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Türkiye’s reference rate falls below policy rate, sparking easing speculation

Business

3 min read

Fueled by central bank currency buys, Türkiye’s funding rate dips below the policy level, hinting at a shift without a formal rate cut

Türkiye’s reference rate falls below policy rate, sparking easing speculation

Export survival demands global reach, Turkish sector leader urges industry

Business

2 min read

At major houseware trade event, ICOC Chair Avdagic calls for strategic shift beyond Türkiye to boost competitiveness

Export survival demands global reach, Turkish sector leader urges industry

Istanbul bans images of detained ex-mayor Imamoglu from public transport

Nation

3 min read

Istanbul bans images of detained ex-mayor Imamoglu from public transport

Fruit prices to soar in Türkiye as harsh frost slashes yields by 25%

Business

4 min read

Fruit prices to soar in Türkiye as harsh frost slashes yields by 25%

Erdogan's confusing remarks on his reelection bid: A recap

Nation

5 min read

Erdogan's confusing remarks on his reelection bid: A recap

President shifting statements on a potential new presidential bid have sparked confusion

'We have no choice': Türkiye unveils credit boost for businesses amid tight policy

Business

4 min read

Turkish Trade Ministry refutes claims of ongoing trade with Israel following Al Jazeera English report

Nation

4 min read

Fenerbahce and Panathinaikos clash in EuroLeague semifinal rematch

Fenerbahce and Panathinaikos clash in EuroLeague semifinal rematch

Sports

2 min read

Mourinho refuses to leave as Fenerbahce seeks solution

Mourinho refuses to leave as Fenerbahce seeks solution

Sports

1 min read

Enigmatic monastery of Ankara: Türkiye’s lesser-known Sumela

Culture

1 min read

Does Middle Eastern terrorist beheading trace back to Mesopotamian rituals?

Does Middle Eastern terrorist beheading trace back to Mesopotamian rituals?

Culture

3 min read

European intellectuals made targeting Turks their mission—here’s why

European intellectuals made targeting Turks their mission—here’s why

Culture

6 min read

Erdogan may toughen stance on Israel with Trump’s backing, Israeli academic says

Erdogan may toughen stance on Israel with Trump’s backing, Israeli academic says

Region

4 min read

Is Istanbul’s bus strike a political crisis in disguise?

Is Istanbul’s bus strike a political crisis in disguise?

Nation

4 min read

Traditional Turkish ingredients meet fine dining in Michelin-starred kitchens

Culture

Traditional Turkish ingredients meet fine dining in Michelin-starred kitchens

A new academic study reveals that nearly half of Türkiye's Michelin restaurants ...

Ottoman Istanbul’s sacred duty: When Sultanahmet Mosque became Kaaba cover workshop

Culture

Ottoman Istanbul’s sacred duty: When Sultanahmet Mosque became Kaaba cover workshop

When French troops disrupted Egypt, the Ottomans transformed Sultanahmet Mosque ...

Egyptian billionaire praises Turkish army, unleashes controversy in Egypt

Region

Egyptian billionaire praises Turkish army, unleashes controversy in Egypt

Naguib Sawiris sparks controversy by criticizing the Egyptian army’s economic ro...

Expats in Türkiye

Partial amnesty granted to undocumented foreign women in Türkiye’s home care sector

Partial amnesty granted to undocumented foreign women in Türkiye’s home care sector

Applying for family residence in Türkiye: How to leverage Turkish spouse’s social security

Applying for family residence in Türkiye: How to leverage Turkish spouse’s social security

Egyptian Consulate in Istanbul: A rare architectural masterpiece on Bosphorus

Egyptian Consulate in Istanbul: A rare architectural masterpiece on Bosphorus

Editor's Pick

A film of survival: 'Once upon a time in Gaza'

A film of survival: 'Once upon a time in Gaza'

Palestinian twin brothers, Tarzan and Arab Nasser, return to the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with 'Once upon a time in Gaza'

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6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Türkiye, Greece, and Egypt, triggering tsunami warning

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Russia alleges Macron, Merz and Starmer had cocaine party in Kyiv in a veiled statement

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India targets Noor Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, marking dangerous escalation in conflict

