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Europe briefing: Eight stories to know about today

In a rush? Here are eight stories from around Europe that you need to know about today, Wednesday, August 29.

Germany

German city removes controversial Erdogan statue

The 4-metre-tall golden statue was erected on Monday evening as part of the Wiesbaden Biennale art festival.

Business

Erdoğan: Currency crisis an "attack" on Turkey

Erdoğan: Currency crisis an "attack" on Turkey

Turkey

Turkish court rejects US pastor Andrew Brunson’s appeal

The Christian pastor’s appeal to be released from house arrest has been rejected by a court in Izmir, but an upper court has yet to rule.

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Turkey

Turkey raises tariffs on more US imports as diplomatic row escalates

Ankara is raising tariffs on cars, alcohol and tobacco imports from the US as the row between the two NATO allies intensifies.

Turkey

Could Turkey's row with the US push it towards Russia? | Euronews answers

As the lira plunges, President Erdogan says Turkey needs to look for 'new friends' because of long-standing differences with the US.

Turkey

What's behind Turkey's lira crisis? | Euronews answers

The Turkish government has announced an action plan as the country's currency continues to slide, and an escalating row with the US threatens a full-blown economic crisis.

Economy

Erdogan blames "plot against Turkey" for plunging lira

Erdogan blames "plot against Turkey" for plunging lira

Turkey

Turkey is 'target of economic war', Turkish president says

Erdogan said those who plotted against Turkey in a failed coup attempt in July 2016 were now trying to target the country through its economy.

Business

Erdogan remains defiant despite Turkish Lira's spiral

Turkey's President defended his country's financial health, insisting people should look at the "big picture" instead of focussing on foreign exchange prices.

Turkey

Turkey retaliates over US sanctions

Turkey’s President has hit back at the United States after Washington imposed sanctions on two Turkish ministers over the detention of a US clergyman accused of supporting terrorism.

Turkey

Turkey vows to retaliate over US sanctions

Turkey has vowed to retaliate against US sanctions imposed over the trial of a US pastor accused of backing terrorism.

Greece

Family missing after boat capsizes on the Evros River

A man has appealed to the Greek authorities not to stop the mission to find his wife and three children after their boat capsized on the Evros River on the border with the Turkey

Turkey

Turkey ends State of Emergency

The nationwide State of Emergency was imposed two years ago after a failed coup attempt

Turkey

Erdogan’s new power 'could increase Turkish business migration'

Erdogan’s new grip on power 'could increase Turkish business migration'

Turkey

How is Turkey's Erdogan exercising his new powers? | Euronews answers

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has acted swiftly to put his new sweeping powers into practice, following his inauguration on Monday.

Turkey

President Erdogan sworn in to "hyperpresidency"

Turkey's President Erdogan has been sworn in amidst controversy over constitutional reforms that have enhanced his powers

World News

As it happened: Monday, July 9

This is our as-it-happened coverage of key news developments this morning, Monday, July 9.

World News

As it happened this morning: Tuesday, June 26

Euronews brings you breaking news and trending stories as they happen on Tuesday, June 26.

Turkey

The Turkish election result could send a message to the world

Ece Temelkuran, Turkey's "most-read political columnist", says the election is sending an important message to the EU and the rest of the world.