Tensions in South Korea escalated as troops attempted to enter the National Assembly under martial law orders declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol. Live footage showed soldiers clashing with parliamentary aides and protests erupting outside the assembly, as Yoon defended the unprecedented move to tackle domestic political opponents and safeguard constitutional order.
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Seventy-six members of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance’s Central Committee resigned, citing “undemocratic procedures” during the party congress and broader organizational issues. The group accused party leaders of undermining President Stefanos Kasselakis and violating the party’s founding principles. Their departure signals deep divisions within one of Greece’s major political parties.
AHEPA leader Savas C. Tsivicos has addressed Netflix’s decision to restrict the “Famagusta” series outside Greece following Turkish pressure. In his letter to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, Tsivicos criticizes Turkey’s influence on global content and underscores the need for diverse accessibility, highlighting concerns over Turkey’s historical narrative and growing authoritarianism.