Turkey

Mounting pressure on Erdogan as he visits quake-stricken areas

With just three months to go before the presidential elections, Erdogan has acknowledged 'shortcomings' in his government's response to the earthquakes.

9 February 2023

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WATCH: Dozens of unidentified bodies lie in makeshift morgue in Turkey

Dozens of unidentified bodies lie in makeshift morgue in Turkey. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said DNA, fingerprints and photos will be taken before unnamed victims are buried.

9 February 2023

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Watch: Families hold out hope for missing loved ones in Turkey

Relatives of people trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings in Turkey continued to wait for any signs of their missing loved ones on Thursday.

9 February 2023

Culture news

Euroviews. Freedom of speech or an insult? Charlie Hebdo cartoon angers Turkey

The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo has stirred up anger again over the front page of its latest edition which focuses on the earthquake in Turkey

9 February 2023

Turkey

Erdogan acknowledges 'shortcomings' in response to earthquake

Turkey’s president has acknowledged there were ‘shortcomings’ in Ankara’s response to Monday’s earthquake as residents call for specialised equipment to rescue loved ones.

9 February 2023

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WATCH: Two children rescued from quake rubble after 43 hours

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria continue to search for survivors after the region was hit on Monday by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and powerful aftershocks.

8 February 2023

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WATCH: Race against time after Monday's earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Rescuers race to find survivors in the rubble after Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey.

8 February 2023

Turkey

The US promises help to Syria as quake death toll climbs higher

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will get help to the Syrian people affected by the devastating earthquake despite no relationship with their government.

8 February 2023

Turkey

Fact-check: Old videos claim to show aftermath of Turkey earthquake

As the death toll soars following the Turkey-Syria earthquake, so is the amount of fake information and videos.

7 February 2023

Turkey

'We could hear their voices': Digging for earthquake survivors

Desperate search for suvivors ongoing as international teams join rescuers trying to reach survivors of Monday's devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

7 February 2023

Bulgaria

EU rescuers in Turkey as quake death toll passes 5,000

As EU rescuers set to work alongside Turkish emergency workers in the hunt for survivors of Monday's earthquake, Euronews joined a Bulgarian team flying in to the disaster zone.

7 February 2023

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Turkey and Syria after the earthquakes?

Details on travel to the region and donations appeals launched by the travel industry.

7 February 2023

Turkey

More than 7000 dead as race to find quake survivors carries into night

Search teams and aid have been poured into Turkey and Syria as rescuers work in freezing temperatures - sometimes using their bare hands - to dig through the remains of buildings flattened by Monday's powerful earthquake.

7 February 2023

Turkey

What are the challenges in getting aid to Turkey and Syria quickly?

First responders in Turkey and Syria are running against the time: How are international aid organisations coordinating to help the most vulnerable in the quickest time possible?

7 February 2023

Scenes

Meet the Turkish garbage collector fighting against discrimination, one MMA fight at a time

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6 February 2023

Europe News

EU sends search and rescue teams to Turkey following deadly earthquake

Thirteen EU Member States have offered to send emergency personnel to Turkey. Brussels also says it is "ready to support those affected in Syria."

6 February 2023

Turkey

More than 4,600 dead after deadly quakes in Turkey and Syria

Rescue workers and residents frantically searched for survivors under the rubble of crushed buildings in several cities on both sides of the border.

6 February 2023

Finland

Sweden tightens anti-terror laws, as Finland confirms joint NATO bid

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin told reporters in Stockholm that it's "in everyone's interest" that the Nordic neighbours join NATO together.

2 February 2023

World News

Finland still hopes to join NATO with Sweden

Ankara says Finland's NATO bid is "less problematic" than Sweden's after Turkey accused the government in Stockholm of enabling groups it deems as terror organisations. But Finland's FM says it is important for both countries to join the alliance at the same time.

30 January 2023

Sweden

Finland hints at stalling joint-NATO with Sweden after row with Turkey

The hold-up follows Ankara announcing it would not back Sweden's NATO bid following an anti-Turkey protest in Stockholm. Finland, it seems, is reassessing its options but still insist joining with Sweden is the number one option.

25 January 2023