Türkiye Today | Breaking, Exclusive Content from Turkey & Region

Weather Forecast

13 °C

ISTANBUL

newsletters

Savvas Kalenteridis: Portrait of decadeslong hate toward Türkiye

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

10 min read

Kalenteridis’ hostility toward Türkiye stems from childhood trauma, nationalist ideology, and years of intelligence work, Hasan Mesut Onder says

Savvas Kalenteridis: Portrait of decadeslong hate toward Türkiye

Türkiye prepares to assume host role for 2027 World Water Congress

Diplomacy

2 min read

Türkiye to host 2027 World Water Congress as officials join Marrakech meetings on global water challenges and prepare the handover process

Türkiye prepares to assume host role for 2027 World Water Congress

Egypt begins training Palestinian police as part of Gaza postwar plan

Middle East

3 min read

Egypt begins training Palestinian police as part of Gaza postwar plan

Türkiye to launch hydrocarbon exploration in Pakistan's fields by 2026: Energy Minister

hydrocarbon exploration

3 min read

Türkiye to launch hydrocarbon exploration in Pakistan's fields by 2026: Energy Minister

Turkish refineries cut Russian oil imports in November, shift to Kazakh, Iraqi crude: Report

Russian oil

2 min read

Turkish refineries cut Russian oil imports in November, shift to Kazakh, Iraqi crude: Report

Shift toward Kazakh and Iraqi grades follows US sanctions and EU restrictions on Russian-linked energy

Why Türkiye’s natural gas export potential is crucial for West

featured

featured

7 min read

Türkiye warns of 'serious risks' after tanker attacks in Black Sea

Nation

4 min read

The mysterious power of sifahanes: Inside the forgotten healing world of Ottoman hospitals

featured

featured

The mysterious power of sifahanes: Inside the forgotten healing world of Ottoman hospitals

Sifahane

6 min read

Heavy snow likely in Istanbul from January to mid-February, forecast says

Heavy snow likely in Istanbul from January to mid-February, forecast says

Weather

2 min read

New X tool reveals hidden internet privileges for Iranian officials, sparks backlash

Tech

2 min read

From Bosnia to Ukraine: How US approach to peace talks has dramatically shifted since Dayton

From Bosnia to Ukraine: How US approach to peace talks has dramatically shifted since Dayton

analysis

6 min read

9.5M workers in Türkiye earn at or just above $520 a month: Report

9.5M workers in Türkiye earn at or just above $520 a month: Report

Cost of living

3 min read

White House adopts Gulf’s view of Muslim Brotherhood

White House adopts Gulf’s view of Muslim Brotherhood

Op-Ed

4 min read

Stop restraining Sharaa before foreign fighters in Syria turn against him

Stop restraining Sharaa before foreign fighters in Syria turn against him

analysis

2 min read

Pope Leo XIV's visit rekindles debate: Did First Council of Nicaea meet at Sunken Basilica?

Archaeology

Pope Leo XIV's visit rekindles debate: Did First Council of Nicaea meet at Sunken Basilica?

Archaeologists and church leaders increasingly point to Iznik’s Sunken Basilica ...

Syria issues first print newspaper since ouster of Assad regime

Syria’s newspaper

Syria issues first print newspaper since ouster of Assad regime

The launch ceremony was held at the National Center for Visual Arts in Damascus,...

Türkiye’s role in redrawing Europe’s energy map, Russia's miscalculations

analysis

Türkiye’s role in redrawing Europe’s energy map, Russia's miscalculations

Türkiye's importance in European energy supplies has exponentially increased due...

