Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, June 19, 2021 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKEY

ANKARA - Following gradual normalization process in Turkey with drop in COVID-19 cases, pandemic situation worldwide.

ANTALYA - Turkey's President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend opening of NG Phaselis Bay Hotel in Kemer district, also to attend his party's Antalya provincial meeting.

ANTALYA - Antalya Diplomacy Forum, with Anadolu Agency as its global communication partner, to continue with sessions along with reception to be given by Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

SPORTS

BUCHAREST/MUNICH/SEVILLE - Following UEFA EURO 2020 group matches; Hungary vs. France (Group F), Portugal vs. Germany (Group F) and Spain vs. Poland (Group E).

RIMINI, Italy - Turkish women's national volleyball team to face South Korea in FIVB Nations League match.

KORTRIJK, Belgium - CEV Volleyball European Golden League to start in Belgium as Turkish men's national team to face Estonia in 2021 final four.

SPECIAL REPORT

UN chief faces persistent challenges after leading body through pandemic

By Michael Hernandez

WASHINGTON (AA) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to assume his second term after member states voiced resounding confidence in his ability to helm the international body.

SPECIAL REPORT

Turkey’s long involvement in NATO mission in Afghanistan

By Merve Aydogan

ANKARA (AA) - After becoming a member in 1952, Turkey has been one of the most intensively contributing cogwheels for NATO.

SPECIAL REPORT

Why do young Afghan refugees in Pakistan lack education, skills?

By Aamir Latif

KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) - Attired in a local traditional loose shirt and baggy trouser, around a dozen students are sitting on a gunny woven jute mat in a small room, solving past papers as part of their preparations for the forthcoming matriculation examinations.

SPEACIAL REPORT

Ramos ends sensational Real Madrid career with trophies, unforgettable victories

By Muhammed Enes Calli and Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - While the football world focuses on EURO 2020, an unexpected departure shocked fans this week when Real Madrid legendary captain Sergio Ramos announced his exit from the Spanish club.

SPEACIAL REPORT

Low voter turnout expected in regional elections in France

By Shweta Desai

PARIS (AA) - As France gets back to normalcy with the deconfinement and improved health situation, it is set to hold its first major democratic exercise when regional elections are held Sunday.