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Netherlands through to semi after thriller: "Struggle"

The Netherlands are clear for the semifinal after they turned the game around and won against Turkey. The match ended 2–1.

Netherlands through to semi after thriller: "Struggle"

Erdogan shows up at the Olympic Stadium

Merih Demir's goal celebration in the round of 16 became high politics. Now, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in place at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin to watch the European Championship quarterfinal against the Netherlands.

Erdogan shows up at the Olympic Stadium

Banned for the "Wolf Gesture" - Anger in Turkey

Merih Demiral is banned for two matches after making the controversial "wolf gesture" during the European Championship in Germany. The centre-back will therefore miss Turkey's quarter-final against the Netherlands in Berlin – a meeting seen as a high-risk match by the police.

Banned for the "Wolf Gesture" - Anger in Turkey

The Turkish "Wolf Gesture" has a Bloody History

With his fingers, Turkey's goal hero formed two wolves and the European Championship in Germany was transformed into high politics. The gesture has a connection to a right-wing extremist movement with a bloody history.

The Turkish "Wolf Gesture" has a Bloody History

Goal celebration becomes major politics – Erdogan to Berlin

The Turkish central defender Merih Demiral's goal celebration during the European Championship in Germany has become a major political issue. The countries have summoned their ambassadors for meetings and at Saturday's quarterfinal against the Netherlands, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be sitting in the stands.

Goal celebration becomes major politics – Erdogan to Berlin

Putin and Xi in a Friendly Meeting

Russia and China have never had such a good relationship as today. This says President Vladimir Putin in Kazakhstan, where he met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Putin and Xi in a Friendly Meeting

Hundreds arrested after riots in Turkey

Turkish authorities have arrested more than 470 people following anti-Syrian riots in several cities. The violence broke out on Sunday after a Syrian man was accused of harassing a child.

Hundreds arrested after riots in Turkey

Erdogan: West backs Israeli plans for Lebanon

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses the West of backing Israeli plans to "spread war in the Middle East". .

Erdogan: West backs Israeli plans for Lebanon

Ordinary and Dull - and Next in Line to Lead NATO

An everyday man who has been called "Teflon-Rutte", as scandals seem to bounce right off him. When Mark Rutte takes over the leadership of Nato – in the midst of a raging war – it may become harder to dodge the crises.

Ordinary and Dull - and Next in Line to Lead NATO

Mark Rutte to become new Nato chief

Dutchman Mark Rutte will become Nato's next chief, the defence alliance announced in a statement. "I know I'm leaving Nato in good hands", writes outgoing Jens Stoltenberg on X.

Mark Rutte to become new Nato chief

Ordinary and Dull - and Next to Lead NATO

An everyday man who has been called "Teflon-Rutte", as scandals seem to just roll off him. When Mark Rutte, by all accounts, takes over the leadership of Nato – in the midst of a raging war – it may become harder to dodge the crises.

Ordinary and Dull - and Next to Lead NATO

Turkey looks back at Brics

Turkey is trying to re-establish closer ties with BRICS. Naturally, we would like to be members, says Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during a visit to China.

Turkey looks back at Brics

Thousands in protest against Turkish "dog massacre"

Photographers with pleading puppy eyes adorn the protesters' shirts during a protest on Sunday in Turkish Istanbul. Thousands have gathered to try to stop a bill proposal that would allow the euthanization of stray dogs.

Thousands in protest against Turkish "dog massacre"