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Israeli missiles destroy Mecca Tower sheltering hundreds in Gaza

Middle East

1 min read

Israel destroys multi-story Mecca Tower in Gaza with missile strike, leaving thousands of Palestinians who had sought shelter in building without refu...

Israeli missiles destroy Mecca Tower sheltering hundreds in Gaza

Turkish forces kill 8 Daesh suspects in Syria following citizen's murder

Nation

3 min read

Türkiye kills 8 Daesh suspects and capture six others in a cross-border operation in Syria's Idlib region after militants murdered a Turkish citizen

Turkish forces kill 8 Daesh suspects in Syria following citizen's murder

Adams abandons New York City mayoral reelection campaign weeks before election

Americas

4 min read

Adams abandons New York City mayoral reelection campaign weeks before election

Gunman kills at least 1, wounds 9 in Michigan church attack

Americas

3 min read

Gunman kills at least 1, wounds 9 in Michigan church attack

Türkiye says it is monitoring Israel’s activities in Greek Cypriot areas, taking necessary measures

Nation

3 min read

Türkiye says it is monitoring Israel’s activities in Greek Cypriot areas, taking necessary measures

'Israel’s activities in Cyprus are being closely monitored,' say diplomatic and security sources

Why Israel’s Barak-MX deployment in Greek Cyprus poses a regional risk

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

7 min read

Türkiye protests Norwegian vessel's activities in disputed Cyprus waters

Diplomacy

2 min read

Iris van Herpen brings living dialogue of fashion, art, nature and tech to Rotterdam

featured

featured

Iris van Herpen brings living dialogue of fashion, art, nature and tech to Rotterdam

Culture

18 min read

Renowned Turkish writer Yavuz Bulent Bakiler dies at age 89

Renowned Turkish writer Yavuz Bulent Bakiler dies at age 89

Turkish literature

6 min read

Historic Venice Simplon Orient Express to arrive in Istanbul on Oct. 1

Tourism

2 min read

Syria 2.0: What Sharaa's debut at UN tells about the region?

Syria 2.0: What Sharaa's debut at UN tells about the region?

Op-Ed

4 min read

Experts weigh in on what Trump–Erdogan meeting means for region, defense and energy

Experts weigh in on what Trump–Erdogan meeting means for region, defense and energy

Diplomacy

14 min read

How did the last Byzantine emperor really die?

How did the last Byzantine emperor really die?

History

3 min read

What Tom Barrack’s ‘legitimacy’ comment reveals about Trump’s Türkiye strategy

What Tom Barrack’s ‘legitimacy’ comment reveals about Trump’s Türkiye strategy

featured

5 min read

Who uses drugs in Türkiye? A data-backed portrait

featured

Who uses drugs in Türkiye? A data-backed portrait

A comprehensive study of drug use patterns reveals the profile of drug users in ...

Experts call for detailed protection plan for heritage along Canal Istanbul path

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Experts call for detailed protection plan for heritage along Canal Istanbul path

Court report warns Canal Istanbul risks 25 heritage sites, including Yarimburgaz...

Byzantines were Roman, not Greek ─ debunking a historical misconception

History

Byzantines were Roman, not Greek ─ debunking a historical misconception

Byzantine was never a Greek state but Rome itself─its people were Romans, not 'G...

Expats in Türkiye

Where in Türkiye is the best place to raise a child? New data explains

Where in Türkiye is the best place to raise a child? New data explains

Temperatures across Türkiye set to drop sharply as rainfall returns

Temperatures across Türkiye set to drop sharply as rainfall returns

Turkish citizenship gang busted in Istanbul over 451 fake house sales to foreigners

Turkish citizenship gang busted in Istanbul over 451 fake house sales to foreigners

Editor's Pick

Explained: Why Türkiye is rethinking juvenile justice amid rising public outrage

Explained: Why Türkiye is rethinking juvenile justice amid rising public outrage

Following shocking events, such as an increase in underage with multiple criminal records, Türkiye is seeking to introduce balanced changes to the law

Most Read

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Turkish drones monitor Gaza aid flotilla after reported Israeli attacks

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5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Türkiye’s Kutahya, felt in Istanbul, Izmir and Bursa

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Türkiye says it is monitoring Israel’s activities in Greek Cypriot areas, taking necessary measures

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Turkish businessman Turgay Ciner faces arrest warrant in money laundering probe

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Netanyahu calls social media a ‘weapon,’ eyes TikTok and X to bolster US support

Insight

Syria 2.0: What Sharaa's debut at UN tells about the region?

