Turkey Sanctions Over 100 Obstetricians for Caesarean Sections

The Turkish Health Ministry has imposed sanctions on over 100 obstetricians due to the high number of caesarean sections performed, according to a report by the Turkish newspaper BirGun, cited by AFP. Some doctors face suspensions, while others must undergo further training.
Turkey leads the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries with the highest caesarean birth r

On July 21, Belgium celebrates a national holiday, prompting us to approach this long weekend uniquely.
We marked our 100th episode with a live recording before an audience. Attendees enjoyed an exclusive Q&A session with Zoya and all the hosts, which we’re now sharing with our broader audience.
In this episode, we tackle your questions on topics ranging from technology to the creation

London, July 19 Eurotoday Newspaper — Corporate leadership changes are back in focus after Sky News reported that UK polling and market research firm YouGov is considering former Kantar executive Wayne Levings as its next chief executive. The reported move follows the company’s ongoing search for a permanent CEO after interim leadership was put in place earlier this year.
YouGov CEO Search Moves

A thrilling victory over France imbues the third-place match with new significance, while rekindling debates about football’s growing demands
England finished their FIFA World Cup journey with a 6-4 triumph over France in Miami on Saturday, transforming a match often deemed an unwanted consolation into one of the tournament’s most captivating European football narratives. Bukayo Saka

New Delhi, July 19 Eurotoday — Delhi Police security has been strengthened across central New Delhi after authorities barred a planned march to Parliament by activists linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Police said organizers had not received permission for the demonstration, which was scheduled to coincide with the opening of Parliament’s Monsoon Session.
Barricades have been installed

Acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described it as the largest ballistic attack during the war. Ukraine’s air force ranked it slightly lower, calling it one of the largest and the fourth such strike on Kyiv in the past five weeks. They reported shooting down 18 of the 41 missiles and nearly all on a ballistic path.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that the strikes damaged residential buildin

Stage 14 showcased Tadej Pogacar’s dominance in the 2026 Tour de France as he won with a late attack in the Vosges, strengthening his hold on the yellow jersey with his fourth stage victory. However, 19-year-old French rider Paul Seixas turned the day into a coming-of-age story for France by finishing third and taking the white jersey, giving the home crowd a glimpse of both the present and

Augusta, Maine, July 19 Eurotoday Newspaper — Susan Collins election developments took another turn after Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows withdrew from the Democratic Senate race. Her decision comes as Maine Democrats prepare to select a replacement nominee following the earlier withdrawal of former candidate Graham Platner. The party is expected to choose its new challenger before the s

Iran’s joint military command issued a statement via state media, asserting that any U.S. “covetousness, bullying, totalitarianism or brutality” would face a “devastating response.”
Kuwait’s electricity ministry reported that Iranian attacks targeted a Kuwaiti power and water desalination plant for the second time in two consecutive days, causing a fire. Kuwait

Brussels acknowledges reforms are happening, but civil-society groups insist media freedom, protest rights, and civic space need stronger protection.
The European Commission’s 2026 Rule of Law Report raises the issue of whether annual democratic monitoring is bringing about practical changes. Released on Friday and influencing debates in Brussels on Saturday, the report highlights progress on nat