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Council of Europe begins rare action against Turkey over Osman Kavala

The lengthy proceedings could see Turkey lose voting rights or be expelled from the European human rights body.

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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.

Turkey

Nineteen migrants found frozen to death in Turkey near Greek border

Turkey has regularly accused Athens of illegally pushing back migrants trying to cross into Greece.

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.

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World News

In pictures: Snow blankets Greece and Turkey after severe storm

The Greek government declared a holiday in the greater Athens area, parts of central Greece and the islands to keep people from leaving home

World News

'Exceptional conditions': Heavy snowfall hits Greece and Turkey

Greece's parliament was closed on Monday, while a number of schools in the country also reverted to online classes.

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In Turkey, long-awaited snow covers Istanbul

Residents and tourists take the opportunity to go for a winter walk out and take pictures of the delicate white blanket covering the historical city of Istanbul

Culture news

Should Turkey's camel wrestling festival be banned?

The 40th International Camel Wrestling Festival was held in Selcuk, Turkey - attracting strong criticism from animal rights activists

Turkey

Trial of philanthropist Osman Kavala resumes in Turkey

Turkey has repeatedly refused to release Kavala despite a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.

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?

World News

France's 'tidal wave' of COVID infections as records broken in Italy

France reported more than 360,000 new infections on Tuesday.

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A sand shark released from a fisherman's hook

A fisherman caught a sand shark on his fishing line in Hatay, Turkey. Unable to remove the hook from the fish's mouth, he pulled the animal to the shore with his boat.

Turkey

Turkey's inflation hits a 19-year high of 36%

Turkey’s yearly inflation climbed by the fastest pace in 19 years, jumping to 36.08% in December, official data showed on Monday. The Turkish Statistical Institute said the consumer price index increased by 13.58% in December from the previous month.

Armenia

Armenia lifts Turkish trade ban as officials hint at relations thaw

Envoys from the two countries will meet in Moscow next month in the first direct talks for nearly 12 years

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.

Turkey

Turkey freezes assets of 770 over alleged links to ‘terror groups’

Hundreds of those targeted have links to the Gulen foundation, which is led by a Muslim cleric who Turkey accuses of being behind a coup attempt in 2016.

Culture news

Whirling Dervishes: inside the mystic ceremony of Jalaladdin Rumi

This centuries-old tradition has survived many iterations of the Turkish state and celebrates the 'union with God' of Sufi mystic Jalaladdin Rumi.

Kazakhstan

Astana Peace process: 17th round of talks on Syria begin in Kazakhstan

Delegations from Turkey, Russia, and Iran meet in Nur Sultan for the 17th meeting of the Astana Peace process that aims to find a solution to the decade-long crisis in Syria.

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan announces moves to encourage lira savings

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday announced a series of measures to encourage lira-denominated savings, easing the pressure on the beleaguered Turkish currency.

Turkey

Turkey's Africa summit a chance to sell more drones

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has deepened his defence ties with African countries ahead of the gathering of the continent's leaders in Istanbul.