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Trump tempers fury to end two-day NATO summit on high note

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Turkish comedian arrested for 'insulting' Islam and Erdogan

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a stand-up show posted to YouTube. The 32-year-old faces multiple probes, including "publicly insulting religious values" and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Europe News

EU seeks to deepen ties with Turkey amid geopolitical volatility

Three EU commissioners met the Turkish president in Ankara to improve cooperation on trade, migration and security with a key candidate for EU accession ahead of next week's NATO summit.

Sport

Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Thursday

The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages.

Destinations

Why 2026 is the year to visit Ankara

In partnership with GoTürkiye

As the 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital, Ankara will be promoting its deep cultural routes and inviting global travellers to explore its UNESCO sites and museums, attend musical performances and savour its delightful gastronomic scene.

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Vancouver turns green and gold after Australia's World Cup win

Australian supporters filled downtown Vancouver with chants and celebrations after the Socceroos defeated Turkey 2-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Residences

This stunning cave hotel just opened in Cappadocia

Rooms at the Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia come with private pools, whirlpool baths or even a Turkish bath and sauna.

Culture news

Kanye West claims to break audience record in Turkey amid gig axings

The "largest stadium performance of all time," according to Kanye 'Ye' West, who is attempting an EU comeback after 12 years away and amid recent cancellations in several European territories.

Travel News

Greece vs Türkiye: Which is more affordable for European tourists?

Türkiye still tops the charts for bargain all-inclusive breaks and low day-to-day costs but, as more Turkish tourists head to Greece in search of better value, Euronews Travel compares where travellers can really get the most for their money in 2026.

Turkey

Police fire tear gas to break up Turkey opposition rally in Izmir

The CHP is level with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in most recent opinion polls and although the next election is not due until 2028, many expect Erdoğan to push for early elections.

Business

Turkish tourists flock to Greece as rising costs put Greeks off Turkey

Tourism between Greece and Turkey has tripled, but only in one direction as Greeks avoid steep prices in Turkey while Turkish tourists pour in.

Turkey

Erdoğan scraps move to close liberal Bilgi University after outcry

Founded on 7 June 1996 as Turkey's fourth private foundation university, Bilgi became part of the Laureate International Universities network, a US-based group operating universities across multiple continents, in 2006.

Focus

One Turkic Vision: AI, connectivity and a tech-driven future

In partnership with MDQ

Held in the historic city of Turkistan, the informal summit of the Organisation of Turkic States focused on building a shared digital future across the Turkic world.

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Turkey welcomes 422 Gaza flotilla activists after Israel detention

422 Gaza flotilla activists landed in Istanbul on Thursday after being deported by Israel. Several alleged physical abuse and torture following the interception of their aid convoy.

Turkey

Turkish court removes leader of main opposition party CHP

The case concerns allegations of vote buying at the CHP congress in November 2023, with prosecutors alleging that Özgür Özel secured his election as party leader with promises of jobs and other kickbacks.

Destinations

Everything to see and do in İstanbul after dark

In partnership with GoTürkiye

İstanbul is a city that never stops. When the sun goes down, the streets light up with open-air clubs, raucous taverns and immersive Bosphorus cruises.

Europe News

Gaza-bound aid flotilla says Israel intercepted fleet off Cyprus

The Israeli foreign ministry said the aim of the flotilla was to "serve Hamas, to divert attention from Hamas's refusal to disarm and to obstruct progress on President Trump's peace plan."