Turkcell and Sateliot complete first satellite 5G NB-Internet of Things demo ...
Friday, May 22,2026,12:36
Turkcell and Spanish satellite operator Sateliot have successfully demonstrated 5G NB-IoT connectivity via satellite, enabling seamless switch-over between cellular and satellite networks. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye’s foreign trade deficit narrows nearly 30% in April
Friday, May 22,2026,12:22
Türkiye's foreign trade deficit narrowed by 29.8% year-on-year to $8.5 billion in April, as reported by TurkStat. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye evacuates 422 Global Sumud Flotilla volunteers from 41 countries
Thursday, May 21,2026,20:52
In a statement shared on Turkish social media platform NSosyal, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said that "a total of 422 humanitarian aid volunteers -- including 85 Turkish citizens and 337 foreign nationals... Click to continue .. read more..
France announces $825M in new aid as Middle East war drives up fuel prices
Thursday, May 21,2026,20:34
France announced amp;euro;710 million ($825 million) in new aid Thursday to help workers and businesses cope with rising fuel prices driven by the war in the Middle East. The new package brings total government... Click to continue .. read more..
Iran football team starts US visa process in Türkiye
Thursday, May 21,2026,10:55
Iran's national football team submitted visa applications at the US Embassy in Ankara in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye to continue defending peace, humanity against ‘genocide networks’: Pr...
Thursday, May 21,2026,10:55
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Türkiye will persist in defending "common values of humanity" against "genocide networks" in Gaza and Lebanon, emphasizing Ankara's commitment to being a key... Click to continue .. read more..
8th Ethnosport Culture Festival kicks off in Istanbul
Thursday, May 21,2026,10:07
The 8th Ethnosport Culture Festival, organized by the World Ethnosport Confederation, opened in Istanbul, offering visitors a four-day celebration of traditional culture, including wrestling, equestrian... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish communications director highlights cultural legacy during Turkish Cui...
Thursday, May 21,2026,10:01
Turkish Communications Director Burhanettin Duran highlighted Turkish Cuisine Week as a celebration of Türkiye's rich culinary and civilizational heritage, emphasizing its themes of sharing, abundance,... Click to continue .. read more..
German private sector contracts for 2nd month amid Iran war fallout
Thursday, May 21,2026,09:31
German private-sector activity contracted for a second consecutive month in May, with the Composite PMI at 48.6, signaling concerns that the Iran war's spillover effects and weak demand are hindering Europe's... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish stock exchange up at Thursday opening
Thursday, May 21,2026,08:17
Türkiye's benchmark stock index, the BIST 100, opened Thursday at 14,040.06, marking a 0.20% increase, while exchange rates placed the Turkish lira at 45.6150 per US dollar, and Brent crude traded at $106.58... Click to continue .. read more..
SpaceX IPO filing shows $4.3B quarterly loss, Musk’s grip on voting power
Thursday, May 21,2026,07:38
Elon Musk's SpaceX filed publicly for an initial public offering on the Nasdaq stock index, revealing billions of dollars in losses, rapid revenue growth and a super-voting share structure that would keep... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye at UN calls for civilian protection, accountability in armed conflict...
Wednesday, May 20,2026,22:35
"Protection of civilians in armed conflict is a shared responsibility and must remain a top priority for the international community," Türkiye's Permanent Representative to the UN Ahmet Yıldız said during... Click to continue .. read more..
Erdoğan, Trump discuss regional conflicts, Türkiye-US ties in call
Wednesday, May 20,2026,19:45
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday held a phone call with US President Donald Trump. The Turkish Communications Directorate indicated that Erdoğan said the decision to extend a ceasefire with... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish president receives Sudan's prime minister in Ankara, discusses bilate...
Wednesday, May 20,2026,17:42
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Kamil Idris, who came to Türkiye on a working visit, at the Presidential Complex on Wednesday. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye condemns Israeli intervention against Global Sumud aid flotilla
Wednesday, May 20,2026,17:36
"I strongly condemn the intervention carried out against the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, as well as the aggressive treatment of those on board the flotilla, which had set out to deliver... Click to continue .. read more..
Iranian president calls for public cooperation to save energy amid economic p...
Wednesday, May 20,2026,14:52
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called Wednesday for public cooperation to save energy and manage consumption as the country faces mounting economic pressures. Speaking at a nationwide meeting of... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish foreign minister to join NATO talks in Sweden ahead of Ankara summit
Wednesday, May 20,2026,10:58
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in the Swedish city of Helsingborg on May 21-22, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources said on Wednesday. The meeting is... Click to continue .. read more..
