Pioneer of Turkish aviation: Vecihi Hürkuş
Wednesday, July 16,2025,07:29
Vecihi Hürkuş, Türkiye's first chief pilot and a trailblazer in Turkish aviation, passed away exactly 56 years ago. His remarkable journey spanned from the Yeşilköy Flight School to the Caucasus Front,... Click to continue .. read more..
Trump says Fed should cut policy rate by 3 points, citing 'very low inflation'
Tuesday, July 15,2025,16:40
"Fed should cut Rates by 3 Points. Very Low Inflation. One Trillion Dollars a year would be saved!!!" Trump wrote on social media. "Bring down the Fed Rate, NOW!!!" he added. Click to continue .. read more..
World risks up to $39 trillion in economic losses from vanishing wetlands, re...
Tuesday, July 15,2025,11:57
The global destruction of wetlands, which support fisheries, agriculture and flood control, may mean the loss of $39 trillion in economic benefits by 2050, according to a report by the Convention on Wetlands... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye marks 9th anniversary of defeated 2016 coup attempt
Tuesday, July 15,2025,11:36
"Those betrayal networks pursuing the goal of bringing Türkiye to its knees by aligning with foreign intelligence agencies have seriously underestimated one thing: our nation's steadfast commitment to... Click to continue .. read more..
Trump: Federal Reserve should lower interest rates to less than 1%
Monday, July 14,2025,18:26
President Donald Trump once again targeted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday, telling reporters that he believes interest rates are far too high and should be reduced to 1% or less. Click to continue .. read more..
1,700-year-old Roman bath unearthed in field in Elazığ
Monday, July 14,2025,13:28
A structure detected in a field in Türkiye's Elazığ using ground-penetrating radar has been identified, through ongoing archaeological excavations, as a Roman bath believed to have belonged to a high-ranking... Click to continue .. read more..
EU applauds Armenia's efforts for regional stability, normalization with Türkiye
Monday, July 14,2025,12:26
The European Union on Monday praised Armenia's efforts to foster stability in the South Caucasus, including its push for normalization with Türkiye and a landmark peace deal with Azerbaijan. European... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye, Qatar agreement on humanitarian cooperation enters into force
Monday, July 14,2025,09:02
A bilateral agreement between Türkiye and Qatar aimed at enhancing cooperation in global humanitarian efforts came into effect Monday with its publication in Türkiye's Official Gazette following ratification... Click to continue .. read more..
Malaysia tightens rules on exports of US-origin AI chips: Report
Monday, July 14,2025,08:06
Malaysia has imposed immediate restrictions on the export, transshipment and transit of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips originating from the US, with such transactions now subject to... Click to continue .. read more..
Italian foreign minister signals $24B EU tariffs list on US goods
Monday, July 14,2025,08:02
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani signaled a list of EU tariffs worth amp;euro;21 billion ($24 billion) in response to recently announced US tariffs unless a deal is reached. "A list of European... Click to continue .. read more..
White House: Trump's latest tariffs 'are real' unless deals improve
Sunday, July 13,2025,15:13
"Well, these tariffs are real if the President doesn't get a deal that he thinks is good enough," White House Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett told ABC's This Week program. "But you know, conversations are... Click to continue .. read more..
EU prefers negotiated solution with U.S.: Von der Leyen
Sunday, July 13,2025,12:06
In response to recent U.S. tariff threats, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Sunday that the EU's preference is for a negotiated solution. To facilitate this, she added that... Click to continue .. read more..
EU needs 'decisive measures' if no 'fair' US tariff deal: Berlin
Sunday, July 13,2025,11:51
German finance chief Lars Klingbeil told the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper that "serious and solution-oriented negotiations" with the US were still necessary, but added that if they fail, the EU would... Click to continue .. read more..
US envoy urges PKK/YPG to speed integration to avoid Turkey, Syria risks
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:37
US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack warned on Friday that the PKK/YPG-aligned forces in Syria must move quickly in the ongoing integration process with the Syrian state, or... Click to continue .. read more..
Butterflies of the tropical garden captured up close with a macro lens
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:29
The inhabitants of the Tropical Butterfly Garden in Konya, which is home to thousands of butterflies of 40 different species, were photographed up close with a macro lens in their natural habitat to better... Click to continue .. read more..
Erdogan announces new chapter in Türkiye's history
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:20
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday hailed the disarmament of the PKK as a "historic turning point," declaring the beginning of a new era of national unity, strength, and regional peace... Click to continue .. read more..
