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Israeli opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of blocking Gaza cease-fire, demands toppling government

Middle East

2 min read

‘To save lives and the country, the government must be brought down,’ says Yair Golan

Israeli opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of blocking Gaza cease-fire, demands toppling government

Syrian, Israeli officials reportedly hold rare meeting in Baku

Middle East

3 min read

Meanwhile, memorandum of understanding signed during Syrian president’s 1st official visit to Azerbaijan

Syrian, Israeli officials reportedly hold rare meeting in Baku

Azerbaijan to export natural gas to Syria via Türkiye

Energy

4 min read

Azerbaijan to export natural gas to Syria via Türkiye

PKK disarmament brings new possibilities to Turkish politics— here are a few

Politics

6 min read

PKK disarmament brings new possibilities to Turkish politics— here are a few

President Erdogan frames emerging 'Jerusalem Alliance' of Turks, Kurds, and Arabs

Middle East

5 min read

President Erdogan frames emerging 'Jerusalem Alliance' of Turks, Kurds, and Arabs

The PKK’s disarmament is seen as a stepping stone for Ankara to expand its sphere of influence, potentially reaching as far as Jerusalem through regio...

Türkiye committed to wiping out terrorism across region: Erdogan

Nation

2 min read

Erdogan declares new era as PKK disarms, calls it historic turning point for Türkiye

PKK disarmament

2 min read

Galatasaray pushes for Osimhen deal with $52.7 million upfront, no turning back

Galatasaray pushes for Osimhen deal with $52.7 million upfront, no turning back

Football

1 min read

Ancient city of Sardis, Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe in Türkiye added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Ancient city of Sardis, Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe in Türkiye added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Culture

2 min read

Türkiye Culture Route Festival brings Picasso to Van as 9-day celebration kicks off

Events

3 min read

Türkiye's current account gap narrows to $684M in May, beating expectations

Türkiye's current account gap narrows to $684M in May, beating expectations

Economy

2 min read

Inside the siege of Constantinople: Miracles, morale and the last defense

Inside the siege of Constantinople: Miracles, morale and the last defense

fall of Constantinople

9 min read

Is terror-free Türkiye project a strategic buffer against Israel?

Is terror-free Türkiye project a strategic buffer against Israel?

Politics

6 min read

PKK disarmament brings new possibilities to Turkish politics— here are a few

PKK disarmament brings new possibilities to Turkish politics— here are a few

Politics

6 min read

Op-ed by Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar: Türkiye's energy strategy, reforms and global challenges

Op-Ed

Op-ed by Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar: Türkiye's energy strategy, reforms and global challenges

Over 20 years of energy policy reforms transformed Türkiye from an energy import...

From most-wanted list to ray of hope: Syria's transformation under President al-Sharaa

Op-Ed

From most-wanted list to ray of hope: Syria's transformation under President al-Sharaa

Al-Sharaa underscores pluralism and minority rights, shown in his swift response...

Who is Burhanettin Duran? Türkiye’s new communications chief and longtime ideological insider

Politics

Who is Burhanettin Duran? Türkiye’s new communications chief and longtime ideological insider

Burhanettin Duran’s appointment reflects a continuation rather than a rupture in...

Expats in Türkiye

What tourists should know about Türkiye's most venomous snakes

What tourists should know about Türkiye's most venomous snakes

By Selin Hacialioglu

What expat tenants and landlords in Türkiye should know for July 2025 rental increase

What expat tenants and landlords in Türkiye should know for July 2025 rental increase

Population 82 by day, 10,000 by night: Hidden gem comes alive with tourists

Population 82 by day, 10,000 by night: Hidden gem comes alive with tourists

Editor's Pick

As strategic crossroads loom for Türkiye’s opposition—what options are on the table?

As strategic crossroads loom for Türkiye’s opposition—what options are on the table?

