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Turkey increases arms procurement spending in 2027 budget by 229%

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said that in the draft 2027 budget, allocations for the procurement of weapons, ammunition and military equipment rose by 229%. Total defense spending will amount to 2.206 trillion liras ($44.5 billion), and internal security — $25.2 billion. Education will receive $75.6 billion (13.7% of the budget), investments — $57.5 billion, and $17.5 billion has been allocated for earthquake recovery. The draft budget has been submitted to parliament.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

Portugal's Parliament approves extension of paid parental leave

Portugal's parliamentary working group approved a joint proposal by the PS and PSD parties to extend parental leave: 180 days at full pay when shared between parents, or 150 days for a single parent. The document will go to the relevant committee and then to a plenary vote. The new rules will apply only to leave beginning next year.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

Magdalena Andersson again fails to form Sweden's government, vote scheduled for Thursday

Leader of Sweden's Social Democrats Magdalena Andersson said she failed to reach agreement with the three parties of the left bloc on forming a government after the 13 September elections. Parliament Speaker Andreas Norlen said the vote on her candidacy will nevertheless take place on Thursday, although, as he admitted, she will likely lose it. The mandate is then expected to go to incumbent Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read