UEFA has opened a new office in Istanbul to support the organization of major tournaments, including the 2026 Europa League final, 2027 Conference League final, and EURO 2032. President Ceferin praised Türkiye’s hosting record and ongoing collaboration.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin officially opened UEFA’s new office in Istanbul on Thursday, calling it a strategic step to ensure smooth planning and execution of upcoming major football tournaments. The office will coordinate key events including the UEFA Europa League final in 2026, the UEFA Conference League final in 2027, and EURO 2032, which Türkiye will co-host with Italy.
Ceferin praised Türkiye’s proven ability to organize major football events, referencing past successes like the 2005 and 2023 UEFA Champions League finals and the 2019 UEFA Super Cup. He said the Istanbul office would strengthen UEFA’s local presence and help deliver world-class tournaments.
Expressing confidence in cooperation with Turkish authorities, Ceferin thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish Football Federation for their support and said he looks forward to unforgettable tournaments. He even envisioned a EURO 2032 final between Türkiye and Italy.
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China has restated its steadfast support for Pakistan during high-level talks in Beijing, even as it calls for peaceful resolution of conflicts and enhanced regional cooperation in South Asia, where tensions have been on the rise.
Russia has voiced serious concern over the U.S. Golden Dome defense initiative, a $175 billion project aimed at countering threats from China and Russia.
A 24-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela has been taken into custody after trying to enroll himself as a 16-year-old at a high school in Ohio, according to local authorities.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of “significant consequences” if Europe pushes for reimposing UN nuclear sanctions, stressing it would end E3 participation in the 2015 deal, following an unproductive meeting in Istanbul.
French President Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a strategic visit to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore, aiming to present France and the European Union as dependable partners offering transparent cooperation.
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The Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025, scheduled for May 18–19, will host 200 international guests, including 40 current and former European officials.
Anton Kobyakov, adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, claimed at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum that the USSR’s dissolution was legally invalid and that the Soviet Union still exists under constitutional law, framing the Ukraine war as an “internal process.”
China has restated its steadfast support for Pakistan during high-level talks in Beijing, even as it calls for peaceful resolution of conflicts and enhanced regional cooperation in South Asia, where tensions have been on the rise.
Russia has voiced serious concern over the U.S. Golden Dome defense initiative, a $175 billion project aimed at countering threats from China and Russia.
A 24-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela has been taken into custody after trying to enroll himself as a 16-year-old at a high school in Ohio, according to local authorities.
French President Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a strategic visit to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore, aiming to present France and the European Union as dependable partners offering transparent cooperation.
Singapore’s Foreign Ministry has issued a firm rebuke to foreign embassies in the city-state, stating that it “rejects attempts by foreign embassies to incite domestic reactions to international issues involving third countries.”
China has restated its steadfast support for Pakistan during high-level talks in Beijing, even as it calls for peaceful resolution of conflicts and enhanced regional cooperation in South Asia, where tensions have been on the rise.
Russia has voiced serious concern over the U.S. Golden Dome defense initiative, a $175 billion project aimed at countering threats from China and Russia.
A 24-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela has been taken into custody after trying to enroll himself as a 16-year-old at a high school in Ohio, according to local authorities.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of “significant consequences” if Europe pushes for reimposing UN nuclear sanctions, stressing it would end E3 participation in the 2015 deal, following an unproductive meeting in Istanbul.
French President Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a strategic visit to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore, aiming to present France and the European Union as dependable partners offering transparent cooperation.
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