Turkey

Turkey

Suruç: Turkish officials identify attacker

On Monday this week, the square outside the Amara Cultural Centre in the Turkish town of Suruç, was thronged with well-wishers. They had gathered to

22/07/2015

Turkey

What is behind Turkey’s Suruc attack?

21/07/2015

Turkey

Suruc suicide bombing: Turkey 'identifies suspect' in ISIL-claimed attack

Turkey says a suspect has been identified in the Suruc attack as images emerge of the moment the deadly bomb exploded.

21/07/2015

Turkey

Disbelief and determination at funeral for Suruc suicide-bomb victims

A mass funeral has been held in Gaziantep, southern Turkey for 27 of the victims of the suicide bombing in Suruc. Most of those who died in the

21/07/2015

Turkey

Suruç attack: Turkey to tighten security along border with Syria

The political consequences of Monday’s suicide bomb attack in the Turkish city of Suruç are beginning to make themselves felt. For the most part the

21/07/2015

Turkey

Turkey: Death toll climbs in Suruc attack

The aftermath of a deadly suicide bombing in Suruc, Turkey. At least 31 people were killed and 104 were injured in the attack. The blast ripped

20/07/2015

Turkey

Dozens killed in Turkish-Syrian border town blasts

Preliminary evidence suggests ISIL is responsible for the explosion in Suruc, Turkey. The cause of the blast in Syria's Kobani is uncertain.

20/07/2015

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Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr

16/07/2015

Sport

Van Persie completes Fenerbahce move

Turkey’s Fenerbahce has completed the signing of Robin van Persie from Manchester United. He has agreed a three-year deal for a reported 6.8

15/07/2015

Culture news

Euronews meets Iraqi-American artist Amir ElSaffar at Istanbul Jazz Festival

Over 250 local and international artists took the stage at the 22nd edition of the Istanbul Jazz Festival (June 27 – July 15, 2015). Joan Baez, Jools

14/07/2015

Sport

Van Persie follows Nani to Fenerbahce

Turkish club Fenerbahce has confirmed Robin van Persie has joined the club from Manchester United on a three year deal. The Dutchman is set to be

11/07/2015

Turkey

{Watch} Thai consulate in Istanbul attacked in protest over treatment of Uighar Muslims

Turkish protesters have attacked the Thai honorary consulate in Istanbul in protest at Bangkok’s expulsion of nearly 100 Uighar Muslims back to

09/07/2015

Turkey

Turkish fury as minority Muslims 'banned from fasting' in China

Protesters in Istanbul have burned Chinese flags and demonstrated against what they claim is the religious suppression of minority Uighur Muslims by

06/07/2015

Turkey

Ten-month-old baby rescued from sea off Turkey

In Turkey, a ten-month-old baby has been rescued after drifting a kilometre out to sea in an inflatable crib. The coastguard released a video showing

04/07/2015

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan opens "presidential" mosque to the public

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has inaugurated a mosque on the grounds of his gigantic palace complex in Ankara. It is open to the public

03/07/2015

Turkey

Turkey reinforces Syria border with more troops

Turkey has moved more troops to its border with Syria as fighting intensifies but security sources say there are no incursion plans. It’s understood

03/07/2015

Cinema

'Mustang' runs free in Turkey

Finely-observed study of emancipated youth under pressure in Turkey

03/07/2015

Turkey

Istanbul Gay pride quashed by riot police, rubber bullets and water cannon

Riot police in Turkey use rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse crowds at Istanbul's 13th LGBTI Pride Parade.

28/06/2015

Turkey

Turkey: first hung parliament since 2002 sworn in

Turkey’s first hung parliament since 2002 has been sworn in in Ankara. The pressure is on to get the majority to sing from the same sheet. Failure by

23/06/2015

Turkey

'Father' of Turkish politics, Suleyman Demirel, dies aged 90

Known as the 'Father' of Turkish politics, former prime minister and president Suleyman Demirel has died, aged 90.

17/06/2015

Turkey

Former Turkish PM Suleyman Demirel dies at 90

Former Turkish Prime Minister Suleyman Demirel has died at the age of 90. In a career that stretched over nearly half a century he served as the

17/06/2015

Turkey

Opposition parties should form Turkey's next government, says CHP leader

Opposition parties should form Turkey’s next government after the ruling AKP failed to secure a majority, the head of the main opposition CHP party

15/06/2015

Turkey

Kurdish opposition leader: Turkey 'state figures' linked to attacks

Selahattin Demirtaş, leader of the HDP party which entered parliament in the recent election depriving President Erdoğan's AK party of a majority, has pointed the finger at 'people within the state an

12/06/2015

Turkey

Turkey: Erdogan calls on politicians to 'put their egos aside'

With Turkey's political future hanging in the balance, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges politicians not to allow egos to get in the way of forming a government.

11/06/2015

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Thousands of Syrian refugees flee into Turkey

11/06/2015

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan to 'stay out of party politics' as coalition talks continue

In line with Turkey’s constitution the president will not be involved in the current political horse trading going on to try and form a new

11/06/2015