Europe’s 2026 Wildfire Season Exposes Growing Gaps in Rural Land Management
A Reuters analysis links Europe’s severe 2026 wildfire season to climate pressures, rural depopulation and difficulties managing abandoned land.
A Reuters analysis links Europe’s severe 2026 wildfire season to climate pressures, rural depopulation and difficulties managing abandoned land.
The World Meteorological Organization says a potentially very strong El Niño could intensify global weather extremes in the coming months.
A new UN Environment Programme assessment says current national pledges remain insufficient to meet the Paris climate goals.
S&P Global says Turkey’s tighter economic policy supports its rating, while slower disinflation and future elections remain risks.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says renewed military attacks on Iran could deepen regional instability, urging diplomacy after talks in Istanbul.
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ISTANBUL, 23 October 2026 — Turkey is hosting foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, France, Germany and the United Kingdom for talks focused on regional conflicts and security, according…
ANKARA, 23 October 2026 — Turkey’s parliament has passed legislation intended to manage the liquidation of more than 100 frozen investment funds, a move that could help hundreds of thousands…