Turkish authorities have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu days before his expected presidential nomination, citing corruption and terror-related charges. The move, denounced by the opposition CHP as a “coup,” has sparked political tensions and caused the Turkish lira to hit an all-time low.
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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has nominated Kostas Tasoulas as Greece’s next President of the Republic. The nomination will undergo a parliamentary voting process, which could require up to five rounds, with varying majorities needed for each vote. The process will unfold over five days, with MPs considering Tasoulas as the candidate for the country’s highest office.