800 years on, Türkiye celebrates the wit and wisdom of its own Nasreddin Hodja

As Konya’s Aksehir hosts the 66th International Nasreddin Hodja Festival, scholars and storytellers reflect on the legacy of the legendary satirist whose wit still resonates across continents.
11 Jul, 2025
Istanbul’s Ayasofya Grand Mosque marks fifth anniversary

In July 2020, Friday prayers in the Ayasofya Grand Mosque marked the first Muslim prayer there in 86 years.
11 Jul, 2025
Turkish satellite Turksat begins beaming internet to Syria

Turksat’s satellite service helps people connect with the rest of the world after years of war destroyed the country’s telecommunications infrastructure.
11 Jul, 2025
TRT Balkan wins two journalism awards for Srebrenica stories

Aida Kauković’s “Ramadan in Potočari: Then and Now” earned the blog/vlog category award, while Haris Domazet’s “354 Days of Srebrenica” was named best TV.
11 Jul, 2025

Erdogan hails Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul as ‘significant achievement’

Türkiye-Azerbaijan energy cooperation bolsters regional security: President Erdogan

World awaits Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul amid escalating conflict

Words can no longer describe scale of Israel’s attacks on Gaza: Türkiye’s Altun

Turkish president, Hungarian premier discuss bilateral ties, global issues
30 May, 2025
Strong Family, Strong Society: President Erdogan stresses importance of promoting family values
Turkish President Erdogan congratulates the Istanbul Family Foundation’s board of directors and employees, as well as those who helped organise the 3rd International Family Symposium, and also greeted all participants and guests.

30 May, 2025
Distorted global system promotes inequality, enslaves people to capitalism — President Erdogan
Opposing a global system that forces humanity into interest-based structures is a commendable and dignified stance, Erdogan says, adding: “I will continue to advocate for an interest-free economy with a strong voice.”

30 May, 2025
Türkiye hopes to host Trump, Putin and Zelenskyy amid efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war
‘We proved that Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul can yield concrete results,’ Hakan Fidan says during visit to Ukraine

29 May, 2025
Erdogan sends off Türkiye’s first floating gas production platform to Black Sea
As Türkiye continues to invest heavily in domestic energy production, Osman Gazi represents a significant step toward greater energy independence and security.

29 May, 2025
Türkiye offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to facilitating dialogue and stressed that both sides must reconcile differing ceasefire demands.

29 May, 2025
Türkiye, Syria, Jordan begin joint anti-terror mission
The initiative stems from a broader agreement among Türkiye, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon.

29 May, 2025
The Conquest of Istanbul and the shining legacy of Sultan Mehmed II
On May 29, 1453, a 21-year-old Sultan Mehmed II led the Ottoman army to a decisive victory over the Byzantine Empire. The conquest of Istanbul remains a shining jewel in the crown of the Ottoman Empire.

29 May, 2025
Istanbul becoming ‘main platform’ for Moscow-Kiev negotiations: Top Russian official
On May 16, Russia and Ukraine held their first direct talks in three years in Istanbul, where the two sides notably agreed to a large-scale exchange of prisoners.

28 May, 2025
Türkiye runs smooth hajj operation for over 84,000 pilgrims, praises Saudi cooperation
Türkiye’s Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) says the country undertakes one of its largest and most detailed logistical operations to date in support of the pilgrimage.

28 May, 2025
Turkish, Azerbaijani presidents inaugurate Lachin International Airport
Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ilham Aliyev inaugurate Lachin Airport ahead of Independence Day celebrations and Türkiye-Azerbaijan-Pakistan summit.




