In Short

AnkaraThe first new building for a Christian church since the founding of the republic in 1923 is about to open there. The Syrian Orthodox Church of St. Ephrem in Istanbul's Bakirkoy district is scheduled to be completed within the next two months.

WashingtonFor the second time in a few days, US President Biden's employees have found secret documents in private rooms. The 80-year-old leader cited gaps in his memory.

BudapestWhile politicians from many EU countries are in favor of even more arms deliveries to Ukraine, Hungary and Serbia are now pleading for a quick end to the war. In his statement on the matter, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó also delivered a dig at the United States.

KievIn the face of the constant barrage of Russian missiles, the demand for bombproof accommodation in Ukraine has increased enormously. A Ukrainian company is offering an expensive solution. Only a few Ukrainians can afford the "cosy", modern bunkers, starting at 66 000 euros however.

TokyoJapan has now launched an official investigation into the high number of people who have died after the Covid vaccination. There has been a striking correlation between the start of vaccination campaigns and the increase in mortality.

KabulWhile Western governments are trying to ignore or isolate the Taliban regime, which was able to take power in Afghanistan in August 2021, an Afghan-Chinese deal worth millions was concluded. China wants to develop an extensive oil field in Afghanistan. The Afghan mining minister and Chinese representatives signed a corresponding agreement in Kabul.

ZagrebThe Croatians are experiencing quite a nasty surprise: After joining the EU at the beginning of the year, the country has now also introduced the euro – as a result, prices are going up steeply. Many Croatians are venting their anger on social media.

WashingtonAfter a tough internal power struggle, Republican Kevin McCarthy became the new chairman of the US House of Representatives.

Clermont-FerrandIn Clermont-Ferrand, the police were surprised to find that the Cameroonian migrant they arrested for driving without a licence is serving a 22-year prison sentence in Italy for atrocious acts.

BerlinThe Greens are pushing to hasten the planned release of cannabis in Germany.