TRT World - Israel's Netanyahu turns to anti-Türkiye rhetoric as polls show Likud losing ground
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is running his election campaign on anti-Türkiye rhetoric after being forced under US pressure to stop attacks on Iran and Lebanon. Netanyahu, whose name has been linked to corruption allegations and whose party has fallen in public opinion polls, has long »»»
TRT World - Intelligence behind Israeli strike on Syrian base was wrong: US envoy
US Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack has said the intelligence behind an Israeli attack on a military air base in northern Syria was wrong. Barrack, who also serves as the US special envoy for Syria and Iraq, commented on Israel’s air strike on the abandoned Abu al-Duhur Military Air Base in eastern»»»
Trump: E konsideroj Ngushticën e Hormuzit territor amerikan
Presidenti amerikan Donald Trump deklaroi se Irani nuk duhet të zotërojë kurrë armë bërthamore, ndërsa e cilësoi Ngushticën e Hormuzit si “territor amerikan”. Duke folur në një tubim në Karolinën e Jugut, Trump tha: “Nuk mund t’i lejojmë të kenë armë bërthamore, nuk mund ta lejojmë Iranin të ketë a»»»
TRT World - Colombia quake death toll mounts; Türkiye rushes humanitarian aid
The death toll from the earthquake in Colombia has risen to 321, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) said, as Bogota thanks Ankara for sending humanitarian aid. The UNGRD said in a post on X on Friday that 257 people remained missing, while 284,185 people, representing 146,188 fa»»»
TRT World - Türkiye slams Israel over remarks targeting President Erdogan
Türkiye has strongly rejected remarks by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, describing them as devoid of “historical facts and political seriousness.” In a statement on X on Friday, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said the remarks reflected the desper»»»
TRT World - Türkiye, 11 other countries slam Israeli strikes on Syria
Türkiye and 11 other countries have strongly condemned this week's Israeli air strikes targeting the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria, calling the attacks an "extreme escalation" and a violation of the country's sovereignty. In a joint statement on Friday, the foreign ministers o»»»
TRT World - Türkiye, seven countries reject Israel's illegal E1 settlement plan in Palestinian territories
Türkiye and seven other countries have condemned Israel's continued settlement policies in the occupied Palestinian territories and rejected the E1 settlement plan east of occupied East Jerusalem. In a joint statement on Friday, the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, »»»
TRT World - Türkiye seeks Interpol red notice against Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla attack
Türkiye has requested Interpol to issue a red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of an ongoing prosecution over an attack on activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said.In a statement posted on Turkish soc»»»
TRT World - Türkiye 'key partner' in Syria's reconstruction: Syrian FM
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al Shaibani described Türkiye as a “key partner” in Syria’s reconstruction during his official visit to Pakistan. Asked about the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan earlier this month, al Shaibani told local media on Thurs»»»
TRT World - How a Turkish-origin Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt
Sinan Can Demir wanted to spend the last week of July burnishing his resume. Instead, he engaged in a battle of wits with an artificial intelligence agent unleashed by a British government lab. It started after Demir, a computer science student at the University of Texas at Dallas, stumbled across »»»
TRT World - Türkiye's aspiring engineers showcase autonomous systems at TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland
The TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland event is providing college students with a platform to transform their engineering knowledge into defence projects, developing autonomous underwater vehicles and honing their skills ahead of their future careers. Türkiye’s premier naval defence event, TEKNOFEST Blue Home»»»
TRT World - Türkiye's 'Blue Homeland' vision is a fight for justice and independence: Bayraktar
Türkiye will never relinquish a single drop of its “Blue Homeland,” Selcuk Bayraktar, chairman of the TEKNOFEST board and Turkish defence giant Baykar, has said. “If our homeland on land is our home, the Blue Homeland is the garden where we find peace,” Bayraktar said at the opening ceremony of TEK»»»
