Trump Likes the Idea of Declaring Hormuz a "Territory"

The war between the US and Iran has slowed down, as peace prospects dim with President Trump in no hurry to reach a peace deal. The apparent slowdown of actions comes as the President insists the US is controlling the Strait of Hormuz, as major US defense firms race to make cheaper missiles to bolster to US weapons stockpile. Bloomberg News National Security Reporter Nick Wadhams and Senior Adviser as CSIS Mark Cancian join Businessweek Daily to discuss the latest on the conflict. (Source: Bl...

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House rent in most EU capitals exceed minimum wage

In numerous EU capitals, rent prices outstrip the minimum wage, significantly impacting low-income earners. Cities like Prague and Lisbon record the highest rent-to-income ratios, especially for two-bedroom apartments. Other capitals also indicate rental costs above the gross monthly minimum wage. However, Brussels and Berlin provide relatively affordable housing options for those earning minimum wage. The escalating housing expenses continue to be a critical issue for workers across Europe.

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Turkey's Erdogan urges Trump to continue US-Iran talks, offers support in diplomatic efforts

The Turkish foreign minister seperately spoke with his Iranian counterpart in a call on Tuesday, where the two discussed efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and continue the US-Iran ceasefire.

Turkey, Iran discuss efforts to open Strait of Hormuz, continue US-Iran ceasefire

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday discussed efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and ensure the continuation of a ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. during a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi, a Turkish diplomatic source said, without elaborating. Earlier, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran had decided to […]

Italy's working-life expectancy just 33 years, 2nd lowest in EU says CNA

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 17 - Italy's working-life expectancy is just 33 years, the second lowest in the EU, think tank CNA said Monday. Italy is one of the European countries where people live longest, but also one of those with the fewest years spent in the labour market. In 2025, the expected working life expectancy stood at 33 years, the second lowest figure in the European Union after Romania and a full four and a half years less than the EU average of 37.5 years. The CNA notes this, explainin...

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Ukraine urges EU to finally sanction Russia's nuclear giant Rosatom after new safety failures - The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine urges EU to finally sanction Russia's nuclear giant Rosatom after new safety failures  The Kyiv Independent

Erdoğan, Trump discuss Iran tensions, Gaza peace process

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Türkiye-U.S. ties and pressing regional and global developments in a phone call, with the Turkish leader st...

Erdoğan says EU membership is not a priority for Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in an interview aired Sunday that European Union membership was no longer a priority for Ankara, signaling a retreat from a goal that shaped the early years of his government and that he called strategic as recently as 2024. “Europe has not admitted Turkey for 53 years and does […] The post Erdoğan says EU membership is not a priority for Turkey appeared first on Stockholm Center for Freedom.

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Erdogan: EU membership is no longer a priority for Turkey – What he said about F-35s & the Strait of Hormuz

Turkey’s membership in the European Union “is no longer a priority” for Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, arguing that “Europe will be the loser” as a result of this development The post Erdogan: EU membership is no longer a priority for Turkey – What he said about F-35s & the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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EU, US Remain Largest Sources of Money Transfers to Georgia in July

Money transfers to Georgia from abroad totaled USD 350.05 million in July 2026, up 3.9% year-on-year, or USD 13.1 million, according to the latest data published by the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) on August 17. The European Union and the United States remained the largest sources of transfers, together accounting for 63% of total …

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