Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies

The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), which oversees Türkiye’s government-funded higher education scholarship program for international students, Türkiye Scholarships, received an impressive 122,000 applications from 171 countries for the 2024 academic year. This includes applications for associate, master’s and doctoral programs. YTB’s extensive global efforts, particularly in Europe, highlight its commitment to supporting the social, cultural, legal, economic and political needs of Türkiye’s citizens abroad, diaspora communities with historical ties to the country, and international students studying in Türkiye. Throughout 2024, the institution played a key role in bringing attention to Israel’s massacres while also emphasizing Türkiye’s…

The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), which oversees Türkiye’s government-funded higher education scholarship program for international students, Türkiye Scholarships, received an impressive 122,000 applications from 171 countries for the 2024 academic year. This includes applications for associate, master’s and doctoral programs. YTB’s extensive global efforts, particularly in Europe, highlight its commitment to supporting the social, cultural, legal, economic and political needs of Türkiye’s citizens abroad, diaspora communities with historical ties to the country, and international students studying in Türkiye. Throughout 2024, the institution played a key role in bringing attention to Israel’s massacres while also emphasizing Türkiye’s…

The PKK terrorist group’s Syrian offshoot, the YPG, has reportedly asked the Israeli government for help to stay in Syria against the potential withdrawal of its main ally, the U.S. military, according to Israeli state television KAN. The YPG/PKK is concerned about the possibility that the U.S. may pull out its troops from northeastern Syria, where they have been allied since 2015 and has asked Tel Aviv to persuade Washington against such a move, KAN reported Sunday, citing a PKK/YPG terrorist who asked not to be named. If Israel provides political support to the PKK/YPG on international platforms and convinces…

The Turkish national football team made headlines in 2024 with a historic performance in the European Football Championship (EURO 2024) and a solid campaign in the UEFA Nations League B. Rising through FIFA ranks Türkiye climbed nine spots in the FIFA world rankings, leaping from 37th at the end of 2023 to 28th in 2024 with 1,537.24 points. The team played 15 matches throughout the year – 11 competitive and 4 friendlies – recording six wins, three draws, and six losses. Vincenzo Montella’s squad scored 19 goals but conceded 23, with three matches ending in goalless draws. Aktürkoğlu: Goal machine…

Serdal Adalı has been elected the new president of Beşiktaş following a fiercely contested extraordinary general assembly held at in Istanbul. Adalı, who secured 8,901 votes, emerged victorious over his opponent Hüseyin Yücel, who garnered 3,637 votes. The election, which spanned nearly 12 hours, drew an impressive turnout of 13,158 eligible members. Adalı’s commanding lead across all 25 ballot boxes sealed his triumph, marking a pivotal moment for the storied Istanbul club. May 2025 deadline Adalı’s tenure as Beşiktaş president will last until the scheduled general assembly elections in May 2025. This victory is particularly significant for Adalı, who had…

Serdal Adalı has been elected the new president of Beşiktaş following a fiercely contested extraordinary general assembly held at in Istanbul. Adalı, who secured 8,901 votes, emerged victorious over his opponent Hüseyin Yücel, who garnered 3,637 votes. The election, which spanned nearly 12 hours, drew an impressive turnout of 13,158 eligible members. Adalı’s commanding lead across all 25 ballot boxes sealed his triumph, marking a pivotal moment for the storied Istanbul club. May 2025 deadline Adalı’s tenure as Beşiktaş president will last until the scheduled general assembly elections in May 2025. This victory is particularly significant for Adalı, who had…

Serdal Adalı has been elected the new president of Beşiktaş following a fiercely contested extraordinary general assembly held at in Istanbul. Adalı, who secured 8,901 votes, emerged victorious over his opponent Hüseyin Yücel, who garnered 3,637 votes. The election, which spanned nearly 12 hours, drew an impressive turnout of 13,158 eligible members. Adalı’s commanding lead across all 25 ballot boxes sealed his triumph, marking a pivotal moment for the storied Istanbul club. May 2025 deadline Adalı’s tenure as Beşiktaş president will last until the scheduled general assembly elections in May 2025. This victory is particularly significant for Adalı, who had…

In 2024, Turkish basketball achieved remarkable successes across various levels, from national teams to individual players and coaches. The achievements this year set a strong foundation for the future of the sport in Türkiye. Both the men’s and women’s national teams earned their spots for the 2025 European Championship. The women’s team, “Fairies of the Hoops,” dominated their qualification group, securing their 11th consecutive appearance at the championship after winning their first four matches. Meanwhile, the men’s team, “12 Giant Men,” qualified for their 26th European Championship after winning three of their first four qualifying games. On the international stage,…

Türkiye strongly condemned the far-right Israeli security minister’s storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque Complex in occupied east Jerusalem, the Foreign Ministry said Friday. “We strongly condemn the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli Minister under the protection of security forces,” the ministry said in a statement. The ministry warned that the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, as well as the provocations by Israeli authorities aimed at altering the historical status quo of Al-Aqsa Mosque, poses a threat to security and stability in the region. It continued by urging the global community to take necessary measures against Israeli violations. Far-right…

Legendary Turkish manager Fatih Terim has officially been appointed as the head coach of Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab. Announced via a dramatic social media post, the club declared, “The story of Al Shabab continues with the Emperor.” An AI-generated video accompanied the announcement, showing players in the locker room after the departure of former coach Vitor Pereira. A voiceover mimicking Terim’s commanding tone stated, “There’s no time for this. Finish the video and let’s get back to work,” building anticipation for his leadership. New chapter in Riyadh Arriving in Riyadh today, the 71-year-old tactician begins a new chapter with…