Swedish Navy faces Russian submarines "almost every week" and more could be on the way
The Swedish navy is encountering Russian submarines in the Baltic Sea almost every week and expects Moscow's presence to increase after a possible ceasefire in Ukraine.
Captain Marko Petkovic, the Swedish navy's chief of operations, says Russia is modernizing its fleet and increasing its capabilities, while the region faces threats from drones, underwater sabotage and tanks. He adds that NATO's increased vigilance has reduced underwater incidents in the area.
Chernobyl's bombed shelter no longer blocks radiation and needs major repairs
The IAEA, the International Atomic Energy Agency, announced that Chernobyl's new protective shield damaged by a drone attack no longer performs its primary function of blocking radiation.
The inspection showed that the impact has degraded the structure and requires complete repairs, although the load-bearing elements and monitoring systems have not been permanently damaged.
Despite the attack that Ukraine attributes to Russia, radiation levels have remained stable and there have been no leaks.
Greek police use tear gas against farmers threatening to block Thessaloniki airport
Greek police used tear gas against farmers who attempted to block the main road to Thessaloniki airport, in protest against delays in EU subsidy payments.
Farmers, who have deployed thousands of tractors on road axes and borders, say delays have left them bankrupt and unable to plant for the next season, as the government verifies applications following a major fraud scandal.
Meanwhile, the government says it is open to dialogue, but will not tolerate the blocking of important transportation points.
Footballers, officials arrested as part of Turkey betting scandal investigation
Prosecutors in Istanbul have issued dozens of arrest warrants for players, referees and club officials as part of a major betting scandal that has rocked Turkish football, with names from top clubs among those detained.
The investigations, which began with over 150 referees suspected of betting, now include players, administrators and commentators, with some of them accused of betting on their own teams' matches.
The Turkish Football Federation has promised to clean up the sport, as the law against match-fixing provides for up to three years in prison for offenders.
