Erdoğans Bad Bank on Trial Shedding Light on an Alleged Plot to Evade Iran Sanctions A trial starting soon in New York is set to throw light on whether a Turkish bank helped Iran circumvent sanctions. And how much President Erdoğan knew about it. By Sebnem Arsu, Maximilian Popp und Alexander Sarovic
Border Conflict Escalates Erdoğan Risks War with Greece Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wants to redraw national borders in the Mediterranean region and is alienating neighboring countries. Turkey and Greece, both NATO allies, are mobilizing their navies against each other. By Maximilian Popp
Live Ammunition The Killing of a Migrant at the Greek-Turkish Border On March 4, Pakistan national Muhammad Gulzar was shot and killed at the Greek-Turkish border. Evidence overwhelmingly suggests that the bullet came from a Greek firearm. An investigation into the tragedy at the edge of Europe. By Giorgos Christides, Steffen Lüdke und Maximilian Popp
Berlin Peace Summit Can Diplomacy Stop the War in Libya? In the conflict over Libya, a North African country of considerable strategic importance for Europe, three countries have been setting the agenda betting on a military solution: Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. Does diplomacy still have a chance?
Honest Broker How the Libya Summit in Berlin Took Shape The path to this Sunday's peace conference on Libya in Berlin was anything but certain. First, officials in the German government had to convince all the parties in the conflict to attend.
A New Wave of Refugees? Idlib Violence Puts Pressure on EU-Turkey Pact With Russia and Iran joining the Syrian regime in pounding the population of Idlib in northern Syria, a new wave of refugees is heading for Turkey. Ankara has signaled that it may mark the end of the Turkish-EU refugee pact.
EU Border Scandal Videos Show Apparent Illegal Pushback of Migrants Are masked figures working for the Greek authorities secretly deporting migrants back to Turkey? DER SPIEGEL has obtained videos suggesting exactly that. Pressure is growing for Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to respond to the allegations, as tensions between the NATO partners grow. Von Giorgos Christides, Steffen Lüdke und Maximilian Popp
A Nightmare Scenario Come True Berlin Worried about IS Fighters Coming Home The German government long shied away from bringing German Islamic State fighters and their families back from Syria. But with the Turkish invasion of northern Syria, that hesitancy is coming back to haunt Berlin.
The Triumph of the Autocrats What the Syrian Debacle Means for the Middle East and Europe Now that the U.S. has withdrawn from northern Syria, a trio of autocrats is dividing the country up between them. But with Putin, Erdogan and Assad now having the say in the region, dangers are on the horizon for Europe. By DER SPIEGEL Staff
Metals and Chemicals Health Problems Mount in Turkish Industrial Zone Companies from around the world have built factories in the Turkish province of Kocaeli, east of Istanbul. The result has been an environmental disaster, with residents suffering from high rates of cancer and other maladies. Von Mina Eroglu, Maximilian Popp, Craig Shaw und Zeynep Sentek
First Come the Drones, Then the Missiles Assad Is Hunting Civilians in Idlib Syrian forces are targeting individual civilians in Idlib province with drones and fighter jets. Once the last stronghold of anti-government rebels, Idlib is now under the firm control of dictator Bashar Assad. Even Turkey, once the rebels' protector, is powerless to help. Von Susanne Koelbl und Christoph Reuter
Exiled Turkish Journalist Can Dündar and His Wife 'I Didn't Want To Be in the Hands of Erdogan Anymore' Turkish government critic Can Dündar spent three years in exile separated from his wife Dilek. They recently reunited in Berlin, where they discussed their hopes for the end of the Erdogan era and how FaceTime helped keep them together as a family. Von Maximilian Popp und Britta Sandberg
Turkey's Democratic Hope Istanbul Mayor Poses Existential Threat to Erdogan After opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu won the first Istanbul mayoral election, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had the vote repeated. The new mayor's second victory heralds the arrival of a great democratic hope for Turkey -- and perhaps even the beginning of the end of the Erdogan era. Von Maximilian Popp
Death on the Bosphorus How an Apparent Saudi Hit Job Has Shaken the World A gruesome crime has quickly turned into a crisis in international relations: Saudi agents acting on behalf of the crown prince are thought to have dismembered a prominent opposition journalist. The West is disgusted and U.S. President Donald Trump finds himself in a tight spot. By DER SPIEGEL Staff
Mega Railway Expansion Berlin Courts Prestige Project with Turkey Amid Tensions In secret talks, the German government is seeking to push forward a massive project to modernize Turkey's railways. Berlin may help finance the multibillion-euro project, but faces criticism for cooperating with the autocrat from Ankara.
Hot Heads Erdogan-Trump Tiff Endangers Turkish Economy and NATO The Turkish economy is collapsing and President Erdogan is engaged in a bitter battle with U.S. President Donald Trump. NATO could turn out to be the loser, while Moscow is the primary beneficiary. Von Tim Bartz, Maximilian Popp und Christian Reiermann
A German on Probation What Özil's Resignation Tells Us About Germany in 2018 You don't have to be a fan of German footballer Mesut Özil. And it's OK to criticize his photo op with autocratic Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, or the letter he wrote resigning from the German national team. But Özil's accusations of "racism and disrespect" say much about Germany's acceptance of its immigrants. Von Raniah Salloum
Erdogan's Endgame Turkey's All-Powerful President Grabs for More The elections in Turkey on June 24 will determine President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's future and his legacy. He is currently at the zenith of his power and is looking to add even more. But he remains desperately afraid of losing it all. Von Maximilian Popp
Firing at Refugees EU Money Helped Fortify Turkey's Border Turkey has barricaded its border to Syria with the help of funding from the European Union. There are few options left for Syrians trying to flee the brutal war in their home country and those who do risk death. Von Maximilian Popp
Crisis Diplomacy The Long Road to Freedom for German Journalist Yücel Journalist Deniz Yücel was held without charges in a Turkish prison for 367 days. This is the inside story of how he survived his time in jail, tested the patience of German negotiators and ultimately forced President Erdogan to bend. Von Matthias Gebauer, Maximilian Popp und Christoph Schult