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Turkish Airlines plans to submit binding bid for Air Europa stake
Turkish Airlines will submit a binding bid for a minority stake in Spanish carrier Air Europa, after expressing interest last year, News.Az reports citing the Flight Global. The Star Alliance carrier has not given any further indication as to the...

Turkish Airlines intends to submit binding offer for Air Europa stake
Turkish Airlines is to submit a binding offer to take a minority stake in Spanish carrier Air Europa, having previously indicated interest last year. The Star Alliance carrier has not given any further indication as to the size of the proposed...

New To Netflix In September: Wednesday S2 Part Two, Orphan Black, More
Netflix has announced the new content arriving in September including the second part of Wednesday season two, Orphan Black, and more. You can see the full list below of content coming to the service next month which also includes the Idiocracy,...

Ohio Hunting Seasons for Squirrel, Dove, Geese, and Teal Kick Off in Early September
Ohio’s hunting seasons for squirrel, dove, Canada geese, teal, and more open in early September, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. Hunting seasons for squirrel, dove and more begin Monday, September 1....

Turkish-European partnership in Africa: Challenges and opportunities for collaboration
The evolving landscape of African geopolitics increasingly places Türkiye and Europe at a crossroads. Back in 2009, Ahmet Davutoglu, then chief adviser to then-Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, famously declared, “The road to Paris passes...

Turkish Airlines eyes strategic leap into Latin America
ISTANBUL Turkish Airlines is preparing to solidify its global expansion with a bold move into the Latin American market. Fueled in part by the rising popularity of Turkish television dramas across the region, the national flag carrier has...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Expands Youth Turkey Hunting Opportunities on Public Lands
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved changes to expand youth turkey hunting opportunities on public lands, giving young hunters more time in the field. During its August meeting, the FWC voted to extend the...

Explainer: What is ‘climate anxiety’?
Researchers call this growing phenomenon “climate anxiety”. A new analysis examines 94 studies focused on climate anxiety, involving 170,000 people across 27 countries, to explore who it is most likely to affect and what its possible consequences...

Arctic reindeer at risk from rapid climate change: Researchers
An international team of researchers has warned that Arctic reindeer populations could decline by up to 80% by 2100 due to climate change, according to a study published on Wednesday. Researchers used fossils, ancient DNA and computer models to...

What We’re Watching: Turkey sends Syria weapons, US military heads to Southern Caribbean, Australia makes a pact in the South Pacific
Turkey looks to re-arm Syria Turkey pledged to boost military cooperation with Syria on Wednesday, reinforcing its support for Damascus as interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to rebuild the country after nearly 14 years of civil war. The...

Austrian artists cool Vienna’s streets with vibrant climate art
Equipped with an infrared thermometer, Austrian artist Jonas Griessler measures the sweltering heat in an inner courtyard in the centre of Vienna. Thanks to his collective's artwork covering the black asphalt with a multitude of bright colors, the...

Protesters condemn armed attack on Turkish newspaper office
Dozens of journalists, representatives of political parties, unions and civil society groups gathered Wednesday in the western city of İzmir to denounce an armed attack on the local bureau of the Evrensel newspaper, a leftist Turkish daily known...

The Aliyevs’ Turkish retreat: luxury real estate investment in the shadow of corruption
Image created by Arzu Geybullayeva, using Canva Pro. The deal was signed in January 2023, but the story of Azerbaijan-linked Pasha Holding’s investment in the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum luxury resort on Turkey’s Aegean coast resurfaced in July 2025,...

Epic Show 2025: Creativity, Consciousness, and Sustainability in Fashion
Africa’s most daring new voices in fashion took centre stage at The Epic Show 2025. Organised by Fashions Finest Africa, this stylish spectacle not only showcased bold designs but also tackled the real challenges facing the industry. A highlight...

Metlife: Protecting The Environment Through Our Products And Services
(MENAFN- 3BL) MetLife continues to pursue opportunities to reduce resource use and waste by implementing digital communications where possible. In many of our regions and businesses, customers can submit claims, make payments and access...

Production rises as current deficit remains sustainable: Şimşek
ANKARA Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek stated that production is increasing while the current account deficit stays at sustainable levels. In a post on his X account evaluating the current account data, Şimşek said, "Production is...

How global ESG policies are reshaping hotel design and operations
Sustainability is no longer an option—it is the foundation of future-proof hospitality. Around the world, hotels are being reshaped not just by shifting guest preferences or macroeconomic cycles, but by the rise of Environmental, Social, and...

Türkiye-Botswana ties based on 'mutual respect and win-win principle': Turkish foreign minister
Türkiye’s foreign minister said Wednesday that the country has made significant progress in its relations with the African continent “on the basis of mutual respect and the win-win principle." Hakan Fidan made the remarks at a joint news...

Chiliz and Paribu announce strategic partnership to accelerate SportFi growth in Turkey
Chiliz, the world's leading blockchain provider for the sports and entertainment industry, has partnered with Paribu, a leading Turkish crypto exchange. Istanbul, 14th August 2025:— Chiliz, the world's leading blockchain provider for the sports...

Turkey wildfires force busy shipping route to close, evacuation of villages
ISTANBUL – Wildfires in Turkey forced the authorities to suspend shipping in the busy Dardanelles Strait and evacuate villages on Aug 8 as firefighters battled the blazes, officials said. Turkey “temporarily” shut the busy strait in both...