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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

New Right-Wing Party Steps Into Italian Politics, Shaking Up Election Race

Italy just got another player in its political game, and this one could give Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a real headache. General Roberto Vannacci, a former military leader, has launched his own far-right party called Futuro Nazionale. With national elections coming up next year, Vannacci isn’t ju

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

Denmark’s tax changes aim to boost business and fairness

Denmark’s government is making big moves with taxes. A new coalition, led by the prime minister, wants to lower the corporate tax rate by three points over the next three years. They also plan to remove two extra tax levels for high earners. The goal? Keep Denmark competitive in a world where trade

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Turkish Politics in Turmoil: A Police Raid Sparks Outrage

Turkey’s pro‑Kurdish Democratic Unity Party (DEM) slammed a recent court decision that removed the main opposition party’s leader, labeling the police raid on the Republican People’s Party (CHP) headquarters a “disgrace to democracy. ” The raid occurred on Sunday when riot police, armed with tear

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Turkey’s Political Showdown: What Happens When Courts Overrule Party Votes

Turkey has once again found itself in the middle of a power struggle between its legal system and political parties. Police were sent to the headquarters of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Ankara after a court decided to undo a leadership vote from last year. The ruling reinstated Kemal Kilic

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May 24 2026POLITICS

Turkey's political shake-up: What the latest detentions reveal

Turkey has just seen a fresh wave of police actions tied to a major political party dispute. Thirteen people were taken into custody across seven provinces this week, accused of tampering with delegate votes during a 2023 congress. The suspects now face multiple charges including breaking party laws

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Turkey Weighs Joining Hormuz Mine-Clearing Mission

Turkey is quietly assessing whether to send experts to clear naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz, but only if Iran and the United States first reach a lasting peace deal. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan explained in London that any future clearance teams would consist of technical specialists from mu

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Turkey Seeks to Reopen Talks Between Russia and Ukraine

Turkey is trying again to bring the leaders of Russia and Ukraine together for a new round of talks, says the Turkish presidency. The effort comes after Kyiv asked Ankara to host a high‑level meeting with Moscow, a request the Turkish government has been working on since the war began in 2022. Presi

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Turkey Warns of Harm if U. S. Pulls Out of European Security Plans

Turkey’s foreign minister said the United States might pull out of Europe’s security framework, and that could cause big problems for the continent. He spoke at a meeting in Antalya but did not give details of what is being discussed. The main point was that any U. S. exit, even a partial one, would

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Travel Chaos Threatens Danish Votes Abroad

Denmark’s election on March 24 faces a new hurdle: voters overseas may not get their ballots in time. The country’s government warned that fighting in the Middle East is disrupting flights and mail routes, making it hard for postal votes to reach Denmark before the count. Key airports such as

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Turkey Pushes for Peace Talks After Iran Conflict Escalates

Turkey is working with many groups to stop the fighting in Iran and bring back talks, said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. He also mentioned that Ankara is talking with Oman about the same goal, as the Gulf country shares the aim of ending hostilities. The United States and Israel carried out air s

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