Commission proposes a stronger European Heritage List
The proposal would create a prize for selected sites and extend recognition to sites in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and EU candidate countries in Creative Europe.
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Costa travels to Montreal for EU-Canada summit
European Council President António Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will represent the EU at the Oct. 29-30 talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
ICRC warns of rising civilian harm from Sudan air attacks
Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed in attacks on residential areas, markets and displacement sites, most of them likely carried out by armed drones.
UK sanctions 15 RSF and army commanders in Sudan
The British government also allocated 5 million pounds for survivors of sexual violence and a 10 million-pound package for the humanitarian response in Sudan.
ECB survey: Banks tighten credit for euro area firms
A net 27% of banks reported lower demand for housing loans in the third quarter, mainly because of higher interest rates, according to the ECB.
Commission proposes to reinforce Frontex
The plan would give the EU border agency a Return Coordination Centre, a Quick Reaction Force and a new reserve of 17,000 officers.
EU mobilizes 4.9 billion euros for Ukraine
The eight decisions cover 4.7 billion euros in reimbursements for military aid already delivered and 230 million euros for the EU’s military assistance mission.
EU adds 22.5 million euros in aid for Yemen
The European Commission said 22.3 million people in Yemen need humanitarian assistance and nearly 230,000 were displaced by military escalation in recent weeks.
Türkiye condemns attack on church in Jordan
The Foreign Ministry offered condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the people of Jordan, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
R4 ministers urge diplomacy on Iran, Hormuz passage
Meeting in İstanbul, the four foreign ministers called for the swift and full resumption of safe, secure and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Commission unveils EU Climate Resilience Framework
The Commission says economic losses from climate damage reached about 200 billion euros in 2022-2025 and adaptation needs some 70 billion euros a year.
Türkiye urges Greece to recognize elected muftis
The Foreign Ministry said Greece was disregarding the rights of the Turkish minority in Western Thrace by appointing so-called muftis in Komotini and Xanthi.
Türkiye welcomes, EU regrets Libyan move on maritime MoU
The EU said the 2019 memorandum infringes on the sovereign rights of third states and is null and void, while Ankara said it is based on international law.
Fidan meets TRNC Prime Minister Üstel
Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry announced the Oct. 26 talks in a brief statement with photographs but gave no details of what was discussed.
Fidan opens the 9th İstanbul Mediation Conference
Türkiye’s foreign ministry hosted the conference in İstanbul on 23-24 October 2026.