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Greece and Turkey agree to reboot relations, cooperate on migration

In a landmark visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Athens, the two countries agreed to boost trade and establish communication channels between coastguards to tackle the issue of migration.

Green News

Europeans say they don’t get enough information about climate change

In one European country, 68 per cent of citizens believe they will be displaced by climate change.

Sweden

'The time has come': Turkey urged to approve Sweden NATO entry

Pressure is growing on Ankara to drop its opposition to Sweden's membership of the US-led military alliance.

Business

Turkey faces scrutiny as exports to Russia surge

Turkey's significant increase in exports of critical goods to Russia sparks fears of sanctions evasion, leading to urgent diplomatic discussions and potential ramifications for Turkey's relations with NATO.

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Destinations

Where are the best places in Europe to retire to right now?

A UK pension will go much further in these European countries.

Travel News

France set to lose its title as Europe’s second-most visited country

This European country has seen a 70 per cent increase in visitors since the pandemic.

Germany

Scholz welcomes a 'difficult' Erdogan

This is the first visit to Germany by the Turkish president since 2020.

Turkey

Euroviews. Was Turkey's Atatürk an authoritarian leader or a visionary European?

Atatürk's vision remains a symbol of hope for Turks who aspire to achieve a fully democratic future. His name continues to be synonymous with optimism, representing the enduring spirit of the nation, Dr Demir Murat Seyrek writes.

Turkey

Brain drain casts a dark shadow over Turkey's future

Sky-high inflation and currency collapse have hit the economy hard, while Erdogan has eroded rights and freedoms.

Europe News

Turkey's EU membership: Here's what the new Commission's report says

The European Commission's latest report on Turkey's accession to the EU expresses concerns over democratic backsliding, the continued militarisation of Northern Cyprus and pro-Hamas rhetoric.

Turkey

Top US diplomat in Turkey to allay Ankara's anger over Gaza

Turkey's president has blasted the West's hypocrisy for shedding "crocodile tears" over civilian deaths in Ukraine, while idly standing by as Israel devastates Gaza.

Tech News

France facing multiple foreign interference threats, warns report

China, Russia and Turkey are all mentioned as active meddlers in French politics and society in assessment that draws a line between free and authoritarian global blocs.

Turkey

Hamas 'are not terrorists', says Turkey's President Erdogan

"Western powers shed tears for Israel and do nothing else," lamented the Turkish president.

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon right now?

The UK and EU governments have already warned against all but essential travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Experiences

Tired of other tourists? Take a private group trip this winter

From Budapest’s Christmas market to Norway’s midnight sun, these private group trips make for holidays to remember.

Syria

Syrian sources say 20 people dead and 50 injured in a Turkish air raid

Turkey has been targeting Kurdish forces in Iraq and Syria after a gun and bomb attack in Ankara on October 1st

Hungary

Euroviews. This is why Sweden might not join NATO after all

Joining NATO is not like joining the Schengen Zone — it is a commitment to shed blood for one another in the event of any invasion, Dr Gladden Pappin writes.

Turkey

Turkish airstrikes on Kurdish PKK after suicide bomb attack in Ankara

The attack occurred hours before Parliament was set to reopen after its three-month summer recess with an address by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Culture news

Why is Turkey's oldest film festival in a censorship crisis?

"It is deeply regrettable that in such an important festival, there is a possibility of using the power of art to propagate FETÖ terrorist organization propaganda under the pretext of victimization."

Economy

Turkey pushes interest rates up to highest level since 2003

The central bank said that rocketing inflation was above expectations in the past couple of months and that to combat the trend, more interest rate hikes are likely.