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Turkey

Turkish MP smashes phone in furious speech over social media law

"We fear that it may further curtail freedoms, freedom of expression and independent media in Turkey", said one European Commission spokesperson.

14/10/2022

Turkey

Turkey coal mine blast death toll reaches 41, president says

The country's leader also said that rescue operations were concluded on Saturday evening but that the investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing.

14/10/2022

Europe News

EU border agency Frontex 'covered up illegal migrant pushbacks'

A 120-page report from the EU's anti-fraud watchdog says Frontex was involved in covering up the illegal pushback of migrants from Greece to Turkey, violating their human rights.

14/10/2022

World News

Turkey: Warning to medical tourists from patients with botched teeth

A lack of regulation means patients are leaving Turkey with worse teeth than they arrived with - and dentists at home refuse to touch them.

13/10/2022

Kazakhstan

Putin suggests 'gas hub' in Turkey as Russian deliveries to EU suffer

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met with his Turkish counterpart President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of a regional leaders summit in Kazakhstan.

13/10/2022

Destinations

Looking for a great value autumn getaway? Turkey ticks all the boxes

Your travel money will go further in Turkey. Here are the 5 best things to do once you get there.

12/10/2022

Europe News

Cyprus President denounces the EU's 'double standards' with Turkey

In an interview with Euronews, Nicos Anastasiades rebuked his fellow EU leaders for putting economic interests before international law.

11/10/2022

Mobility

The 3 new symbolic bridges that are reshaping the geopolitical world

Bridges are often largely symbolic. These three newly-constructed crossings are opening up trade and mobility - as well as shaping geopolitics.

07/10/2022

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In Türkiye, tyres get recycled into paving stones and animal bedding

In the south-central city of Niğde, Türkiye, known for its medieval heritage, a company turns 400 tonnes of car tyres into value-added products such as locked paving stones, animal bedding and tiles.

07/10/2022

Greece

Greece: At least 22 dead and dozens missing after migrant boats sink

The boats sank amid stormy weather as authorities launched a dramatic rescue.

06/10/2022

My Europe Series

What we know and don't know about the new European Political Community

Here's your guide to what we know - and don't know - about the European Political Community.

05/10/2022

Europe Decoded

Critics slam Turkey's draft law on criminalising 'disinformation'

Critics say the proposed bill will censor opposition voices and restrict independent media.

04/10/2022

Germany

Turkish president Erdoğan sues German MP over 'little sewer rat' slur

Wolfgang Kubicki, an FDP lawmaker, has said he is unconcerned about the lawsuit.

30/09/2022

Sweden

Sweden lifts Turkey arms embargo as NATO membership inches closer

Turkey’s parliament has yet to ratify Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO, and Friday's step was widely seen as aimed at securing Ankara’s approval.

30/09/2022

World News

Tensions after Turkey accuses Greece of militarising Aegean islands

Both nations have exchanged threats after Erdogan said Greece was sending armoured vehicles to the islands of Lesbos and Samos close to Turkey

29/09/2022

Travel News

The Ekin-De effect? Flights to Turkey and Italy soar

Love Island winners Ekin-Su and Davide recently announced their own ITV2 travel programme exploring their native countries - Türkiye and Italy.

29/09/2022

Turkey

Turkish police officer killed in suspected Kurdish militant attack

Two women are believed to have opened fire on Turkish police before detonating explosive devices.

27/09/2022

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Be our voice: Iranians in Istanbul join protests abroad

Iranians living in Istanbul gathered in front of the Iranian consulate to protest against police violence.

26/09/2022

Nature

How white storks captured the hearts of these European villagers

These sociable birds have formed decade-long friendships with locals, and even brought one married couple together.

25/09/2022

Turkey

Two dead after helicopter crashes en route to Turkish wildfire

The aircraft was travelling to tackle a forest fire near the resort town of Marmaris.

21/09/2022