Spanish court sets 1 mln euro bail for son of Mango founder in murder inquiry
Tuesday, May 19,2026,21:55
The eldest son of Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic paid a €1 million ($1.16 million) bond Tuesday after being arrested as a suspect in his father's death. Jonathan Andic arrived at a court in Martorell... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish foreign minister discusses US-Iran talks with Jordanian, Qatari count...
Monday, May 18,2026,20:53
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday discussed the latest situation surrounding talks between the US and Iran with his Qatari and Jordanian counterparts, along with negotiators from the US. Fidan... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye to continue its 'close coordination' with Germany: Foreign minister
Monday, May 18,2026,20:47
"We will resolutely continue our close coordination and cooperation with our ally Germany on bilateral, regional and international issues," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Monday in a post on... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish foreign minister condemns Israeli attack on Global Sumud Flotilla
Monday, May 18,2026,20:44
"We condemn in the strongest terms this act of piracy, which clearly violates international law. There were participants from around 40 countries on board the vessels. We are in contact with these countries.... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish president condemns Israel's attack against Global Sumud Flotilla 'in ...
Monday, May 18,2026,20:02
Addressing the nation after a Cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Israel's attacks on the aid mission will not stop international solidarity with Palestinians, or the... Click to continue .. read more..
Polish deputy foreign minister calls Türkiye a ‘strategic partner’
Monday, May 18,2026,17:37
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki on Monday described Türkiye as a "key and strategic partner" for Poland. "Türkiye is a key and strategic partner for us," Bosacki said in a press conference... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye to continue to support Crimean Tatars in international arena: President
Monday, May 18,2026,17:17
"It should not be forgotten that, as Türkiye and the Turkish nation, we will continue to stand by our Crimean brothers and sisters and defend their rights in the international arena," Turkish President... Click to continue .. read more..
Germany pledges stronger EU-Türkiye ties, citing shared security interests
Monday, May 18,2026,16:53
“We advocate for Türkiye — as a significant NATO ally and a key trading partner of the European Union — to be fully taken into account as the EU develops its defense policy as well as industrial-policy... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye becomes resilient against global shocks, President Erdoğan says
Monday, May 18,2026,16:40
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “At a time when protectionist tendencies are rising globally and trade competition is intensifying, we have made the Turkish economy resilient against shocks.” Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye-Belgium economic ties deepen during Queen Mathilde’s visit
Monday, May 18,2026,14:23
The Belgian Economic Mission, organized at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, marked the first high-level Belgian diplomatic and trade visit to Türkiye in 14 years. Click to continue .. read more..
Erdogan receives 11-year-old Gazan content creator Ramadan Abu Jazar in Istanbul
Monday, May 18,2026,13:06
Turkish President Erdogan met with Gaza's 11-year-old social media influencer Ramadan Abu Jazar, known for sharing his perspective on Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, during a private visit in Istanbul. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye commemorates Crimean Tatar, Circassian exiles, vows continued support
Monday, May 18,2026,08:20
Türkiye commemorates Crimean Tatar and Circassian exiles, calling them major humanitarian tragedies and pledges continued support for Crimean Tatars’ identity and rights. Click to continue .. read more..
Presidential Children's Orchestra and Choir ready for May 19th concert celebr...
Sunday, May 17,2026,23:00
The Presidential Children's Orchestra and Choir, dedicated to nurturing future musicians and preserving Turkish musical heritage, will perform a special May 19th concert at the Presidential Complex. Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish foreign minister to pay official visit to Germany on Monday
Sunday, May 17,2026,13:09
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will pay an official visit to Germany on Monday within the framework of the “Third Meeting of the Türkiye-Germany Strategic Dialogue Mechanism.” Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish diaspora key to Türkiye’s growing global influence, envoy says
Sunday, May 17,2026,09:39
Strong Turkish diaspora abroad has played a major role in helping Türkiye become "a global actor whose voice is heard and whose contributions are sought" on the international stage, according to the country's... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish intelligence busts 2 foreign-linked espionage networks, arrests 7
Saturday, May 16,2026,17:39
Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has dismantled an international espionage network, arresting seven individuals across four provinces suspected of providing sensitive information to two... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish foreign minister meets Iranian security official in Istanbul
Saturday, May 16,2026,14:30
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Iranian Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri in Istanbul today, with further details yet to be released. Click to continue .. read more..
