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Austria bans Turkish economy minister from attending event to mark anniversary of failed coup

Turkey

Massive anti-government rally in Istanbul

Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in Istanbul on Sunday at the culmination of 25-day march that has grown into the biggest protest against a government crackdown following last July's failed military coup.

Turkey

The end of the road: Turkish opposition march finishes in Istanbul

'Casting off a shirt of fear': Turkish opposition leads thousands to end of 450km Ankara-Istanbul anti-government march.

Switzerland

Angry scenes as Cyprus reunification talks collapse

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Turkey

Turkey detains rights activists including local Amnesty chief

Turkish police have detained 10 people including the local director of Amnesty International, in a raid the NGO called a "grotesque abuse of power". No reason was given for the arrests.

Germany

Merkel meets Erdogan, Trump ahead of tense G20 summit

The German chancellor, as the summit's host, must seek consensus among the G20 leaders on a range of contentious issues including climate change, immigration and trade.

Turkey

Turkey: 'grotesque abuse of power,' says Amnesty

Turkey

Ankara to Istanbul protest march enters final stretch

Tens of thousands have taken part in the so-called "march for justice", which began on June the 15th

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: MEPs urge caution on Turkey EU bid

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

Europe News

Dutch MEP report seeks Turkey EU talks suspension

A report by a Dutch MEP has suggested that EU membership talks with Turkey could be suspended.

Economy

US laptop ban lifted say Turkish and Emirates Airlines

The announcement follows the removal of the ban from Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi.

World News

Turkey: opposition leader appeals to ECHR over Erdogan referendum

Turkish opposition leader launches European court appeal over Erdogan referendum

Greece

Skirmish between Turkish freighter and Greek coastguard

A Turkish freighter claims a Greek coastguard vessel opened fire in the Aegean Sea after it refused to dock at a Greek island

Germany

Germany moves to ease tension with Turkey

Germany moves to calm the storm with Turkey's leader and talks tough on the outlawed PKK.

Turkey

Thousands join the justice march from Ankara to Istanbul

Thousands march for justice in Turkey

Turkey

Turkey to implement mosques in schools under new rules

Turkey’s Education Ministry unveiled new regulations this week that require every new school in the country be outfitted with gender-separated Muslim prayer rooms.

Germany

Germany warns Turkey presidential bodguards named by USA not welcome at G20 summit

Tensions rise between Germany and Turkey as foreign minister says presidential bodyguards involved in May violence in Washington "not welcome" at G20 Hamburg summit

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Protesters and police clash at banned Istanbul pride parade

Turkey

Syrian refugees return home from Turkey for Eid

Thousands of Syrians have been lining up at the border to go home for the first time in two years

Turkey

LGBT community may defy Istanbul Pride ban