A new leader, old divisions: Will Tufan Erhürman bring change to Northern Cyprus and alter the island’s political destiny?

Firefighting helicopter collects seawater in southeastern Attica, July 2025. © Sanin Mirvic/Corella Greece is once again facing the harsh reality of summer wildfires. By mid-August 2025, more than 45,000 hectares have already burned across the country, making this one of the five most destructive seasons of the past two decades. On the island of Chios alone, over 10,000 hectares have gone up in flames this year, adding to an alarming statistic: nearly a quarter of the islan

A little-known Spanish media outlet has thrown the Caucasus into turmoil with claims of a secret deal between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the U.S. to build a “Trump Bridge” corridor linking Nakhchivan and mainland Azerbaijan. The report, denied by Yerevan, has ignited fierce debate, drawing in Russia, Iran, Turkey, and the EU, as Armenia weighs closer ties to the West amid a shifting balance of power in the region.

London summit seals UK-EU defense & trade pact to counter Russia, ease post-Brexit friction. Starmer navigates Trump pressures. #BrexitReset

Trump and Erdoğan reshape the Middle East through Syria, testing their alliance and redefining regional power dynamics.

With NATO strained & EU defense weak, Turkey's army & geography offer Europe a security lifeline—if political hurdles are overcome.

Erdogan’s removal of Imamoglu marks a shift toward autocracy, with upcoming elections testing Turkey’s ability to preserve its democracy.

Once thriving, Istanbul’s Greek community now numbers fewer than 500, clinging to its heritage amidst centuries of upheaval and decline.