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Turkey

Wave of arrests in Turkey as election looms

More than 100 people were detained as part of an "anti-terrorist" operation, Turkish police said on Tuesday.

25/04/2023

Explore

Discover İstanbul's buzzing cultural centre and historical heritage

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye is going through a difficult period due to the devastating earthquake that hit the southeast of the country. Revenues from the tourism sector will help rebuild the affected regions.

24/04/2023

Food and Drink

Time for sweet treats: Turkish ways of celebrating Eid Ramadan

The religious festival Eid al-Fitr is also known as 'Sweet Feast' in Turkey. As the name suggests, the center point of the 3-day long celebration is anything sweet

24/04/2023

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

US defence secretary hopes Turkey allows Sweden into NATO before July

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he "feels confident" that Turkey will take a decision before the alliance meeting in July.

19/04/2023

Cult

Turkish psychedelia, funk and grooves: Elektro Hafiz head for Brussels

Roma clarinettist Ramazan Sesler and electro band Elektro Hafiz: the musicians linking Brussels and Istanbul

15/04/2023

Turkey

Turkey: Navigating through geopolitical waters with no clear course

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is waiting for his Russian counterpart to visit his country – but he appears to be navigating the waters of geopolitics without a clear course.

11/04/2023

Travel News

Turkish citizens could travel to the EU visa-free after May election

Turkey could gain visa-free access to the EU within months, Erdogan rival claims.

11/04/2023

Turkey

Everything you need to know about Turkish elections

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is facing his biggest test in the upcoming elections in May. Who are his rivals and what is at stake? Here is all you need to know about Turkey's upcoming elections.

11/04/2023

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Why cyclists should set their sights on Türkiye for their next trip

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With a climate that favours outdoor cycling year-round, Türkiye has breathtaking bike routes for all skill levels.

10/04/2023

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

Culture news

Turkish student becomes famous thanks to huge cash and coin collection

When 17-year-old Muhammet Günduz started collecting money it was just a hobby. But he has now gathered such a vast amount of cash and coins his collection has been the main focus of an exhibition.

06/04/2023

Sport

France dominates the first day of the Antalya Grand Slam

France dominates the first day of the Antalya Grand Slam winning a total of four gold medals in the host city of Antalya, Turkey.

31/03/2023

Turkey

'Welcome to NATO': Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland's membership

Turkey’s parliament on Thursday ratified Finland’s application to join NATO, lifting the last hurdle in the way of the Nordic country’s long-delayed accession into the Western military alliance.

30/03/2023

Europe News

What will happen to Turkey's EU migrant deal if the opposition wins?

The influx of migrants and refugees in the last decade had a big impact on relations between Turkey and the European Union.

30/03/2023

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Follow those in the know and hit the slopes in Türkiye

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Türkiye may be more associated with summer sports, but it’s also a top ski destination with great value and a wide variety.

27/03/2023

Turkey

Euroviews. Don't be fooled by the polls. Erdogan won't go down without a fight

Polls suggest that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems set to lose the upcoming elections on 14 May. Still, his past record tells us that he might do everything he can to reverse his fading chances, Hamdi Fırat Büyük writes.

27/03/2023

Turkey

Is the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Turkey possible?

As Armenia and Turkey face off on Saturday in the Euro 2024 qualifier, Euronews takes stock of relations between the two countries, which have been stalled for 30 years.

24/03/2023

Turkey

Euroviews. Is the EU ready for Turkey's increasingly likely democratic turn?

The EU's lack of a long-term vision for Turkey could make the process of re-engaging with the country challenging, Demir Murat Seyrek argues.

22/03/2023

Europe News

€7 billion in aid is pledged by EU & international partners

The European Union and its international partners gathered in Brussels on Monday seeking to raise money for Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the earthquake.

20/03/2023

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Welcome to Cappadocia: Türkiye's hidden gem

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Visitors from all over the world continue to be welcomed to this relatively unknown region, which is bursting with natural beauty and history.

20/03/2023

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

Turkey's president asks parliament to ratify Finland NATO membership

Turkey President Erdogan asks parliament to ratify Finland NATO membership

17/03/2023

Turkey

Turkish dissidents look ahead to the general elections in May

Opposition parties hope to reverse many of President Erdogan’s signature policies and the crackdown on critical voices

16/03/2023

Turkey

Turkey opinion poll tracker: Erdoğan vs Kılıçdaroğlu

Follow our opinion polls tracking election success chances of the main Turkish presidential candidates.

14/03/2023

Turkey

NGOs call for more funds ahead of Turkey-Syria donors’ conference

Some NGOs working in Syria believe that they are ready to help earthquake workers. The only thing that’s missing is the funds.

14/03/2023