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Turkish ministers deliver stark warnings to the EU and USA

Could hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees Turkey is currently preventing from crossing into Europe be on the move westwards again soon?

Turkey

Austria calls Turkey-EU refugee deal a faltering 'house of cards'

The deal to send back to Turkey the migrants reaching Europe's shores is a house of cards falling apart, according to Austria's foreign minister.

Turkey

Germany resists pressure to halt EU talks with Turkey

Leaders are concerned by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's crackdown on suspected dissidents after the coup attempt in July.

World News

Juncker leaves door open for EU membership discussions with Turkey

The European Commission appears to be leaving the door open to EU membership talks with Turkey.

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Austria

Turkey criticises comments by Austria's chancellor on ending EU talks with Ankara

Turkey’s EU affairs minister has criticised comments by Austria’s chancellor on ending EU membership talks with Ankara.

Turkey

Five knock-on effects of Turkey’s failed coup

Few would doubt Turkey’s strategic importance: straddling Europe and Asia it is a key player in Middle East stability at a time of unprecedented volatility.

Europe News

Turkey defies EU over anti-terrorism laws after Istanbul attack

Turkey

Turkey announces fresh round of EU talks

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says if talks do not proceed according to plan, Turkey may hold its own referendum on EU membership.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: NGO slams EU's Turkey deal

This is the brief from Brussels: a round-up of all the top stories from across Europe.

World News

Turkey warns EU migrant deal could collapse if visa-waiver isn't speeded up

With the German chancellor attending the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey’s president has used the occasion to raise the issue of Turkish visa-free travel to the European…

Europe News

EU agrees 'emergency brake'on visa-free travel within Schengen zone

EU Ministers have agreed on an ‘emergency brake’ for visa waiver programmes for some countries.

Turkey

EU visa-free travel for Turks on hold as Turkey refuses to budge on anti-terror law

A deal on visa-free travel for Turks within Europe was looking less likely on Wednesday. The visa-free deal is supposed to be in place by the end of

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: MEPs threaten to block Turkey deal

This is The Brief from Brussels: a daily programme that brings you all the news and views which are making headlines in Europe’s de facto political…

Turkey

Turkey won't change anti-terror laws for EU visa-free travel - Erdogan

The European Commission asked Turkey for changes in their definition of terrorism to avoid conflicts over freedom of expression as a condition for approving visa-waivers.

My Europe Series

Turkey poised to get visa-free travel as number of refugees heading to Greece falls

In this edition of Europe Weekly: The EU stands ready to give Turkey visa-free travel, warnings of “high risk” for the EU and Eurozone economy in

World News

Migrants in Idomeni react angrily to idea of visa-free Schengen travel for Turkey

Those anxiously waiting on the Greek-Macedonian border have reacted angrily to the European Commission’s decision to conditionally recommend

Turkey

EU Commission calls for Schengen zone visa-free travel for Turks

As expected the European Commission, in a wide-ranging press conference to outline major changes to immigration, asylum and refugee policy, is

Turkey

EU Commission to call for visa-free travel for Turks

It is a long-cherished Turkish desire and today the European Commission, in the teeth of opposition from several EU member states, is expected to

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU releases new economic forecasts

The Brief from Brussels brings all the latest news and headlines from Europe’s capital. In this edition: Turkey faces questions over a planned visa

Cyprus

Turkey to abolish visas for Greek Cypriots

Greek Cypriots will no longer require visas to visit Turkey under a new deal agreed between the EU and Ankara. The move is be part of a wider