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

Dive In

Dive In

6 min read

A possible Türkiye-Russia-China alliance? The importance of the MHP’s renewed push lies primarily in its timing

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

Envoy Barrack predicts Syria-Israel normalization before Lebanon deal

Middle East

4 min read

Tom Barrack reveals he led 5 Trump-mandated Syria-Israel talks between Shaibani and Dermer, predicting a normalization deal before Lebanon

Envoy Barrack predicts Syria-Israel normalization before Lebanon deal

Bulgaria heads to 8th election in 5 years as Radev leads polls

Balkans

3 min read

Bulgaria heads to 8th election in 5 years as Radev leads polls

IMF warns Middle East energy shock will slow Europe growth, raise inflation

Europe

1 min read

IMF warns Middle East energy shock will slow Europe growth, raise inflation

F-35 re-entry 'fine' from Trump's point of view, says US Ambassador Barrack

Antalya Diplomacy Forum

3 min read

F-35 re-entry 'fine' from Trump's point of view, says US Ambassador Barrack

US Ambassador Barrack said the S-400 dispute will be resolved soon and F-35 re-entry is fine from Trump's view, while praising Türkiye

Türkiye working to lift US CAATSA sanctions before midterms

Diplomacy

2 min read

S-400 fix in six: Washington eyes major reset in ties with Türkiye

Defense

5 min read

Türkiye gains edge as yarn world wobbles after Hormuz closure

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Exclusive

Türkiye gains edge as yarn world wobbles after Hormuz closure

Culture

6 min read

Greek Watergate: Shh… the state is listening

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Greek Watergate: Shh… the state is listening

Opinion

9 min read

Arda Turan leads Shakhtar into UEFA semifinals, sets Turkish coaching milestone

Football

2 min read

Iran War

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

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

Op-Ed

7 min read

Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire takes effect as Trump hails 'historic day'

Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire takes effect as Trump hails 'historic day'

Lebanon

5 min read

Trump says Iran agrees to give up nuclear stockpile as deal talks near a breakthrough

Trump says Iran agrees to give up nuclear stockpile as deal talks near a breakthrough

World

4 min read

Iran's ghost fleet keeps oil flowing to China through Singapore transfer hub

Iran's ghost fleet keeps oil flowing to China through Singapore transfer hub

World

4 min read

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

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

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

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

Iran no longer needs nukes: Strait of Hormuz is its ultimate deterrent

Iran no longer needs nukes: Strait of Hormuz is its ultimate deterrent

Operational success, strategic failure: Why did Israel’s Iran strategy fall short?

Operational success, strategic failure: Why did Israel’s Iran strategy fall short?

Hasan Mesut Onder

Suites, ties and sales tags: Domestic roots of America’s new commercial diplomacy

Suites, ties and sales tags: Domestic roots of America’s new commercial diplomacy

Enes Berna Kilic

Explosives and energy: A crisis at the right time?

Explosives and energy: A crisis at the right time?

Mustafa Cuhadar

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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...

60% of Russian-Iranian drone parts are US-made, says Ukrainian intelligence

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60% of Russian-Iranian drone parts are US-made, says Ukrainian intelligence

Speaking to Türkiye Today, Ukraine's military intelligence GUR says nearly 60% o...

Gallipoli through women’s eyes: Nurses’ forgotten war revealed in new book

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Gallipoli through women’s eyes: Nurses’ forgotten war revealed in new book

French nurses’ forgotten voices from Gallipoli Campaign reveal the war’s human c...

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

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

Deadline nears: New regulation ends dual SIM loophole in Türkiye

Deadline nears: New regulation ends dual SIM loophole in Türkiye

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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Henry, Lahm, Neuer hail Arda Guler after Bayern clash: 'Beyond special'

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Why Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 is more critical than ever

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Arda Guler scores twice but sees red as Bayern edges Real Madrid

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Trump says Iran agrees to give up nuclear stockpile as deal talks near a breakthrough

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Turkish school shooter used image referencing 2014 US mass killer Elliot Rodger

Türkiye to host talks on regional security bloc with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt: Report

Türkiye to host talks on regional security bloc with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt: Report

regional security

7 min read

Türkiye reportedly to host talks on a regional security platform with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum

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

Dive In

Dive In

13 min read

A possible Türkiye-Russia-China alliance? The importance of the MHP’s renewed push lies primarily in its timing

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

Gaza has become test of humanity and global conscience: Turkish official

Diplomacy

8 min read

A Turkish official says the global system lacks the courage to enforce norms and cited Gaza as one of the clearest signs of its collapse

Gaza has become test of humanity and global conscience: Turkish official

School violence trend in Türkiye points to deeper social issues

Türkiye

4 min read

Experts in Türkiye warn that school violence is being fueled by family conflict, screen content, peer pressure and the urge to be recognized

