Higher Education Crackdown: Turkey’s Official Gazette order to close Istanbul Bilgi University has sparked fresh alarm over academic freedom, with critics saying the move came without prior warning despite recent quality accreditation. Political Tensions in Ankara: DEM Party condemned “racist and sexist” social media remarks aimed at an MP protesting NATO summit policing, as Ankara security blocked access near the summit area. Climate & Heritage: Cappadocia’s Göreme and other open-air sites rolled out energy-efficient night lighting designed to cut light pollution and protect local ecosystems while boosting visitor safety. Renewables Push: Ameresco announced rooftop solar arrays for the Community College of Philadelphia, highlighting how campuses can meet sustainability goals via performance contracts. Air Surveillance Upgrade: NATO selected Saab’s GlobalEye for next-gen airborne early warning, with talks to buy up to ten aircraft—an indirect reminder of how defense modernization is reshaping regional priorities. Environment Policy Debate: MPs warned that weight-based charging in the UK’s glass packaging system could push businesses toward less circular plastics, undermining recycling goals. Heat Risk Reminder: Turkish medical experts urged people to watch for dehydration signs like headaches and fatigue during hot weather.