Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors

Turkey's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness of the European Union's migration deal with Ankara, EU auditors said on Wednesday. Under the 2016 deal, Ankara ... Read More

Are billions of EU funds sent to Turkey to help refugees really making a difference?

Brussels has sent Turkey billions of euros to provide for migrants and refugees who would otherwise cross into the EU. But it's not clear how the money is being spent. Read More

Protests erupt in Europe of controversial EU-Turkey refugee deal

Under the pact, Ankara ... EU-Turkey deal, however, has provoked strong reactions from aid agencies and rights groups, including the United Nations' refugee agency, the United Nations Children's ... Read More

Is it safe to visit Turkey? Latest travel advice

Here’s everything you need to know about travel to Turkey ... The FCDO lists south-east Turkey, Ankara and Istanbul as the locations most at risk, and says that terrorists could target places ... Read More

Two new countries just joined Europe's passport-free travel zone

The two countries' ascension grants EU citizens and visitors who have already crossed through another port of entry free access by air and sea but requires some identity document checks at certain ... Read More

Turkey Travel Guide

Before you head off on your Turkish adventure, find out all you need to know in our concise travel ... Turkey’s rideshare service, called BiTaksi, operates similarly to Uber. Get the app on your IOS ... Read More

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Turkey’s best beach is a ‘beautiful natural paradise’

Turkey is one of the UK’s top holiday destinations and many Britons travel there to relax on the beach. But where’s the country’s best beach? According to Tripadvisor reviews, Iztuzu Beach ... Read More

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Already planning to see the next solar eclipse in 2026? What travelers need to know.

Spain, Portugal, Iceland and Greenland all allow visa-free tourist travel ... plan to have three sailings in Europe that will align with the path of the eclipse,” Paul Grigsby, the line's ... Read More

Free bus travel for refugees scheme scrapped

Refugee 'humiliated' by denial of free bus travel From asylum seeker to top Welsh ... when he arrived in Wales with almost nothing. "It’s very helpful for everyone. You can jump on the bus ... Read More

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