Türkiye Today

11/07/2025

From the sky, it looks like a page from a city planner’s notebook, but this is no modern marvel.

Welcome to Abbashalimpasa, a 111-year-old Ottoman village in Eskisehir with streets so straight and square, visitors compare it to Barcelona.

Built by Balkan immigrants with military precision, every plot, path, and parcel still follows its original plan.

11/07/2025

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveils sweeping reforms to expand drone production, reclassify small drones as "consumables," and prioritize rapid deployment

American defense secretary signs memo to accelerate US drone production, eliminate regulatory barriers, and treat small drones as consumable ammunition

11/07/2025

Herder in Erzincan recently spotted one of Türkiye’s deadliest snakes, reminding locals, tourists to stay alert outdoors

Deadly viper spotted in Erzincan has renewed warnings for tourists and expats about venomous snakes across Türkiye, how to stay safe this summer

11/07/2025

Ukraine’s new ambassador to Türkiye, Neriman Celal, calls for Black Sea peace and renewed dialogue with Russia, saying Kyiv “ready for any negotiations”

Ukraine's new Ankara Ambassador Celal calls for peace in Black Sea region, says Ukraine ready for all forms of dialogue and negotiations with Russia

11/07/2025

FaceTime is not real time: Digital contact cannot substitute real-life interaction, and long-term loneliness leads to risk of dementia, reveals new study from Türkiye

New research in Türkiye shows that long-term loneliness damages brain regions linked to memory, raising dementia risk, weakening emotional regulation

11/07/2025

Turkish Defense Ministry releases detailed account of cave incident in northern Iraq that killed 12 soldiers from gas exposure

Turkish Defense Ministry provides detailed account of cave incident in northern Iraq where 12 soldiers died from gas exposure during search operation

11/07/2025

FM Fidan meets Malaysian PM, Australian FM and other regional leaders during 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur

FM Fidan meets with Malaysian PM, Australian counterpart and other officials during 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur

11/07/2025

Over 35 terrorist group YPG-led SDF-linked political groups denounce US envoy Tom Barrack’s remarks opposing federalism in Syria

Pro-SDF groups reject US envoy Tom Barrack's opposition to federalism in Syria, accusing him of bias and undermining local self-rule efforts

11/07/2025

Türkiye’s central bank boosts its total reserves by nearly $10B in one week following strong FX purchases, while foreign investors pour $2.38B into Turkish government bonds

11/07/2025

🔴 — FM Fidan meets Malaysian PM Ibrahim during visit to ASEAN's 58th Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur

10/07/2025

Step into 7,000 years of ancient life.

Türkiye Is Bank supports archaeological research in Tripolis and Laodicea—two cities where history meets timeless beauty

10/07/2025

Turkish, Russian parliament officials discuss $100B trade goal and Sinop nuclear plant in Ankara, as Moscow backs second Turkish nuclear facility beyond Akkuyu

Turkish-Russian parliament chiefs discuss $100B trade target, Sinop nuclear plant, peace efforts for Ukraine and the Middle East in Ankara talks