The Europe Today, Islamabad (2025)

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New York, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: Anar Guliyev, Chairman of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, addressed the Ministerial Meeting of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, held under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York, underscoring Azerbaijan’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive urban development.

In his remarks, Chairman Guliyev detailed Azerbaijan’s strategic achievements and reforms in urban planning, emphasizing the nation’s integrated and forward-looking approach that contributes to improved social well-being, enhanced economic resilience, and climate change adaptation.

New York, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: Anar Guliyev, Chairman of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan,

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Istanbul, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: In a major step toward deepening strategic defense cooperation, Turkish Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler and UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Türkiye’s prospective role as a Eurofighter Typhoon operator.

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) held in Istanbul, according to a statement released by the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Türkiye.

The MoU marks a significant milestone in bilateral defense relations and formalizes ongoing efforts to integrate Türkiye into the Eurofighter Typhoon program, a leading European multi-role combat aircraft developed by a consortium of the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

“The Defense Ministers have today jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

Istanbul, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: In a major step toward deepening strategic defense cooperation, Turkish Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler

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Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia met with the Honourable Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, H.E. Faisal Karim Kundi, during a commemoration ceremony held in Islamabad to celebrate the achievements under the Youth Engagement and Resilience Initiative, led by the Human Resource Development Network (HRDN).

During the meeting, Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker briefed Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on the proactive and impactful role of Ethiopian youth in the implementation of the Green Legacy Initiative—a visionary campaign launched by the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali. The initiative aims to accelerate green economic development and foster environmental sustainability across Ethiopia through large-scale reforestation and conservation efforts.

Islamabad, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia met with the

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Baku, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has extended his gratitude to former U.S. President Donald Trump for sharing his remarks from the Shusha Global Media Forum on social media, highlighting the strength of U.S.-Azerbaijan relations and shared commitments to peace.

As reported by The Europe Today, President Aliyev expressed his appreciation in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.

“I would like to express my gratitude to President Donald Trump for sharing my remarks on his social media platform regarding the U.S.-Azerbaijan partnership and his commitment to a peace agenda — both globally and in our region — which I conveyed at the Shusha Global Media Forum,” President Aliyev stated.

The Azerbaijani head of state reaffirmed his support for President Trump’s efforts to promote international peace and stability, and emphasized the alignment of values between the two nations.

Baku, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has extended his gratitude to former U.S. President Donald Trump

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Washington, D.C., July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the United States and Japan have reached a trade agreement that includes the imposition of a 15% tariff on U.S. imports from Japan, according to media reports. The announcement was made via a post on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social.

In the post, Trump claimed the deal entails $550 billion in Japanese investments into the United States and provisions for increased Japanese market access to American exporters, particularly in the automotive and agricultural sectors. He specifically mentioned improved opportunities for U.S. producers of cars, trucks, rice, and certain other agricultural products.

However, the post did not include any reference to the current 25% tariff on Japanese automobiles — a critical sector for Japan, which accounts for over a quarter of its exports to the U.S.

Washington, D.C., July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the United States and Japan have reached a

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Jakarta, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has urged key cabinet members, including Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, to intensify fiscal reform efforts and maintain strict control over the State Budget (APBN) deficit. The directive was delivered during a limited meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday evening.

According to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, the meeting followed discussions on optimizing special economic zones and included updates on the progress of APBN deliberations currently underway at the House of Representatives.

“President Prabowo gave strategic instructions aimed at preserving the country’s fiscal stability and ensuring that the APBN remains a vital instrument to drive and sustain national economic growth,” Wijaya stated on Wednesday.

Jakarta, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has urged key cabinet members, including Finance Minister Sri Mulyani

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Ashgabat, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: The Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan convened a working meeting this week, attended by Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Affairs of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charity Fund for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship. A key outcome of the meeting was the formal signing of a cooperation agreement between the Ministry and the Charity Fund.

According to Turkmenistan’s official media, the agreement outlines collaborative efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of children under guardianship. The partnership will focus on facilitating medical surgeries, implementing rehabilitation programs, and integrating advanced medical practices to enhance the overall standard of care.

During the meeting, participants underscored the major progress Turkmenistan’s healthcare system has achieved over the past thirty years.

