Mersin
Coverage of Mersin in the Nexus archive.
- Fresh arrests target Turkey’s opposition-run municipalities
The Turkish government has arrested 37 suspects, including mayors from the Republican People’s Party (CHP), in operations targeting opposition-run municipalities. The European Parliament criticized Turkey’s rule of law, and the CHP accused authorities of politically motivated actions following its 2024 local election victory.
- Lebanon inaugurates René Mouawad Airport as its second international airport
Lebanon inaugurated René Mouawad Airport as its second international airport, located near Syria's border in the Akkar region. The airport aims to alleviate congestion at Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport and will initially offer flights to Istanbul, Mersin, and Dubai, with future plans for routes to Athens, Cairo, and Medina. Named after late President-elect René Mouawad, who was assassinated in 1989, the project is seen as a step toward regional development.