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Türkiye, Israel refuse entry to Russian ship carrying stolen grain from Ukraine

Deets

Deets

2 min read

The Russian bulk carrier Panormitis has been denied port entry by both Israel and Türkiye within a single week

Türkiye, Israel refuse entry to Russian ship carrying stolen grain from Ukraine

UAE reports no radiation leak from Barakah nuclear plant after drone strike

Barakah NPP

1 min read

Abu Dhabi authorities report no injuries or radiation leak after drone strike sparks fire near Barakah nuclear plant

UAE reports no radiation leak from Barakah nuclear plant after drone strike

Turkish diaspora key to Türkiye’s global rise, envoy says

Diaspora

1 min read

Turkish diaspora key to Türkiye’s global rise, envoy says

Turkish defense firm STM 'really open' to Gulf defense collaboration

Defense Industry

4 min read

Turkish defense firm STM 'really open' to Gulf defense collaboration

Iran demands US lift blockade before Gulf of Oman becomes ‘graveyard’

Iran War

3 min read

Iran demands US lift blockade before Gulf of Oman becomes ‘graveyard’

Tehran ramps up threats over US naval blockade, warning military confrontation could widen in Gulf waters

Iran reveals US demands and its own preconditions

Iran talk

3 min read

Türkiye opens land bridge for Gulf cargo as Hormuz closure drives record freight rates

Hormuz Crisis

3 min read VIDEO

Many ifs and buts: Are Türkiye and Israel on a collision course?

Analysis

Analysis

Many ifs and buts: Are Türkiye and Israel on a collision course?

Columns

5 min read

Tobacco use causes thinning in brain cortex, neurologist warns

Tobacco use causes thinning in brain cortex, neurologist warns

Health

3 min read

Hypertension now striking adults in their 30s, experts warn

Health

3 min read

Spotlight

Trump warns Iran to move fast on nuclear deal or face destruction

Trump warns Iran to move fast on nuclear deal or face destruction

Middle East

3 min read

Israel secretly operated in Iraq’s desert, killed shepherd who stumbled upon site

Israel secretly operated in Iraq’s desert, killed shepherd who stumbled upon site

Iraq

4 min read

Iranian officials say US presence fuels regional insecurity, not stability

Iranian officials say US presence fuels regional insecurity, not stability

Middle East

3 min read

Istanbul pays more for basic needs than London as inflation bites: Report

Istanbul pays more for basic needs than London as inflation bites: Report

inflation

2 min read

A relevant NATO is a win for Türkiye

A relevant NATO is a win for Türkiye

Israel–UAE axis plots to rule a post-American Middle East

Israel–UAE axis plots to rule a post-American Middle East

From Jakarta to all of Southeast Asia: How to read Kizilelma export to Indonesia

From Jakarta to all of Southeast Asia: How to read Kizilelma export to Indonesia

When oversight becomes uncertainty: Bosnia after Schmidt

When oversight becomes uncertainty: Bosnia after Schmidt

Mustafa Cuhadar

Five forces that will define NATO's Ankara summit

Five forces that will define NATO's Ankara summit

Enes Berna Kilic

Could a 'privileged status' finally solve Türkiye's EU accession deadlock?

Could a 'privileged status' finally solve Türkiye's EU accession deadlock?

Batu Kinayyigit

How Türkiye is turning Blue Homeland concept into law

How Türkiye is turning Blue Homeland concept into law

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Syria and Europe clash over 'realistic' expectations for migrant returns

Syria and Europe clash over 'realistic' expectations for migrant returns

Omer Ozkizilcik

Xi's true victory: Getting Trump to the table in Beijing

Xi's true victory: Getting Trump to the table in Beijing

A looming divorce: Putin-Pashinyan meeting highlights deepening rift

A looming divorce: Putin-Pashinyan meeting highlights deepening rift

GCC states’ 5 fatal mistakes in US-Israel–Iran war

GCC states’ 5 fatal mistakes in US-Israel–Iran war

Why Ahmad al-Sharaa dismissed his brothers to please Sunni base

Why Ahmad al-Sharaa dismissed his brothers to please Sunni base

Omer Ozkizilcik

Bosnia, Europe face a dangerous vacuum after Christian Schmidt

Bosnia, Europe face a dangerous vacuum after Christian Schmidt

Turkish central bank holds firm even as prices rise

Turkish central bank holds firm even as prices rise

Omer Faruk Bingol

Will France's Charles de Gaulle still sail as US mission fails near Hormuz?

Will France's Charles de Gaulle still sail as US mission fails near Hormuz?

