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EU leaders expected to confirm financial aid for Turkey migrant help

The bloc's 27 heads of state and government will meet in Brussels on Thursday to also discuss migration, COVID-19 and relations with Russia.

Turkey

Ramsey goal helps Wales to a 2-0 victory over Turkey at EURO 2020

The Latest: Ramsey leads Wales over Turkey 2-0 at Euro 2020

Italy

Italy opens Euro 2020 with 3-0 win over Turkey

A flurry of second-half goals gave Italy a 3-0 win over Turkey in the opening match of the European Championship

USA

Joe Biden visits Europe on first overseas trip as US President

Biden first travels to Britain to attend the G7 summit and then Brussels for a NATO summit. He will cap off his week with a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva.

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Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Turkey

Turkey lost only one of their ten qualifying matches for EURO 2020, conceding just three goals.

Turkey

Turkey's tourism minister faces calls to resign over 'insulting' video

Turkey is currently on a drive to promote foreign tourism. But this is resulting in unfair prioritisation of vaccinations and restrictions which discriminate against Turks.

Italy

Italy's navy accuses Turkish boats of aggression in the Mediterranean

The Italian navy has accused Turkish fishing boats of throwing stones and smoke bombs at two Italian vessels north of Cyprus.

Europe News

US recognition of Armenian killings as genocide revives an old debate

The United States’ decision to recognise the deportation and killing of Armenians during the Ottoman Empire as a "genocide" has revived a long-running debate in the European Union.

Mobility

Is this Turkish lake how Mars looked over a billion years ago?

Lake Salda has long attracted visitors. But last year, it caught the attention of NASA researchers who think it could help identify ancient life on the Red Planet.

Tech News

Turkey arrests four in cryptocurrency fraud probe

Turkish savers are increasingly reliant on cryptocurrencies as people seek a safe haven for their money because of the falling value of the Turkish lira.

Turkey

Turkey announces strictest lockdown so far as virus surges

The new coronavirus measures will be the strictest implemented in Turkey since the beginning of the pandemic.

World News

Armenia remembers the victims of mass killings by Turkey in 1915

The US is preparing to recognise the killings as genocide.

Sci-tech

Turkey detains dozens for alleged €1.9 billion cryptocurrency fraud

The move comes a week after Turkey banned the use of cryptocurrencies as payment for goods and services in the country.

Greece

Turkey 'doesn't accept international law' over eastern Mediterranean

Turkey doesn't accept international rules when it comes to exploratory drilling for gas in the eastern Mediterranean, Greece's foreign minister has told Euronews.

Armenia

Joe Biden 'preparing to formally recognise the Armenian genocide'

Such a move would further cool relations between the US and Turkey - although one official said Biden could still change his mind.

Money

Turkey has just banned using cryptocurrencies for payments

With the lira hit by spiralling inflation, Turks have increasingly turned to cryptocurrencies as a stable asset. That is until the Central Bank banned their use.

Europe News

Michel and von der Leyen to face MEPs after 'Sofagate' gaffe in Turkey

The 'Sofagate' incident has landed European Council president Charles Michel in hot water and raised questions about the unity between EU leaders.

Europe News

EU slams Turkey over its withdrawal from domestic violence treaty

EU chiefs highlighted the bloc's disappointment with Turkey's withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention and raised concerns about the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights in Turkey.

Sport

Nyman offers a masterclass on closing day of Antalya Grand Slam

On the final day of the Antalya Grand Slam, it was the turn of the heavyweights to put on their show and Sweden’s Marc Nyman offered a masterclass in newaza, or floor-based judo.

Turkey

Albayrak delivers gold for home fans in Antalya

Turkish athletes were out in force, displaying the incredible passion the home nation has for the sport of judo.