Author: Elif Sena Darbaz

The decades-long unresolved Cyprus issue has once again taken center stage on the international agenda after the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) joined the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) as an observer member under its constitutional name and flag. According to TRNC President Ersin Tatar, while this move was welcomed across the Turkic world, it also triggered intensified diplomatic pressure orchestrated by the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC) and Greece through their influence over the European Union (EU). Speaking to Daily Sabah on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum held in the southern Turkish city last…

Zeynep Sönmez is rewriting the story of Turkish tennis, climbing to a career-high of 91 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings after claiming the first WTA title of her career in Merida, Mexico. She has joined Çağla Büyükakçay as the only two Turkish women to achieve such a feat, marking a milestone for a nation still nurturing its tennis culture. Her rise not only elevates Türkiye’s global visibility in sports but also inspires a new generation of players aiming to shine on the international stage. Tennis is still gaining ground in Türkiye, but the foundation is promising. According to…