in Bulgaria election

Bulgaria ex-President Radev wins outright majority in Bulgaria election

Balkans

8 min read

Ex-president hails ‘victory of hope’ as landslide reshapes political landscape

Slovenia PM Golob fails to form coalition after narrow election win

Slovenia PM Golob fails to form coalition after narrow election win

Balkans

4 min read

This opens the door for runner-up Janez Jansa, a conservative leader and admirer of Trump, to potentially attempt to form a coalition

Pakistan tells Trump US blockade is stalling peace dialogue

Pakistan tells Trump US blockade is stalling peace dialogue

Islamabad Talks

9 min read

The US blockade is a key obstacle to Iran talks, Pakistan’s army chief tells Trump, with Tehran refusing to join negotiations unless it is lifted

Israeli military warns Lebanese to stay out of occupied south despite ceasefire

Israeli military warns Lebanese to stay out of occupied south despite ceasefire

Middle East

6 min read

Israel warns Lebanese to avoid occupied south and areas near Litani River despite ceasefire, while continuing strikes citing security threats

Zelenskyy prepared for Türkiye summit, Putin avoiding negotiations: Ukraine's FM

Zelenskyy prepared for Türkiye summit, Putin avoiding negotiations: Ukraine's FM

Ukraine war

6 min read

Japan warns of heightened risk of ‘huge’ earthquake after strong tremor

Japan warns of heightened risk of ‘huge’ earthquake after strong tremor

Japan

5 min read

Russia's economy faltering despite oil windfall, Sweden warns

Russia's economy faltering despite oil windfall, Sweden warns

World

8 min read

Wings over the delta: Spring migration brings hundreds of species to Türkiye's Kizilirmak

Wings over the delta: Spring migration brings hundreds of species to Türkiye's Kizilirmak

Wings Over the Delta

Türkiye reports 24.8% youth ratio, surpassing EU averages

Türkiye reports 24.8% youth ratio, surpassing EU averages

Lifestyle

5 min read

Southern Europe and Türkiye capture displaced travel demand for summer 2026

Southern Europe and Türkiye capture displaced travel demand for summer 2026

Travel

8 min read

170-year-old photos from Hungarian archives reveal Istanbul’s past

170-year-old photos from Hungarian archives reveal Istanbul’s past

photo exhibiton

2 min read

Rare 1850s photos of Istanbul, once scattered worldwide, return from Hungarian archives for a landmark exhibition in the city

Anatolia’s oldest state high school marks 141 years of uninterrupted education

History

6 min read

Anatolia's first state high school, founded in Kastamonu in 1885, marks 141 years while teaching students and preserving its history

Anatolia’s oldest state high school marks 141 years of uninterrupted education

Rome celebrates 2,779th birthday with grand historical parade

Natale di Roma

6 min read

Rome marked its 2,779th birthday with a historical parade, visual shows and crowds gathering along the route through its ancient landmarks

Rome celebrates 2,779th birthday with grand historical parade

'Princess Mumbi' wins Golden Tulip at Istanbul Film Festival

Istanbul Film Festival

5 min read

45th Istanbul Film Festival ends in Istanbul, with Princess Mumbi winning the Golden Tulip and several Turkish productions picking up major awards

'Princess Mumbi' wins Golden Tulip at Istanbul Film Festival

Hidayet Turkoglu becomes 1st Turk in FIBA Hall of Fame

Hidayet Turkoglu becomes 1st Turk in FIBA Hall of Fame

Basketball

4 min read

Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye returns with 8-stage 2026 edition

Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye returns with 8-stage 2026 edition

Presidential Cycling Tour Of Türkiye

5 min read

VakifBank beats Fenerbahce to win Türkiye women's volleyball championship

VakifBank beats Fenerbahce to win Türkiye women's volleyball championship

Volleyball

3 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

30

71

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

30

67

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

30

65

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

30

55

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

30

48

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

30

48

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

30

42

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

30

37

9

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

30

37

10

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

30

36

11

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

29

34

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

30

33

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

30

31

14

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

30

28

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

30

25

16

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

30

25

17

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

29

23

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

30

20

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Trade chaos for calm: Best quick escapes from Istanbul

Travel

4 min read

Trade chaos for calm: Best quick escapes from Istanbul

World’s first coins on exhibit at Türkiye’s Manisa Museum

World’s first coins on exhibit at Türkiye’s Manisa Museum

manisa museum

4 min read

Cunda Island’s colorful doors open onto a little-known Aegean past

Cunda Island’s colorful doors open onto a little-known Aegean past

Travel

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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Bulgaria ex-President Radev wins outright majority in Bulgaria election

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Iran says no plans for new US talks despite mediation reports

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170-year-old photos from Hungarian archives reveal Istanbul’s past

170-year-old photos from Hungarian archives reveal Istanbul’s past

Apr 20 2026

Saudi objection stalls Pakistan's $1.5B Sudan weapons deal: Report

Saudi objection stalls Pakistan's $1.5B Sudan weapons deal: Report

Apr 20 2026

Prolonged war will put US 'in difficult position': Analysts

Prolonged war will put US 'in difficult position': Analysts

Apr 20 2026

Anatolia’s oldest state high school marks 141 years of uninterrupted education

Anatolia’s oldest state high school marks 141 years of uninterrupted education

Apr 20 2026

Rutte heads to Ankara for talks with Erdogan, discuss Türkiye’s NATO role

Rutte heads to Ankara for talks with Erdogan, discuss Türkiye’s NATO role

Apr 20 2026

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