As the moment to decide on strategy approaches for CHP, election bids, mass protests, strikes, and street politics emerge as possible strategies

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No Kurdish state in Syria, PKK disarmament a 'major development' for Türkiye: US envoy Tom Barrack

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Besiktas signs Türkiye star Orkun Kokcu in $35M deal—childhood dream fulfilled

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Erdogan declares new era as PKK disarms, calls it historic turning point for Türkiye

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Azerbaijan to export natural gas to Syria via Türkiye

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Israeli official urges US Congress to block F-35 sales to Türkiye: Report

Insight

From most-wanted list to ray of hope: Syria's transformation under President al-Sharaa

From most-wanted list to ray of hope: Syria's transformation under President al-Sharaa

Michael Arizanti

Analysis: Where Armenia-Russia relations stand—and what’s next

Analysis: Where Armenia-Russia relations stand—and what’s next

Alihuseyn Gulu-Zada

Erdogan’s eternal struggle: CHP leader Ozel and his 'unreasonable' loyalty to Imamoglu

Erdogan’s eternal struggle: CHP leader Ozel and his 'unreasonable' loyalty to Imamoglu

Germany investigates two Turkish nationals over alleged espionage

Germany investigates two Turkish nationals over alleged espionage

Nation

1 min read

German prosecutors investigate Turkish consulate employee in Cologne, a Turkish-German police officer, over suspected espionage tied to PKK surveillance

Türkiye committed to wiping out terrorism across region: Erdogan

Nation

3 min read

Process initiated with goal of 'Terror-Free Türkiye' will contribute to clearing region of terrorist groups, Erdogan says in phone call with Aliyev

Türkiye committed to wiping out terrorism across region: Erdogan

Turkish air force establishes new research center, test squadron commands

Defense

7 min read

Turkish Air Force launches ARMERKOM and 403rd Test Squadron at Murted base to strengthen R&D, platform development, and experimental flight testing

Turkish air force establishes new research center, test squadron commands

Pro-Kurdish DEM Party requests release of Demirtas, Yuksekdag

Politics

5 min read

Following ECtHR's July 8 decision, DEM Party has filed a request for release of Selahattin Demirtas, Figen Yuksekdag, and others under 'Kobani trial'

Pro-Kurdish DEM Party requests release of Demirtas, Yuksekdag

Azerbaijan to export natural gas to Syria via Türkiye

Azerbaijan to export natural gas to Syria via Türkiye

Energy

8 min read

Istanbul Airport leads Europe in passenger traffic for June 2025

Istanbul Airport leads Europe in passenger traffic for June 2025

Istanbul Airport

8 min read

Istanbul trade head challenges dollar dominance, advocates local currency use

Istanbul trade head challenges dollar dominance, advocates local currency use

US Dollar

5 min read

President Erdogan frames emerging 'Jerusalem Alliance' of Turks, Kurds, and Arabs

President Erdogan frames emerging 'Jerusalem Alliance' of Turks, Kurds, and Arabs

Middle East

8 min read

The PKK’s disarmament is seen as a stepping stone for Ankara to expand its sphere of influence, potentially reaching as far as Jerusalem through regional alliances

New Israeli withdrawal proposal may revive stalled Gaza Cease-fire talks

New Israeli withdrawal proposal may revive stalled Gaza Cease-fire talks

Middle East

5 min read

Israel presents new withdrawal map during cease-fire talks in Qatar; Hamas and mediators respond as negotiations focus on buffer zones and control of Gaza’s borders

Israeli opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of blocking Gaza cease-fire, demands toppling government

Israeli opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of blocking Gaza cease-fire, demands toppling government

Middle East

5 min read

‘To save lives and the country, the government must be brought down,’ says Yair Golan

Syrian, Israeli officials reportedly hold rare meeting in Baku

Syrian, Israeli officials reportedly hold rare meeting in Baku

Middle East

7 min read

Meanwhile, memorandum of understanding signed during Syrian president’s 1st official visit to Azerbaijan

Over 1,300 US State Department staff laid off in Rubio-led restructuring

Over 1,300 US State Department staff laid off in Rubio-led restructuring

Americas

2 min read

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth vows to boost US drone production

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth vows to boost US drone production

Americas

9 min read

Ukraine's new ambassador to Türkiye calls for Black Sea peace, says Kyiv ready for dialogue

Ukraine's new ambassador to Türkiye calls for Black Sea peace, says Kyiv ready for dialogue

Conflicts

9 min read

Turkish-Syrian entrepreneur blends Turkish and Arab cultures through culinary art

Turkish-Syrian entrepreneur blends Turkish and Arab cultures through culinary art

