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Blocked from western Europe, Erdogan takes his polarising rally to Bosnia

The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is offering a platform that countries like the Netherlands and Germany have denied to Erdogan. But as is so often in the country, the decision has proved divisive.

Greece 22/04/2018

Turkey using Greek soldiers as "bargaining chips"

Turkey has said it will release two Greek soldiers it has imprisoned once eight of its own servicemen are returned home from Greece, where they fled after a failed coup attempt. Athens says this amounts to "blackmail".

state of the union 06/04/2018

State of the Union: Trade tremors, solving Syria's war

In this edition of State of the Union: French President Emmanuel Macron announces sweeping electoral changes, as Italy grapples with forming a

brussels bureau 03/04/2018

Syria conflict: 'Bigger role' for EU?

As the leaders of Turkey, Iran and Russia prepare to meet in Ankara, how far can the EU go in helping to resolve the war?

brussels bureau 26/03/2018

Brief from Brussels: What next for EU-Turkey relationship?

In this edition of the Brief from Brussels: The future of Turkey-EU relations is in the spotlight, as both sides meet for a summit in the Bulgarian

brussels bureau 26/03/2018

'Turkey needs Europe, Europe needs Turkey'

What next for Brussels-Ankara relations, as both sides meet for a summit in Bulgaria?

brussels bureau 26/03/2018

Will Turkey-EU summit help heal wounds?

Turkey's president hopes to remove obstacles in stalled membership bid at summit in Bulgaria's Black Sea resort of Varna

Turkey 20/03/2018

4 million refugees sheltering in Turkey

Hear how the Red Crescent in Turkey is supporting people who've left Syria

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament

View 15/03/2018

Can Europe maintain relations with 'autocratic' Turkey? |View

A massive deterioration of the rule of law in Turkey is making a political alliance with the EU impossible, but cooperation must continue. Supporting the country’s resilient democrats is a major political task for Brussels, writes Marc Pierini.

brussels bureau 06/03/2018

Greece calls on EU to help free soldiers arrested in Turkey

Two Greek soldiers are being held on suspicion of attempted military espionage and entering a prohibited military zone, according to reports

brussels bureau 14/02/2018

Brief: Juncker backs Spitzenkandidaten and Turkey looks to ease Aegean spat

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

brussels bureau 08/02/2018

Donald Tusk travels to Germany while MEPs urge Turkey to drop its state of emergency

In The Brief from Brussels today: EU Council chief Donald Tusk was all smiles as he greeted German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin. Merkel has

The 2016 attempted coup prompted a government crackdown on dissent

Turkey 31/01/2018

Istanbul court rules to release the head of Amnesty in Turkey

A court in Istanbul has ruled to release the head of Amnesty International in the country after nearly eight months in jail.

brussels bureau 25/01/2018

Brief: EU and Turkey mend fences and MEPs scrutinise Romania

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

Kati Piri is an MEP and the European Parliament's rapporteur on Turkey

world news 25/01/2018

Turkey & EU look to mend fences

Turkish minister for EU Affairs, Omer Celik, is in Brussels, meeting with senior officials. After months of tension, Ankara is hoping to build bridges. Bulgaria, which currently holds the EU presidency, is also keen to work with Turkey on migration, counterterrorism and energy issues.