Byzantine tombs unearthed in excavations at Church in Heraclea
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:05
Archaeological excavations conducted in the ancient city of Herakleia in the Milas district of Muğla, which attracts tourists with its historical and natural beauty, have uncovered numerous graves and... Click to continue .. read more..
President Erdogan: 47-year terror plague has entered the phase of ending
Saturday, July 12,2025,08:14
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the terror group has declared its dissolution and officially laid down arms in a ceremonial event, marking what he described as the beginning of the end of... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish large language model T3 AI launches beta version
Saturday, July 12,2025,06:20
Türkiye unveiled its first domestically developed large language model (LLM), T3AI, in a beta launch on Friday via the TEKNOFEST social platform. Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish foreign minister targets $10B trade with Malaysia, calls for joint re...
Friday, July 11,2025,20:49
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is working to double trade with Malaysia to $10B while urging joint action on Gaza, calling the crisis a "genocide" and pushing for global diplomatic reform. Click to continue .. read more..
UN welcomes PKK terrorist group disarmament process
Friday, July 11,2025,18:41
The UN welcomed the PKK's disarmament move after 30 terrorists laid down arms in northern Iraq, calling it a hopeful step toward lasting peace and offering support for future efforts. Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish defense firm to upgrade unmanned aerial vehicles for maritime missions
Friday, July 11,2025,16:44
Turkish defense firm Neta Elektronik has developed new antenna systems to enhance UAV and UCAV performance from naval platforms, ensuring secure, high-speed data links during critical flight phases. These... Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye focuses on participation finance growth
Friday, July 11,2025,15:56
Türkiye is focusing on expanding participation finance through global cooperation, especially with Malaysia, to boost trade and investment, says Ahmet Burak Dağlıoğlu, head of Türkiye's Investment Office.... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish president receives his Somali counterpart in Ankara
Friday, July 11,2025,15:06
Türkiye’s President Erdogan met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, the presidency announced Friday. Click to continue .. read more..
Erdogan: May God grant us success on path to a terror-free Türkiye
Friday, July 11,2025,14:18
President Erdogan welcomed a major step toward peace as 30 PKK terrorists disarmed in Iraq, expressing hope for lasting security and stability in the region. Click to continue .. read more..
ASELSAN YILDIRIM 100: Rendering enemy missiles helpless
Friday, July 11,2025,09:38
The YILDIRIM 100 directed infrared countermeasure system, which was recently featured in a test video, puts Türkiye at the forefront in this field. Experts point out that Turkish engineers have successfully... Click to continue .. read more..
Bitcoin keeps soaring to new record highs, surpassing $118,000
Friday, July 11,2025,08:47
The Bitcoin rally continued its strong momentum early Friday, reaching an all-time high of $118,239. This rapid ascent saw the cryptocurrency break past the $113,000 and $115,000 marks within 24 hours... Click to continue .. read more..
Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot under fire for bigoted, misleading posts
Friday, July 11,2025,06:52
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok, developed by his firm xAI, is under fire for using profanity, hate speech, and spreading disinformation on X (formerly Twitter). The controversy has reignited concerns about... Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish foreign minister in Kuala Lumpur
Friday, July 11,2025,05:51
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. Click to continue .. read more..
Turkish satellite operator Turksat enables internet access in Syria
Thursday, July 10,2025,12:23
Türkiye's satellite operator, Turksat, has launched Ka-Band satellite internet in Syria, providing high-speed connectivity to areas with limited infrastructure. The service supports digital public services,... Click to continue .. read more..
Full moon views from Türkiye
Thursday, July 10,2025,07:41
The full moon that appeared in the sky in the evening created beautiful images. Click to continue .. read more..
Trump issues tariff letters to seven countries
Wednesday, July 9,2025,17:35
President Donald Trump expanded his administration's tariff actions on Wednesday, sending tariff letters to seven countries, including Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. Click to continue .. read more..
Spanish PM Sanchez says Europe not doing enough to stop genocide in Palestine
Wednesday, July 9,2025,17:35
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday accused Israel of committing genocide in Palestine and criticized Europe for its insufficient efforts to stop it. Click to continue .. read more..
Israel FM: Gaza ceasefire deal 'achievable' despite hurdles in talks
Wednesday, July 9,2025,16:50
Israel's FM Gideon Saar maintained that Israel was serious about wanting to reach a deal to end the 21 months of bitter fighting in the devastated territory, and believed it was "achievable". "If a temporary... Click to continue .. read more..
