Wildfire Crisis in Turkey and Europe: Turkey is battling fresh blazes, including evacuations in Antalya and Muğla’s Seydikemer, as officials report hundreds of fires since Wednesday and warn conditions remain dangerous. Across Europe, heatwaves and drought are driving “new era” megafires, with France and Spain still struggling and Greece facing repeated ignitions, including evacuations by sea in central Greece and ongoing hotspots on Crete. Climate Policy Pushback: EU crisis chief Hadja Lahbib called the wildfire season a “wake-up call” and rejected climate denial, stressing prevention investment alongside firefighting. Pollution and Industry Scrutiny: Aerial footage highlights severe environmental pollution tied to Turkey’s Afşin-Elbistan coal power plant, while an EU ship-recycling proposal sparked backlash over adding Indian yards and removing some facilities, including a Turkish yard, after deficiencies. Local Governance and Safety: A Turkish parliamentary commission heard students on school incidents and digital risks, while the Trade Ministry expanded rules for ads by astrologers/psychics and illegal gambling to curb misleading promotions. Biodiversity Note: A Turkish nature initiative reported growth of a new preserve, adding land through acquisitions.