Crackdown on Turkish opposition intensifies as Antalya, Adana, Adıyaman CHP mayors detained
The operation against the CHP municipalities of Antalya, Adana and Adıyaman came on the heels of investigations that began in Istanbul and then spread to the third biggest city Izmir.…
Latest news bulletin | July 5th – Evening
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Parisians take a historic plunge into the River Seine after more than a century
The return to swimming follows a 1.4 billion euro cleanup project tied to last year’s Olympics. Officials now say the Seine meets European water quality standards on most days. Read…
EU Commission bewails ‘unfair’ Chinese Cognac duties
Trade relations between the EU and China have flared up, complicating arrangements for forthcoming bilateral summit taking place in Beijing at the end of July. Read More
Ukraine says it struck a Russian airbase as Moscow steps up bombing campaign on Ukraine
The fresh wave of attacks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he had a “very important and productive” phone call with US President Donald Trump. Read More
Germany sees 50% decline in asylum application in first half of 2025
The first half of 2025 showed a dramatic decline in asylum applications, falling as much as 50% from last year’s figures, signalling that Germany has lost its position as the…
Latest news bulletin | July 5th – Midday
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How to thrive as an LGBTQ+ digital nomad – and where to find welcoming places
How I find my queer community as a digital nomad Read More
Spain, Morocco and Türkiye: Mediterranean countries ‘canaries in coal mine’ for drought impacts
Drought is not just a weather event – it can be a social, economic, and environmental emergency, experts explain after a landmark survey.Read More
Brussels, my love? Trump’s trade war with the EU – the clock is ticking
In this edition of our weekly talk show participants discuss the trade conflict between Donald Trump and the EU, the aftermath of the Budapest Pride and the heatwave gripping large…