Thus far, Ankara’s increasing importance in the military and strategic realms has shocked even the most astute observers. One area in particular that it has come to rapidly dominate is the drone industry. Among Türkiye’s most impressive technologies in this arena is the Bayraktar AKINCI unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). The AKINCI represents a technological leap forward for Türkiye, combining cutting-edge design, advanced artificial intelligence (AI), and a highly versatile payload capacity to redefine modern warfare. The AKINCI’s Specs The project began under Baykar Makina, a private Turkish defense company in 2016. The...
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Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has stated that archaeologists have unearthed a marble statue of Hermes dating back to the Roman Empire in the ancient city of Aspendos. According to a statement from the ministry, archaeologists have uncovered a marble statue of Hermes in the remnants of a grand fountain located on the southern side of the eastern entrance to the Aspendos Theatre Street. Based on its stylistic characteristics, this statue, which is 1.65 metres tall, including its pedestal, is considered to belong to the Roman Empire era. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced on his...
During the recent International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX 2025) in Abu Dhabi, Turkish defence industry firms showcased the TEBER-II unmanned turret. The turret equipped with remote control technology enhances the firepower of armoured vehicles and optimises the utilisation of the vehicle's internal volume. The TEBER-II turret features two distinct designs: the first is a conventional two-man turret accommodating a gunner and a commander, while the second is a remote-controlled unmanned turret variant that was introduced in Abu Dhabi. The primary armament of the TEBER-II unmanned turret consists of a 30 mm MK44 chain gun featuring a capacity of 310 rounds and an...
President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, stated during a speech to ambassadors in Ankara on the occasion of an iftar dinner for those fasting during Ramadan: "The international situation necessitates that one of the members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with veto power should be an Islamic country." The Turkish leader said, "Having an Islamic country with veto power in the UN Security Council is no longer a necessity but an obligation. However, we see that instead of adopting a justice-based power-sharing approach, the five permanent members attempt to suppress problems through power centralisation." Erdoğan...
In the "Şifa" (Healing) section of the historic Rami Library in İstanbul, rare manuscripts that have been preserved for centuries are meticulously restored by experts, breathing new life into these invaluable works. Housed in an 18th-century historical building that was once used as a military barracks, Rami Library officially opened in 2023. Within the library, the "Şifahane" (Healing House) restoration centre operates under the Presidency of the Manuscripts Institution of Türkiye. Also known as the "Book Hospital," Şifahane specialises in restoring rare manuscripts written in Ottoman Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, and Russian, some of which date back thousands of years....
Türkiye's foreign minister will reiterate at Sunday's meeting of European leaders in London an offer from Ankara to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Saturday. On Sunday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will brief European leaders on Türkiye’s efforts to find a "fair and lasting peace" to the war, the source said, adding he will also affirm Ankara's commitment to Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Fidan is expected to "underline that Türkiye, which hosted direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in March 2022, is ready to take up this role in...
Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye in Ankara on February 25, 2025, as part of her working visit. During the meeting, Gulmanova extended an official invitation to President Erdoğan to attend an international forum in Ashgabat dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality and the "International Year of Peace and Trust." Gulmanova later conveyed greetings and best wishes to President Erdoğan on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the People’s Council of...
The Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation announced that Russia and Türkiye will continue their efforts to improve the safety of urban infrastructure facilities in earthquake-prone areas. The first meeting of the Russian-Turkish working group was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation, and Climate Change of the Republic of Türkiye, discussing areas of cooperation in the fields of urban development, restoration of facilities damaged by the earthquake, and technical regulatory framework of the construction industry. The meeting, during which experiences were shared, also highlighted the...
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan emphasised that Ankara was closely monitoring the relevant political lobbies at the European level, noting that there would be no transformation in the European security architecture without Türkiye. In a joint press conference with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Igli Hasani of Albania, the head of Turkish diplomacy stated that European leaders might hold a meeting on "European security and Ukraine" on March 1st and 2nd. Hakan Fidan said: "On one hand, steps are being taken to end the war in Ukraine, while on the other, we see European countries making efforts...