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Destinations

World’s Greatest Places 2026: The European spots that made the cut

A look at some of the most iconic European sights and hotels on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list.

17/03/2026

👁 Popular destinations such as Istanbul, the Turkish Riviera and the capital Ankara “continue to operate normally”.

Travel News

Travelling to Türkiye? Here's what you need to know

Despite regional tensions, it remains ‘business as usual’ in Türkiye’s main tourism hubs.

13/03/2026

👁 Fragments of a missile fired from Iran and intercepted inside Turkey's airspace by NATO air defences, lie on the ground in in Sahinbey district in south-central Türkiye.

Europe News

NATO intercepts another Iranian missile in Turkish airspace

NATO says it "stands ready" to defend its members' territory after Iranian ballistic missiles entered Turkish airspace. Ankara said on Monday it shot down a second missile in a week in the south east part of Türkiye.

09/03/2026

👁 Turkish mothers hold their baby watching the celebrations of the National Sovereignty and Children's Festival in 2008 in Ankara.

Health news

Declining fertility in Europe: Why Turkey is leading the drop

Turkey’s total fertility rate fell from 2.11 to 1.51 between 2013 and 2023. Beyond long-term structural and cultural changes, experts point to economic instability and institutional constraints as key factors behind the recent sharp decline.

02/03/2026

👁 Seagulls in Istanbul

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Watch: Seagull rescued with CPR by Istanbul football captain after ball collision

Turkey witnessed an unusual scene during an amateur playoff in Istanbul when a seagull was hit by a clearance kick.

25/02/2026

👁 Water buffaloes bathe in Budakli’s springs

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Turkey: Unusual footage shows water buffaloes soaking in hot springs

In eastern Bitlis, farmers lead water buffaloes and horses into 40-degree Budakli thermal springs to bathe, heal and keep milk quality high during sub-zero winter temperatures.

14/02/2026

👁 Turkey's ruling party and opposition lawmakers clash over the appointment of the new justice minister at the parliament in Ankara, 11 February, 2026

Turkey

Brawl erupts in Turkey's parliament over justice minister appointment

No official reason was given for Wednesday's Cabinet shake‑up, though the Official Gazette said the outgoing ministers had "requested to be relieved" of their duties.

11/02/2026

👁 A general view of the parliament

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Fistfight erupts in Turkish parliament over justice minister appointment

A brawl has erupted in Turkey’s parliament as lawmakers clash over a controversial appointment to the Justice Ministry.

11/02/2026

👁 FILE - Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, attends the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, on Sept. 25, 2025

Iran

Iran seeks 'fair and equitable' talks with the US to ease tensions

Iran’s President says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to pursue constructive negotiations to ease tensions and a looming threat of conflict with the US. The move signals a shift in approach for Tehran, who for weeks has countered with its own threats against Washington.

04/02/2026

👁 Bus accident in Antalya, Turkey

Turkey

Intercity bus crash in Turkey kills nine, injuring seven

The driver died after the speeding bus failed to take a bend and rolled down an embankment; a separate crash in Burdur killed seven more.

01/02/2026

👁 A member of Turkish security forces stands guard near a cordoned off area in Ankara, 1 October, 2023

Turkey

Turkish authorities arrest six on suspicion of spying for Tehran

The arrests come at a time of heightened regional tensions over fears of a possible US military strike on Iran.

28/01/2026

👁 Several boats lie completely destroyed after a tornado formed over the Aksu River in Turkey, Jan. 26, 2026.

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Tornado hits Turkey's Antalya, causes widespread damage

Heavy rain and fierce winds caused widespread damage in Turkey’s Antalya province, especially in Aksu and Kumluca, but no casualties were reported.

27/01/2026

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The Europe Conversation

'Electrifying everything' is key to Europe's future, says IEA chief

The International Energy Agency (IEA) chief told Euronews that safeguarding the continent's energy security and reaching climate goals will be dependent on electrifying "everything" — from energy infrastructure, to transport and buildings.

23/01/2026

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The Europe Conversation

Armenia and Azerbaijan peace deal is 'changing Eurasia', leaders say

The Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents came together for the first time since signing a historic peace deal. Regional stakeholders celebrated how peace will shape the future for the whole region.

21/01/2026

👁 Members of the media follow the protest in front of the courthouse where the trial of Cumhuriyet newspaper employees accused of aiding terrorist organisations is underway / 31 October 2017

Turkey

French journalist detained at pro-Kurdish rally in Istanbul released

Raphael Boukandoura, who works for French publications including Liberation and Courrier International, was detained on Monday at a protest against a military operation targeting Kurdish fighters in northern Syria.

21/01/2026

👁 Turkish Airlines planes parked at Atatürk International Airport in Istanbul, 5 April, 2019

Spain

Turkish Airlines plane makes emergency landing in Spain after threat

The Airbus A321, which was carrying 148 passengers and seven crew, was directed to a designated area for inspection after it landed at around 11:00 am.

15/01/2026