Turkey

'We'll emerge victorious': Turkish opposition defiant in poll rerun

Istanbul's ousted mayor gave an uplifting message to supporters as his CHP party pledged to defeat Erdogan a second time.

07/05/2019

World

NGOs slam European Union over treatment of Syrian refugees

In an open letter to European leaders, 25 NGOs have accused the Union of trapping refugees in “unsustainable, ineffective and dangerous” conditions.

18/03/2019

World News

European Parliament calls for suspension of Turkey EU accession talks

The European Parliament has called on the European Commission and member states to officially suspend negotiations for Turkey's EU accession

13/03/2019

Germany

German city removes controversial Erdogan statue

The 4-metre-tall golden statue was erected on Monday evening as part of the Wiesbaden Biennale art festival.

28/08/2018

Turkey

Turkish court releases two Greek soldiers pending espionage trial

A Turkish court Tuesday released two Greek soldiers pending their trial on espionage charges, according to state-run news agency Anadolu.

14/08/2018

Europe News

Expats cast ballots in Turkish elections

Polls will usher in a new executive presidency, concentrating more powers in hands of president

15/06/2018

Turkey

EU Commission slams Turkey in annual report on country's accession prospects

The report is highly critical of Ankara's crackdown on human rights and civil liberties

17/04/2018