France24 57m

Syria's reconstruction and economic policy will rely on Europe and Turkey

French President Emmanuel Macron is the first Western European leader to have met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, in a landmark visit for the country's post-Assad era. A question is at the centre of the visit: How can Syria build itself back after years of wars? Marc Pierini, Vis»»»

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France24 3h

At Nato summit, Trump berates European allies while pleasing Turkish host

The NATO summit has opened on July 7, with many topics to be discussed. Trump has opened the possibility of the US selling F35 fighter jets after Turkey was booted out of the programme in 2019 over Ankara's purchase of a Russian system. Trump has also expressed annoyance at European Nato allies for»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Why did Turkey roll out a blue carpet for Trump?

Ankara: When US President Donald Trump stepped off Air Force One in Ankara on Tuesday for the Nato summit, one detail immediately caught the world’s attention — it wasn’t the military honour guard or the ceremonial welcome, but the blue carpet laid out on the tarmac instead of the traditional red o»»»

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Naharnet 10h

Trump in Ankara says was 'very disappointed' with NATO over Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" by the response of NATO allies in Europe to his war with Iran after arriving in Turkey for the alliance's summit. "I was very disappointed with NATO," Trump told journalists as he met Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "We di»»»

Novinite 11h

Radev Says Bulgaria Will Pay Only for Gas Under New Botas Protocol as Critics Question the Price of the Deal

The temporary suspension of Bulgaria's controversial natural gas agreement with Turkey's state-owned energy company Botas has triggered sharp political disputes, with Prime Minister Rumen Radev defending the move as a major economic breakthrough while opposition parties question what concessions ma»»»

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France24 11h

Explosions rock Damascus on second day of Macron's visit to Syria

Explosions ⁠were heard ​in ​Damascus on ​Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Syrian capital, with witnesses reporting smoke rising near a high-end hotel where the leader spent the night. Macron is the first major EU leader to visit Damascus since the fall of Syrian Pre»»»

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Gulf News 11h

What to know about Nato’s summit in Turkey as America steps back from its defence of Europe

Ankara: US President Donald Trump and his Nato counterparts are gathering in Turkey on Tuesday for a two-day summit that comes at a turning point in the organisation’s history as the United States steps back from its traditional security role in Europe. Ahead of the meeting in Ankara, Trump has ins»»»

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France24 12h

Live: Trump arrives in Ankara for NATO summit

US President Donald Trump will meet fellow NATO leaders at a summit in Turkey on Tuesday as the alliance tries to persuade him that their countries are actively increasing their military capabilities as US focus shifts away from Europe towards Asia. Earlier, Ukraine launched more than 430 dron»»»

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Novinite 12h

Radev’s Botas Deal Renegotiation Draws Praise and Criticism in Parliament

Petar Vitanov, chairman of the parliamentary group of Progressive Bulgaria, defended the controversial agreement between Bulgargaz and Turkey’s Botas, saying the circumstances under which it was signed were fundamentally different from the current situation. Commenting on the decision to freeze the»»»

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Novinite 12h

What's Next for Bulgaria After the Botas Deal Freeze?Opinions

The agreement between Bulgaria's state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz and Turkey's Botas has entered a new phase after Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed during talks in Ankara to freeze the contract for 15 months. Throughout that period, Bulgaria w»»»

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BNE 12h

CAUCASUS BLOG: EU bets on Armenia and Azerbaijan

The European Union has unveiled a new package of trade and financial support for Armenia while deepening infrastructure and energy cooperation with Azerbaijan this week, part of the shift in Brussels’ South Caucasus policy as it seeks to secure regional stability, expand transport corridors and red»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12h

MRF Chair Peevski Commends BOTAS Deal Freeze

Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chair Delyan Peevski expressed satisfaction with the information about the freezing of the contract with BOTAS for 15 months, achieved at a meeting with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, as stated in a p»»»

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UPI 12h

Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S., Japan to meet in Turkey on sidelines of NATO summit - UPI.com

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi are scheduled to meet at the NATO summit in Turkey on Tuesday. In this February 2026 photo, Hyun (L) shakes hands with Rubio at the State Department in Washington, D.C. File P»»»

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Tanjug 13h

Serbia defeats Bosnia and Herzegovina in FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers

BELGRADE - The Serbia men's national basketball team beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 94-81 (27-15, 27-20, 21-24, 19-22) at home in the last FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers Group C game on Monday evening. At the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Nikola Jovic led Serbia to victory with 32 poin»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria

DAMASCUS Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit. Syrian authorities said at least 18 people, including four policemen, were wounded in the blasts in central Damascus. The Syrian interior ministry said that "18 people, includin»»»

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DW 14h

Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in Europe

BusinessGermanySick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in EuropeNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p»»»

