In the rolling hills of southeastern Turkey, near the city of Şanlıurfa, lies an archaeological site that has rewritten the story of human civilization. Göbekli Tepe, often described as the world’s oldest known temple complex, dates back to approximately 9500 BCE, predating Stonehenge by more than 6,000 years and the invention of pottery. This remarkable … Read more
Turkey’s parliament has passed legislation prohibiting children under 15 from accessing social media platforms, marking one of the strictest regulatory measures globally aimed at protecting minors online. The law, approved on Wednesday, requires social media companies to implement age verification systems to prevent underage users from creating accounts. The move aligns Turkey with a growing … Read more
On April 18, 2026, a culinary dispute between Greece and Turkey over the origins of tripe soup has intensified, drawing attention to cultural heritage claims and historical interpretations. The controversy centers on a dish known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in Turkey, both referring to a soup made from boiled cow or sheep stomach. … Read more
A sweeping investigation has revealed that the Greek police are employing foreign mercenaries to forcibly expel migrants from their territory, pushing them across the border into Turkey through operations characterized by extreme brutality. The findings, first brought to light by the BBC, suggest a systemic practice of outsourcing border enforcement to non-nationals to carry out … Read more
The diplomatic landscape between Moscow and Kyiv remains fraught with contradiction, as reports of high-level dialogue clash with escalating accusations of infrastructure sabotage and deepening economic warfare. Although some officials point toward productive conversations, other indicators suggest that the current communication channels are far from achieving a comprehensive peace agreement. Central to these tensions are … Read more
Iraq Resumes Crude Oil Exports Through Ceyhan Pipeline After Agreement with Kurdish Region Baghdad, March 19, 2026 – Iraq has confirmed the resumption of crude oil pumping from the Kurdistan region to the Turkish port of Ceyhan, utilizing the pipeline that connects the two points. The pipeline had been reopened in September 2023 following its … Read more
Ankara, Turkey – For the third time in less than ten days, Turkey has reported that a missile launched from Iran was intercepted over its territory by NATO defense systems. The incident, confirmed by the Turkish Ministry of Defence on Friday, March 13, 2026, has further heightened regional tensions amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, … Read more
Ankara, Turkey – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urgently called for a cessation of hostilities in Iran, warning that the escalating conflict risks engulfing the entire Middle East region. Speaking on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Erdogan emphasized the critical need for diplomatic solutions to de-escalate the situation, stating that Turkey is actively pursuing avenues … Read more
The arrest of Turkish journalist Alican Uludag, a correspondent for Deutsche Welle (DW) Turkish, has sparked concerns about press freedom in Turkey. Detained on February 19, 2026, Uludag faces accusations of “insulting” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and disseminating “false information,” according to a statement from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. The detention, which occurred … Read more