Turkish Cuisine

7 min read

Wildfire in Istanbul's Aydos forest brought under control

Wildfire in Istanbul's Aydos forest brought under control

Wildfire

1 min read

Scientists from Türkiye, Europe tackle hunger in Africa with sustainable protein farms

Scientists from Türkiye, Europe tackle hunger in Africa with sustainable protein farms

Science

4 min read

Ancient city of Sardis, Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe in Türkiye added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Ancient city of Sardis, Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe in Türkiye added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Culture

6 min read

Number of sites from Türkiye on UNESCO World Heritage List reaches 22

Türkiye Culture Route Festival brings Picasso to Van as 9-day celebration kicks off

Events

6 min read

Running from July 12 to 20, the Van Culture Route Festival will feature more than 300 events, including concerts, workshops, performances

Türkiye Culture Route Festival brings Picasso to Van as 9-day celebration kicks off

Apollon Temple in Didim opens for night visits under new museum project

Ancient Ruins

4 min read

Apollon Temple in Didim launches night visits with custom lighting and mythic stories, reviving its ancient role as a center of prophecy in Türkiye

Apollon Temple in Didim opens for night visits under new museum project

Watch movies under stars this summer at Istanbul's top 5 open-air cinemas

Cinema

7 min read

This guide covers 5 unique places across Istanbul where you can watch films outdoors with trees, stars, popcorn

Watch movies under stars this summer at Istanbul's top 5 open-air cinemas

Italy edge past Türkiye 3-2 in Volleyball Nations League thriller, both qualify for quarterfinals

Italy edge past Türkiye 3-2 in Volleyball Nations League thriller, both qualify for quarterfinals

Volleyball

1 min read

Galatasaray pushes for Osimhen deal with $52.7 million upfront, no turning back

Galatasaray pushes for Osimhen deal with $52.7 million upfront, no turning back

Football

2 min read

Ex-Türkiye League star Marcus Slaughter faces court in Spain over fake passport scandal

Ex-Türkiye League star Marcus Slaughter faces court in Spain over fake passport scandal

Basketball

1 min read

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Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

History

2 min read

Obelisk of Theodosius: Egypt’s legacy in heart of Istanbul

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

All about Turkish city Amasya: Historical importance, travel and accomodation

amasya

3 min read

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Navigating Turkish capital Ankara in 2025: What to do and where to go?

Lifestyle

8 min read

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Italy edge past Türkiye 3-2 in Volleyball Nations League thriller, both qualify for quarterfinals

Italy edge past Türkiye 3-2 in Volleyball Nations League thriller, both qualify for quarterfinals

Italy beat Türkiye 3-2 in a five-set VNL classic. Both teams qualify for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League quarterfinals

Germany investigates two Turkish nationals over alleged espionage

Germany investigates two Turkish nationals over alleged espionage

President Erdogan frames emerging 'Jerusalem Alliance' of Turks, Kurds, and Arabs

President Erdogan frames emerging 'Jerusalem Alliance' of Turks, Kurds, and Arabs

Galatasaray pushes for Osimhen deal with $52.7 million upfront, no turning back

Galatasaray pushes for Osimhen deal with $52.7 million upfront, no turning back

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Türkiye Culture Route Festival brings Picasso to Van as 9-day celebration kicks off

US envoy hails PKK disarmament as ‘historic’ amid global support for peace process

No Kurdish state in Syria, PKK disarmament a 'major development' for Türkiye: US envoy Tom Barrack

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Italy edge past Türkiye 3-2 in Volleyball Nations League thriller, both qualify for quarterfinals

Italy edge past Türkiye 3-2 in Volleyball Nations League thriller, both qualify for quarterfinals

Jul 13 2025

Germany investigates two Turkish nationals over alleged espionage

Germany investigates two Turkish nationals over alleged espionage

Jul 13 2025

President Erdogan frames emerging 'Jerusalem Alliance' of Turks, Kurds, and Arabs

President Erdogan frames emerging 'Jerusalem Alliance' of Turks, Kurds, and Arabs

Jul 13 2025

Galatasaray pushes for Osimhen deal with $52.7 million upfront, no turning back

Galatasaray pushes for Osimhen deal with $52.7 million upfront, no turning back

Jul 13 2025

New Israeli withdrawal proposal may revive stalled Gaza Cease-fire talks

New Israeli withdrawal proposal may revive stalled Gaza Cease-fire talks

Jul 13 2025

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