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.
29 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.
28 May, 2025
Turkish president visits Azerbaijan to mark Independence Day
Türkiye, Russia reaffirm commitment to Syria’s unity and renew push for Ukraine peace talks
Istanbul overtakes Frankfurt as Europe’s busiest cargo airport
Teaching Turkish to the world is Anadolu University’s new mission
Türkiye named among world’s top eco-friendly travel destinations
25 May, 2025
Erdogan hosts Pakistani PM Sharif in Istanbul, vows deeper bilateral ties
Erdogan and Sharif meet in Istanbul to boost Türkiye–Pakistan trade, security, and regional cooperation.
25 May, 2025
How Türkiye is preparing Africa’s next generation of changemakers
On Africa Day, students from the continent speak about the life-changing lessons they are imbibing across educational institutions in Türkiye.
25 May, 2025
Türkiye celebrates Africa Day, highlights 20 years of cooperation with African Union
Türkiye also announces preparations for the 4th Türkiye-Africa Partnership Summit, scheduled for 2026, as part of its efforts to further deepen relations.
24 May, 2025
Türkiye, Somalia agree to deepen cooperation on tackling disinformation
Both countries reiterated their commitment to fostering closer ties between the Somali and Turkish peoples and working together to combat misinformation that could affect their longstanding friendship.
24 May, 2025
Turkish president meets with Syrian leader in Istanbul
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes al Sharaa with official ceremony at Dolmabahce Presidential Office
24 May, 2025
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan set to embark on two-day official visit to Russia on Monday
The visit aims to deepen cooperation between the two countries in key areas such as trade, energy, and tourism, while also addressing regional and international issues.
23 May, 2025
Türkiye’s Ethnosport Festival honours children killed by Israel in Gaza
The 7th Ethnosport Culture Festival highlights the tragic loss of thousands of Palestinian children killed in Gaza by Israeli forces.
23 May, 2025
Türkiye praises Spain’s stance against Israel’s genocide in Gaza
President Erdogan holds talks with Spanish PM Sanchez in Istanbul, during which he emphasises the need to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
23 May, 2025
TRT World wins four awards at 2025 New York Festivals
TRT World is recognised across multiple categories, ranging from investigative journalism to international affairs and promotional content.
23 May, 2025
Erdogan launches ‘Decade of Family and Population’ from 2026 to 2035
Turkish president stresses the importance of preserving the traditional family structure, arguing that global market actors do not favour strong familial solidarity.