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UPI 14h

NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense - UPI.com

United States President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara where NATO will hold its two-day annual summit starting Tuesday. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Leaders of the Western world's premier military alliance will gather in Ankara on Tuesday for the start of this ye»»»

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France24 16h

Truth or Fake - ‘Restraining order needed’: Trump shares doctored Meloni meme to reignite feud

On the eve of a key NATO summit, Donald Trump reignited his feud with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by sharing a doctored image on Truth Social, captioned “restraining order needed.” The altered image is based on genuine G7 footage but changes Meloni's facial expression to make her appear e»»»

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Arab News 17h

Trump expected to tell Turkiye he is ready to restore access to F-35 jets, NYT reports 

US President Donald ‌Trump is expected to tell Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he is prepared to allow the country to ​rejoin the F-35 stealth fighter program, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing four senior administration officials. The report comes as Trump heads to Ankara f»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Russian strikes kill 26 in Kyiv ahead of Nato summit

Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week Monday, killing at least 26 people on the eve of a crucial Nato summit, Ukrainian authorities said. The attack hit just days after another Russian strike killed more than 30 people in the Ukrainian capit»»»

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France24 19h

Russian missile and drone strikes kill 24 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit

Russia launched a deadly barrage of missiles and drones on Kyiv on Monday, killing at least 24 people and wounding more than 100 in its second major strike on the capital in a week. The attack came on the eve of a NATO summit, where President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to press allies for stron»»»

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Gulf News 22h

French president Macron arrives in Syria, first EU leader to visit post-Assad regime's fall

Damascus: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (local time) reaffirmed France's support for the Syrian people and called for a sovereign, united and peaceful Syria as he arrived in Damascus on his first official visit to the country. The event marks the first official visit to Syria by a serv»»»

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France24 22h

Ukraine must 'get the support it needs': allies prepare for NATO summit

"Allies must ensure that Ukraine receives the support it needs in its war with Russia" according to NATO chief Mark Rutte, ahead of a summit set to take place in Ankara, Turkey. He has also said allies will be announcing contracts worth tens of billions to "deter and defend". FRANCE 24's Kethevane »»»

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Novinite 06.07. 21:22

Radev Meets Erdogan in Ankara Ahead of NATO Summit

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Beştepe presidential complex in Ankara ahead of the upcoming NATO summit, according to statements released by the Turkish ruling Justice and Development Party. The meeting took place shortly before th»»»

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Novinite 06.07. 21:11

Bulgaria, Turkey Freeze Botas Gas Deal for 15 Months, Launch RenegotiationOpinions

The contract between Bulgaria's state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz and Turkey's Botas has been frozen for the next 15 months after the two companies signed a protocol introducing temporary changes to their agreement. During that period, Bulgaria will pay only for the transmission capacity it actual»»»

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Naharnet 06.07. 15:57

Netanyahu urges US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged the United States not to sell its advanced F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, arguing it would "upset the power balance" in the region. "I don't think they should be given F-35s or the engines for their fighter jets, because that'll upset the powe»»»

Naharnet 06.07. 13:20

Syria expecting Macron in first post-Assad visit by Western head of state

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria soon, Syrian state media said Sunday, making him the first Western leader to arrive in the country since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in 2024. Macron hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former Islamist leader who seized power»»»

France24 06.07. 12:40

Putin 'starting to understand he may not win' the war in Ukraine

Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones on July 7, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. This comes as, within Russia, the war has come under growing criticism as Ukraine has ramped up strikes inside the country and Russ»»»

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France24 06.07. 11:55

Live: Russian missile attack on Kyiv region kills several

Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles on Monday, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens, authorities said, on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. The assault was the second on the capital and its surroundings in less than a week and came as both sides increased long-ra»»»

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Actmedia 06.07. 11:41

President Nicusor Dan will attend NATO Summit in Ankara

President Nicusor Dan will take part, between 7 and 8 July in the reunion of the head of states and government of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) which will take place in Ankara, Turkiye, informed on Saturday the Presidential Administration.The Summit agenda includes a meeting at the »»»

Gulf News 06.07. 11:19

Ajman Free Zone targets secondary Indian cities, China as it ramps up global expansion

Dubai: Ajman Free Zone is stepping up its international expansion, planning to double its overseas presence by next year as it seeks to attract more manufacturers, SMEs and investors from India, China and other key markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking at t»»»

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France24 06.07. 05:52

Zelensky warns of new Russian attacks as battle for Kostyantynivka continues

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that fighting was continuing for the eastern town of Kostyantynivka, rejecting Moscow's claim that Russian forces had captured the strategic settlement. Zelensky also warned Russia was preparing a new wave of large-scale attacks ahead of this we»»»