TRT World - Türkiye aims to further boost naval capabilities: defence minister
Türkiye aims to further enhance the capabilities of its armed forces, including the navy, National Defence Minister Yasar Guler has said. Speaking at the opening of TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland at the Golcuk Naval Shipyard Command in northwestern Türkiye on Thursday, Guler said the country is working to»»»
TRT World - Türkiye vows to thwart Netanyahu’s 'destabilising activities'
Türkiye will continue to stand with Syria and other regional states that pursue peaceful policies in countering the "destabilising activities" of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran has said. Responding to the questions on Netanyahu's re»»»
TRT World - 25 turtle figurines dating back 16,500 years unearthed in Türkiye
Archaeologists have discovered around 25 turtle figurines believed to be up to 16,500 years old at an excavation site in northwestern Türkiye. The objects were uncovered at the Gedikkaya Hill and In Cave Archaeological Excavation Site in the Inhisar district of Bilecik province, where researchers b»»»
TRT World - Former Israeli defence minister Yaalon accuses Netanyahu of stoking tensions with Türkiye
Former Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon on Thursday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately fuelling tensions with Türkiye by attacking an airbase in northern Syria. Yaalon said on X that the attack drew condemnation from the US. He accused Netanyahu of keeping Israel's war f»»»
TRT World - No Turkish military delegation at Syria airbase before or during Israeli attack: Defence Ministry
No Turkish military delegation was present at Syria's Abu al Duhur Airbase before or during a recent Israeli attack on the facility, Türkiye's National Defence Ministry said on Thursday. "We confirm that no Turkish military delegation was present at Syria's Abu al Duhur Airbase before or during the»»»
TRT World - Türkiye will continue to be source of hope for Gaza, world: Erdogan
Türkiye will continue supporting people in need around the world, particularly in Gaza, and providing hope to those affected by conflict and hardship, the nation’s president has said. In a message marking World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye remains a leading provi»»»
TRT World - Türkiye, Syria sign phosphate deal to deepen energy ties
Türkiye and Syria have signed a phosphate cooperation deal covering production, mining-site development and transport infrastructure as the two neighbours seek to deepen energy ties. Under the memorandum of understanding, signed in Damascus on Wednesday, the two countries will cooperate on phosphat»»»
Macinka: Prioritet i Çekisë është që Maqedonia e Veriut sa më shpejtë të bëhet anëtare e BE-së
Republika e Çekisë e mbështet anëtarësimin e Maqedonisë së Veriut në Bashkimin Evropian dhe është e gatshme të bëjë gjithçka që duhet që vendi sa më shpejtë të bëhet anëtare e Unionit, porositi sot zëvendëskryetari i Qeverisë dhe ministër i Punëve të Jashtme të Republikës Çeke, Petr Macinka, pas ta»»»
TRT World - Türkiye 'strongly' condemns Israeli strikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase
Türkiye has “strongly” condemned Israeli air strikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase in Idlib province. In a statement on Tuesday, the Turkish foreign ministry said that Israel continues to carry out attacks targeting Syria’s infrastructure and capabilities while undermining the country’s »»»
TRT World - Türkiye launches 2026-2030 roadmap to become global AI hub
Türkiye has announced its new comprehensive action plan to become a global artificial intelligence (AI) centre by advancing technological independence and integrating innovative solutions across strategic sectors. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed the circular regarding the 2026-2030 Türkiye AI»»»
Tahiri: Kurti i ka votat e Aleancës për President duke plotësu 6 pikat, por s’po do ta zgjedhë presidentin- po mendon se lodhemi e gjunjëzohemi
Deputeti i Aleancës, Besnik Tahiri është deklaruar nga foltorja e Kuvendit të Kosovës në lidhje me zhvillimet politike në vend dhe moskonstituimin e Kuvendit. Tahiri deklaroi se nga salla plenare e Kuvendit të Kosovës që vazhdon të jetë marrja më e madhe që ka kapluar partinë politike që ka fituar »»»
