Turkey

Country in West Asia and Southeast Europe

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Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 85 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while ethnic Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city. Istanbul is its largest city, and its economic and financial center, as well as the largest city in Europe. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa and Antalya.

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Erdogan's NATO Showdown: Turkey President Rips Into U.S & Israel In His NATO Speech, Demands Justice Turkish President Erdogan strongly criticized the US and Israel over the Gaza conflict during a NATO summit in Washington. He accused Israel of war crimes and the US of complicity, calling for.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 3 days ago

Keir Starmer holds bilat meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the 75th anniversary NATO Summit in Washington DC. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:32Published 5 days ago

Euro 2024 live: Game over in Berlin! Netherlands reach semifinals after beating Turkey 2-1 The Netherlands came back in the second half thanks to a De Vrij header and a Turkey own goal. They'll be facing England in the semifinal, who beat Switzerland 5-3 on penalties in the earlier Saturday.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:49Published 1 week ago

Putin Commands Global Stage; Meets Xi Jinping, Erdogan, Pak PM Amid Russia-Ukraine War Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, engaged in a series of bilateral meetings during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kazakhstan. He met with Xi Jinping, President of the People's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:37Published 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024 latest: 'Europe here we come!' Unstoppable Demiral blasts Turkey off to quarter-finals Turkey are the last team to make it to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after beating Austria 2-1 Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:14Published 2 weeks ago

Russians in exile in Turkey’s Antalya Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:31Published 2 weeks ago

‘Don’t Even Dare’: Turkish President Erdogan Warns Israel Against Attacking Lebanon, Extends Support Turkish President Erdogan warns of Israel's potential plans to expand conflict into Lebanon, accusing Western powers of supporting Israel behind the scenes. He criticizes Netanyahu and calls for Muslim.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Eyes on the knockouts! Georgia reach miraculous qualification after 2-0 Portugal win Georgia have reached a historic qualification in their first-ever Euro championship. Turkey are also through after 2-1 Czech-Republic win. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:16Published 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024 latest: Portugal crash Czech wall with stoppage time winner as Turkey see off Georgia Turkey and Portugal lead Group F following two thriller clashes on Tuesday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:28Published on June 18, 2024

Erdoğan praises Spain's Sánchez for supporting Palestine during Gaza war Turkey and Spain are working hard to develop and deepen their relationship. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on June 13, 2024

Extreme weather is causing floods in some parts of Europe and heatwaves in others Whilst Turkey and Cyprus have been hit with heat waves, parts of Spain have seen record rainfall Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:18Published on June 12, 2024

Dava party reaches out to Muslim migrants in Germany: is Turkey's Erdogan behind the movement? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 11:36Published on May 19, 2024

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Highlights: Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey Watch highlights as Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 in Berlin to set up a Euro 2024 semi-final against England. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
Two-match ban for Turkey's Demiral over ultra-nationalist salute Turkey defender Merih Demiral is given a two-match ban for making an ultra-nationalist salute during his country's Euro 2024 win against Austria. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Germany summons Turkish ambassador as row over Euros wolf salute grows Germany has summoned Turkey's ambassador as the row over a Turkish player's ultra-nationalist gesture at Euro 2024 grows. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago

Turkey's match hero investigated over goal celebration UEFA has launched an investigation into Turkey's Merih Demiral for allegedly making a political gesture as he celebrated his country's Euro 2024 victory over Austria. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Uefa investigating Turkey's Demiral over goal celebration Turkey defender Merih Demiral says his goal celebration against Austria was pre-planned, but is now under investigation by Uefa. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
How 'Magnificent' Demiral & Gulok's 'save of the tournament' guided Turkey to last eight BBC Sport pundits Martin Keown and Dion Dublin analyse Turkey defender Merih Demiral's 'remarkable' performance and goalkeeper Mert Gulok's extraordinary last-gasp save against Austria in the last-16.. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

'Wonderful' save from Gunok denies Austria late equaliser Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok produces an incredible save late in the match to deny Austria's Christoph Baumgartner's an equaliser at Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Highlights: Turkey knock out Austria to reach last eight Turkey knock out Ralf Rangnick's Austria to progress to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, where they will face Netherlands. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Best goals of the Euros group stage Watch the best goals from the Euro 2024 group stage featuring great strikes from Turkey's Arder Guler, Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri and Germany's Niclas Fullkrug. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Tosun scores late winner as Turkey edge Czech Republic in fiery clash Watch highlights as Turkey beat Czech Republic 2-1 to go through to the knock-out stages at Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago

Captain Calhanoglu puts Turkey ahead after great Stanek save Watch Turkey captain Hakan Calhanoglu put Turkey ahead moments after a great save from Jindrich Stanek at Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
BBC pundits analyse Turkey's "horrendous" own goal against Portugal Watch as Conor Coady, Dion Dublin and Alex Scott analyse Turkey's 'horrendous' own goal in their Group F game against Portugal in Dortmund. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Highlights: Portugal coast to Turkey win to progress as group winners Watch highlights as Portugal beat Turkey 3-0 to send them into last 16 as group winners in Euro 2024 in Dortmund. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago	Turkey's 'unbelievable' fans make presence felt at Euro 2024 Turkey fans have made their presence known in Germany for Euro 2024 with hundreds joining fan marches and making noise in the streets. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
‘Turkish Messi announces himself’ – young stars shining at Euro 2024 Turkey's Arda Guler has become the latest youngster to shine at Euro 2024 with stunning strike in win against Georgia. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2024

Turkey

Country in West Asia and Southeast Europe

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Highlights: Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey

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Turkey's match hero investigated over goal celebration

Uefa investigating Turkey's Demiral over goal celebration

How 'Magnificent' Demiral & Gulok's 'save of the tournament' guided Turkey to last eight

'Wonderful' save from Gunok denies Austria late equaliser

Highlights: Turkey knock out Austria to reach last eight

Best goals of the Euros group stage

Tosun scores late winner as Turkey edge Czech Republic in fiery clash

Captain Calhanoglu puts Turkey ahead after great Stanek save

BBC pundits analyse Turkey's "horrendous" own goal against Portugal

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Turkey's 'unbelievable' fans make presence felt at Euro 2024

‘Turkish Messi announces himself’ – young stars shining at Euro 2024