Ashgabat, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: The Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan convened a working meeting this week, attended by

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Prague, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: As part of Azerbaijani Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov’s official visit to the Czech Republic, a business roundtable was convened in Prague with the participation of leading Czech entrepreneurs and government representatives.

In his address at the event, Minister Jabbarov underscored that the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic are grounded in mutual trust and shared strategic priorities. He highlighted the significance of the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership signed in 2015, describing it as a cornerstone in the development of long-term cooperation between the two nations.

Speaking on the economic dynamics, the minister revealed that trade turnover between Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic reached approximately $485 million during the first half of 2025. He expressed optimism about expanding bilateral trade and emphasized the vast potential for investment collaboration across multiple sectors.

Prague, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: As part of Azerbaijani Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov’s official visit to the Czech Republic, a business

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Located in the very heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan is becoming an increasingly appealing destination for international investors. Over the past seven years, the country has attracted 120 billion US dollars in investments and established over 6,000 enterprises. In particular, in 2024 alone, the volume of investments reached 35 billion dollars, while exports totaled 27 billion dollars.

So, what exactly makes Uzbekistan attractive to investors? Let us take a closer look at the main factors.

Firstly, the country is undergoing large-scale reforms aimed at liberalizing the economy and improving the investment climate.

Since 2017, the government has been actively engaged in the privatization of state-owned enterprises, opening the door to private investment across various sectors – from energy to agriculture. In addition, the government has simplified business registration procedures, reducing the process to just 30 minutes from the time of application.

Located in the very heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan is becoming an increasingly appealing destination for international investors. Over the past seven

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Brussels, July 23, 2025 - The Europe Today: While the linguistic battle between Dutch and French in Belgium has long dominated public discourse, a quieter, more perilous struggle has unfolded in the southern region of Wallonia. The Walloon language—once the lingua franca of southern Belgium—is now labeled "definitely endangered" by UNESCO and faces possible extinction in the 21st century.

A Romance language that evolved from Latin around the year 1000, Walloon developed alongside French, not from it, and is part of the broader langues d’oïl family that includes standard French. For centuries, Walloon thrived in the daily lives of Walloons—spoken in homes, markets, and streets. But its presence has faded drastically over the last century.

"It’s always the small who get crushed," an old Walloon saying—"C’ èst todi lès ptits qu’ on spotche!"—poignantly sums up the fate of this marginalized language.

Brussels, July 23, 2025 - The Europe Today: While the linguistic battle between Dutch and French in Belgium has long dominated public discourse, a quieter,

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Venice, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: Romanian filmmaker Mihai Mincan returns to the prestigious Venice International Film Festival with his second fiction feature, Milk Teeth (Dinți de lapte), which will have its world premiere in the competitive Orizzonti section of the festival’s 82nd edition, scheduled for August 27 to September 6.

The official selection, announced Tuesday, July 22, during the festival’s press conference, marks Mincan’s second consecutive inclusion in the Orizzonti section. His debut feature, To the North (Spre Nord, 2022), previously earned acclaim in the same section and won the Bisato d’Oro Award from Venice’s association of independent film critics.

A Poetic Allegory of Romania’s Post-Communist Transition

Described by producers Radu Stancu and Ioana Lascăr of deFilm as an allegory of Romania’s transition from communism to a hopeful democratic society after 1989, Milk Teeth captures a generation’s inner turmoil and yearning for change.

Venice, July 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: Romanian filmmaker Mihai Mincan returns to the prestigious Venice International Film Festival with his second

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Sofia, July 23, 2025 - The Europe Today: Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has reaffirmed the Bulgarian government’s strong commitment to passing the final amendments to the Euro Adoption Law before the National Assembly enters its summer recess. Speaking at the opening of a high-level meeting of the Mechanism for Coordination of Monitoring and Control on the introduction of the euro, Zhelyazkov emphasized that ensuring a smooth and transparent transition remains a national priority.

The proposed amendments, presented by Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova, are designed to enhance oversight, safeguard consumers, and prevent unjustified price increases during Bulgaria’s shift from the lev to the euro.

Stronger Consumer Protections and Oversight

Minister Petkova outlined that the price monitoring system will be extended beyond the dual circulation period and will cover the full dual price display timeline, which runs from August 8, 2025, to December 31, 2026.

Sofia, July 23, 2025 - The Europe Today: Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has reaffirmed the Bulgarian government’s strong commitment to passing the final

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