Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, April 1, 2022 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

TURKIYE

ANKARA - Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to hold a joint press conference with Colombian Vice President and Foreign Minister Marta Lucia Ramirez.

UKRAINE

KYIV - Following Russia's war on Ukraine, sanctions, efforts for peace, and related international developments.

BELGIUM

BRUSSELS - EU and Chinese leaders to meet via video conference.

GERMANY

BERLIN - Chancellor Olaf Scholz to host meeting with regional representatives, local organizations to discuss Ukrainian refugee situation.

US

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden to deliver remarks on March jobs report.

NEW YORK - UK to take over presidency of UN Security Council for April.

SPORTS

DOHA, Qatar - FIFA World Cup 2022 group stage draw to take place.

THE ECONOMY

ISTANBUL - Istanbul Chamber of Industry to release Manufacturing PMI for March.

LONDON - London-based global data firm IHS Markit to announce Eurozone Manufacturing PMI for March.

BRUSSELS - European Statistical Institute (Eurostat) to announce euro area provisional inflation rate for March.

WASHINGTON - US Labor Department to announce non-farm payrolls and unemployment rate for March.

WASHINGTON - IHS Markit to announce US Manufacturing PMI for March.

SPECIAL REPORT

Adulteration in popular beverages shocks people in Uganda

By Godfrey Olukya

KAMPALA, Uganda (AA) – People in the landlocked East African nation of Uganda are in shock after regulatory bodies established the presence of contamination and adulteration in popular beverages sold across the counter.

SPECIAL REPORT

Despite waning popularity, field hockey still has a place in Pakistan, says German legend

By Aamir Latif

KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) – Field hockey fans all across the globe still recall Germany's legendary forward Stefan Bloecher, who mesmerized generations with his dribble and feint, moves otherwise considered a forte of Asian players.

SPECIAL REPORT

French elections: Will Macron reign supreme?

By Cindi Cook

PARIS (AA) - In only a week’s time, the French people will go to the polls to vote on their next president, with the first round of voting taking place on April 10 and the second, runoff round on April 24.

SPECIAL REPORT

Serbia gears up for April 3 elections

By Talha Ozturk

BELGRADE, Serbia (AA) - Serbians are gearing up for presidential, parliamentary and local elections on April 3.

SPECIAL REPORT

Ukraine giving up territories for peace deal ‘political suicide’: Envoy to UN

By Betul Yuruk

NEW YORK (AA) - Ukraine will not give up any of its territories in return for a peace deal with Russia amid the war, said the nation's envoy to the UN.