Türkiye’s first floating gas platform arrives at Black Sea port
Türkiye’s first floating natural gas production platform, Osman Gazi, reached Filyos Port in Zonguldak on May 31.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has praised Türkiye’s large-scale infrastructure projects, calling them a model for the UK to learn from.
Speaking at a panel in Istanbul on shifting global dynamics, Johnson said Türkiye has shown “dynamism” in building major projects—something he says is lacking in Britain.
“You’ve built colossal airports, amazing new infrastructure, and high-speed rail,” Johnson said. “It’s a lesson for us.”
Johnson pointed out that the UK still hasn’t added a new runway for London airports and recently scrapped plans for high-speed rail. He contrasted that with Türkiye’s rapid progress, saying the country is leaving the UK behind.
“The scale and pace of change here since I first came to Türkiye has been extraordinary,” he added. “Türkiye has taken on a bigger role globally—not just as a bridge between East and West, but as a force for stability.”
He also highlighted Türkiye’s contributions as a NATO member and its efforts toward peace in Syria and Ukraine.
Johnson said the priority now is ending the war in Ukraine and praised Donald Trump’s recent statements about holding Russia accountable.
“It’s very clear to President Trump that Russia is the aggressor,” he said. “I believe he’ll start putting real pressure on Vladimir Putin.”
The panel, organized by the Turkish Finance Accountants’ Foundation (HUV), aimed to analyze recent global shifts. Organizers noted that while the event was planned before Trump’s re-election, his return to power—and his impact on the global economy—made the discussion even more timely.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
An international academic conference titled "Islamophobia: Exposing Prejudice and Destroying Stigma" has officially opened in the capital of Azerbaijan, bringing together global scholars, experts, and policymakers to address the rise and consequences of anti-Muslim discrimination.
Türkiye’s first floating natural gas production platform, Osman Gazi, reached Filyos Port in Zonguldak on May 31.
Authorities in Whatcom County, Washington, issued a warning Friday after a truck carrying honey bee hives overturned near the Canadian border, initially prompting fears that millions of bees had been released.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet U.S. President Donald Trump.
Landslides and flash floods caused by days of heavy monsoon rain have killed at least 22 people in India’s northeast, officials said.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Saturday that the border conflict with Thailand “must be resolved with patience and through legal and diplomatic channels.”
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