Türkiye’s defense rise: From dependent consumer to global powerhouse

Türkiye’s defense rise: From dependent consumer to global powerhouse

Bahceli’s bold gambit for a 'terror-free' Türkiye

Bahceli’s bold gambit for a 'terror-free' Türkiye

Is May 8 election the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer?

Is May 8 election the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer?

Salih Mustafa Kazdal

Could UAE move to depeg early?

Could UAE move to depeg early?

What a single Uzbek fighter reveals about Syria’s foreign militia crisis

What a single Uzbek fighter reveals about Syria’s foreign militia crisis

Omer Ozkizilcik

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Moldovan Eurovision presenter says she almost walked off over Romania's jury score

Eurovision 2026

Moldovan Eurovision presenter says she almost walked off over Romania's jury score

Moldova's national jury awards Romania only 3 points at Eurovision 2026, prompti...

McGregor set to return to UFC octagon against Holloway in July

Ufc

McGregor set to return to UFC octagon against Holloway in July

Irish MMA star Conor McGregor ends his five-year absence with a welterweight rem...

Galatasaray chases €600M revenue plan by 2028 to join world’s top 15 clubs

Galatasaray

Galatasaray chases €600M revenue plan by 2028 to join world’s top 15 clubs

Yellow-Reds unveil global growth plan targeting €600 million in annual revenue, ...

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

Otto Eats: Imam bayildi, or how to love an aubergine properly

Otto Eats: Imam bayildi, or how to love an aubergine properly

Featured

Featured

7 min read

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

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

Food

2 min read

Expats in Türkiye

Roads close in Istanbul May 17-20 ahead of Europa League final

Roads close in Istanbul May 17-20 ahead of Europa League final

Where to stay in Bodrum: A guide for different travel styles

Where to stay in Bodrum: A guide for different travel styles

By Türkiye Today Staff

Curtains up, walls lit: Istanbul's art week is here

Curtains up, walls lit: Istanbul's art week is here

Editor's Pick

Exclusive—Türkiye discusses Gulf participation with NATO allies in Ankara summit

Exclusive—Türkiye discusses Gulf participation with NATO allies in Ankara summit

NATO allies discuss participation of 4 Gulf nations in a historic summit, Turkish diplomatic sources tell Türkiye Today

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Gaza death toll from Israeli attacks surpasses 72K

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Israel secretly operated in Iraq’s desert, killed shepherd who stumbled upon site

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US weighs drone threat from Cuba near Guantanamo: Report

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Israeli strikes cost Lebanon $2B and 7% of GDP, says economy minister

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UAE reports no radiation leak from Barakah nuclear plant after drone strike

Turkish TV commentator Rasim Ozan Kutahyali arrested in illegal betting probe

Turkish TV commentator Rasim Ozan Kutahyali arrested in illegal betting probe

Crime

4 min read

Kutahyali was taken into custody for investigation related to alleged illegal betting network

Turkish defense firm STM 'really open' to Gulf defense collaboration

Defense Industry

7 min read

Turkish defense engineering firm STM's General Manager Ozgur Guleryuz tells the firm is "really open" to Gulf co-production

Turkish defense firm STM 'really open' to Gulf defense collaboration

Otokar's Tulpar debuts with Aselsan Korhan 35mm turret and Akkor active protection

Defense

3 min read

Otokar's Tulpar tracked IFV made its first appearance with Aselsan's Korhan 35mm turret at SAHA 2026

Otokar's Tulpar debuts with Aselsan Korhan 35mm turret and Akkor active protection

43rd Turkish Day Parade draws thousands to New York's Madison Avenue

Turkish Day Parade

43rd Turkish Day Parade draws thousands to New York's Madison Avenue

Türkiye nears completion of its largest, fastest Istanbul airport metro line

Türkiye nears completion of its largest, fastest Istanbul airport metro line

Transport

3 min read

Istanbul pays more for basic needs than London as inflation bites: Report

Istanbul pays more for basic needs than London as inflation bites: Report

inflation

5 min read

Turkish company Kontrolmatik seeks debt lifeline after missing bond payments

Turkish company Kontrolmatik seeks debt lifeline after missing bond payments

Turkish market

4 min read

Türkiye, Israel refuse entry to Russian ship carrying stolen grain from Ukraine

Türkiye, Israel refuse entry to Russian ship carrying stolen grain from Ukraine

Deets

Deets

3 min read

The Russian bulk carrier Panormitis has been denied port entry by both Israel and Türkiye within a single week

UAE reports no radiation leak from Barakah nuclear plant after drone strike

UAE reports no radiation leak from Barakah nuclear plant after drone strike

Barakah NPP

4 min read

Abu Dhabi authorities report no injuries or radiation leak after drone strike sparks fire near Barakah nuclear plant

Iran demands US lift blockade before Gulf of Oman becomes ‘graveyard’

