http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:11:57 +0200 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:11:57 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/04/turkiye-emerges-as-a-european-renewables-leader-thanks-to-dune-esque-record-breaking-solar http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/04/turkiye-emerges-as-a-european-renewables-leader-thanks-to-dune-esque-record-breaking-solar Mon, 04 May 2026 09:02:01 +0200 Experts say the nation is fast becoming a renewable pioneer for the region. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/turkish-police-fire-tear-gas-and-arrest-almost-400-people-at-may-day-rallies http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/turkish-police-fire-tear-gas-and-arrest-almost-400-people-at-may-day-rallies Fri, 01 May 2026 15:51:51 +0200 Earlier this week, authorities issued arrest warrants for 62 people, of whom they deemed 46, including journalists, trade unionists and opposition figures, were "likely to carry out attacks." http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/dozens-of-arrests-made-in-turkey-ahead-of-1-may-celebrations-istanbul-prosecutor-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/dozens-of-arrests-made-in-turkey-ahead-of-1-may-celebrations-istanbul-prosecutor-says Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:20:24 +0200 The day, which celebrates workers and the working classes, usually sees a major police deployment in Turkey every year. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/taxpayer-funded-bottom-trawling-costs-europe-billions-has-turkiye-found-the-solution http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/28/taxpayer-funded-bottom-trawling-costs-europe-billions-has-turkiye-found-the-solution Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:01:23 +0200 Türkiye’s Gökova Bay shows what happens when bottom trawling is banned. What can other European countries learn? http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/iran-war-sparks-push-to-transform-syria-into-global-energy-corridor http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/iran-war-sparks-push-to-transform-syria-into-global-energy-corridor Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:02 +0200 Washington is reportedly exploring a plan to turn Syria into a key energy corridor, linking their pipelines to Turkey and Europe. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/opinion-the-courage-to-speak http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/opinion-the-courage-to-speak Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:12:57 +0200 At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, my experience as a rabbi showed that even small moments of dialogue can begin to rebuild fragile bridges between communities. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/six-stand-trial-in-istanbul-over-insecticide-poisoning-deaths-of-turkish-german-family http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/six-stand-trial-in-istanbul-over-insecticide-poisoning-deaths-of-turkish-german-family Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:04:42 +0200 The Turkish-German Böcek family were staying at the Harbour Suites Old City hotel in Istanbul’s Fatih district when they fell ill on 12 November, the state-run Anadolu news agency said. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/what-do-we-know-about-the-abinsk-ship-and-why-wasnt-it-stopped http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/what-do-we-know-about-the-abinsk-ship-and-why-wasnt-it-stopped Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:59 +0200 The ship recently docked at an Israeli port and is en route to Turkey despite allegations it is carrying wheat from Russian-occupied Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/turkey-arrests-90-people-with-suspected-links-to-so-called-islamic-state-group http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/turkey-arrests-90-people-with-suspected-links-to-so-called-islamic-state-group Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:47:50 +0200 Authorities have not officially connected the arrests to a shootout outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on 7 April in which two police officers were wounded. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/turkey-rallies-global-middle-powers-in-antalya-amid-hormuz-crisis http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/20/turkey-rallies-global-middle-powers-in-antalya-amid-hormuz-crisis Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:09:44 +0200 At the Antalya summit, Erdoğan brought together leaders of 150 countries to tackle crises, promote alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, and showcase the growing diplomatic clout of middle powers. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/ankara-pushes-deeper-economic-ties-with-astana-ahead-of-erdogan-visit http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/17/ankara-pushes-deeper-economic-ties-with-astana-ahead-of-erdogan-visit Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:14:52 +0200 Astana and Ankara aim to boost trade, diversify exports and launch joint industrial projects ahead of Erdoğan’s state visit to Kazakhstan, setting a goal of $15 billion in trade volumes. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/panicked-scenes-after-school-shooting-in-turkey-leaves-at-least-nine-dead http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/panicked-scenes-after-school-shooting-in-turkey-leaves-at-least-nine-dead Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:11:35 +0200 A 14-year-old armed with five guns opened fire at a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing at least nine people, wounding 13 others, the interior minister said. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/four-dead-and-20-injured-in-second-school-shooting-in-turkey-this-week-governor-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/15/four-dead-and-20-injured-in-second-school-shooting-in-turkey-this-week-governor-says Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:36:29 +0200 It comes a day after an ex-student opened fire at his former high school in Siverek in southern Şanlıurfa province, wounding 16 people including students before killing himself in a showdown with police. