The wave of forest fires, which so far has claimed three lives in Spain, continues and now the country is asking the EU for help in combating the fires. Also in Turkey and Albania, two people are reported to have died.
WorldPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) says that the release of the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been preceded by "intensive contacts" with the Turkish government.
Swedish politicsRussia's president Vladimir Putin was afraid to travel to Turkey, believes Ukrainian colleague Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Europe coordinates the next step with the USA's president Donald Trump – with clear frustration.
WorldThe meeting between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul has ended – with few outcomes. The demands presented by Russia were, according to Ukraine, unreasonable. Europe and the USA are preparing new sanctions against Russia following the meeting.
ConflictsWith a promise of EU membership within five years, Prime Minister Edi Rama is aiming for a fourth term in Albania. In Sunday's parliamentary vote, he is being challenged by arch-rival Sali Berisha, accused of corruption and recently released from house arrest. A final result is expected within 48 hours.
World politicsWhen the cycling classic Giro d'Italia got underway, the first stage – 160 kilometers long – took place in Albania with the finish line in the capital Tirana. Then came Danish success. Mads Pedersen was a narrow wheel ahead of second-placed Wout van Aert, Belgium, after a sprint duel.
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