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Turkey confirms arrest of Swedish journalist
The journalist’s incarceration comes in the context of huge protests in Istanbul against the arrest of opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu.

Turkey’s opposition mobilizes huge protest crowd in Istanbul

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Turkey arrests AFP photographer as Erdoğan’s crackdown builds
Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor, Erdoğan’s main political rival
Charges of corruption and terrorism against Ekrem İmamoğlu have sparked widespread protests.
Meet the Czech Millennial Who’s Building a Utopia in the California Hayfields
Armed with tech billions, Jan Sramek has dreams of creating a new, affordable, walkable city. If, that is, California lets him.
Musk’s X suspends opposition accounts in Turkey amid civil unrest
Suspensions affect accounts spreading information about the widespread demonstrations.
Erdoğan’s main rival arrested in major clampdown on Turkish opposition
Arrested mayor of Istanbul accuses authorities of blow “against the will of the people.”
Turkish authorities detain Erdoğan’s top rival
The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and earlier annulment of his diploma are seen as a bid by Turkey’s president to prevent his main challenger from running against him.
Why sh*t’s about to get real for Keir Starmer
A flurry of crucial policy reviews on areas that could define the U.K. prime minister’s government are coming due. POLITICO has you covered.
The EU and its sovereignty: Almaraz power plant is a turning point
Losing Almaraz would be a loss for both the region and Europe. Let’s not harm our competitiveness and energy security when they are needed most.
Scottish Labour’s Keir Starmer problem
The Scottish party hopes crucial elections won’t be a referendum on Keir Starmer’s faltering start as UK prime minister.
Ukraine rallies around Zelenskyy after Trump’s vicious attack
Kyiv blasts back at the U.S. president after he ridicules Ukraine’s leader — and demands the war-ravaged country hold an election.
New shooting in Brussels leaves 1 dead
The attack at the Clemenceau metro station is the latest in a series of violent incidents rocking the city.
How France’s man in Brussels almost got fired by Barnier
The former prime minister wanted to sack France’s envoy to the EU, Philippe Léglise-Costa, and replace him with former Europe Minister Clément Beaune.
Brussels gang wars: Cocaine money propels violence, drugs czar says
The globalization of the illicit narcotics trade is hampering investigators — but Brussels needs to score some quick societal wins, says Belgium’s drug commissioner after wave of shootings.
A Trump gas deal risks EU’s green goals, Finland warns
Consuming more U.S. fossil fuels contradicts Europe’s climate targets, Finland’s top energy official told POLITICO.
UK Labour steals from the Rudy Giuliani playbook
Giuliani touted a “broken windows” push on low-level crime as New York mayor. Britain’s center-left government needs a similar win.
Bloomberg offers climate cash to UN amid Trump cutbacks
The move by billionaire Mike Bloomberg comes in response to President Donald Trump’s move to pull funding for U.N. climate programs.
Slovenes brace for ‘Melania effect’ as new Trump term begins
Slovenia has drawn global attention and its fair share of misinterpretation. Now its residents are saying enough is enough.
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Westminster’s tips for a perfect Christmas lunch
Before you face the biggest feast of the year, check out how U.K. politicians prepare for the big day.
The heart of British democracy is a crime hotspot
Britain’s symbol of power has an uncomfortable reputation for high levels of criminality.
Democrats don’t blame Harris. In fact, many want her back in 2028.
Top officials gathered in Washington suggested an openness to backing the vice president again next time.
Poland expected to slow-walk Ukraine trade talks until election
On the eve of its EU presidency, Warsaw plans to only tackle trade talks with Ukraine after a presidential election in May, diplomats tell POLITICO.
New French Prime Minister François Bayrou off to a nightmarish start
Bayrou’s decision to stay on as mayor of a small city has drawn controversy as he struggles to negotiate with opposition parties.
Erdoğan seizes geopolitical moment to snuff out democratic opposition