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Euroviews. Saudis will cover up Khashoggi murder if case is sent there | View

As Russia's war in Ukraine causes the tectonic plates of geopolitics to shift, Agnes Callamard argues that we must not allow justice for Jamal Khashoggi to fall through the fault lines.

Sport

Antalya Day 3: World Champions succeed in Turkey

The Antalya Grand Slam concluded with the last five categories showing great judo and great sportsmanship

Sport

Day 2 of Antalya Grand Slam showcases the talent of the Judo World

The second day of the Antalya Grand Slam saw local children fill the stadium in anticipation of another great day of Judo.

Sport

Judo stars take to the mats at Antalya Grand Slam 2022

Sunny Antalya hosted its annual Grand Slam tournament and the stars of Judo did not disappoint!

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United Kingdom

Prince Andrew and former wife named in UK embezzlement court case

The Duke of York allegedly received "significant sums" from a London-based Turkish businessman but is not believed to have committed any wrongdoing.

Turkey

Prosecutor asks Turkish court to halt Jamal Khashoggi murder trial

The Saudi dissident is believed to have been killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018.

Green News

Why is Turkey being given a green loan of €300 million?

Turkey is the fastest growing OECD economy with rapidly increasing greenhouse gas emissions, but a green loan could make a big difference to the environment.

Destinations

Forget Cappadocia. This city is the more chilled alternative for 2022

You’ve probably never heard of Afyonkarahisar but this hidden gem won’t stay secret for long.

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No Comment videos of the week

No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

Turkey

Turkey jails nephew of cleric Fethullah Gülen on terrorism charges

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

Travel News

Turkey welcomes Abramovich's €900m superyacht into Bodrum harbour

In an effort to escape Western economic sanctions, many of Russian's wealthiest individuals are fleeing to this little-known Turkish city.

Destinations

Russia’s favourite holiday spots could be empty this summer

As a ‘nation of travellers’, it's unlikely that Russian tourism will stop completely, but tourist boards are planning for the worst.

Turkey

Meeting of Turkey and Armenia top diplomats a boost in relations

As a first step toward reconciliation, charter flights between Armenia's capital Yerevan and Turkey's biggest centre, Istanbul, resumed earlier this year.

Turkey

'Respect closure of Black Sea access,' Turkey tells Ukraine and Russia

Ankara is trying to balance its support for Ukraine with its fragile economic ties to Russia.

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".

Greece

Turkey accuses Greece of using excess force against fishing boats

Greece said they fired warnings shots at Turkish ships that had refused to leave Greek waters in the Aegean Sea.

Turkey

Osman Kavala still held in Turkish prison despite threat of sanctions

The businessman has been held without trial in Turkey for over four years.

Experiences

Watch horse-drawn sleighs glide across this magical Turkish lake

Sleigh rides, javelin throwing and traditional dancing are just some of the activities available to tourists at Turkey’s Lake Çıldır - a stunning region where culture and tourism intertwine

Austria

Austrian police find migrants in 'horror box' under truck

Police said the people from Turkey had been trafficked from Romania via Hungary to Austria.

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.