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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...
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Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Sentenced Again Amid Political Tensions

 

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has been handed a new prison sentence of one year and eight months for allegedly insulting and threatening Istanbul’s chief public prosecutor. The verdict, delivered by a Turkish court on Wednesday, adds to a growing list of legal challenges facing Imamoglu, who has been detained since March over separate corruption charges.

The case stems from comments Imamoglu made in January, in which he criticized Prosecutor Akin Gurlek for what he described as politically motivated investigations targeting opposition figures. While the court convicted him of insult and threat, it acquitted him of publicly identifying the prosecutor with intent to make him a target.

Imamoglu, who denies all charges, has called the proceedings “punishment, not justice,” and accused the judiciary of being used as a political tool. His arrest earlier this year sparked widespread protests—the largest in Turkey in over a decade—and has drawn criticism from opposition leaders who claim the charges are designed to sideline him ahead of the 2028 presidential elections.

Despite being behind bars, Imamoglu remains the official presidential candidate for the Republican People’s Party (CHP), and his legal team is expected to appeal the latest verdict. The sentence must be upheld by two appeals courts before it becomes final.

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