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Turkish law tightening rules on social media comes into effect

Critics say the restrictions are a part of a government crackdown on freedom of expression.

World News

New flare up of violence breaks out between Azerbaijan and Armenia

New skirmishes - the deadliest since 2016 — have provoked international concern.

Turkey

Kurdish politicians arrested in Turkey over 'links' to 2014 unrest

Turkey's biggest Kurdish party says the government has committed a 'brazen revenge operation' after 19 people are detained in simultaneous police raids on Friday

Europe News

Turkey tensions should be taken to Hague - Cyprus' Foreign Minister

Cyprus has called for sanctions against Turkey over illegal drilling in the Eastern Mediterranean, but is offering a legal alternative.

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Cyprus

Cyprus 'holding up' EU sanctions on Belarus over bloc stance on Turkey

European diplomats say Cypriot officials are threatening to veto sanctions against Minsk if the EU does not consider action over a separate dispute in the Mediterranean Sea.

Cyprus

US urges Turkey to back diplomacy amid mounting tensions with Greece

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged Turkey to engage in dialogue and take no more actions to increase tensions with Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean.

World News

EU neighbourhood 'in flames', says Borrell, calling for unity

The bloc's foreign policy chief said ministers will agree on sanctions on Belarus on September 21 while EU leaders will discuss restrictive measures on Turkey on September 24.

Greece

Southern EU leaders urge Turkey to end 'unilateral' actions

Heads of states of France, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Italy, Spain and Portugal warned Turkey that "unless it ends its unilateral activities", the EU would "develop a list of further restrictive measures".

People

What is life like for a female travel photographer in Turkey in 2020?

Euronews Travel profiles Turkish photographer: F. Dilek Uyar. She explains what it’s like to be a female travel photographer in Turkey in 2020.

Turkey

Why Erdogan won't start a war with Greece over Mediterranean drilling

Ankara is currently facing off against Greece over oil and gas drilling rights in the eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey

Erdogan threatens Greece over disputed territorial claims

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened Greece with “painful experiences” if the country doesn’t enter talks with Turkey over disputed territorial claims in the eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey

Turkish lake turns into migrant graveyard

Lake Van, Turkey's biggest lake in the far east of the country, makes up part of the deadly route for Afghan, Pakistani and other migrants seeking security and economic opportunities in Europe.

Greece

Greece to extend territorial waters amid drilling row with Turkey

The two NATO allies have come to blows over energy resources in the disputed Mediterranean Sea and are both set to carry out rival navy drills.

Turkey

Severe flash floods in northern Turkey kills seven people

A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Turkey's Black sea region after flooding washed away roads and buildings.

Turkey

Turkey 'set to announce Mediterranean gas find' amid EU energy dispute

A source in the presidential palace has told Euronews' Turkish service that President Erdogan will be announcing the discovery of a new natural gas source in the Mediterranean on Friday.

Turkey

Have you visited these ancient cliffside tombs in Turkey yet?

Dating back to the 4th century, these UNESCO-recognised Lycian tombs are some of the oldest and most striking in Turkey.

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Sumela monastery opens for the 'Ascension of the Virgin Mary' mass

The ancient Sumela Monastery, located in Macka district of Turkey’s Black Sea province of Trabzon, opened its doors to hold mass for the seventh time since resuming religious services after a pause of 88 years.

Greece

EU holds urgent talks on Greece-Turkey energy dispute

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, whose country holds the rotating EU presidency, said the Turkish drilling must stop.

Greece

Tensions grow between Greece and Turkey over exploratory drilling

Greece’s prime minister has convened the government’s national security council amid growing tensions with Turkey over drilling in the eastern Mediterranean.

Greece

Watch back: Athens protest as Turkey's Hagia Sophia becomes a mosque

Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described Turkey's decision as a sign of 'weakness'. Protests are expected in Athens and Thessaloniki.