TRT World - Turkish law on 'Terror-Free Türkiye' process published in Official Gazette
A law establishing the legal framework for Türkiye's "Terror-Free Türkiye" process was published in the Official Gazette, formally putting into effect measures approved by parliament earlier this month. The Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Cohesion sets out procedures for suspend»»»
TRT World - Erdogan, Trump discuss Iran tensions and Gaza peace process in phone call
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump to discuss bilateral ties as well as regional and global developments, Türkiye’s Directorate of Communications said. During the call, the two leaders addressed Türkiye–US bilateral relations and »»»
TRT World - Mecca agreement sends message for world peace: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan represented a different kind of transformation, stressing that it presents "a real opportunity for us to deliver an important message to the world." Speaking in an interview wi»»»
Mali i Zi në luftë me flakët, zjarre aktive në pesë bashki; ndërhyrje nga toka dhe ajri
Mali i Zi po përballet me disa vatra të mëdha zjarri që kanë përfshirë pesë bashki të vendit, ndërsa autoritetet kanë angazhuar forca të shumta nga toka dhe ajri për të vënë situatën nën kontroll. Sipas autoriteteve malazeze, zjarret janë aktive në Herceg Novi, Ulqin, Nikshiq, Kotor&»»»
TRT World - Türkiye, Saudi Arabia to expand renewable energy projects
Türkiye and Saudi Arabia are set to expand their renewable energy cooperation with an additional 3,000-megawatt agreement, bringing the total planned capacity under their projects in Türkiye to 5,000 megawatts, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said. Bayraktar recalled that »»»
Mali i Zi vijon betejën me flakët, situata kritike në Ulqin, Kotor e 3 bashki të tjera, ushtria dhe zjarrfikësit në terren
Mali i Zi po përballet me disa vatra të mëdha zjarri që kanë përfshirë pesë bashki të vendit, ndërsa autoritetet kanë angazhuar forca të shumta nga toka dhe ajri për të vënë situatën nën kontroll. Sipas autoriteteve malazeze, zjarret janë aktive në Herceg Novi, Ulqin, Nikshiq, Kotor dhe Bar. Zonat »»»
TRT World - Egypt may join Mecca Pact, pledges continued Gaza support and plans Syria visit: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Egypt could join a defence agreement recently signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in Mecca, potentially broadening the pact’s collective security framework. Speaking to Al Jazeera, President Erdogan said in an interview published on Saturday »»»
TRT World - Türkiye-Syria border 'security problems disappeared': Turkish envoy
Türkiye's Ambassador to Damascus, Nuh Yilmaz, said the main security threats along the Turkish-Syrian border have been eliminated since Syria's new administration took office. Yilmaz discussed the diplomatic engagement between Ankara and Damascus and regional developments in an interview with the Q»»»
TRT World - How the AK Party reshaped heritage conservation in Türkiye, 25 years on
The Republic of Türkiye inherited one of the world's richest architectural landscapes, including Byzantine churches, Seljuk caravanserais, Ottoman palaces, mosques, synagogues, monasteries, and early Republican civic buildings. It also inherited the legacy of wars, displacement, fires, earthquakes »»»
TRT World - Türkiye's Erdogan marks 25 years of AK Party, vows 'we are just getting started'
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday marked the 25th anniversary of Türkiye’s governing Justice and Development (AK) Party, declaring that the movement’s biggest achievements still lie ahead. Speaking at an anniversary event at the Capital National Garden in Ankara, Erdogan described the milest»»»
TRT World - Saudi Arabia thanks Türkiye's Erdogan as Riyadh Season-sponsored Spanish Super Cup heads to Istanbul
Saudi Royal Court adviser Turki Al-Sheikh has hailed Istanbul as the host city for the 2027 Spanish Super Cup, thanking Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for supporting the event. Al-Sheikh, who also heads Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, said on Friday that the tournament would»»»
TRT World - How Türkiye transformed its defence industry over 25 years
Türkiye’s defence industry has undergone a dramatic transformation over nearly 25 years, evolving from a sector reliant on licensed production and foreign technology into a broad-based industry developing indigenous platforms, critical technologies and high-value products for international markets.»»»