Iran demands US lift blockade before Gulf of Oman becomes ‘graveyard’

Iran War

5 min read

Tehran ramps up threats over US naval blockade, warning military confrontation could widen in Gulf waters

Israel readies naval forces to intercept Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla

Israel readies naval forces to intercept Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla

Global Sumud Flotill

5 min read

Israel mobilizing naval, special operations forces, including Shayetet 13 unit, to intercept a 54-vessel humanitarian flotilla carrying 426 activists

Turkish diaspora key to Türkiye’s global rise, envoy says

Turkish diaspora key to Türkiye’s global rise, envoy says

Diaspora

3 min read

Two US Navy Growler jets collide at Idaho airshow, all four crew members eject safely

Two US Navy Growler jets collide at Idaho airshow, all four crew members eject safely

Americas

3 min read

Trump advisers warn Beijing summit raised odds of Taiwan invasion within five years

Trump advisers warn Beijing summit raised odds of Taiwan invasion within five years

World

8 min read

Hypertension now striking adults in their 30s, experts warn

Hypertension now striking adults in their 30s, experts warn

Health

4 min read

Tobacco use causes thinning in brain cortex, neurologist warns

Tobacco use causes thinning in brain cortex, neurologist warns

Health

4 min read

Ebola reaches Goma as WHO declares DR Congo outbreak emergency

Ebola reaches Goma as WHO declares DR Congo outbreak emergency

Ebola

5 min read

Türkiye pitches film locations, co-productions at Cannes

Türkiye pitches film locations, co-productions at Cannes

Cinema

3 min read

Türkiye showcased its film industry and shooting locations to international producers at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Moldovan Eurovision presenter says she almost walked off over Romania's jury score

Eurovision 2026

5 min read

Moldova's national jury awards Romania only 3 points at Eurovision 2026, prompting the country's score presenter to nearly refuse to go on air

Moldovan Eurovision presenter says she almost walked off over Romania's jury score

Erling Haaland cast as viking warrior in upcoming animated film

Cinema

1 min read

Manchester City star lends his voice to new Norwegian animated adventure set for Christmas Day release

Erling Haaland cast as viking warrior in upcoming animated film

Istanbul Modern to offer free guided exhibition tours for Museums Week

Events

4 min read

Istanbul Modern will host free guided tours for Museums Week, featuring Semiha Berksoy and Floating Islands exhibitions

Istanbul Modern to offer free guided exhibition tours for Museums Week

Chelsea’s new manager Alonso turns to Arda Guler for rebuild: Report

Chelsea’s new manager Alonso turns to Arda Guler for rebuild: Report

Arda Guler

4 min read

FIFA, Iran hold talks in Istanbul over US visa issues before World Cup

FIFA, Iran hold talks in Istanbul over US visa issues before World Cup

World Cup 2026

4 min read

North Korea women's football team arrives in South Korea for ACL semis

North Korea women's football team arrives in South Korea for ACL semis

Women's Football

8 min read

Club

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P

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

34

77

2

FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

34

74

3

TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

34

69

4

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

34

60

5

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

34

57

6

GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

34

55

7

SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

34

51

8

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RIZESPOR

34

41

9

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

34

40

10

GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

34

37

11

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

34

37

12

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

34

37

13

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

34

35

14

NATURA DÜNYASI GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

34

34

15

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

34

33

16

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

34

32

17

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

34

30

18

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

34

30

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Istanbul antique markets

6 min read

Istanbul antique markets: Where to shop and what to know

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Turkish resort town Cesme sees booking surge after 9-day Eid holiday extension

Travel

1 min read

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda shares Istanbul visit with ‘Istan-beautiful’ post

Lifestyle

2 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

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Israeli strikes cost Lebanon $2B and 7% of GDP, says economy minister

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Red Notice suspect wanted by Netherlands caught in Istanbul’s Pendik

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Kim orders North Korea to fortify border against ‘archenemy’

Kim orders North Korea to fortify border against ‘archenemy’

May 18 2026

Türkiye, Israel refuse entry to Russian ship carrying stolen grain from Ukraine

Türkiye, Israel refuse entry to Russian ship carrying stolen grain from Ukraine

May 18 2026

Many ifs and buts: Are Türkiye and Israel on a collision course?

Many ifs and buts: Are Türkiye and Israel on a collision course?

May 18 2026

Turkish TV commentator Rasim Ozan Kutahyali arrested in illegal betting probe

Turkish TV commentator Rasim Ozan Kutahyali arrested in illegal betting probe

May 18 2026

UAE reports no radiation leak from Barakah nuclear plant after drone strike

UAE reports no radiation leak from Barakah nuclear plant after drone strike

May 18 2026

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