School violence trend in Türkiye points to deeper social issues

Türkiye lifts visa requirement for Australian tourists

Türkiye lifts visa requirement for Australian tourists

visa exemption

3 min read

Energy prices will rise ‘significantly’ if Hormuz stays shut, IEA chief warns

Energy prices will rise ‘significantly’ if Hormuz stays shut, IEA chief warns

Strait Of Hormuz

5 min read

Iran halts all petrochemical exports until further notice

Iran halts all petrochemical exports until further notice

Iran

6 min read

Envoy Barrack predicts Syria-Israel normalization before Lebanon deal

Envoy Barrack predicts Syria-Israel normalization before Lebanon deal

Middle East

9 min read

Tom Barrack reveals he led 5 Trump-mandated Syria-Israel talks between Shaibani and Dermer, predicting a normalization deal before Lebanon

Bulgaria heads to 8th election in 5 years as Radev leads polls

Bulgaria heads to 8th election in 5 years as Radev leads polls

Balkans

8 min read

Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria coalition is polling at around 30%, positioning it as the frontrunner

S-400 issue between Türkiye, US to be solved 'soon': US Ambassador Barrack

S-400 issue between Türkiye, US to be solved 'soon': US Ambassador Barrack

Antalya Diplomacy Forum

8 min read

US Ambassador Barrack said the S-400 dispute will be resolved soon and F-35 re-entry is fine from Trump's view, while praising Türkiye

IMF warns Middle East energy shock will slow Europe growth, raise inflation

IMF warns Middle East energy shock will slow Europe growth, raise inflation

Europe

4 min read

IMF expects ECB to increase interest rate by end of 2026 against inflation stemmed from surging energy prices

China weighed giving Iran advanced radar systems, US intel says

China weighed giving Iran advanced radar systems, US intel says

World

10 min read

FSB Second Service now reportedly runs Russia’s internet crackdown

FSB Second Service now reportedly runs Russia’s internet crackdown

World

12 min read

House rejects Democratic bid to rein in Trump's war powers over Iran

House rejects Democratic bid to rein in Trump's war powers over Iran

Americas

5 min read

5,000-year-old Kefrum Castle stands out as natural fortress in Türkiye

5,000-year-old Kefrum Castle stands out as natural fortress in Türkiye

photo gallery

Türkiye's shortest ferry route links Dalyan's two shores in 50 seconds

Türkiye's shortest ferry route links Dalyan's two shores in 50 seconds

Travel

4 min read

Türkiye's March rainfall nearly triples from a year ago

Türkiye's March rainfall nearly triples from a year ago

Weather

4 min read

Titanic survivor’s life jacket heads to auction as rare artifact

Titanic survivor’s life jacket heads to auction as rare artifact

Titanic

3 min read

Rare Titanic survivor life jacket heads to auction, expected to sell up to £350,000 as a unique artifact from the 1912 disaster

Sweden’s Eurovision entrant faces death threats after Israel stance

Eurovision 2026

4 min read

Sweden’s Eurovision entrant says she received death threats after opposing Israel’s participation, as backlash grows ahead of the Vienna contest

Sweden’s Eurovision entrant faces death threats after Israel stance

Archaeologists discover 1,500-year-old knife set in northern Türkiye

Archaeology

8 min read

Knife set and sharpening stone found at Hadrianopolis point to livestock-based daily life in the region 1,500 years ago

Archaeologists discover 1,500-year-old knife set in northern Türkiye

Türkiye gains edge as yarn world wobbles after Hormuz closure

Exclusive

Exclusive

8 min read

Italian yarn meets Istanbul advantage as Hormuz disruptions raise China costs, strengthening Türkiye’s proximity-driven, reliable garment production supply chains

Türkiye gains edge as yarn world wobbles after Hormuz closure

Arda Turan leads Shakhtar into UEFA semifinals, sets Turkish coaching milestone

Arda Turan leads Shakhtar into UEFA semifinals, sets Turkish coaching milestone

Football

2 min read

Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus becomes youngest player ever to cross 2700 ELO in chess

Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus becomes youngest player ever to cross 2700 ELO in chess

Sports

2 min read

Henry, Lahm, Neuer hail Arda Guler after Bayern clash: 'Beyond special'

Henry, Lahm, Neuer hail Arda Guler after Bayern clash: 'Beyond special'

Champions League 2026

4 min read

Club

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P

1

GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

29

68

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

29

66

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

29

64

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

29

55

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

29

47

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

29

47

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

29

39

8

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

29

36

9

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

29

35

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

29

34

11

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

29

34

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

29

33

13

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

29

28

14

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

29

28

15

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

29

25

16

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

29

23

17

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

29

22

18

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

29

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

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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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Envoy Barrack predicts Syria-Israel normalization before Lebanon deal

Envoy Barrack predicts Syria-Israel normalization before Lebanon deal

Apr 17 2026

Bulgaria heads to 8th election in 5 years as Radev leads polls

Bulgaria heads to 8th election in 5 years as Radev leads polls

Apr 17 2026

China weighed giving Iran advanced radar systems, US intel says

China weighed giving Iran advanced radar systems, US intel says

Apr 17 2026

Arda Turan leads Shakhtar into UEFA semifinals, sets Turkish coaching milestone

Arda Turan leads Shakhtar into UEFA semifinals, sets Turkish coaching milestone

Apr 17 2026

Titanic survivor’s life jacket heads to auction as rare artifact

Titanic survivor’s life jacket heads to auction as rare artifact

Apr 17 2026

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