Syria 2.0: What Sharaa's debut at UN tells about the region?

Micheal Arizanti

Is Trump fond of Erdogan? Revisiting the past with an alternative story

Is Trump fond of Erdogan? Revisiting the past with an alternative story

What’s happening in Türkiye’s main opposition CHP: Leadership crisis, defections and drama

What’s happening in Türkiye’s main opposition CHP: Leadership crisis, defections and drama

Turkish court appoints trustee to Park Holding in criminal investigation

Turkish court appoints trustee to Park Holding in criminal investigation

Nation

4 min read

Turkish authorities appoint a state trustee to take control of Park Holding and its subsidiaries while issuing arrest warrants for 10 executives

Nationwide police database failure disrupts airport operations in Türkiye

Nation

2 min read

Nationwide Polnet police database outage forces airports across Türkiye to conduct passport controls manually, prompting additional security measures

Nationwide police database failure disrupts airport operations in Türkiye

Turkish businessman Turgay Ciner faces arrest warrant in money laundering probe

Nation

4 min read

Authorities appoint state trustees to manage Ciner Group companies and issue an international arrest warrant for owner Turgay Ciner

Turkish businessman Turgay Ciner faces arrest warrant in money laundering probe

Man rescued in Istanbul after days trapped behind road tunnel wall

Nation

3 min read

Emergency teams in Istanbul rescue a man who had been trapped for days behind a tunnel wall after a passerby heard his calls for help

Man rescued in Istanbul after days trapped behind road tunnel wall

Rosatom overcomes Akkuyu Nuclear Plant hurdles, targets full operation by 2028

Rosatom overcomes Akkuyu Nuclear Plant hurdles, targets full operation by 2028

Energy

5 min read

Historic Venice Simplon Orient Express to arrive in Istanbul on Oct. 1

Historic Venice Simplon Orient Express to arrive in Istanbul on Oct. 1

Tourism

3 min read

Global banks update Türkiye inflation outlook ahead of new data

Global banks update Türkiye inflation outlook ahead of new data

inflation in Türkiye

5 min read

Anxiety looms in Netherlands before elections as far-right rhetoric emboldens

Anxiety looms in Netherlands before elections as far-right rhetoric emboldens

Europe

8 min read

Protests and far-right riots have unsettled minorities in the Netherlands as mainstream parties struggle to respond to exclusionary rhetoric

Trump hints at 'something special' in Middle East ahead of Netanyahu visit

Trump hints at 'something special' in Middle East ahead of Netanyahu visit

Middle East

3 min read

'All parties are on board for something special,' US President Trump says following a meeting with Muslim leaders, ahead of the Israeli premier

Turkish Cypriot leader warns Israeli arms deal with south Cyprus raises island tensions

Turkish Cypriot leader warns Israeli arms deal with south Cyprus raises island tensions

Turkic World

5 min read

Greek Cypriot administration claims to want peace and stability, but is constantly arming itself, says Ersin Tatar

Gaza war crimes probes should follow Bosnia, Kosovo model, forensic experts say

Gaza war crimes probes should follow Bosnia, Kosovo model, forensic experts say

Middle East

10 min read

Systematic efforts to conceal graves and erase evidence pose major challenges in war crimes cases, experts warn

Adams abandons New York City mayoral reelection campaign weeks before election

Adams abandons New York City mayoral reelection campaign weeks before election

Americas

8 min read

Gunman kills at least 1, wounds 9 in Michigan church attack

Gunman kills at least 1, wounds 9 in Michigan church attack

Americas

3 min read

Telegram founder says French intelligence sought political censorship in Eastern Europe

Telegram founder says French intelligence sought political censorship in Eastern Europe

Europe

5 min read

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Türkiye’s Kutahya, felt in Istanbul, Izmir and Bursa

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Türkiye’s Kutahya, felt in Istanbul, Izmir and Bursa

Environment

3 min read

Debate over Heybeliada Seminary reopening gains momentum after White House talks

Debate over Heybeliada Seminary reopening gains momentum after White House talks

Education

6 min read

Turkish tycoon Ali Sabanci donates $134,500 to Greek hospital that saved his life

