Russia

Putin to visit Tehran amid Iranian drone purchase allegations

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that the Russian president will meet with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts to partake in Syria peace talks.

12/07/2022

Europe News

Finland hasn't received deportation lists from Turkey, says minister

Finland's foreign affairs minister told Euronews he had low expectations for a breakthrough on possible NATO membership upon his arrival at the summit.

30/06/2022

Europe Decoded

Turkey is now Türkiye: What other countries have changed their name?

Throughout history, many countries have chosen to re-baptise themselves, but not every new name has stuck.

28/06/2022

Turkey

Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder

Talks between Mohammed bin Salman and President Erdogan are aimed at normalising ties between Ankara and Riyadh, which were strained after the journalist's killing.

22/06/2022

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Hungary and Turkey block Western efforts against Russia

Analysis from Euronews' Brussels bureau on the key issues dominating the agenda in the Belgian capital this week.

20/05/2022

Turkey

Ukraine war: Why Turkey's Erdogan wants to be the main peacemaker

Ankara is in an awkward position: it is a NATO member but has deep economic and military ties with Moscow.

17/05/2022

Saudi Arabia

Erdogan meets Crown Prince as Turkey and Saudi Arabia try to mend ties

The Turkish president's visit to the Gulf Arab state represents a major reset of relations between two regional heavyweights following the Saudi columnist's killing in Istanbul in 2018.

29/04/2022

Turkey

Turkey jails nephew of cleric Fethullah Gülen on terrorism charges

Selahaddin Gülen was imprisoned on Tuesday for "belonging to a terrorist organisation."

22/03/2022

Turkey

Turkish opposition parties vow return to parliamentary democracy

Turkey's opposition blames the economic downturn and an erosion of rights and freedoms on Erdoğan’s presidential system they say has imposed a "one-man rule".

28/02/2022

Turkey

Turkey opposition leaders debate how to end Erdogan's 'one man rule'

The opposition wants to find a way to reform the 2017 executive presidential system, which greatly expanded Erdogan's powers at the expense of the PM and parliament.

13/02/2022

Turkey

Former Olympic swimmer wanted for Erdogan's COVID infection 'insult'

The Turkish President announced on Saturday that he and his wife were suffering from "mild" COVID-19 symptoms.

07/02/2022

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan tests positive for COVID, has 'mild symptoms'

Erdogan said on Saturday that he and his spouse tested positive for COVID-19, but that both have mild symptoms "due to the Omicron variant".

05/02/2022

Tech News

Turkey's inflation surges to highest level since 2002 at nearly 50%

Turkey has suffered from persistently high inflation for years, experiencing two currency crises since 2018.

03/02/2022

Culture news

Erdogan says TV must reflect family values after Masked Singer outcry

President Erdogan says Turkish culture and children must be protected from unspecified messages and symbols.

31/01/2022

Turkey

President Erdogan issues order to media to "protect Turkish values"

A circular from Erdogan published in the Official Gazetter states that all precautions would be taken against productions that negatively affect the family, children and youth.

29/01/2022

Culture news

Turkish pop star targeted by Islamist group for 'offensive' lyrics

Sezen Aksu is a popular singer but has attracted the ire of religious groups and the Turkish government because of her provocative lyrics.

18/01/2022

Switzerland

Four on trial over poster at Swiss rally saying 'Kill Erdogan'

Erdogan referred to the poster in 2017 while campaigning for constitutional changes to grant him sweeping new powers.

18/01/2022

Culture news

How Turkey's alcohol and cigarette tax is devastating cultural life

All alcohol and tobacco products in Turkey became up to 30 per cent more expensive overnight on January 1. How is this drastic increase is discouraging people from dining and drinking out?

13/01/2022

Culture news

Why is Turkey trying to change its name to 'Türkiye'?

A genuine cultural shift or just flogging a dead bird? What's happening to the spelling of Turkey?

10/01/2022

Turkey

'Shopping like crazy': Inflated lira sees neighbours flock to Turkey

As lira hits an all-time low against the euro in late December, shoppers from Turkey and Greece arrive in Turkey in droves to capitalise on it.

27/12/2021