Turkish politics

Turkey

Turkish MPs brawl during debate on jailed colleague

Physical tussles are not uncommon in Turkey's parliament — this one erupted after the ruling party was labelled a "terrorist organisation".

16/08/2024

Sport

UEFA investigates Turkey's Demiral for ultra-nationalist gesture

After scoring his second goal against Austria, Demiral made a hand signal commonly used by Turkey's extremist Grey Wolves group.

03/07/2024

Turkey

Euroviews. Turkish local elections will deliver yet another political thriller

A potential victory of the opposition will undoubtedly have significant consequences for Turkey, and the future of Turkey is certainly important for the future of Europe, Dr Demir Murat Seyrek writes.

27/03/2024

World News

Turkey earthquake: Survivors still living in temporary accommodation

Tuesday marks one year since the devastating earthquake in Turkey.

05/02/2024

Turkey

Turkey intensify airstrikes in Syria and Iraq after 12 soldiers killed

Turkey intensified its airstrikes against Kurdish groups in Syria and northern Iraq in retaliation for the deaths of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq over the weekend.

26/12/2023

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.

10/11/2023

Europe Decoded

Is Turkey blocking Russian ships from crossing Bosphorus Strait?

Some social media users believe this is an open war declaration on Moscow. However, Euronews found the claims to be misleading and the clips, in reality, showing Turkey celebrating its centenary on 29 October.

03/11/2023

Europe Decoded

Fact-check: Have Turkey and Iran declared war on Israel?

As the war between Israel and Hamas threatens to spill over into the wider region, some social media users are claiming neighbouring countries have declared war on Israel, including Turkey and Iran.

30/10/2023

Turkey

Was the blast in a port in Turkey caused by arms meant for Ukraine?

Kremlin propagandists were quick to jump on the accident claiming the explosion was caused by weapons destined for Ukraine. But neither the local authorities nor the media reported any presence of military equipment on site.

17/08/2023

Turkey

The winners and losers of Erdogan's Turkey

Some parts of Turkish society have benefited under Erdogan's decades long rule - others haven't.

12/05/2023

World News

Should Turks living in Europe be allowed to vote in May's elections?

Turkish citizens living abroad will be heading to the polls from 27 April, with the disapora community making up 5% of all eligible voters.

27/04/2023

Turkey

Can Turkish voters in Europe decide May's presidential election race?

An estimated 5.3% of all Turkish voters are registered to cast their ballots abroad - mostly in Europe.

21/04/2023

Turkey

Survivors of the Turkey-Syria quakes say they live in constant fear

Some barely sleep. Others fear spending time indoors. And many more have developed a profound fear of the mountains that had been their source of well-being.

10/04/2023

Turkey

Euroviews. After brutal earthquakes struck, Türkiye's friends were there for us

The road ahead is a journey where I hope my country will continue to benefit from the solidarity that has been expressed in the aftermath of the earthquakes, Fahrettin Altun writes.

20/03/2023

Turkey

Euroviews. The earthquake brought down Turkey’s institutional façade | VIEW

The severity of the consequences affecting people's lives in Turkey is a result of institutional and societal collapse. This might prove to be costly to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in this year's elections, Dr Ahmet Erdi Öztürk writes.

22/02/2023

Cyprus

Ex-foreign minister will face diplomat for Cyprus presidency

Cypriots voted in large numbers on Sunday in a close presidential election between three front-runners.

05/02/2023

Turkey

Turkey set to block Sweden's NATO bid after Quran burning

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told Sweden not to expect his backing for its bid to join NATO after Swedish police allowed a Quran to be burned by a protestor outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm.

23/01/2023

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan announces elections for 14 May

The election is expected to be Erdogan's most difficult one since he took office as prime minister some two decades ago.

23/01/2023

World News

Turkey to hold elections in May, a month ahead of schedule

President Erdogan has promised victory for his party in the 14 May presidential and parliamentary votes.

18/01/2023

Turkey

Turkish pop star faces prison for 'inciting hatred' over religion joke

The 46-year-old Gülşen -- often labelled as Turkish Madonna -- made the allegedly hateful quip on stage in April, but the video of the incident only became popular on social media in recent months.

03/09/2022