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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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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.
4 min read
Bilateral ties, regional security in focus as President Erdogan embarks on three-nation Gulf tour
The Turkish leader’s official tour to Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman highlights Ankara’s push to deepen economic ties while addressing regional security challenges from Gaza to the Gulf.
4 min read
TRNC presidential elections mark a crossroad between federation and two-state vision
The electoral contest between Ersin Tatar and Tufan Erhurman highlights two different visions, but with the same goal of ensuring the just rights of Turkish Cypriots.
5 min read
ICYMI: Why letting go of social media may be the key to happiness
As psychologists warn of the toll that social media comparison takes on mental health, a new concept is helping people reclaim their time, peace, and life.
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