Expats in Türkiye

Türkiye to ban mandatory service fees in restaurants with new pricing rule

Türkiye to ban mandatory service fees in restaurants with new pricing rule

Cost of surviving in Türkiye surpasses $700 in November

Cost of surviving in Türkiye surpasses $700 in November

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

All about Türkiye's 2026 traffic fines, major increases across violations

Editor's Pick

Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

Ukraine-Russia war: Three competing peace plans and risk of rewarding aggression

US plan demands that all violations suffered by the Ukrainian people over the past four years be forgotten

Most Read

1

Death toll rises to 151 in Hong Kong residential fire, authorities point out safety violations

2

OECD lifts Türkiye outlook, expects growth to accelerate to 4% in 2027

3

Sinop’s buried past resurfaces as construction uncovers thousands of ancient artefacts

4

Iran sentences Jafar Panahi to 1 year in prison in absentia, imposes travel ban

5

Lawyers file criminal complaint over Istanbul governorate’s stray dog feeding restrictions

Insight

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Sudan’s Janjaweed: Mercenaries or homegrown militias?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Is Bahceli pushing Erdogan toward a faster peace process in Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Baykar’s Kizilelma: Stopgap measure or another game changer for Türkiye?

Türkiye prepares to assume host role for 2027 World Water Congress

Türkiye prepares to assume host role for 2027 World Water Congress

Diplomacy

3 min read

Türkiye to host 2027 World Water Congress as officials join Marrakech meetings on global water challenges and prepare the handover process

Fire breaks out at Turkish energy company BOTAS facilities in Istanbul

Nation

1 min read

A fire broke out at Türkiye's state-run natural gas and oil pipeline company BOTAS facilities in Istanbul's Silivri district

Fire breaks out at Turkish energy company BOTAS facilities in Istanbul

UN calls for de-escalation after attacks on commercial ships in Black Sea

Nation

3 min read

UN urged de-escalation after attacks on Black Sea commercial vessels, as Türkiye reported the struck Virat tanker’s crew was safe and towing continued

UN calls for de-escalation after attacks on commercial ships in Black Sea

12 detained in alleged Istanbul stock manipulation probe, including ex-Fenerbahce player

stock manipulation

3 min read

Illusionist Aref Ghafouri and former footballer Gokhan Gonul among those held in five-city crackdown on suspected market fraud

12 detained in alleged Istanbul stock manipulation probe, including ex-Fenerbahce player

Turkish central bank appoints Murat Tasci as first chief economist since 2019: Report

Turkish central bank appoints Murat Tasci as first chief economist since 2019: Report

turkish central bank

3 min read

New X tool reveals hidden internet privileges for Iranian officials, sparks backlash

New X tool reveals hidden internet privileges for Iranian officials, sparks backlash

Tech

2 min read

Türkiye to launch hydrocarbon exploration in Pakistan's fields by 2026: Energy Minister

Türkiye to launch hydrocarbon exploration in Pakistan's fields by 2026: Energy Minister

hydrocarbon exploration

6 min read

Egypt begins training Palestinian police as part of Gaza postwar plan

Egypt begins training Palestinian police as part of Gaza postwar plan

Middle East

3 min read

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced that Cairo has already begun implementing programs to train Palestinian police forces inside Egypt

Saudi Arabia quietly eases alcohol restrictions again, foreign residents say

Saudi Arabia quietly eases alcohol restrictions again, foreign residents say

Middle East

5 min read

Non-Muslim foreigners earning above a set income threshold say they now have access to Riyadh’s alcohol shop

Commanders outline hidden preparations behind Syria's Deterrence of Aggression battle

Commanders outline hidden preparations behind Syria's Deterrence of Aggression battle

Deterrence of Aggression battle

5 min read

The Deterrence of Aggression battle was launched by the Syrian armed opposition on Nov. 27, 2024

Turkish officials highlight successes of diaspora at gathering in Cologne

Turkish officials highlight successes of diaspora at gathering in Cologne

Europe

2 min read

Turkish officials in Cologne urge the diaspora to boost political and civic participation while highlighting the community’s achievements in Europe

Death toll hits 1,300 in severe Southeast Asia floods

Death toll hits 1,300 in severe Southeast Asia floods

Asia & Pacific

7 min read

Third Russian tanker hit in Black Sea in suspected Ukrainian attack near Turkish city