Erdogan: Israel is setting our region ablaze for its own ambitions
Saturday, May 16,2026,10:17
President Erdoğan said, "Israel, caught up in certain delusions, has repeatedly shown through these provocations that it does not hesitate to throw our region into the fire for its own ambitions." Click to continue .. read more..
Starbucks to lay off hundreds off employees in US
Friday, May 15,2026,19:12
Starbucks announced on Friday that it will lay off 300 employees in the US, around 3% of its labor force in the country. "We are taking further action under the Back to Starbucks strategy, building... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye says Syria moving toward stability despite regional turmoil
Friday, May 15,2026,17:09
Türkiye's Ambassador to the UN Ahmet Yıldız said Friday that Syria is gradually moving toward sustainable stability despite ongoing regional tensions and "destabilizing" Israeli actions inside the country. "It... Click to continue .. read more..
Submachine gun from Turkish firm Sarsilmaz enters US police service
Friday, May 15,2026,13:36
Turkish arms maker Sarsilmaz's SAR 109T submachine gun has become the first Turkish submachine gun adopted by a US law enforcement agency, joining the Miami-Dade County Police Department's operational... Click to continue .. read more..
Erdoğan calls for Turkic world to act in ‘solidarity’ amid regional crises
Friday, May 15,2026,12:55
Amid regional crises from Palestine to Ukraine, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday emphasized the "strategic importance of the Turkic world acting in solidarity" at the OTS summit, calling... Click to continue .. read more..
European shares slip as inflation worries keep investors on edge
Friday, May 15,2026,07:38
European shares tumbled on Friday as a deadlock in U.S.-Iran negotiations dented risk appetite, rattled energy markets and rekindled concerns over an economic slowdown. The pan-European STOXX 600... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye pledges support as it welcomes Iraq’s new government
Thursday, May 14,2026,19:09
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Thursday welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s assumption of office after he secured a vote of confidence. Click to continue .. read more..
US announces $1.8B humanitarian funding to support UN-led relief efforts
Thursday, May 14,2026,16:55
The US has announced an additional $1.8 billion in humanitarian funding for UN‑led relief efforts worldwide, with envoy Mike Waltz saying the aid is tied to reforms aimed at boosting accountability and... Click to continue .. read more..
Iraqi parliament approves Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s government
Thursday, May 14,2026,16:49
Iraq’s parliament has approved the government of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi and its ministerial program, the Iraqi News Agency reported, with 14 ministers winning confidence. Al-Zaidi and his cabinet... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish president visits Alem.AI Center with counterpart Tokayev during Kazak...
Thursday, May 14,2026,16:49
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Kazakhstan for high-level talks and an informal Turkic States summit, visited the Alem.AI Artificial Intelligence Center in Astana with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart... Click to continue .. read more..
Inflation is most 'pressing risk' to US economy, Fed's Schmid says
Thursday, May 14,2026,15:23
Inflation is the biggest risk to a U.S. economy that has shown "remarkable resilience" in the face of numerous challenges, and the job market is stable, Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish president says Israel is 'trampling on humanity’s shared values,' urg...
Thursday, May 14,2026,15:11
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of “trampling on humanity’s shared values” with its crimes against humanity in Gaza, using a Kazinform article on the “Turkic World” to argue that... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye, Kazakhstan sign 13 agreements during President Erdoğan’s Astana visit
Thursday, May 14,2026,13:58
Türkiye and Kazakhstan signed 13 agreements in Astana covering investment, energy, defense, education, media and infrastructure, including a “Declaration of Eternal Friendship and Partnership” between... Click to continue .. read more..
US initial jobless claims rise 12,000 last week, above expectations
Thursday, May 14,2026,13:35
US initial jobless claims rose by 12,000 to 211,000 last week, above expectations of 205,000, while the four‑week average inched up to 203,750. Despite the uptick in claims, the labor market remains relatively... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye's President Erdoğan highlights importance of Caspian-transit East-Wes...
Thursday, May 14,2026,10:57
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the growing importance of the Caspian-transit East-West Middle Corridor as a modern Silk Road, pledging to boost its use for cargo and energy transport... Click to continue .. read more..
Inter clinch domestic double with Coppa Italia final victory over Lazio
Wednesday, May 13,2026,22:24
Inter Milan cemented its domination of Italian soccer by securing the league and cup double for the first time since 2010. Inter beat Lazio 2-0 on Wednesday to win , adding to it clinched with three rounds... Click to continue .. read more..