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Polar cold in eastern Turkey

Cities in eastern Turkey are facing extreme winter weather with temperatures as low as -20°C.

08/01/2025

Turkey

Erdoğan reiterates Turkish support for Syria's territorial integrity

The Turkish president warned that Ankara would act quickly in response to any perceived threats, a reference to Kurdish groups operating in Syrian territory.

07/01/2025

Culture news

Turkish farmer uncovers rare ancient hunt mosaic

A stunning late Roman-era mosaic featuring rare Anatolian leopard and other hunting scenes may be the first of its kind to survive intact in Türkiye.

07/01/2025

Europe News

Turkey's Ballıca Cave captivates visitors with its stalactites and sta

The UNESCO World Heritage Site attracted 90,000 tourists in 2024.

02/01/2025

Economy

Turkey's Central Bank surprises markets with sharp rate cut

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has cut its benchmark one-week repo rate by 250 basis points, bringing it down to 47.5%. The move exceeded economists' forecasts of a 150-basis-point reduction and marked a shift in monetary policy after eight consecutive meetings.

26/12/2024

Turkey

Explosion at Turkish weapons factory kills at least 11 people

The explosion collapsed one of the main production buildings, and the surrounding buildings sustained minor damage, according to authorities.

24/12/2024

Turkey

Q&A: Syria's integrity is Türkiye's priority, Fahrettin Altun says

Fahrettin Altun, communications director for the Turkish presidency, spoke to Euronews about Syria, EU aspirations and Russia's war in Ukraine.

23/12/2024

Culture Series

'Istanbul Awakens' in new retrospective exhibition of Ara Güler

'Istanbul Awakens' exhibition records the transformation of Istanbul from night to day, and day to night through hailed photojournalist Ara Güler's lense.

19/12/2024

Europe News

How Erdoğan's Turkey became the key player in Syria?

Brussels wants to use Ankara's influence to guarantee unity in Syria, as well as to avoid a new confrontation in the northern part of the country.

18/12/2024

Europe News

Orbán ends EU presidency with ceasefire mission, to Ukraine's dismay

The Hungarian prime minister is set to meet Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday, continuing his efforts to promote his vision for Ukraine — which Volodymyr Zelenskyy has blasted as an attempt to boost his "personal image".

12/12/2024

Turkey

Euroviews. The struggle for truth in the digital age will determine our future

We are fully aware that, for the sake of humanity's common future, we must act with an understanding that does not compromise on the principles of truth, conscience, and justice, Professor Fahrettin Altun writes.

10/12/2024

Turkey

Syrian refugees in Turkey head homeward as al-Assad regime falls

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced plans to open additional border crossings, predicting an increase in voluntary returns as stability improves.

10/12/2024

Economy

Turkey inflation dips for sixth month in a row as utility prices drop

Turkish inflation eased for the sixth consecutive month in November. However, it was still higher than analysts expected, leading to concerns that Turkey's Central Bank might delay cutting interest rates.

03/12/2024

Economy

Turkey falls into recession as interest rates remain sky-high

Analysts believe rate cuts will begin early next year as high borrowing costs stifle investment and production.

29/11/2024

Business

Zeren Group expands energy interests with Türkiye Petrolleri purchase

Zeren's energy interests in the UK include Laval Energy, a London-based energy consultancy firm. The company says it plans to extend its interests further in both Turkey and Europe.

26/11/2024

Economy

Central Bank of Turkey keeps key interest rate unchanged

The Central Bank of Turkey held the key interest rate at 50% at its November meeting, for the eighth month in a row. However, investors are becoming more hopeful that a rate cut may be around the corner, as inflation expectations improve.

21/11/2024

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No comment: At least one dead after landslide in eastern Turkey

A fatal landslide occurred in the Cayeli district of Rize following heavy rainfall.

19/11/2024

Turkey

US warns Turkey against hosting leaders of Hamas

The Biden administration's message follows reports that senior members of Hamas left Qatar for Turkey last week after Doha withdrew from its key role in efforts to broker an end to the war in Gaza.

19/11/2024

Cinema

Festival cancelled in Turkey over ban of LGBTQ+ themed film 'Queer'

Mubi, the global streaming platform, production company and film distributor, has cancelled its Turkey film festival over local censorship of the film ‘Queer’. The company said it is taking a stand for “protecting freedom of expression.”

08/11/2024

Explore

Exotic birds and sinkholes: Southern Türkiye is full of wonders

In partnership with GoTürkiye

The Turkish region of Mersin is a key stop for migrating birds and is one of Anatolia’s major faith centres.

04/11/2024

Europe News

Protest in Turkey against mayor's arrest over alleged terror links

Ahmet Özer, the mayor of Istanbul’s Esenyurt district and a member of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), was detained on Wednesday by anti-terrorist police over his alleged connection to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK.

01/11/2024

Europe News

Western and regional leaders warn Iran against escalation after attack

Western and Middle Eastern leaders urged Iran not to engage in escalations after Israel's retaliatory strikes against it early on Saturday.

26/10/2024

EuroVerify

What is Turkish's 'gossip tense' and how does it work?

The Turkish language has gone viral on social media for a particular trait: a tense that you can supposedly use specifically for gossip.

25/10/2024

Experiences

Turkey teeth: Is cheap dental work abroad worth the risk?

While it might seem like a tempting way to save money, getting treatment abroad involves some serious risks that could lead to long-term dental problems.

24/10/2024

Europe News

Turkey strikes Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria after Ankara attack

The strike came hours after suspected Kurdish militants set off explosives and opened fire at the aerospace and defence company TUSAS.

24/10/2024

Turkey

Defence minister accuses PKK of attack on Turkish aerospace firm

An attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara left five dead and 22 injured. Defence Minister Yaşar Güler claimed "Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants were behind the attack".

23/10/2024