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Greece

Greek court blocks Turkish extradition request

The Greek appeals court has rejected Ankara's request for the extradition of three Turkish soldiers. The cases of a further five soldiers will be decided in the coming weeks.

Turkey

COE puts Turkey on watchlist

The Turkish foreign ministry has strongly condemned the "unjust decision" of the European rights body to put it on notice.

Turkey

Gallipoli landings remembered, 102 years' on

In Sydney thousands gather for the annual ANZAC day march, whilst in Turkey, a dawn ceremony is held at ANZAC Cove on the Gallipoli peninsular.

Greece

Deadly summer sailing season begins

The first fatalities of the summer sailing season when Europe's seas swallow up thousands of migrants, many of them refugees fleeing conflict, has begun

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Italy

Freed journalist returns to Italy

Gabriele del Grande was detained in Turkey two weeks ago while doing research for a book He has been released and has flown straight back to Italy.

Turkey

Turkish authorities free Italian journalist

Gabriele del Grande had been held without charge in this prison since being arrested on April 9th.

Turkey

Calls to free Italian writer Gabriele Del Grande held in Turkey

A demonstration has been held in Rome for the release of an Italian journalist and human rights activist arrested in detained in Turkey.

World News

A week in Pictures ... Easter parades and Turkish protests

Main picture above: Sorbian men dressed in black tailcoats ride decorated horses during an Easter rider procession near Panschwitz, Germany.

Turkey

Turkey's youth fighting back

Sulukule is one of Istanbul’s oldest neighbourhoods.

Turkey

Turkey's opposition loses appeals against referendum

Turkey's high electoral board has rejected appeals to annul the referendum granting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers.

Business Line

Turkish referendum's economic implications

Business Line looks at the economic case for the proposed changes to Turkey's constitution and its implications.

Turkey

Italian journalist held in Turkey goes on hunger strike

An Italian journalist has gone on hunger strike in Turkey after over a week in detention without charge or access to legal representation.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: UK's May calls snap election

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from across Europe.

Europe News

EU warns Turkey on death penalty 'red line'

The European Commission wants Turkey to investigate “alleged irregularities” in Sunday’s referendum boosting the power of President Erdogan.

Turkey

Referendum win may be Pyrrhic victory for AKP warns Turkish analyst

No campaigners keep up pressure on Turkish government after referendum vote and political scientist warns AK should beware falling support in cities.

Turkey

Erdogan denounces referendum watchdog as National Security Council extends state of emergency

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has addressed crowds at Ankara’s presidential palace to celebrate his victory in Sunday’s constitutional referendum.

Turkey

Turkey divided: protesters fill streets in Istanbul and Ankara

Turkey's main opposition parties have rejected the result and called for the vote to be annulled.

Turkey

Flush with referendum win, crowd asks Erdogan for death penalty

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces call for referendum on death penalty after Ankara crowd hails his win on enhanced presidential powers.

World

'International media is dancing to the tune of Erdogan'

The victory of the yes vote in Turkey’s referendum on new presidential powers is hardly a surprise given Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s overwhelming support.

Turkey

International election monitors slam handling of Turkish vote

International election observers criticise the handling of Turkey's constitutional referendum.