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Smugglers crammed these 15 migrants into one vehicle, say police

Leaders of a gang of smugglers who transported hundreds of migrants across the border from Turkey to Greece have been arrested.

Turkey

Several migrants missing after boat sinks off Greek islands

A boat carrying 45 migrants is sinking near Greek islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea, Turkey’s defense ministry has said.

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan slams ECJ ruling on headscarf ban at work

The European Court of Justice ruled last week that employers could ban religious symbols from the workplace under certain conditions.

Turkey

Several people killed by flooding on Turkey's northeastern coast

At least six people have been killed and two others are missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides near Turkey's Black Sea coast.

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Turkey

Turkey dismisses Istanbul university rector months after protests

Turkey's president has dismissed the rector of Istanbul's most prestigious university, whose appointment seven months ago led to student protests.

Turkey

Erdogan hails 'victory for democracy' five years after attempted coup

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has hailed a 'victory for democracy' on the fifth anniversary of the attempted coup in 2016.

Germany

Exiled Turkish journalist attacked outside home in Germany

An outspoken critic of Turkish President Erdogan was assaulted by several people outside his home in Berlin, German police have said.

Afghanistan

Turkey and Russia shut consulates as Taliban advance in Afghanistan

Turkey and Russia have closed their consulates in the northern Afghanistan city of Mazar-e-Sharif amid Taliban victories nearby.

Turkey

Turkey officially withdraws from international treaty protecting women

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ended the country’s participation in the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention through a surprise overnight decree in March.

World News

Pride parades marred by clashes and arrests in Turkey

This year's LGBT Pride parades in Europe have been marked by suppression in some countries and jubilation in others.

Europe News

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.

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.