Turkey

Turkey

Erdogan’s new power 'could increase Turkish business migration'

Erdogan’s new grip on power 'could increase Turkish business migration'

17/07/2018

Turkey

Turkey stops registereing alsylum seekers from Syria- rights group

Turkey stops registering asylum seekers from Syria, says Human Rights Watch.

16/07/2018

Turkey

How is Turkey's Erdogan exercising his new powers? | Euronews answers

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has acted swiftly to put his new sweeping powers into practice, following his inauguration on Monday.

10/07/2018

Turkey

President Erdogan sworn in to "hyperpresidency"

Turkey's President Erdogan has been sworn in amidst controversy over constitutional reforms that have enhanced his powers

09/07/2018

Turkey

Turkish court orders release of jailed journalist Mehmet Altan

The Istanbul Regional Justice Court voted to release journalist Mehmet Altan on Wednesday. He was one of hundreds of journalists arrested following a military coup attempt in 2016.

27/06/2018

Turkey

What does the Turkish election mean for Turks and the world?

Turkey's freshly elected President Erdogan has just fufiled his dream with executive prsidency. But what does it mean for Turkey's war in Syria, its slumping economy, and the Kurds?

25/06/2018

Economy

Turkey's markets rally after President Erdogan re-elected

Turkey's markets rally after president re-elected.

25/06/2018

Turkey

The Turkish election result could send a message to the world

Ece Temelkuran, Turkey's "most-read political columnist", says the election is sending an important message to the EU and the rest of the world.

25/06/2018

Turkey

Key takeaways from Erdogan's victory speech

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addressed his supporters gathered in front of AKP headquarters in Ankara, Turkey. Here are the key takeaways from his speech.

25/06/2018

Turkey

Turkish election

A win for the ruling AK Party would see significant extra powers handed to President Erdogan

24/06/2018

Turkey

Voting officially ends in Turkish presidential, parliamentary election

Turkish citizens voted today for a new president and parliament, with more than 56 million people registered to vote at 180,000 ballot boxes across the country.

24/06/2018

Turkey

Massive crowds at final rallies before Turkish election

Final rallies have been held as Turkey prepares for landmark presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday.

22/06/2018

Turkey

Turkey's presidential candidates

Turkey's presidential candidates

22/06/2018

Turkey

Turkey's election system explained

Turkey's double election is about much more than who runs the country.

21/06/2018

Turkey

Explained: Turkey's unprecedented snap elections

For the first time ever, parliamentary and presidential elections are being held on the same day. Under the new system there will no longer be a prime minister, nor will there be cabinet ministers who answer to parliament.

20/06/2018

Turkey

Turkey: Erdogan facing a tough election

That's according to recent polls. It comes as the lira has plunged in value and with soaring inflation, it makes it very difficult for the 64 year old for the first time in his 15 years leading the country

15/06/2018

Turkey

Turkey scraps migrant deal with Greece over diplomatic row

Ankara's decision follows a decision by a Greek court to release eight soldiers suspected of being involved in the July 2016 coup attempt

07/06/2018

Turkey

Searching for ‘Freedom’ or ‘Liberty’ in Turkey? Sorry, not available…

A Turkish opposition party has bought up Google advertising space to highlight human rights abuses ahead of this month’s elections.

05/06/2018

Turkey

Ancient ashes reveal details of huge volcano

Ancient ashes discovered by archaeologists in Turkey reveal details of a huge volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago

04/06/2018

Turkey

Nine migrants have died after a speedboat sank

It happened off the coast of Turkey's southern province of Antalya on Sunday. Five were rescued by the Turkish coastguard and fishermen

03/06/2018

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: Saving Syria's lost generation

31/05/2018

Turkey

Erdogan calls on Turks to defend their currency

Currency's poor performance is an issue in upcoming elections

27/05/2018

Turkey

Turkish economy faces crisis ahead of election

Falling currency and rising inflation pose problems for Erdogan

25/05/2018

Turkey

Central Bank steps in as Turkish lira tumbles

Lira rallies at the end of the day after falling five percent

23/05/2018

Turkey

I'll step aside when Turkey says 'enough', says Erdogan. Twitter responds

Twitter users respond to Erdogan's pledge to step down when his country feels it is time.

08/05/2018

Turkey

US Pastor faces up to 35 years in prison in Turkey

President Trump took to Twitter in support of Pastor Brunson saying he was being imprisoned for “no reason” in Turkey and he urged President Erdoğan to release him.

07/05/2018