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Turkey sees opportunity as Trump's tariffs upset global trading order

Business figures and economists in Turkey have begun to glimpse a silver lining to the economic storm clouds.

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Turkish city blooms with colour and joy at Orange Blossom Carnival

Orange Blossom Carnival is in full swing in the Turkish city of Adana, filling the streets with colour, music and the scent of blooming orange trees.

Cyprus

Some progress made in talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders

The Mediterranean island of Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkish forces invaded and occupied the north of the country following a failed coup by supporters of a union with Greece.

Turkey

Protests against Istanbul mayor's arrest morph into shopping boycott

Ekrem İmamoğlu faces corruption and terrorism charges that critics say are politically motivated but the government insists the judiciary is independent and free of political interference.

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Green News

Türkiye’s 20,000-year-old glaciers may vanish in the next two decades

The remaining glacial area in the Cilo Mountains has been damaged and degraded, scientists say.

Destinations

These are Türkiye's best lakes

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Some of the most remarkable lakes in the world lie across Türkiye's beautiful and diverse landscapes, offering natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor adventure.

Europe News

Thousands rally in Istanbul against mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest

İmamoğlu, widely seen as the main political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 22-year rule, was jailed on 23 March pending trial on corruption charges.

Europe News

Two journalists detained as protests over İmamoğlu's arrest continue

The mass demonstrations broke out last week following the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a member of the opposition CHP and seen as a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

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Turkey's president accuses opposition of wrecking the economy

Many consider the case against Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, seen as the biggest challenger to Erdoğan’s 22-year rule, to be politically motivated.

USA

US Secretary of State Rubio seeks Turkey's support for Ukraine peace

While Ankara’s ongoing trade with Russia drew repeated warnings from Washington during Joe Biden's presidency, Turkey is looking to bolster its ties with the US under the Trump administration.

Europe News

CHP party leader visits Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in prison

İmamoğlu's arrest has been widely viewed as politically motivated and sparked demonstrations in cities across the country, some of which have turned violent.

EuroVerify

Why are protests escalating in Turkey after arrest of Istanbul mayor?

Anger over the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has spilled over into the fiercest protests to grip Turkey in over a decade.

Turkey

Thousands continue protests in Istanbul over arrest of Erdogan's rival

Ekrem Imamoglu, who was set to be Erdogan's main rival in the 2028 election, was formally arrested and charged with corruption.

Turkey

Turkey detains journalists amid protests over jailing of Erdoğan rival

Turkey is cracking down on large protests triggered by the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul Mayor and rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Europe News

Brussels questions arrest of Istanbul mayor, without condemning it

The mass protests triggered by Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest come as the EU tries to deepen its engagement with Turkey over Syria and Ukraine.

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Mass protests in Istanbul over Mayor Imamoğlu’s arrest continue

Thousands of protesters have gathered in Istanbul for the fifth day, defying a government ban to demonstrate against the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu.

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Protests continue for a fifth night after court orders Imamoglu jailed

Protests erupted on Wednesday after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested following a dawn raid of his residence as authorities investigated allegations of corruption and terrorism.

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Imamoglu's arrest sparks Turkey's largest protests in over a decade

A Turkish court has formally arrested Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and kept him in jail pending his trial on corruption charges.

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Turkey's CHP urges peaceful protests after Istanbul mayor's arrest

Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested in a dawn raid on his home on Wednesday over alleged corruption and links to a terrorist organisation, escalating a crackdown on opposition figures and dissenting voices.

Culture news

Nowruz: How Central Asian nations differ when celebrating New Year

Several Euronews correspondents have collected their thoughts about Nowruz and the New Year to detail the how the celebrations differ between various countries and how shared ties and values keep them together.