no comment Fidgety Putin kept waiting for Erdogan ahead of talks Russian President Vladimir Putin was left waiting and fidgeting for 50 seconds by Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan ahead of talks in Tehran on Tuesday. 20/07/2022
Iran What was discussed at the Russia-Turkey-Iran summit? Iran's Supreme Leader endorsed the Ukraine war at the trilateral summit between Russia, Iran and Turkey, while Ankara sought support for its own goals. 19/07/2022
Russia Putin to visit Tehran amid Iranian drone purchase allegations Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that the Russian president will meet with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts to partake in Syria peace talks. 12/07/2022
Europe News Finland hasn't received deportation lists from Turkey, says minister Finland's foreign affairs minister told Euronews he had low expectations for a breakthrough on possible NATO membership upon his arrival at the summit. 30/06/2022
Europe Decoded Turkey is now Türkiye: What other countries have changed their name? Throughout history, many countries have chosen to re-baptise themselves, but not every new name has stuck. 28/06/2022
Turkey Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder Talks between Mohammed bin Salman and President Erdogan are aimed at normalising ties between Ankara and Riyadh, which were strained after the journalist's killing. 22/06/2022
state of the union Europe's week: Hungary and Turkey block Western efforts against Russia Analysis from Euronews' Brussels bureau on the key issues dominating the agenda in the Belgian capital this week. 20/05/2022
Turkey Ukraine war: Why Turkey's Erdogan wants to be the main peacemaker Ankara is in an awkward position: it is a NATO member but has deep economic and military ties with Moscow. 17/05/2022
Saudi Arabia Erdogan meets Crown Prince as Turkey and Saudi Arabia try to mend ties The Turkish president's visit to the Gulf Arab state represents a major reset of relations between two regional heavyweights following the Saudi columnist's killing in Istanbul in 2018. 29/04/2022
Turkey Turkey jails nephew of cleric Fethullah Gülen on terrorism charges Selahaddin Gülen was imprisoned on Tuesday for "belonging to a terrorist organisation." 22/03/2022
Turkey Turkish opposition parties vow return to parliamentary democracy Turkey's opposition blames the economic downturn and an erosion of rights and freedoms on Erdoğan’s presidential system they say has imposed a "one-man rule". 28/02/2022
Turkey Turkey opposition leaders debate how to end Erdogan's 'one man rule' The opposition wants to find a way to reform the 2017 executive presidential system, which greatly expanded Erdogan's powers at the expense of the PM and parliament. 13/02/2022
Turkey Former Olympic swimmer wanted for Erdogan's COVID infection 'insult' The Turkish President announced on Saturday that he and his wife were suffering from "mild" COVID-19 symptoms. 07/02/2022
Turkey Turkey's Erdogan tests positive for COVID, has 'mild symptoms' Erdogan said on Saturday that he and his spouse tested positive for COVID-19, but that both have mild symptoms "due to the Omicron variant". 05/02/2022
Biztech news Turkey's inflation surges to highest level since 2002 at nearly 50% Turkey has suffered from persistently high inflation for years, experiencing two currency crises since 2018. 03/02/2022
See Erdogan says TV must reflect family values after Masked Singer outcry President Erdogan says Turkish culture and children must be protected from unspecified messages and symbols. 31/01/2022
Turkey President Erdogan issues order to media to "protect Turkish values" A circular from Erdogan published in the Official Gazetter states that all precautions would be taken against productions that negatively affect the family, children and youth. 29/01/2022
Hear Turkish pop star targeted by Islamist group for 'offensive' lyrics Sezen Aksu is a popular singer but has attracted the ire of religious groups and the Turkish government because of her provocative lyrics. 18/01/2022
Switzerland Four on trial over poster at Swiss rally saying 'Kill Erdogan' Erdogan referred to the poster in 2017 while campaigning for constitutional changes to grant him sweeping new powers. 18/01/2022
Culture news How Turkey's alcohol and cigarette tax is devastating cultural life All alcohol and tobacco products in Turkey became up to 30 per cent more expensive overnight on January 1. How is this drastic increase is discouraging people from dining and drinking out? 13/01/2022
Culture news Why is Turkey trying to change its name to 'Türkiye'? A genuine cultural shift or just flogging a dead bird? What's happening to the spelling of Turkey? 10/01/2022
Turkey 'Shopping like crazy': Inflated lira sees neighbours flock to Turkey As lira hits an all-time low against the euro in late December, shoppers from Turkey and Greece arrive in Turkey in droves to capitalise on it. 27/12/2021
Turkey Turkey's Erdogan announces moves to encourage lira savings Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday announced a series of measures to encourage lira-denominated savings, easing the pressure on the beleaguered Turkish currency. 20/12/2021
Turkey Thousands in poverty protest in Turkey as lira hits record lows Turkey's net monthly minimum wage of 2,825 lira amounted to €337 in January 2021. Last Wednesday it was the equivalent of €197. 13/12/2021
Turkey Turkey's Erdogan says social media a 'threat to democracy' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described social media on Saturday as one of the main threats to democracy. 11/12/2021
Turkey Turkish court extends activist's detention despite pressure Kavala, 64, is accused of funding nationwide anti-government protests in 2013 and helping orchestrate a coup attempt three years later. 26/11/2021