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Misinformation leads to boycott calls in India for Turkish companies

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Powerful 6.0 quake hits Aegean Sea near Greece's Crete, felt strongly across Türkiye, Egypt

Insight

PKK: A deep analysis of failed peace attempts, opportunistic alliances, and extremism

PKK: A deep analysis of failed peace attempts, opportunistic alliances, and extremism

Micheal Arizanti

Justice undermined: How repeated amnesties fuel crime in Türkiye

Justice undermined: How repeated amnesties fuel crime in Türkiye

Enes Berna Kilic

The meme-ification of global politics

The meme-ification of global politics

Nishwa Tasavvar

Istanbul bans images of detained ex-mayor Imamoglu from public transport

Istanbul bans images of detained ex-mayor Imamoglu from public transport

3 min read

Istanbul's chief prosecutor orders the removal of detained ex-Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's images from all public transportation

Erdogan's confusing remarks on his reelection bid: A recap

6 min read

President shifting statements on a potential new presidential bid have sparked confusion

Erdogan's confusing remarks on his reelection bid: A recap

Turkish defense manufacturer Otokar to showcase armored vehicles at DSEI Japan 2025

4 min read

Turkish defense manufacturer Otokar debuts at DSEI Japan 2025, showcasing COBRA II and ARMA 8x8 armored vehicles

Turkish defense manufacturer Otokar to showcase armored vehicles at DSEI Japan 2025

Over 40 detained in 4th round of corruption probe linked to Istanbul municipality

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Istanbul corruption probe enters fourth wave with at least 44 detained, including Mayor Imamoglu's top aides

Over 40 detained in 4th round of corruption probe linked to Istanbul municipality

Istanbul exchange introduces leveraged and short indices

Istanbul exchange introduces leveraged and short indices

3 min read

Turkish household inflation concerns grow in May as markets stay confident

Turkish household inflation concerns grow in May as markets stay confident

3 min read

Fruit prices to soar in Türkiye as harsh frost slashes yields by 25%

Fruit prices to soar in Türkiye as harsh frost slashes yields by 25%

8 min read

172,000 displaced in Gaza within 1 week amid humanitarian crisis: UN

172,000 displaced in Gaza within 1 week amid humanitarian crisis: UN

4 min read

UN reports 172,000 displaced in Gaza in one week as humanitarian crisis deepens amid 81-day aid blockade

China secures strategic investment rights in Syria's Hassia, Adra

China secures strategic investment rights in Syria's Hassia, Adra

3 min read

The deal marks one of the first major foreign investments under Syria’s transitional government, signaling a shift in the country’s economic direction

Israel preparing strike on Iran nuclear facilities: Report

Israel preparing strike on Iran nuclear facilities: Report

8 min read

Israel preparing strike on Iran's nuclear facilities if Trump administration negotiations collapse, US intelligence reports suggest imminent military action

Türkiye-Israel deconfliction mechanism under technical discussion

Türkiye-Israel deconfliction mechanism under technical discussion

7 min read

Turkish Defense Spokesperson Zeki Akturk confirms Syria cooperation visits and ongoing Israel deconfliction mechanism technical discussions

Russia and Ukraine exchange 540 people in major prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine exchange 540 people in major prisoner swap

1 min read

Man accused in Israeli embassy staff killings left behind manifesto citing Gaza war

Man accused in Israeli embassy staff killings left behind manifesto citing Gaza war

8 min read

Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap underway following Istanbul agreement

Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap underway following Istanbul agreement

8 min read

Turkish Festival in Chicago: Türkiye’s culture, cuisine and crafts on full display

Turkish Festival in Chicago: Türkiye’s culture, cuisine and crafts on full display

1 min read

Aegean quake poses little risk due to depth and distance: Experts

Aegean quake poses little risk due to depth and distance: Experts

2 min read

Novak Djokovic, Eddie Redmayne enjoy exclusive event in Türkiye's Bodrum

Novak Djokovic, Eddie Redmayne enjoy exclusive event in Türkiye's Bodrum

1 min read

Enigmatic monastery of Ankara: Türkiye’s lesser-known Sumela

Enigmatic monastery of Ankara: Türkiye’s lesser-known Sumela

2 min read

Ankara's cliffside Alicin Monastery stuns with its Sumela-like setting and mysterious Byzantine past, urging a new focus on Türkiye's hidden heritage

Does Middle Eastern terrorist beheading trace back to Mesopotamian rituals?

