Turkey Turkey sentences man to life in prison for 2017 nightclub attack Turkey sentences man to life in prison for a 2017 nightclub attack, which killed 39 people in Istanbul. 07/09/2020
Turkey Erdogan threatens Greece over disputed territorial claims Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened Greece with “painful experiences” if the country doesn’t enter talks with Turkey over disputed territorial claims in the eastern Mediterranean. 05/09/2020
Turkey Severe flash floods in northern Turkey kills seven people A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Turkey's Black sea region after flooding washed away roads and buildings. 24/08/2020
Turkey Turkey is converting another former Byzantine church into a mosque As with the Hagia Sophia, the decision is seen as being geared to consolidate the conservative and religious support base of Erdogan's ruling party at a time when his popularity is under strain. 21/08/2020
Turkey Turkey announces discovery of large natural gas reserve in Black Sea Erdogan made the announcement on Friday. The plan is for it to be functional by 2023, the centenary of the Turkish Republic. 21/08/2020
Turkey Turkey 'set to announce Mediterranean gas find' amid EU energy dispute A source in the presidential palace has told Euronews' Turkish service that President Erdogan will be announcing the discovery of a new natural gas source in the Mediterranean on Friday. 19/08/2020
Turkey Have you visited these ancient cliffside tombs in Turkey yet? Dating back to the 4th century, these UNESCO-recognised Lycian tombs are some of the oldest and most striking in Turkey. 19/08/2020
no comment Sumela monastery opens for the 'Ascension of the Virgin Mary' mass The ancient Sumela Monastery, located in Macka district of Turkey’s Black Sea province of Trabzon, opened its doors to hold mass for the seventh time since resuming religious services after a pause of 88 years. 15/08/2020
Turkey Women in Turkey protests over domestic violence The Istanbul Convention is the world's first binding instrument to prevent and combat violence against women, from marital rape to female genital mutilation. 05/08/2020
View Turkey's decision to remove Hagia Sophia's universal status is a new provocation of Europe ǀ View 23/07/2020
Turkey Two dead and dozens injured in explosion at Turkish fireworks factory There were believed to be around 150 workers at the factory in northwestern Turkey at the time of the explosion. 03/07/2020
View As human rights activists know all too well, you speak the truth at your peril in Turkey ǀ View 03/07/2020
