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Esra Karataş Alpay
Esra Karataş Alpay is a staff writer at TRT World
Esra Karataş Alpay is a staff writer at TRT World
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World Turkic Language Day: Why the December 15 recognition matters for the shared heritage
A decision adopted in Samarkand recognises Turkic languages as a shared global cultural heritage—linking ancient inscriptions to modern diplomacy, education, and identity.
4 min read
‘Illusion of empathy’: Teens turn to AI for therapy, but experts warn of clear and present danger
As more teenagers confide in AI chatbots for emotional support, experts warn that the machines lack empathy, clinical judgement, and the ability to respond in moments of crisis.
5 min read
A year after Assad: Syrians return home with fond memories of Turkish warmth and hospitality
More than half a million Syrians have returned home from Türkiye since late 2024 – from the safety of their second home to the long road of rebuilding their lives in a war-torn homeland.
4 min read
Powering a revolution: Born out of embargoes, Türkiye’s defence giant Aselsan turns 50
The Turkish company is now among the world’s best, developing cutting-edge defence technologies which are exported to nations around the world.
4 min read
Remembering Ottoman legend Fahreddin Pasha, the heroic defender of Medina
Even 77 years after his death, the legacy of Fahreddin Pasha continues to symbolise the Ottoman Empire’s centuries-long guardianship of the Islamic holy cities.
5 min read
Türkiye’s new social housing scheme targets affordability, inclusion and urban stability
The country’s largest-ever social housing initiative aims to make housing a national tool for social justice, urban resilience, and family renewal.
5 min read
Ankara and Berlin seek common ground in Merz’s first official visit to Türkiye
The German Chancellor’s trip marks a turning point in bilateral ties, defined by defence cooperation, geopolitical pragmatism, and mutual strategic necessity.
5 min read
Altay tank marks new era for Türkiye’s defence power and global ambitions
Türkiye’s first homegrown main battle tank will transform the country from a regional military power into a global defence exporter.
5 min read
Winter is coming: How age-old seasonal tradition still simmers in Turkish kitchens
As summer ends, Turkish women turn kitchens and balconies into seasonal workshops, preserving tomatoes, peppers, fruits, and grains for the winter ahead — a ritual that blends survival, memory, and tradition.
6 min read
Gaza Tribunal set to deliver ‘verdict’ in Istanbul on Israeli war crimes
As the world’s institutions struggle to deliver accountability, the symbolic “court of conscience” seeks to document atrocities and demand justice for Gaza.
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