TRT World - Türkiye's Fidan praises Egypt ties, calls for deeper cooperation for regional stability
Türkiye and Egypt will continue to deepen their bilateral partnership based on mutual trust and shared interests, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said, highlighting that closer cooperation between the two countries can help advance peace and stability across the region. Fidan made the rema»»»
TRT World - From 2001 to 2026: Türkiye's AK Party turns 25
Türkiye's ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party, led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is marking 25 years on the country's political scene. Its record has been unmatched since the beginning of the country's multiparty era in 1946. On August 14 2001, the AK Party was founded as Türkiye's 39th »»»
TRT World - President Erdogan hails AK Party's 25-year journey as 'historic transformation' for Türkiye
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that the Justice and Development (AK) Party's 25-year journey has brought about a "historic transformation" in Türkiye, highlighting its record in democracy, infrastructure, defence, technology and foreign policy. In an article marking the party»»»
New details about the arrest of controversial preacher Elvedin Peziq
Controversial Islamic preacher Elvedin Pezic was arrested yesterday in Kosovo, along with Mithad Çeman, with whom he had planned to hold a lecture and book promotion in the Peja region. The police asked him for permission from the Islamic Community of Kosovo to carry out this activity. Çemani was i»»»
TRT World - AK Party and 25 years of remaking Türkiye
We are witnessing the AK Party’s 25th anniversary this week. The party competed in the national elections just about a year after its formation and won its first election. And now, it has governed Türkiye under single-party governments for almost 24 years, including the eight years since the countr»»»
TRT World - 25 years of glory: How AK Party helped shape modern Türkiye
As the Justice and Development Party – better known as the AK Party – marks its 25th anniversary on August 14, the spotlight is firmly on its political ideology and social vision, which have influenced and shaped the country over the past quarter century. Under the leadership of President Recep Tay»»»
TRT World - 25 years of AK Party and Türkiye’s rise as a regional and global actor
As the AK Party celebrates its 25th anniversary on August 14, a grateful Türkiye will look back at the quarter century as the defining period of the country’s rise in the global pecking order. Coming to power shortly after its founding, the party has brought about a major transformation in Türkiye,»»»
Kosova: Demokracia e rrethuar / Paragjykimet dhe shpifjet e një raporti të trilluar
Shkruan: Prof. Agim R. ZOGAJ Marty spekulon, sikur propaganda e Serbisë! Derisa, Republika e Kosovës, shtet demokratik dhe i pavarur po hap shtigje të reja në ndërtimin e shtetit ligjor, funksional, ndërkohë, propaganda serbe, nuk zgjedh mjete për t’i penguar, dëmtuar proceset e shtet ndërtimit të »»»
TRT World - Egypt's top diplomat thanks Türkiye for 'warm welcome' to Mohamed Salah
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has thanked the Turkish people for according “a warm welcome” to Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah, who recently joined Trabzonspor, a Turkish football club. “We thank the Turkish people for the warm welcome extended to star player Mohamed Salah of Trabzonspor,»»»
TRT World - Türkiye's Erdogan hails National Solidarity bill as 'historic step'
The Turkish parliament took an "important step" this week as part of the Terror-Free Türkiye process, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, referring to the passage of the Bill on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Cohesion.Erdogan's remarks on Thursday followed a meeting at the presid»»»
TRT World - Türkiye, Egypt seek stronger regional coordination: Fidan
Türkiye and Egypt have agreed to deepen coordination on regional crises, with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan saying bilateral ties are at an “excellent level” under the leadership of the two countries’ presidents. Speaking alongside his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty after talks in the coastal c»»»
Aktivistja turke u arrestua në Shqipëri, avokatët përpiqen të ndalin ekstradimin drejt Turqisë, flet partneri: Nëse përfundon në burg nuk do ta shohim më!
Një javë pushimesh në Shqipëri u kthye në fillimin e një beteje të gjatë ligjore për Jülide Yazici, aktivisten turke dhe refugjaten politike që jeton në Francë. E arrestuar më 4 gusht në aeroportin e Tiranës, 32-vjeçarja ndodhet në burg në pritje të shqyrtimit të kërkesës së Turqisë për ekstradim, »»»
TRT World - Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi defensive pact aims to boost joint capabilities, regional security: Ankara
The Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence pact aims to boost joint military capabilities and does not identify any country as a common enemy or adversary, the Turkish Ministry of National Defence said on Thursday. Speaking at the ministry's weekly press briefing, spokesperson Rear Admiral Zeki Aktu»»»
TRT World - Türkiye launches major operation against criminal organisation
An operation has been launched against an alleged profit-driven criminal organisation, reportedly involving Alihan Kuris, as part of an investigation conducted by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. While arrest warrants were issued for 49 suspects, including alleged organisation leaders, »»»
TRT World - Austria and Türkiye: A new phase of cooperation
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's reception of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in Ankara for his first official visit to Türkiye carries a significance that extends beyond mere diplomatic symbolism. The messages conveyed at the joint press conference were remarkably clear: relations have devel»»»