Turkish tycoon Ali Sabanci donates $134,500 to Greek hospital that saved his life

Lifestyle

5 min read

Renowned Turkish writer Yavuz Bulent Bakiler dies at age 89

Renowned Turkish writer Yavuz Bulent Bakiler dies at age 89

Turkish literature

9 min read

'Strong voice of the Turkic world' leaves behind a legacy of poetry, essays, and cultural writings spanning generations

Türkiye recovers 83 Roman-era coins smuggled abroad in cooperation with US

History

7 min read

Artifacts are handed over at the ceremony at the Ankara Republic Museum to Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Gokhan Yazgi by US Embassy Charge d’Affaires Brian Stimmler

Türkiye recovers 83 Roman-era coins smuggled abroad in cooperation with US

Iris van Herpen brings living dialogue of fashion, art, nature and tech to Rotterdam

featured

featured

24 min read

Dutch designer Van Herpen unveils reimagined 'Sculpting the Senses' in Kunstal, blending living algae couture, innovative materials and traditional craft

Iris van Herpen brings living dialogue of fashion, art, nature and tech to Rotterdam

Hera’s city in northwestern Türkiye set to welcome visitors in 2026

Archaeology

4 min read

Hera’s city in Tekirdag plans a public opening next year with digital displays, marked paths and a visitor route expected to boost tourism near Istanbul

Hera’s city in northwestern Türkiye set to welcome visitors in 2026

Turkish star Arda Guler shines despite Real Madrid’s heavy defeat in Madrid derby

Turkish star Arda Guler shines despite Real Madrid’s heavy defeat in Madrid derby

Football

5 min read

TFF chief urges FIFA, UEFA to ban Israel as global pressure mounts

TFF chief urges FIFA, UEFA to ban Israel as global pressure mounts

Gaza

4 min read

Arda Guler set for €10M Real Madrid contract amid transfer rumors

Arda Guler set for €10M Real Madrid contract amid transfer rumors

Arda Guler

6 min read

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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21

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

7

14

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GÖZTEPE A.Ş.

GÖZTEPE

7

13

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FENERBAHÇE A.Ş.

FENERBAHÇE

6

12

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

7

12

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

7

11

7

HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

ANTALYASPOR

6

10

8

TÜMOSAN KONYASPOR

KONYASPOR

6

10

9

BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

5

9

10

CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

7

9

11

KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

7

8

12

RAMS BAŞAKŞEHİR FUTBOL KULÜBÜ

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

6

6

13

İKAS EYÜPSPOR

EYÜPSPOR

7

5

14

ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

RİZESPOR

6

5

15

ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

6

4

16

MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

7

3

17

GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

6

3

18

KOCAELİSPOR

KOCAELISPOR

6

2

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

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Syria 2.0: What Sharaa's debut at UN tells about the region?

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

4 min read

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Travel

5 min read

Explore Balat: Your guide to Istanbul’s multicultural quarter on the Golden Horn

Hakkari: A once-shy southeastern city shines with gastronomy and extreme sports

Hakkari: A once-shy southeastern city shines with gastronomy and extreme sports

Hakkari

6 min read

Discover Türkiye’s most scenic mountain climbs, region by region

Discover Türkiye’s most scenic mountain climbs, region by region

Travel

11 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

Man rescued in Istanbul after days trapped behind road tunnel wall

Historic Venice Simplon Orient Express to arrive in Istanbul on Oct. 1

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Türkiye’s Kutahya, felt in Istanbul, Izmir and Bursa

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Israeli missiles destroy Mecca Tower sheltering hundreds in Gaza

Israeli missiles destroy Mecca Tower sheltering hundreds in Gaza

Sep 28 2025

American citizen freed from Taliban custody in diplomatic swap

American citizen freed from Taliban custody in diplomatic swap

Sep 28 2025

Adams abandons New York City mayoral reelection campaign weeks before election

Adams abandons New York City mayoral reelection campaign weeks before election

Sep 28 2025

Gunman kills at least 1, wounds 9 in Michigan church attack

Gunman kills at least 1, wounds 9 in Michigan church attack

Sep 28 2025

Turkish court appoints trustee to Park Holding in criminal investigation

Turkish court appoints trustee to Park Holding in criminal investigation

Sep 28 2025

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