Third Russian tanker hit in Black Sea in suspected Ukrainian attack near Turkish city

Conflicts

2 min read

Hong Kong sets up independent committee to examine fatal tower fire

Hong Kong sets up independent committee to examine fatal tower fire

Asia & Pacific

5 min read

Heavy snow likely in Istanbul from January to mid-February, forecast says

Heavy snow likely in Istanbul from January to mid-February, forecast says

Weather

3 min read

Popular Turkish actress Hande Ercel invests $2 million in Riva villa

Popular Turkish actress Hande Ercel invests $2 million in Riva villa

Turkish celebrities

2 min read

182,000 deaths in Europe linked to air pollution in 2023, study finds

182,000 deaths in Europe linked to air pollution in 2023, study finds

Environment

6 min read

Sudanese archaeologist races to preserve nation’s heritage as war erases its cultural past

Sudanese archaeologist races to preserve nation’s heritage as war erases its cultural past

Sudan

5 min read

Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo races to document and protect her country’s endangered heritage as war devastates museums and ancient sites

Syria's ancient city of Busra remains a remarkable crossroads of civilizations

History

Syria's ancient city of Busra remains a remarkable crossroads of civilizations

In old Karh, an Iraqi woodturner fights to preserve his dading heritage

Culture

In old Karh, an Iraqi woodturner fights to preserve his dading heritage

The mysterious power of sifahanes: Inside the forgotten healing world of Ottoman hospitals

featured

featured

7 min read

The Ottoman Empire’s Darussifas and palace medical institutions shaped how society approached health, illness and charity

The mysterious power of sifahanes: Inside the forgotten healing world of Ottoman hospitals

From Türkiye’s Black Sea neighbour Burgas to Rome─Giro d’Italia 2026 route revealed

From Türkiye’s Black Sea neighbour Burgas to Rome─Giro d’Italia 2026 route revealed

giro d'italia 2026

5 min read

Galatasaray lodges UEFA complaint over Spanish referee’s handling of Champions League clash

Galatasaray lodges UEFA complaint over Spanish referee’s handling of Champions League clash

Galatasaray

3 min read

Duran scores in 95th minute as Fenerbahce salvages draw against Galatasaray

Duran scores in 95th minute as Fenerbahce salvages draw against Galatasaray

Football

6 min read

Club

G

P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

14

33

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

14

32

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

14

31

4

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

14

26

5

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

14

25

6

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

14

24

7

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

14

22

8

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

14

18

9

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

14

16

10

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

14

16

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

14

15

12

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

14

14

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

14

14

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

14

13

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

14

12

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

14

12

17

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

14

11

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

14

8

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

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

Featured Videos

Fire erupts on foreign-flagged vessel off Türkiye’s Black Sea coast

Employee holds colleague hostage at gunpoint at Türkiye’s Gumushane University

Istanbul’s Kabatas metro site hit by scaffolding collapse, several injured

Get notified about the latest from Türkiye and its region with exclusives, features & insights — every Saturday.

Heavy snow likely in Istanbul from January to mid-February, forecast says

Heavy snow likely in Istanbul from January to mid-February, forecast says

Dec 02 2025

Türkiye prepares to assume host role for 2027 World Water Congress

Türkiye prepares to assume host role for 2027 World Water Congress

Dec 02 2025

Turkish central bank appoints Murat Tasci as first chief economist since 2019: Report

Turkish central bank appoints Murat Tasci as first chief economist since 2019: Report

Dec 02 2025

Egypt begins training Palestinian police as part of Gaza postwar plan

Egypt begins training Palestinian police as part of Gaza postwar plan

Dec 02 2025

New X tool reveals hidden internet privileges for Iranian officials, sparks backlash

New X tool reveals hidden internet privileges for Iranian officials, sparks backlash

Dec 02 2025

LOAD MORE