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France and Spain win some respite, as wildfire battles rage across Europe

France and Spain win some respite, as wildfire battles rage across Europe

By Yves Herman, Lefteris Papadimas and Emma Pinedo BORDEAUX, France/ATHENS/MADRID, July 30 (Reuters) - France, Spain and Greece battled major wildfires on Thursday, with Spain bringing one blaze under control but facing new threats as intense heat, dry vegetation and powerful winds kept much of
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Turkish police detain actor-turned-mayor Erdal Besikcioglu in latest raids targeting opposition

Turkish police detain actor-turned-mayor Erdal Besikcioglu in latest raids targeting opposition

Police have detained a former TV actor-turned-mayor in the latest wave of arrests targeting the opposition
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Turkey wants to join a new Lebanon security initiative after UN mission ends

Turkey wants to join a new Lebanon security initiative after UN mission ends

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey is interested in joining a new security initiative for Lebanon
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As heat and dry conditions fan wildfires in France, volunteers fan out to help

As heat and dry conditions fan wildfires in France, volunteers fan out to help

Jean-François Pauner is among many volunteers helping firefighters battle wildfires in southwestern France
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UN Secretary-General Guterres Initiates New Cyprus Peace Talks

UN Secretary-General Guterres Initiates New Cyprus Peace Talks

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has announced plans to convene new peace talks aimed at resolving the long-standing division of Cyprus. The talks will follow a 5+1 format, involving the Turkish Cypriot leadership, the Republic of Cyprus, and the three guarantor powers: the United Kingdom, Greece, and Turkey. This initiative comes after a joint meeting in Nicosia with Cypriot leaders. Guterres emphasized the need for adequate preparation and confidence-building measures before the talks, aiming to build on previous convergences. The UN's involvement underscores its commitment to facilitating a peaceful resolution to the conflict, which has persisted since 1974.
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The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures

The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures

Firefighters in southwest France are battling a mega-fire four times the size of Paris
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Cyprus' ethnic split must be resolved to stabilize a tumultuous region, UN chief says

Cyprus' ethnic split must be resolved to stabilize a tumultuous region, UN chief says

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized that resolving Cyprus' ethnic division is crucial for regional stability
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Iraqi Minister's Hesitation at Signing Ceremony with Turkey Resolved

Iraqi Minister's Hesitation at Signing Ceremony with Turkey Resolved

During a signing ceremony in Ankara, a brief crisis occurred when Iraq's Transport Minister hesitated to sign a transportation agreement under the Development Road Project. The hesitation prompted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to question the number of agreements, leading to intervention by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. The situation was resolved, and the agreement was signed. The ceremony marked the signing of five agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation between Turkey and Iraq, particularly in transportation, as part of a broader effort to enhance regional connectivity and stability.
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Greek Prime Minister Praises Christopher Nolan for 'The Odyssey' Film Success

Greek Prime Minister Praises Christopher Nolan for 'The Odyssey' Film Success

Greek Prime Minister Praises Christopher Nolan for 'The Odyssey' Film Success
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Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe

Three Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe

By Yves Herman, Nacho Doce and Lefteris Papadimas LE TEMPLE, France/LA VILAVELLA, Spain/ATHENS, July 29 (Reuters) - Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of Crete and the mainland as wildfires spread across Europe on Wednesday after days of devastating fires
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Two Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe

Two Greek firefighters killed as wildfires strike further east in Europe

By Yves Herman, Nacho Doce and Lefteris Papadimas LE TEMPLE, France/LA VILAVELLA, Spain/ATHENS, July 29 (Reuters) - Two Greek firefighters died on Wednesday as they battled a blaze on the island of Crete as wildfires spread further in Europe, despite a rare reprieve in Spain, where a major fire
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BP Partners with TPAO for Kirkuk Oil Field Redevelopment in Iraq

BP Partners with TPAO for Kirkuk Oil Field Redevelopment in Iraq

BP has entered into an agreement with Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (TPAO) to include the Turkish national oil company in its Kirkuk redevelopment project in northern Iraq. TPAO will acquire a 15% interest in BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited (BP ECKL). This partnership builds on a strategic cooperation memorandum signed earlier this year. The project, which also involves ConocoPhillips, aims to redevelop the Kirkuk oil field and adjacent areas, targeting over 3 billion barrels of oil equivalent. The development is under a contract with Iraq's North Oil Company and North Gas Company, with plans for eventual transition of operatorship to a local organization.