brussels bureau The Brief: Erdogan's ultimatum, coronavirus concerns and migration Monday marks 100 days of Ursual von der Leyen's team in office, and while they set clear goals in terms of climate, digital and gender, events regarding migration, COVID-19 and foreign policy have overtaken the European Commission. 09/03/2020
Belgium EU and Turkey agree to review 2016 migration deal In 2016, Turkey was promised up to 6 billion euros in aid for the more than 3.5 million Syrian refugees it hosts, as well as fast-tracked EU membership. Now, the EU and Turkey will review the deal. 09/03/2020
Turkey Erdogan to visit Brussels amid Turkey standoff with EU over migrants President Erdogan will visit Brussels on Monday for a one-day trip, his office said, amid a row between Turkey and the EU over migrants and refugees. 07/03/2020
Good Morning Europe Security expert believes Erdogan may have 'overplayed hand' over Syria An international security expert believes Turkish President Erdogan may have overplayed his hand in the ongoing conflict in Syria. 06/03/2020
brussels bureau Turkey calls for EU help as bloc scrambles for Greek border solutions Turkey has called for more help with migrants after 'opening the door' and causing increased movement on the Greek border. Meanwhile, NGOs slam the EU for what they see as a lack of humanitarian response. 05/03/2020
Syria Turkey warns Russia to 'get out of our way' in northern Syria The warning came after 33 Turkish soldiers were killed by airstrikes in northern Idlib province on Thursday. Turkey has blamed Russia. 29/02/2020
Syria Turkey and Russia on a collision course in Idlib Turkey says it will not back down in a stand-off with Russia over the northern Syrian region of Idlib. 27/02/2020
View A EU-Turkey trade pact is a better solution to deal with the Syrian refugee crisis than aid ǀ View The EU could pursue a track focused on mutual economic benefits, creating attractive trade incentive programs in exchange for Turkey continuing its difficult task. Direct aid is helpful, but perhaps the most sustainable and realistic approach is for Europe to set a new higher mutual trade volume. 25/02/2020
Syria Erdogan warns Syrian regime against further attacks The Kremlin hit back at Ankara, accusing it of disregarding its commitment under the agreement to stabilise the region. 13/02/2020
Turkey Meet the Turkish sports stars on the wrong side of President Erdogan Turkish football star Hakan Şükür is famously living in exile from Turkey, after getting on the wrong side of president Erdogan - and he's not the only sports star on the wanted list in Turkey. 16/01/2020
Italy Russia and Turkey push for ceasefire in Libya German Chancellor Angela Merkel backed the ceasefire effort and announced talks would take place in Berlin. 11/01/2020
Turkey Putin and Erdogan meet in Istanbul for joint pipeline inauguration The new pipeline will transport 31.5 billion cubic metres of gas from Russia to Turkey and on to Eastern Europe per year. 08/01/2020
World Greece wants to be part of a solution in Libya Greece and Turkey don't often see eye to eye on many things. The newest issue of tension: Turkey's military involvement in Libya. 29/12/2019
Somalia Turkey offers treatment for 15 survivors of Somali blast Turkey takes in 15 victims of Somali blast for medical treatment. It has been supporting the country since 2011. 29/12/2019
Turkey Erdogan unveils prototypes of Turkey's first domestic car “We are witnessing a historic day, realizing a 60-year dream,” Erdogan said. “I know that our people is impatiently waiting for the day they can own this car.” 28/12/2019
Tunisia Turkey's Erdogan makes surprise Tunisia visit to discuss Libya Erdogan reiterated that Turkey would send soldiers to Libya if invited by Tripoli — a promise that infuriated the rival Libyan government in Benghazi. 25/12/2019
Libya Turkey is ready to send troops to Libya. What does it mean for Europe? After Erdogan pledged military support to Tripoli, how might Europe respond? | Euronews answers 16/12/2019
United Kingdom Macron and Erdogan to discuss Turkey’s Syria offensive Macron and Erdogan will hold talks over the Turkish military offensive in #Syria, after the two leaders exchanged "brain dead" remarks 03/12/2019
brussels bureau NATO anniversary: the three personalities to watch A low-key gathering in London could lead to rhetorical fireworks as the military alliance marks its 70th anniversary. 03/12/2019
View Turkey's Erdogan is playing Trump at their White House meeting ǀ View US President Donald Trump invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to come to Washington Wednesday to demonstrate his dealmaking prowess. Instead, the meeting is only going to further erode the already strained relations between the two countries. 13/11/2019
View The US Congress’ recognition of the Armenian Genocide goes beyond trying to vex Turkey ǀ View For years accused of being "gagged" by Turkey, a resolution adopted overwhelmingly by the US Congress to recognise the Armenian genocide goes beyond reacting to Turkish actions in northern Syria. 08/11/2019
Good Morning Europe Turkey's Erdoğan booed by crowd in Budapest over Syria incursion Turkey has counted on Budapest to support it in all things related to the European Union 07/11/2019
View “We can’t complain.” How Turkey is leading a crackdown at home as its tanks roll into Syria ǀ View The extent of the latest crackdown on civil liberties in Turkey, in the context of the military offensive, raises serious concern that authorities are now using war in northern Syria as a pretext to further crush dissent and inflict fear. 01/11/2019
World Russia-brokered deal in Syria: Why Putin holds the key to the conflict The Russian-brokered agreement concluded on Tuesday highlights how central President Vladimir Putin has become in the Syrian conflict, experts told Euronews. 23/10/2019
World Why did Erdogan come to meet Putin? Clue: It's about Syria... Turkey will resume military operations "with determination" after a US-brokered ceasefire expires later on Tuesday if promises given by Washington have not been kept, President Tayyip Erdogan said ahead of the visit. 22/10/2019
Syria Turkey's Syria incursion: Can Ankara force NATO to provide assistance? Western countries have widely condemned Ankara for its military operation in northeast Syria, but Luxembourg's top diplomat said they could be dragged into the conflict should Turkey, a NATO member state, trigger the body's defensive clause. 17/10/2019
