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Turkey wildfires disrupt travel as Izmir airport closes
EasternEye
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June 30, 2025
Reservoir levels in the area dropped to around 62 per centGetty Images North-west England had already been classified as being in drought in late May, after experiencing the driest February to April period since 1893. United Utilities reported...
Turkish wildfires: Flight delays and airline disruption as İzmir Airport temporarily closes
Derry Journal
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June 30, 2025
Airlines operating in Turkey continue to face major disruption after İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport was forced to shut down temporarily on Sunday due to wildfires burning dangerously close to the airport runways. A spokesperson for the airport...
Turkish police detain four cartoonists after image authorities say depicts the Prophet Mohammed sparks protests
KEYT - California
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July 1, 2025
By Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Turkish police detained at least four cartoonists on Monday accused of drawing and distributing a cartoon that authorities and protesters say is a depiction of the Prophet Mohammed and Moses. The cartoon, published in a...
Turkish police arrest four cartoonists after image authorities say depicts the Prophet Mohammed sparks protests
KRDO - Colorado
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July 1, 2025
By Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Turkish police arrested at least four cartoonists on Monday accused of drawing and distributing a cartoon that authorities and protesters say is a depiction of the Prophet Mohammed and Moses. The cartoon, published in a...
Official warning for holidaymakers as Europe heat hits record highs
Irish Independent
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A ‘heat dome’ over much of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany, Turkey and Greece is bringing extreme temperatures that are forecast to remain over 40C in the coming days. Already Spain has recorded a new record high for June, with 46C...
world Thousands flee wildfires in Turkey as Europe is hit by early heatwave
Asiaone
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July 1, 2025
ISTANBUL/PARIS/BRUSSELS — Firefighters battled wildfires in Turkey and France on Monday (June 30) and more than 50,000 people were evacuated as an early summer heatwave hit Europe. Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and...
Travelers Stranded As Wildfires Ground All Flights At Popular Vacation Destination
The Travel
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June 30, 2025
Turkey is once again in the middle of a storm. Serving Izmir and most of the surrounding provinces in Turkey, İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport suspended all operations and canceled flights due to a major out-of-control wildfire from a forest near the...
Turkey wildfire map shows horror blazes near Brit holiday hotspots as 50k evacuated & bleak forecast spells more misery
The Scottish Sun
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June 30, 2025
A MAP shows where more than 50,000 have been forced to evacuate as a wildfire blazes near top British holiday destinations in Turkey. Firefighters are continuing to battle the raging blazes in three key areas as strong winds are expected to whip...
Thousands Flee Turkey Wildfires As Early Heatwave Grips Europe
StratNews Global
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July 1, 2025
Home Europe Thousands Flee Turkey Wildfires As Early Heatwave Grips Europe Health alerts have been issued across France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Germany, while the Netherlands has been warned of unusually high temperatures and humidity in the...
Thousands evacuated in Turkey as Europe is hit by early summer heatwave
Business Recorder
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July 1, 2025
ISTANBUL/PARIS/BRUSSELS: Fire-fighters battled wildfires in Turkey and France on Monday and more than 50,000 people were evacuated as an early summer heatwave hit Europe. Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Germany....
More Brits heading overseas for holidays
TTR Weekly
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June 30, 2025
LONDON, 1 July 2025: Two-thirds of Britons plan to holiday abroad this year despite concerns about affordability and travel costs, according to findings featured in the annual Post Office Holiday Spending Report. The study also showed that more...
Turkey arrests 65 officers in nationwide crackdown on alleged Gülen links
Stockholm Center for Freedom
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June 30, 2025
A total of 65 active-duty and former military officers have been arrested in Turkey as part of a sweeping operation targeting people accused of links to the faith-based Gülen movement, Turkish Minute reported. The arrests are part of a...
FM: Turkey-Libya Maritime MoU lacks Any Basis in Int’l Law
To Vima
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June 30, 2025
Greece’s foreign minister on Monday again revisited the issue of the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement – which Athens considers as illegal, baseless and invalid – repeating that it lacks any basis in international law. George Gerapetritis was...
'I couldn't step outside': Irish tourists swelter as 'heat dome' blankets southern Europe
The Journal
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July 1, 2025
High temperatures are forecast for Tuesday. UK Met Office UK Met Office EXTREME HEAT ACROSS southern European countries will continue today, with red alerts issued for cities across the region due to dangerously high temperatures. A ‘heat dome’ –...
Turkey holidays update for Brits as devastating wildfires destroy resorts
The Mirror
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June 30, 2025
A heatwave across Turkey and parts of Europe have seen forest fires fanned by high winds and hot, dry weather damaged some holiday homes, with much of Europe also bracing for very hot weather, with temperatures expected to soar to 40C Raging...
Ancient Greek Agora and Shops Discovered at Hyllarima in Turkey
Greek Reporter
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June 30, 2025
Archaeologists uncovered the ancient Greek agora of Hyllarima in Turkey, revealing ancient Hellenistic shops and public spaces. Image: Stone seats of the ancient Caunos theater echo its Hellenistic and Roman past. Credit: HALUK COMERTEL / CC BY...
Turkey and Syria Restore Direct Road Links in Landmark Transport Pact
Media Line
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June 30, 2025
A flurry of transport diplomacy wrapped up on Sunday in Istanbul, where officials from 30 countries closed the Global Transport Connectivity Forum by signing 12 agreements designed to speed cargo across continents. The headline act was a deal...
Cork Airport air traffic controller retires after 45 years of keeping holidaymakers safe
Cork Beo
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June 30, 2025
She's been guiding your flights abroad for almost half a century and you've never even known. But now, this hardworking Rebel is stepping down from her role at Cork Airport as she enters a well-earned retirement. Ann Walsh, originally from...
Europe heatwave: Spain set for hottest June on record as 50,000 flee Turkey wildfires
The Independent
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June 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Europe's killer heatwave leaves one dead as Brits on holiday warned 'stay inside'
The Mirror
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June 30, 2025
Brits venturing to Europe in the coming weeks are being warned to prepare for scorching temperatures as the heatwave claims at least one life. Temperatures across holiday hotspots loved by Brits are edging dangerously high, with health and heat...