Türkiye Today

10/15/2025

EU evaluating Türkiye's inclusion in €150B SAFE defense program, with nearly all EU countries support except Greece, France, Greek Cyprus

EU Commission evaluating Türkiye's inclusion in €150B SAFE defense program, with most EU countries support participation despite Greek objections

10/15/2025

Germany approves negotiations for Eurofighter jet sales to Türkiye as FM Wadephul visits Ankara on Oct. 17 to discuss deal with Turkish counterpart Fidan

Germany agrees to negotiate Eurofighter jet sales to Türkiye as Foreign Minister Wadephul visits Ankara Friday to discuss deal and Gaza crisis

10/15/2025

Turkish textile tycoon Abdullah Kigili warns that domestic production shrinks fast as manufacturers move operations to Egypt, saying major supply crisis could hit Türkiye’s apparel sector within months

Textile, apparel base erodes fast as factories move abroad, and without urgent action, the sector could face supply shortages, Kigili warns

10/15/2025

Grand Egyptian Museum completes decadeslong journey in Giza, showcasing full Tutankhamun collection alongside Ramses II and Cheops solar boat

Grand Egyptian Museum rises by the Giza pyramids with Tutankhamun’s full collection, Ramses II, and the Cheops solar boat in a modern setting

10/15/2025

Russian President Putin meets Syrian President al-Sharaa in Moscow, as Putin says, "Relations between Syria and Russia have always been exclusively friendly"

Russian President Putin meets Syrian President al-Sharaa in Moscow to discuss bilateral relations and regional stability in a first official visit

10/15/2025

Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University announces death of its rector, Professor Handan Inci Elci, leading Tanpinar scholar who taught at MSGSU after 1993, founded Tanpinar Research Center in 2017

MSGSU confirms the death of Rector Handan Inci Elci, a leading Tanpinar scholar who taught at the university after 1993 and founded its Tanpinar Research Center

10/15/2025

Gobeklitepe International Film Festival returns to Sanliurfa on Nov. 20–23 with national, international, and archaeology-themed finalists plus special screenings

Gobeklitepe Film Festival comes to Sanliurfa on Nov. 20–23 , unveiling finalists across three strands and hosting special screenings and talks

10/15/2025

🔴 — If war in Ukraine continues without near-term path to peace, US and its allies will “take necessary steps to impose costs” on Russia, US Defense Secretary Hegseth warns

10/15/2025

Ankara gendarmerie seizes 13 Hebrew manuscripts in trafficking probe; 4 detained─experts warn that genuine 17th–18th century copies are rare and fakes often surface

Ankara seizes 13 Hebrew manuscripts in a trafficking probe; four detained as experts warn authentic 17th–18th c. copies are rare and fakes often appear

10/15/2025

🔴 — Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire effective 1 pm GMT following days of intense border clashes, according to statements from Islamabad, Kabul

10/15/2025

Netanyahu says Hamas must surrender its weapons under Trump-brokered Gaza peace deal, warning of serious consequences if it refuses

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Hamas must disarm under the Trump-brokered Gaza peace deal or face severe consequences

10/15/2025

Türkiye cements its role in Europe’s gas security with flows via TurkStream and TANAP, says Minister Bayraktar, urging European nations to expand energy interconnections

Minister Bayraktar touts Türkiye’s 'Turkish Way' as a pragmatic bid to balance energy security, sustainability in Europe’s gas landscape