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Arab News 05.07. 22:09

More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey

ANKARA: Turkish authorities detained more than 100 ‌people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march organized by the Communist Party of Turkiye (TKP) on Sunday, ahead of an alliance summit in Ankara next ​week, the party said in a statement. Turkiye will host leaders from the 32 allied countries, »»»

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BNE 05.07. 18:16

Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions

US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»

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BNE 05.07. 18:14

Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions

US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»

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France24 05.07. 14:51

Live: Putin and Zelensky speak to Trump ahead of NATO summit in Turkey

US President Donald Trump spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky late Saturday to discuss the conflict in Ukraine ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara on July 7 and 8. Negotiations remain at an impasse, with Moscow demanding the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Ukraine's»»»

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Naharnet 05.07. 11:28

Trump says Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is'

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu could visit the White House as early as next week, U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios, adding that the prime minister "knows who the boss is" in their relationship. The possible meeting comes amid reports of tensions between the two leaders over efforts to end the wa»»»

Qatar Tribune 04.07. 23:38

Two award-winning female chefs lead Rosewood Doha anniversary

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its first anniversary celebrations, Rosewood Doha has organised a month-long culinary programme in collaboration with two-award winning female chefs - each bringing her own distinctive expression of flavour, craft and storytelling to the occasion. Taking place t»»»

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Jordan Times 04.07. 22:07

Turkey annual inflation dips slightly to 32.1%

ISTANBUL — Turkey's annual inflation eased to 32.1 per cent in June from 32.6 per cent in May, though sharp increases in housing and education costs drove consumer prices higher, official data showed on Friday.Consumer prices rose 0.99 per cent month-on-month in June, slowing from 1.7 per cent in M»»»

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Qatar Tribune 04.07. 19:14

Rosewood Doha marks its first anniversary with month-long culinary collaborations

DOHA: As part of its first anniversary celebrations, Rosewood Doha introduces a month-long culinary programme in collaboration with two award-winning female chefs, each bringing her own distinctive expression of flavour, craft and storytelling to the occasion. Taking place throughout July, the prog»»»

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Al Manar 04.07. 17:40

Erdogan: ‘Israel’ Must Not Be Allowed to Spread Smell of Gunpowder and Blood in Our Region Again

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the current government of Israel “must not be allowed to spread the smell of gunpowder and blood in our region again,” during a Saturday meeting with the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul. “With the Islamabad Agreement between Washi»»»

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DW 03.07. 15:48

Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in Europe

BusinessGermanySick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in EuropeNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p»»»

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DW 03.07. 15:35

Sick leave: Germany not top in Europe

BusinessGermanySick leave: Germany not top in EuropeNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p/5GVMWWorkers in »»»

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DW 03.07. 14:59

Sick leave: Why German workers can't get enough

BusinessGermanySick leave: Why German workers can't get enoughNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p/5GVMWW»»»

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Al Manar 03.07. 13:37

Iran, Turkey Stress Regional Security Cooperation

Senior defense officials of Iran and Turkey discussed regional security developments and ways to expand bilateral defense cooperation, with Iran’s caretaker defense minister emphasizing Tehran’s lack of trust in the US regarding the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.In a telephone conversat»»»

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Novinite 03.07. 13:06

“The Claim Is False”: Bulgarian Constitutional Judge Denies Dubai Trip With Peevski

Constitutional Court Judge Desislava Atanasova has firmly rejected allegations made by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev that she traveled with DPS leader Delyan Peevski to Dubai in April 2024, insisting she was in Turkey during the entire period in question and providing travel records to back he»»»

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BNE 03.07. 12:56

Turkey to launch 'climate bridge' at COP31 to unlock green investment

Turkey’s government is planning to launch a major climate initiative at the COP31 summit later this year, aiming to close the gap between global capital and underdeveloped green projects, finance minister Mehmet Simsek said on June 25 during a speech at the Climate Resilience Finance Summit during »»»

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BNE 03.07. 05:37

Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw

Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook. The economies of Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are expected to remain resilient despite elevated energy prices and a difficult global backdrop, although structural weaknesses and geopolitical risks»»»

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BNE 03.07. 05:34

Sudanese paramilitary massing for El Obeid assault targeting key civilian infrastructure, Yale study warns

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Sudan have intensified their bombardment of the strategic city of El Obeid, targeting fuel stations, electricity infrastructure, markets and residential neighbourhoods in a campaign that is accelerating the humanitarian crisis and raising the risk of a»»»

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RT 03.07. 02:54

Explosive-laden Ukrainian drone crashes in Türkiye’s Trabzon province – media

A Ukrainian attack drone carrying explosives has crashed and exploded in a rural area of Türkiye’s Black Sea coast, local media outlets have reported. No casualties or major damage have been reported. The UAV was carrying 5 kg of explosives and came down on Wednesday in Trabzon province, northeaste»»»

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