http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:32:44 +0200 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:32:44 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/secret-service-and-military-wanted-me-off-air-force-one-in-turkey-due-to-threat-trump-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/secret-service-and-military-wanted-me-off-air-force-one-in-turkey-due-to-threat-trump-says Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:12:00 +0200 “They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane,” Trump told reporters after returning from an event in Ohio. “I guess there was a threat out there. I didn’t really ask too much about it,” he said. “I get a lot of threats.” http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/mapping-the-past-cappadocia-biennial-charts-new-course-between-art-and-geography http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/mapping-the-past-cappadocia-biennial-charts-new-course-between-art-and-geography Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:25 +0200 The first Cappadocia Biennial, built around the theme "Birth", stands out for keeping its works rooted in the Turkish region's natural and historical landscape. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/deal-beyond-football-mohamed-salah-at-trabzonspor-boosts-tourism-and-turkeys-economy http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/deal-beyond-football-mohamed-salah-at-trabzonspor-boosts-tourism-and-turkeys-economy Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:06:09 +0200 With Mohamed Salah joining Trabzonspor, the city expects more visitors, especially Egyptian and Arab fans, reinforcing its status as a destination for tourism and sport. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/saudi-arabia-turkiye-and-pakistan-to-sign-joint-defence-pact-amid-regional-escalation http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/saudi-arabia-turkiye-and-pakistan-to-sign-joint-defence-pact-amid-regional-escalation Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:36:16 +0200 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met in Mecca Friday to formalise a joint agreement. The landmark pact aims to strengthen regional security ties following escalations from the US-Iran conflict. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/hundreds-evacuated-as-wildfires-sweep-turkeys-western-and-southern-coasts http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/hundreds-evacuated-as-wildfires-sweep-turkeys-western-and-southern-coasts Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:40:46 +0200 Active fires in Antalya's Kaş district and Muğla province forced evacuations and highway closures as extreme heat fanned blazes across six provinces. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/iraq-eyes-supplying-turkey-with-1-million-oil-barrels-a-day-amid-hormuz-crisis http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/iraq-eyes-supplying-turkey-with-1-million-oil-barrels-a-day-amid-hormuz-crisis Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:01:24 +0200 Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi visited Ankara for his first talks with Erdoğan since taking office, offering to supply Turkey with 1 million barrels of oil per day as Ankara seeks to reduce its dependence on disrupted Gulf routes. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/once-a-textile-powerhouse-syria-is-betting-on-an-industrial-comeback http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/once-a-textile-powerhouse-syria-is-betting-on-an-industrial-comeback Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:05 +0200 Syria once produced garments that reached Arab and European markets, but the civil war dismantled the industry over the years. With sanctions lifted and investors beginning to return, Aleppo's first major trade fair in years is testing whether that world can be rebuilt. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/22/follow-in-the-footsteps-of-the-odyssey-in-turkiye-and-italy-on-this-luxurious-new-tour http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/22/follow-in-the-footsteps-of-the-odyssey-in-turkiye-and-italy-on-this-luxurious-new-tour Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:27:25 +0200 Priced at €88,000 per person, travellers will sail on a private yacht around islands featured in the Homeric epic and visit historic sites like the ancient city of Troy. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/21/this-new-luxury-hotel-in-cappadocia-has-panoramic-views-of-fairy-chimneys-and-valleys http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/21/this-new-luxury-hotel-in-cappadocia-has-panoramic-views-of-fairy-chimneys-and-valleys Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:35:26 +0200 The new Fortuna of Cappadocia, Autograph Collection hotel offers travellers a heritage-inspired retreat among the Turkish region’s famed sweeping valleys and rock formations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/18/50-magnitude-earthquake-hits-eastern-turkey http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/18/50-magnitude-earthquake-hits-eastern-turkey Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:49:16 +0200 "There are currently no reports of any adverse circumstances," and an "on-site assessment" is ongoing, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/cypriot-minister-defends-appointment-of-eu-cyprus-special-representative-following-backlas http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/15/cypriot-minister-defends-appointment-of-eu-cyprus-special-representative-following-backlas Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:44:27 +0200 Cyprus says the EU’s appointment of Raffaele Fitto as special representative for the divided Mediterranean territory will support reunification efforts, but Turkish Cypriot leadership has blasted the move as biased and putting strain on efforts to improve EU-Turkey relations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/us-congress-battle-over-allowing-turkey-to-return-to-the-f-35-programme http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/us-congress-battle-over-allowing-turkey-to-return-to-the-f-35-programme Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:25:24 +0200 While the White House has signalled a desire to work more closely with Ankara, some members of Congress have raised concerns about plans to allow Turkey to rejoin the fighter jet programme. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/was-erdogans-gun-gift-a-faux-pas-or-an-old-school-diplomatic-tradition http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/was-erdogans-gun-gift-a-faux-pas-or-an-old-school-diplomatic-tradition Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:26:24 +0200 When NATO leaders opened their gift boxes from the Turkish president and found a .357 Magnum revolver, some panicked and others laughed. But gifting heads of state lavish, personalised firearms is a tradition as old as Samuel Colt — and as recent as a Czech pistol presented to Trump in 2019. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/how-nato-leaders-reacted-to-erdogans-elaborate-firearm-gift http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/10/how-nato-leaders-reacted-to-erdogans-elaborate-firearm-gift Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0200 Set in a wooden display box, the gift came with a sign reading: "Gümüşay, the first revolver-type handgun produced in our country”. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/von-der-leyen-to-donate-gun-gifted-by-erdogan-to-military-museum http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/09/von-der-leyen-to-donate-gun-gifted-by-erdogan-to-military-museum Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:47:19 +0200 Personalised pistols given out by the Turkish president at this week's NATO summit appear to be gifts that keep on giving. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/trump-tempers-fury-with-allies-and-ends-tremendously-successful-nato-summit-on-high-note http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/trump-tempers-fury-with-allies-and-ends-tremendously-successful-nato-summit-on-high-note Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:45:13 +0200 European leaders showcased their surging defence spending at the summit as they looked to convince Trump they're making good on a pledge to ramp up budgets and take more responsibility for their own security. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/spanish-pm-sanchez-says-ties-with-us-very-positive-after-trump-threat-to-cut-all-trade http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/spanish-pm-sanchez-says-ties-with-us-very-positive-after-trump-threat-to-cut-all-trade Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:58:51 +0200 Clashes with Trump and Israel have made Sánchez, one of the few remaining openly leftist voices in a Europe increasingly dominated by right-wing politics, a hero to many progressives around the world. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/dinner-diplomacy-von-der-leyen-and-erdogans-working-dinner-comes-with-a-side-of-tension http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/08/dinner-diplomacy-von-der-leyen-and-erdogans-working-dinner-comes-with-a-side-of-tension Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:55 +0200 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will have to chew over much more than just hors d'oeuvres Wednesday evening at a working dinner with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Observers expect her to weigh papering over disputes from both sides with the country's geostrategic value. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/us-president-donald-trump-arrives-in-turkey-to-attend-nato-summit http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/07/us-president-donald-trump-arrives-in-turkey-to-attend-nato-summit Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:42 +0200 The two-day gathering in Ankara comes a year after NATO members pledged to ramp up security-related spending to 5% of GDP under pressure from the US leader. Yet, the US President has lashed out at European allies over Iran. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/03/turkish-comedian-arrested-for-insulting-islam-and-erdogan http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/03/turkish-comedian-arrested-for-insulting-islam-and-erdogan Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:55:13 +0200 Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a stand-up show posted to YouTube. The 32-year-old faces multiple probes, including "publicly insulting religious values" and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/eu-seeks-to-deepen-ties-with-turkey-amid-geopolitical-volatility http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/01/eu-seeks-to-deepen-ties-with-turkey-amid-geopolitical-volatility Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:42:37 +0200 Three EU commissioners met the Turkish president in Ankara to improve cooperation on trade, migration and security with a key candidate for EU accession ahead of next week's NATO summit. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/turkey-produces-last-minute-winner-to-beat-the-us-as-germany-end-win-streak-with-loss-to-e http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/turkey-produces-last-minute-winner-to-beat-the-us-as-germany-end-win-streak-with-loss-to-e Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:57:32 +0200 The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/14/vancouver-turns-green-and-gold-after-australias-world-cup-win http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/14/vancouver-turns-green-and-gold-after-australias-world-cup-win Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:37:25 +0200 Australian supporters filled downtown Vancouver with chants and celebrations after the Socceroos defeated Turkey 2-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/08/this-stunning-cave-hotel-just-opened-next-to-one-of-cappadocias-most-iconic-landmarks http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/08/this-stunning-cave-hotel-just-opened-next-to-one-of-cappadocias-most-iconic-landmarks Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:32:59 +0200 Rooms at the Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia come with private pools, whirlpool baths or even a Turkish bath and sauna. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/01/kanye-west-claims-to-have-broken-audience-record-during-turkey-gig-amid-bans-in-eu-countri http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/01/kanye-west-claims-to-have-broken-audience-record-during-turkey-gig-amid-bans-in-eu-countri Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:44:52 +0200 The "largest stadium performance of all time," according to Kanye 'Ye' West, who is attempting an EU comeback after 12 years away and amid recent cancellations in several European territories. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/28/greece-or-turkiye-which-offers-the-most-affordable-holiday-this-summer-for-europeans http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/28/greece-or-turkiye-which-offers-the-most-affordable-holiday-this-summer-for-europeans Thu, 28 May 2026 16:14:52 +0200 Türkiye still tops the charts for bargain all-inclusive breaks and low day-to-day costs but, as more Turkish tourists head to Greece in search of better value, Euronews Travel compares where travellers can really get the most for their money in 2026. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/turkish-police-use-water-cannon-ahead-of-deposed-opposition-leaders-speech-in-izmir http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/turkish-police-use-water-cannon-ahead-of-deposed-opposition-leaders-speech-in-izmir Tue, 26 May 2026 15:25:49 +0200 The CHP is level with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in most recent opinion polls and although the next election is not due until 2028, many expect Erdoğan to push for early elections. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/turkish-tourists-flock-to-greece-as-rising-costs-put-greeks-off-turkey http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/turkish-tourists-flock-to-greece-as-rising-costs-put-greeks-off-turkey Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:42 +0200 Tourism between Greece and Turkey has tripled, but only in one direction as Greeks avoid steep prices in Turkey while Turkish tourists pour in. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/turkeys-president-scraps-move-to-close-liberal-bilgi-university-following-outcry http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/turkeys-president-scraps-move-to-close-liberal-bilgi-university-following-outcry Mon, 25 May 2026 11:19:04 +0200 Founded on 7 June 1996 as Turkey's fourth private foundation university, Bilgi became part of the Laureate International Universities network, a US-based group operating universities across multiple continents, in 2006. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/turkey-welcomes-422-gaza-flotilla-activists-after-israel-detention http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/22/turkey-welcomes-422-gaza-flotilla-activists-after-israel-detention Fri, 22 May 2026 09:01:08 +0200 422 Gaza flotilla activists landed in Istanbul on Thursday after being deported by Israel. Several alleged physical abuse and torture following the interception of their aid convoy. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/turkish-court-annuls-leadership-of-main-opposition-chp-party-sparking-turmoil http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/21/turkish-court-annuls-leadership-of-main-opposition-chp-party-sparking-turmoil Thu, 21 May 2026 19:25:11 +0200 The case concerns allegations of vote buying at the CHP congress in November 2023, with prosecutors alleging that Özgür Özel secured his election as party leader with promises of jobs and other kickbacks. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/gaza-bound-aid-flotilla-says-it-is-under-attack-as-israel-intercepts-fleet-off-cyprus http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/gaza-bound-aid-flotilla-says-it-is-under-attack-as-israel-intercepts-fleet-off-cyprus Mon, 18 May 2026 13:14:54 +0200 The Israeli foreign ministry said the aim of the flotilla was to "serve Hamas, to divert attention from Hamas's refusal to disarm and to obstruct progress on President Trump's peace plan." http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/turkey-removes-a-restriction-on-direct-trade-with-armenia-to-improve-ties http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/turkey-removes-a-restriction-on-direct-trade-with-armenia-to-improve-ties Wed, 13 May 2026 18:07:04 +0200 Relations between the neighbours have been strained over historic grievances and Turkey’s close alliance with Azerbaijan. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/11/turkish-airlines-plane-evacuated-after-landing-gear-fire-in-nepal-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/11/turkish-airlines-plane-evacuated-after-landing-gear-fire-in-nepal-officials-say Mon, 11 May 2026 11:13:56 +0200 The Himalayan nation is home to some of the world's most remote and tricky runways, flanked by snow-capped peaks and terrain that poses a challenge even for accomplished pilots. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/greek-coastguard-accused-of-migrant-boat-pushback-in-aegean-sea-ngo-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/greek-coastguard-accused-of-migrant-boat-pushback-in-aegean-sea-ngo-says Thu, 07 May 2026 15:53:51 +0200 At least 1,209 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organisation for Migration. 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 07:02:01 +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 13:51:51 +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 14:20:24 +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 02:01:23 +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 07:00:02 +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 10:12:57 +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 19:04:42 +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 17:00:59 +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 18:47:50 +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 13:09:44 +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 10:14:52 +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 20:11:35 +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 14:36:29 +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 13:26:03 +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 12:37:52 +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.