Trump says U.S. interest rate is at least 3 points too high
Wednesday, July 9,2025,16:50
"Our Fed Rate is AT LEAST 3 Points too high. “Too Late” is costing the U.S. 360 Billion Dollars a Point, PER YEAR, in refinancing costs. No Inflation, COMPANIES POURING INTO AMERICA. “The hottest Country... Click to continue .. read more..
Fidan :Turkish firms to begin joint offshore energy exploration in Pakistan
Wednesday, July 9,2025,10:18
Turkish companies will begin offshore oil and gas exploration off Pakistan's coast, a key milestone in strengthening bilateral trade and energy cooperation, announced Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.... Click to continue .. read more..
Macron: We must reduce trade dependency on U.S. and China
Tuesday, July 8,2025,17:08
"We will have .... to de-risk our two countries for the excessive dependencies on both the U.S. and China," French President Emmanuel Macron said during a state visit to Britain, the first by a European... Click to continue .. read more..
Israel holds 10,800 Palestinians in its prisons - rights groups
Tuesday, July 8,2025,16:09
On Tuesday, prisoners' affairs groups stated that Israel is holding 10,800 Palestinians in its prisons, marking the highest number since the second Palestinian Intifada began in 2000. Click to continue .. read more..
ICC seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
Tuesday, July 8,2025,16:09
For the persecution of women, deemed a crime against humanity, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan on Tuesday. Click to continue .. read more..
Türkiye, UK sign MoU to boost Islamic finance cooperation
Tuesday, July 8,2025,13:52
A new Memorandum of Understanding was signed Tuesday between Türkiye's TKBB and UK Export Finance (UKEF), targeting enhanced Islamic finance cooperation. Click to continue .. read more..
Senegal's Pink Lake: Back to pink after green
Tuesday, July 8,2025,12:44
Due to heavy rainfall in Senegal, the Pink Lake, which had lost its color, has turned pink again after nearly 3 years. Click to continue .. read more..
Some children in UK growing up in 'Dickensian' poverty
Tuesday, July 8,2025,11:38
A new report by the UK children's commissioner warns that some children are growing up in "Dickensian" poverty, urging the government to scrap the two-child benefit cap and raise child-related benefits... Click to continue .. read more..
More than 7,400 researchers benefited from Türkiye’s supercomputer
Tuesday, July 8,2025,10:18
Türkiye’s supercomputer, the “Turkish National Informatics e-Infrastructure” (TRUBA), operated by TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM, has served over 7,400 researchers to date. With the third phase scheduled to be activated... Click to continue .. read more..
NATO awards "Target Detection" module designed for UAVs
Tuesday, July 8,2025,10:11
A Turkish-developed AI-supported module that analyzes the position of a target after an attack on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and provides intelligence information has received an award from NATO. Click to continue .. read more..
Fidan: Türkiye eyes closer BRICS ties, Gaza ceasefire
Tuesday, July 8,2025,09:44
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye will continue close engagement with BRICS and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, while confirming Russia is ready for new peace talks with Ukraine.... Click to continue .. read more..
Sabiha Gokcen named Europe's fastest-growing airport in May
Monday, July 7,2025,14:58
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (ISG) International Airport was named Europe's fastest-growing airport in May, the airport authority HEAS announced on Monday. Click to continue .. read more..
Erdoğan meets DEM party delegation to discuss PKK disarmament
Monday, July 7,2025,14:33
The opposition DEM party announced Monday that a delegation met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss the disarmament of the PKK terrorist group. During the meeting, the DEM party conveyed its... Click to continue .. read more..
Pezeshkian: 'No problem' restarting nuclear talks with US
Monday, July 7,2025,14:01
"We see no problem in re-entering the negotiations. There is a condition ... for restarting the talks. How are we going to trust the United States again?," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told US media... Click to continue .. read more..
Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him
Monday, July 7,2025,14:01
"They did try, yes. They acted accordingly, but they failed," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told US media figure Tucker Carlson in response to a question on whether he believed Israel had tried to... Click to continue .. read more..
How Trump's trade war upending global economy
Monday, July 7,2025,11:14
The global economy is experiencing a wave of uncertainty, and financial markets are reeling from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff decisions implemented since he took office on January 20. Click to continue .. read more..