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Israel-Palestine Conflict

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks at a joint press conference with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, Türkiye, April 24, 2024. (AA Photo)

German president says two-state solution key to lasting peace in Middle East

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A doctor stands near bodies lined up for identification after they were unearthed from a mass grave found in the Nasser Medical Complex, southern Gaza Strip, Palestine, April 25, 2024. (AFP Photo)

UN calls to preserve forensic evidence of Gaza mass graves

gaza-mass-graves

A Palestinian man gestures as he stands inside his kitchen in the aftermath of an attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir near Ramallah, Palestine, April 17, 2024. (AFP Photo)

Palestine-Israel conflict clash of oppressors and oppressed: Fidan

türkiye-palestine-relations

Displaced Palestinian children drink water as they wait to fill containers amid soaring temperatures at a tent camp in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, Palestine, April 26, 2024. (AFP Photo)

Camps for displaced Gazans face epidemic risk amid heat wave

A handout photo made available by the Turkish Presidential Press Office shows President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (C-R) and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (C-L) during their meeting in Istanbul, April 26, 2024. (EPA Photo via Handout)

NATO's southern wing needs Türkiye: Dutch PM Rutte

TÜRKIYE-NATO-RELATIONS

Panathinaikos' coach, Ergin Ataman follows a EuroLeague basketball match, in Piraeus, Greece, March 14, 2024. (EPA Photo)

Maccabi staff accused of threatening Turkish basketball coach Ataman

The elaborately illuminated Qur'an commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid I.'s daughter Münire Sultan in 1860 was sold for a record price in London, U.K., April 25, 2024. (IHA Photo)

Rare Münire Sultan Qur'an sets record at Sotheby's Islamic art auction

"The announcement indicated that döner has been spreading from Istanbul to various cities across the Ottoman territories since the early 1800s, where it has been cooked and sold in both restaurants and inns." (IHA Photo)

Döner earns EU recognition: A traditional delight from Türkiye

"Türkiye's combination of affordability, culture, natural beauty and modern amenities make it an enticing destination for digital nomads seeking both adventure and comfort in their remote work lifestyle." (Shutterstock Photo)

10 reasons why Türkiye is a top destination for digital nomads

Politics

EU Affairs

No signs in EU call for Türkiye to exit: Council of Europe

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Legislation

AK Party set to speed up efforts for new constitution

constitution

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Business

Finance

Turkish central bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 50%

turkish-economy

Transportation

Turkish startup Getir mulls sale of shopping platform n11: Sources

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Markets

INDEX	Value	Change	Change %
BIST 100	9,915.62	+ 198.85	+ 2.01 %
CAC 40	8,088.24	+ 0.00	+ 0.00 %
DAX	18,161.01	+ 243.73	+ 1.34 %
Dow Jones	38,298.00	+ 212.00	+ 0.55 %
S&P 500	5,106.17	+ 57.75	+ 1.13 %

NAME	PRICE $	Change	Change %
Gold Spot	2,339.79	+ 7.6200	+ 0.33 %
Silver Spot	27.28	- 0.1500	- 0.55 %
Brent Crude Oil	89.24	+ 1.2200	+ 1.37 %
WTI Crude Oil	83.73	+ 0.1600	+ 0.19 %
Natural Gas	1.93	- 0.0570	- 2.95 %

Currency	Value	Change	Change %
USD/TRY	23.6102	-0.2173	-0.92 %
EUR/TRY	40.3179	-0.4025	-1 %
EUR/USD	1.7076	-0.0013	-0.08 %
GBP/USD	0.8660	- 0.0114	- 1.32 %
USD/JPY	6,717.56	- 36.46	- 0.54 %

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Defense

Türkiye reveals plans for largest-ever domestic aircraft carrier

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Turkish warship docks in Mogadishu under Somalia defense deal

türkiye-somalia-relations

Türkiye's military spending rebounds to grow 37% in 2023: SIPRI

military-spending

Photo gallery

Embargo crisis in Palestine: Children desperate for basic food

Türkiye's hidden gem: Explore majestic Narman Fairy Chimneys

Tent schools in Gaza: Fighting for education in the shadow of war

Eflatunpinar Hittite water monument: Distinctive relic of ancient civilization in Türkiye

TÜRKİYE

Istanbul

Plane spotter area at Istanbul Airport reopens for visitors

PLANE-SPOTTING

Investigations

Türkiye foils drug smuggling attempt at south, seizes 850 kg heroin

Anti-smuggling-operation

Columns

Opinion

World

Asia Pacific

Visiting Blinken urges US, China to manage relations responsibly

US-CHINA-RELATIONS

Europe

After US, French students defy police for pro-Palestinian demo

france-gaza-protests

Islamophobia

News Analysis

A NASA satellite image, taken by one of the Expedition 25 crew members on the International Space Station, shows the lights of Cairo, Alexandria and the Nile River, Egypt, Oct. 28, 2010. (Reuters Photo)

An unfaltering West-YPG sympathy problem

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (R) and Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi attend a joint news conference, Ankara, Türkiye, Jan. 24, 2024. (AFP Photo)

Türkiye, Iran consensus on Gaza won't translate to greater co-op

türkiye-iran-relations

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends a meeting with media representatives in Ankara, Türkiye, Jan. 3, 2024 (AA Photo)

Gaza war may lead to arms race, geostrategic fractures in region

Israel-Hamas-conflict

The flags of Türkiye and the European Union are seen from the roof of the historical shopping center Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 5, 2005. (Reuters Photo)

In step or out of sync? For Türkiye-EU ties, both correct, experts say

türkiye-eu-relations

Mid East

Israel's far-right security minister Ben-Gvir injured in car accident

ITAMAR-BEN-GVIR

Planned months ahead, Columbia's Gaza protest fuels natl movement

us-gaza-protests

After US, French students defy police for pro-Palestinian demo

france-gaza-protests

Lifestyle

Vienna: Voyage to the heart of art and history

vienna

Expat Corner

Arts

Czech cuisine's traditional delicacies meet with Istanbulities

Czechia

Rap music scene buzzes with dynamic releases from rising stars

motive

Istanbul's tulip exhibit celebrates Türkiye-Japan relations' centennial

tulip-foundation

Reviews

Director Alex Garland's 'Civil War' tries to dodge politics amid turmoil

alex-garland

'Scoop': Lackluster depiction of Prince Andrew's BBC interview fallout

Scoop

'Sugar': A noir tale unraveling in exotic labyrinth of Los Angeles

Sugar

Sports

Tennis

Osaka goes all in on clay courts ahead of French Open

Naomi-Osaka

Basketball

Ankara slams threats against Turkish natl basketball coach Ataman

ERGIN-ATAMAN

Motorsports

Tourism

Venice begins ticketing system trial in bid to combat overtourism

tourism-industry

Local tourism spending in Türkiye more than doubles in 2023

tourism-in-türkiye

Türkiye ranks among top 10 health tourism countries globally

tourism-in-Türkiye

Energy

Tech

Türkiye's record Series A fintech fundraise fuels 2024 prospects

startup-ecosystem

Automotive

Honda to set up $11B EV, battery plant in record Canada investment

automotive-industry

Education