Why institutionalizing space diplomacy should be a pillar of Turkey’s grand strategy

Turkey’s space program has seen accelerated growth in the past few years. In 2024, it launched TÜRKSAT 6A, becoming the eleventh country in the world to manufacture its own geostationary communications satellite. Last year, Turkey also sent its...

Turkey’s prison population has increased sevenfold under AKP rule

The number of prisoners in Turkey's prisons has reached 420,904, according to Oct 2025 prison statistics released by the Civil Society in the Penal System Association (CİSST). This marks a sevenfold increase from the 59,429 recorded in 2002, the...

China’s new 5-year plan affirms focus on science, tech self-reliance

China's new five-year plan, shared following the conclusion of this week's plenum of the ruling Communist Party, highlighted on Thursday the need for speeding up self-reliance in science and technology – a long-running push that has become more...

Turkish MALE UAVs losses in Africa to Chinese anti-aircraft missile systems

A lesson from the conflict in Ukraine is that the medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial system (UAS) is now considered a less suitable platform to support forces in a high-threat battlefield, and technology is being rapidly...

Gori hosts meeting involving leadership of Azerbaijani, Georgian, and Turkish National Defense Universities

Baku, October 23, AZERTAC A trilateral meeting of the leadership of the National Defense Universities of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye was held in Gori, Georgia, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC. At the meeting, held at the David...

Turkish Medical Group Medicana Opens Representative Office in Romania

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 After 15 years dedicated to advancing one of the most reputable Turkish hospital brands in Romania, Ana Herkmen begins a new professional chapter as head of Medicana Health Group’s Romanian office. Medicana is among...

Birmingham woman left with life-threatening infection after Turkey ‘mummy makeover’

Anntina says she was 'butchered' during a 'mummy makeover' -(Image: Kennedy News and Media) A woman who jetted off to Turkey for a "mummy makeover" claims she was "butchered" by cosmetic surgeons who left her battling a life-threatening bacterial...

Turkish defense giants to showcase strength at SIDEC 2025 in Slovenia

A formidable contingent of Turkish defense industry leaders is poised to present its advanced capabilities at the International Defense Fair and Conference (SIDEC 2025) in Slovenia this week. The SAHA Istanbul defense and aerospace cluster is...

Yıldız gears up to take Turkish skateboarding, roller sports global

Türkiye Skateboarding Federation President Fahrettin Yıldız has helped turn a niche passion into one of the country’s fastest-growing sports. With fresh energy, new facilities and an ambitious vision, Yıldız says his goal is clear – to put Turkish...

SAFE not for Turkey, Greece insists

Greece remains steadfast in its refusal to allow Turkey access to the European Union’s proposed €150 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) fund, despite pressure from some of its European and NATO partners. This stance, and Turkey’s...

Can Turkey Become a Rare Earth Element Power?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan frames the supposed discovery of 694 million tons of rare earth element reserves in Beylikova, Eskişehir, as a strategic opportunity to place Turkey among the top global producers of rare earth elements. The...

Calling out Turkey’s spurious claims in the Aegean

PODCASTS Earlier this month we saw Turkey issue a NAVTEX, or a navigational text message warning, for research in the Aegean Sea, a provocative move called out by Greece. This has once again put Turkey’s disregard for international law and...

Oman and Turkey hold talks to advance free trade agreement and strengthen industrial cooperation

MUSCAT : The meeting at Al Bustan Palace Hotel took place on the sidelines of the current state visit of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye to the Sultanate of Oman. The two sides discussed ways to boost trade exchange...

Turkey: Discovery of 1,300-year-old Loaves of Bread With Image of Christ the Sower

The discovery took place at Topraktepe, a site identified as the ancient Byzantine city of Irenopolis, located in what is now the Turkish province of Karaman, in Anatolia. The archaeologists found five charred loaves, which experts believe may...

Interdisciplinary Science Rankings expands in second year

More than 900 universities across the world will be ranked in the second edition of the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) next month. A total of 911 universities from 94 countries and territories will be included in...

Turkish Author Celebrates Ancient Egypt with New English-Language Book

Tue 21 Oct 2025 | 10:05 PM Turkish author Umut Dincsahin has completed and published his latest book in English, dedicated to the rich legacy of Ancient Egypt. The project reflects a culmination of thoughtful research and writing, enhanced by...

Turkey’s charm offensive in Senegal: migration scholar unpac...

Turkey has been trying to establish a stronghold in Africa, using the “Opening up to Africa” policy it adopted in 1998. Its Africa Action Plan, based on humanitarian aid, politics and economic cooperation, has turned toward west Africa. As a...

Turkish President arrives in Kuwait on official visit

KUWAIT: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Kuwait on Tuesday on an official visit. He was received at the airport by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled...

Morning Briefing: Oct. 26, 2025

ISTANBUL Here is a rundown of all the news you need to start your Sunday, including US President Donald Trump raising tariffs on Canada by 10% for ‘fraudulent’ former President Reagan ad airing during World Series; Turkish President Recep Tayyip...

Egypt boosts regional hub status with major liquefied gas shipment to Turkey

Reflecting Egypt’s success in cementing its position as a regional hub for natural gas trade and export, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced a new shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exported from the Idku liquefaction...