brussels bureau "People are split, brothers are becoming enemies, families are torn." Suvari Öztürk is a Turkish songwriter, performer and interpreter. He wrote a song called “Enkaz” which means “wreckage” - a not so subtle reference to what's happening these last years in Turkey. In his songs you hear him talk about the violation of human rights in Turkey. 12/04/2019
World Europe briefing: five top stories to know about today Euronews brought you the latest news and updates as they happened this morning. 15/03/2019
brussels bureau EU 'concerns' over Turkey detentions The EU has strong concerns over the large number of journalists and academics being detained in Turkey, the EU's commissioner for candidate countries has said. The comments come after talks with Turkey's foreign minister in Ankara. The EU's foreign affairs chief also expressed concerns over detaine 22/11/2018
brussels bureau EU court struggles to trace Turkey migrant fund spending The European Court of Auditors has expressed doubts about the use of European funds for migration by Turkey. The Court regrets that Ankara refuses to communicate the beneficiaries of these funds. The EU agreed to a deal with Turkey in 2016 to reduce migrants arrivals in Europe. 13/11/2018
World Turkey's Erdogan opens Germany's largest mosque amid security lockdown Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wrapped up a three-day visit to Germany on Saturday with a visit to Cologne, where a security lockdown kept supporters and protesters away from a ceremony to open the country's largest mosque. 30/09/2018
View Turkey needs the EU - how much will it pay? | View The key challenge for Turkey is not the form of its relationship with the EU, but the fact that it crucially needs EU markets, funds, and investment to prosper. This in turn requires the rule of law, not the rule of the arbitrary. Choices will have to be made in Ankara. 03/09/2018
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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. 18/05/2018
Greece 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". 22/04/2018
state of the union 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 06/04/2018
brussels bureau 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? 03/04/2018
brussels bureau 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 26/03/2018
brussels bureau 'Turkey needs Europe, Europe needs Turkey' What next for Brussels-Ankara relations, as both sides meet for a summit in Bulgaria? 26/03/2018
brussels bureau 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 26/03/2018
Turkey 4 million refugees sheltering in Turkey Hear how the Red Crescent in Turkey is supporting people who've left Syria 20/03/2018
View 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. 15/03/2018
brussels bureau 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 06/03/2018
brussels bureau 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. 14/02/2018
brussels bureau 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 08/02/2018
Turkey 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. 31/01/2018
brussels bureau 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. 25/01/2018
world news 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. 25/01/2018
Turkey Turkey's Good Party emerges as serious challenger to Erdogan The Good Party has gathered ground since its foundation last October, emerging as a serious contender to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in next year's presidential elections. 10/01/2018
world news Turkey and Germany meet to ease tensions German and Turkish Foreign ministers have been meeting in order to improve relations following a series of conflicts over the past year. 06/01/2018
brussels bureau What next for EU-Turkey relations? Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets French counterpart in Paris on Friday 04/01/2018
Greece Greece, Turkey seek closer ties with Erdogan visit The two-day visit, seen as historic, is set to discuss migration, Cyprus and other tricky topics. 06/12/2017
world news Merkel wants to cut EU aid to Turkey The human rights situation in Turkey is unacceptable and EU leaders have asked their executive arm to look at cutting pre-accession aid to Ankara in a "responsible way" 20/10/2017
