NATO & Türkiye Security: A Russian missile that veered toward Turkish airspace triggered a NATO alert near the Ankara summit, later downgraded after officials said it fell into the Black Sea—highlighting escalation risks on the eastern frontier. EU Climate Policy: The European Commission is set to overhaul the EU Emissions Trading System, aiming to ease industry pressure while tightening the emissions cap—an issue that could shape Turkey-EU industrial competitiveness. Türkiye-EU Trade: Turkey’s trade minister says Ankara is pushing the EU to protect bilateral trade and investment as new EU industrial policies roll out, especially for autos. Circular Textiles: Recover and Ünteks Group announced a partnership to scale recycled cotton in mainstream knitwear, targeting lower-impact, more transparent supply chains. Tourism & Nature: Demre is pitching year-round, four-season tourism built on culture, faith, sea and nature. Archaeology & Conservation: Çanakkale’s İnkaya Cave excavation enters its 10th season with private sponsorship to boost rare cave archaeology and sustainable cultural tourism. Environment & Language: Babbel named the Māori word “kaitiakitanga” (guardianship of the natural world) the world’s most beautiful word, tying stewardship to climate action.