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/sixteen-injured-in-rare-turkey-school-shooting-in-siverek-district http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/sixteen-injured-in-rare-turkey-school-shooting-in-siverek-district Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:26:03 +0200 Turkey was rocked by a school shooting on Tuesday 14 April 2026 when an 18 year old former student opened fire at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Siverek, in Şanlıurfa province. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/gunman-opens-fire-at-high-school-in-turkey-wounding-at-least-16 http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/14/gunman-opens-fire-at-high-school-in-turkey-wounding-at-least-16 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:37:52 +0200 The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly at a high school in Siverek in Şanlıurfa province, before hiding inside the building. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/10/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-gelbe-briefe-yellow-letters-a-deserving-golden-bear http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/10/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-gelbe-briefe-yellow-letters-a-deserving-golden-bear Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:06:34 +0200 The winner of this year's Golden Bear award intriguingly (and frustratingly) reflects the politically-charged tensions which plagued 2026's Berlin Film Festival. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/turkey-puts-11-leaders-of-lgbtq-rights-association-on-trial-for-obscenity http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/turkey-puts-11-leaders-of-lgbtq-rights-association-on-trial-for-obscenity Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:17:40 +0200 Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, but the LGBTQ+ community is frequently targeted by authorities who blame it for the country's declining birth rate. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/two-gunmen-killed-in-shooting-incident-near-israeli-consulate-in-istanbul http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/07/two-gunmen-killed-in-shooting-incident-near-israeli-consulate-in-istanbul Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:29:27 +0200 Authorities said a comprehensive investigation is being carried out with law enforcement units under the coordination of the chief public prosecutor's office. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/01/dozens-killed-in-separate-migrant-boat-shipwrecks-off-italian-and-turkish-coasts http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/01/dozens-killed-in-separate-migrant-boat-shipwrecks-off-italian-and-turkish-coasts Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:33:54 +0200 So far this year, 624 migrants have died or gone missing in central Mediterranean, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration (IOM). http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/explora-journeys-becomes-latest-cruise-line-to-be-impacted-by-middle-east-war http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/explora-journeys-becomes-latest-cruise-line-to-be-impacted-by-middle-east-war Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:27:35 +0100 A number of cruise ships have been stranded in the Middle East for the last few weeks due to the ongoing conflict. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/25/five-of-europes-top-10-most-polluted-cities-are-in-this-one-country http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/25/five-of-europes-top-10-most-polluted-cities-are-in-this-one-country Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:02:20 +0100 Two countries dominate the top 10 lists for Europe's most and least polluted cities. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/qatar-pm-after-gulf-energy-attacks-this-war-must-be-stopped-immediately http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/20/qatar-pm-after-gulf-energy-attacks-this-war-must-be-stopped-immediately Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:04:41 +0100 Qatar’s prime minister has called for an immediate end to the conflict after missile strikes hit energy facilities across the Gulf, including the country’s key Ras Laffan hub. Doha is demanding Iran halt the attacks, as gas prices surge and international pressure grows for de-escalation. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/17/from-museum-curated-living-to-sustainable-alpine-fine-dining-the-greatest-european-places- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/17/from-museum-curated-living-to-sustainable-alpine-fine-dining-the-greatest-european-places- Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:02:08 +0100 A look at some of the most iconic European sights and hotels on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/13/travelling-to-turkiye-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-safety-and-flights http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/13/travelling-to-turkiye-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-safety-and-flights Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:16:47 +0100 Despite regional tensions, it remains ‘business as usual’ in Türkiye’s main tourism hubs. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/09/nato-intercepts-a-second-iranian-missile-in-turkish-airspace http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/09/nato-intercepts-a-second-iranian-missile-in-turkish-airspace Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:02:32 +0100 NATO says it "stands ready" to defend its members' territory after Iranian ballistic missiles entered Turkish airspace. Ankara said on Monday it shot down a second missile in a week in the south east part of Türkiye. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/02/why-turkey-is-recording-europes-steepest-fertility-decline-over-the-past-decade http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/02/why-turkey-is-recording-europes-steepest-fertility-decline-over-the-past-decade Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:36 +0100 Turkey’s total fertility rate fell from 2.11 to 1.51 between 2013 and 2023. Beyond long-term structural and cultural changes, experts point to economic instability and institutional constraints as key factors behind the recent sharp decline. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/25/watch-seagull-rescued-with-cpr-by-istanbul-football-captain-after-ball-collision http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/25/watch-seagull-rescued-with-cpr-by-istanbul-football-captain-after-ball-collision Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:48:05 +0100 Turkey witnessed an unusual scene during an amateur playoff in Istanbul when a seagull was hit by a clearance kick. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/14/turkey-unusual-footage-shows-water-buffaloes-soaking-in-hot-springs http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/14/turkey-unusual-footage-shows-water-buffaloes-soaking-in-hot-springs Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:38:04 +0100 In eastern Bitlis, farmers lead water buffaloes and horses into 40-degree Budakli thermal springs to bathe, heal and keep milk quality high during sub-zero winter temperatures. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/11/brawl-erupts-in-turkeys-parliament-over-justice-minister-appointment-in-cabinet-reshuffle http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/11/brawl-erupts-in-turkeys-parliament-over-justice-minister-appointment-in-cabinet-reshuffle Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:26:50 +0100 No official reason was given for Wednesday's Cabinet shake‑up, though the Official Gazette said the outgoing ministers had "requested to be relieved" of their duties. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/11/fistfight-erupts-in-turkish-parliament-over-justice-minister-appointment http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/11/fistfight-erupts-in-turkish-parliament-over-justice-minister-appointment Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:04 +0100 A brawl has erupted in Turkey’s parliament as lawmakers clash over a controversial appointment to the Justice Ministry. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/04/irans-president-masoud-pezeshkian-seeks-fair-and-equitable-talks-with-the-us-to-ease-tensi http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/04/irans-president-masoud-pezeshkian-seeks-fair-and-equitable-talks-with-the-us-to-ease-tensi Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:14:17 +0100 Iran’s President says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to pursue constructive negotiations to ease tensions and a looming threat of conflict with the US. The move signals a shift in approach for Tehran, who for weeks has countered with its own threats against Washington. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/01/intercity-bus-crash-in-turkey-kills-nine-and-injuring-seven http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/01/intercity-bus-crash-in-turkey-kills-nine-and-injuring-seven Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:05:21 +0100 The driver died after the speeding bus failed to take a bend and rolled down an embankment; a separate crash in Burdur killed seven more. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/28/turkish-authorities-arrest-six-people-on-suspicion-of-spying-for-tehran-local-media-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/28/turkish-authorities-arrest-six-people-on-suspicion-of-spying-for-tehran-local-media-say Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:32:21 +0100 The arrests come at a time of heightened regional tensions over fears of a possible US military strike on Iran. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/27/tornado-hits-turkeys-antalya-causes-widespread-damage http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/27/tornado-hits-turkeys-antalya-causes-widespread-damage Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:26:08 +0100 Heavy rain and fierce winds caused widespread damage in Turkey’s Antalya province, especially in Aksu and Kumluca, but no casualties were reported. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/23/electrifying-everything-is-key-to-europes-future-iea-chief-tells-euronews-at-davos http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/23/electrifying-everything-is-key-to-europes-future-iea-chief-tells-euronews-at-davos Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:52:57 +0100 The International Energy Agency (IEA) chief told Euronews that safeguarding the continent's energy security and reaching climate goals will be dependent on electrifying "everything" — from energy infrastructure, to transport and buildings. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/21/peace-between-armenia-and-azerbaijan-is-changing-eurasia-regional-leaders-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/21/peace-between-armenia-and-azerbaijan-is-changing-eurasia-regional-leaders-say Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:57:37 +0100 The Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents came together for the first time since signing a historic peace deal. Regional stakeholders celebrated how peace will shape the future for the whole region. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/21/french-journalist-detained-at-pro-kurdish-rally-in-istanbul-released-lawyer-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/21/french-journalist-detained-at-pro-kurdish-rally-in-istanbul-released-lawyer-says Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:01:05 +0100 Raphael Boukandoura, who works for French publications including Liberation and Courrier International, was detained on Monday at a protest against a military operation targeting Kurdish fighters in northern Syria. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/15/turkish-airlines-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-barcelona-after-in-flight-alert http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/15/turkish-airlines-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-barcelona-after-in-flight-alert Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:45:29 +0100 The Airbus A321, which was carrying 148 passengers and seven crew, was directed to a designated area for inspection after it landed at around 11:00 am. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/13/prosecutor-ex-husband-shoots-judge-in-istanbul-appeals-court http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/13/prosecutor-ex-husband-shoots-judge-in-istanbul-appeals-court Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:14:40 +0100 Judge Aslı Kahraman sustained serious injuries when Muhammet Çağatay Kılıçaslan, a prosecutor and Kahraman's alleged ex-partner, opened fire inside the courthouse, according to the domestic press. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/31/turkey-arrests-scores-of-suspects-in-another-country-wide-raid-on-islamic-state-extremists http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/31/turkey-arrests-scores-of-suspects-in-another-country-wide-raid-on-islamic-state-extremists Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:57:24 +0100 Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the detention of 125 suspects in operations across 25 provinces against the so-called IS terrorist group. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/30/turkey-detains-357-suspects-in-widening-crackdown-against-islamic-state-group http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/30/turkey-detains-357-suspects-in-widening-crackdown-against-islamic-state-group Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:14:44 +0100 The raids came a day after three police officers and six suspected Islamic State (IS) members were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/29/heavy-snowfall-closes-schools-in-14-turkish-provinces-children-enjoy-the-break http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/29/heavy-snowfall-closes-schools-in-14-turkish-provinces-children-enjoy-the-break Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:00:03 +0100 Heavy snowfall in Turkey closed schools in 14 provinces, turning the break into playtime for children, with some sledging on plastic bags. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/29/three-turkish-police-officers-killed-in-raid-on-is-militants-as-new-year-security-tightens http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/29/three-turkish-police-officers-killed-in-raid-on-is-militants-as-new-year-security-tightens Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:40:13 +0100 Another nine officers were injured in a shootout during a counter-terrorism operation in Yalova province, after Turkey arrested over 100 suspects allegedly plotting holiday attacks. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/24/libyas-military-chief-killed-in-plane-crash-in-turkey http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/24/libyas-military-chief-killed-in-plane-crash-in-turkey Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:36:59 +0100 General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, military chief of Libya's UN-recognised government in Tripoli, died with seven others when the plane crashed near the Turkish capital Ankara. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/23/turkey-thwarts-islamic-state-groups-new-years-eve-suicide-attack-plot http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/23/turkey-thwarts-islamic-state-groups-new-years-eve-suicide-attack-plot Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:07:57 +0100 Turkish intelligence captured an IS member assigned to carry out suicide attacks in Turkey and Europe, as authorities warned of possible New Year's Eve attack plots. Ten suspects were detained for financing the network. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/22/turkish-mps-brawl-during-heated-budget-debate http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/22/turkish-mps-brawl-during-heated-budget-debate Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:53:28 +0100 Ruling party and opposition lawmakers exchanged punches after a dispute over the legacy of the Turkish Republic's founding father Atatürk. The budget was, in the end, passed despite a 10-minute fight in the chamber. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/how-poland-emerged-as-a-key-destination-for-turkish-capital http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/22/how-poland-emerged-as-a-key-destination-for-turkish-capital Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:17:59 +0100 Despite a slowdown in foreign investment, Poland continues to attract international companies. A Turkish entrepreneur tells Euronews why his firm chose the country as its base. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/16/turkish-fighter-jets-shoot-down-out-of-control-drone-over-black-sea http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/16/turkish-fighter-jets-shoot-down-out-of-control-drone-over-black-sea Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:02:48 +0100 The incident comes after Ukrainian strikes on Russia's "shadow fleet" and concerns from Turkish politicians that Moscow's all-out war could widen. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/12/archaeologists-uncover-rare-roman-style-good-shepherd-fresco-near-iznik http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/12/archaeologists-uncover-rare-roman-style-good-shepherd-fresco-near-iznik Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:36:30 +0100 The 3rd-century fresco uncovered by Turkish archaeologists is the best-preserved of its kind to date. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/12/rare-fresco-of-jesus-as-good-shepherd-discovered-in-turkish-tomb http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/12/rare-fresco-of-jesus-as-good-shepherd-discovered-in-turkish-tomb Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:07:11 +0100 A rare 3rd-century fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was discovered near Iznik, Turkey.