5 min read

An academic study reveals how ancient Middle Eastern decapitation rituals influence today’s acts of terrorism through deep-rooted cultural symbolism

Does Middle Eastern terrorist beheading trace back to Mesopotamian rituals?

Topkapi Palace reopens 2 restored imperial chambers in Harem section

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Two meticulously restored royal rooms of Topkapi Palace's Harem section now welcome visitors with exquisite Ottoman art and historic splendor

Topkapi Palace reopens 2 restored imperial chambers in Harem section

Reviving ancient flavours: Roman recipes recreated in Türkiye's 'Perre Archaeogastronomy Project'

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Adiyaman revives Roman-era recipes in a unique 'archaeogastronomy' project, blending ancient cuisine with local flavours to boost cultural tourism

Reviving ancient flavours: Roman recipes recreated in Türkiye's 'Perre Archaeogastronomy Project'

Fenerbahce and Panathinaikos clash in EuroLeague semifinal rematch

Fenerbahce and Panathinaikos clash in EuroLeague semifinal rematch

3 min read

Mourinho refuses to leave as Fenerbahce seeks solution

Mourinho refuses to leave as Fenerbahce seeks solution

1 min read

Tottenham edge Manchester United 1-0 to win UEFA Europa League title

Tottenham edge Manchester United 1-0 to win UEFA Europa League title

4 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

0

89

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

0

81

3

REEDER SAMSUNSPOR

SAMSUNSPOR

0

60

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

0

59

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

0

54

6

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

0

50

7

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

0

47

8

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

0

47

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

0

46

10

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

0

46

11

ONVO ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

0

44

12

BELLONA KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

0

44

13

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

0

43

14

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

0

43

15

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

0

39

16

SİPAY BODRUM FK

BODRUM FK

0

36

17

NET GLOBAL SİVASSPOR

SİVASSPOR

0

35

18

ATAKAŞ HATAYSPOR

HATAYSPOR

0

23

19

ADANA DEMİRSPOR A.Ş.

ADANA DEMİRSPOR

0

-2

Fraud

Burj Al Babas fraud case: Turkish ghost castle project under trial for $67M scam

Business

4 min read

Burj Al Babas fraud case: Turkish ghost castle project under trial for $67M scam

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

Ankara

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

Ankara stands as Türkiye's political powerhouse where 3,000 years of history blends with governance, offering visitors in 2025 unique opportunity to explore both ancient landmarks and contemporary Tur...

By Nishwa Tasavvar

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Istanbul exchange introduces leveraged and short indices

Istanbul exchange introduces leveraged and short indices

Borsa Istanbul set to introduce a new suite of leveraged and short indices, marking a key step toward expanding financial market tools

Enigmatic monastery of Ankara: Türkiye’s lesser-known Sumela

Enigmatic monastery of Ankara: Türkiye’s lesser-known Sumela

Turkish household inflation concerns grow in May as markets stay confident

Turkish household inflation concerns grow in May as markets stay confident

Russia and Ukraine exchange 540 people in major prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine exchange 540 people in major prisoner swap

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Istanbul exchange introduces leveraged and short indices

Istanbul exchange introduces leveraged and short indices

May 23 2025

Enigmatic monastery of Ankara: Türkiye’s lesser-known Sumela

Enigmatic monastery of Ankara: Türkiye’s lesser-known Sumela

May 23 2025

Turkish household inflation concerns grow in May as markets stay confident

Turkish household inflation concerns grow in May as markets stay confident

May 23 2025

Russia and Ukraine exchange 540 people in major prisoner swap

Russia and Ukraine exchange 540 people in major prisoner swap

May 23 2025

Fenerbahce and Panathinaikos clash in EuroLeague semifinal rematch

Fenerbahce and Panathinaikos clash in EuroLeague semifinal rematch

May 23 2025

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