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Türkiye has ranked 53rd in a global list of countries with an aging population, according to research by a platform supported by the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.

With the significant decline in population growth rates in European countries, the proportion of young people in the total population has decreased over the last decade.

At this time of year, the trees on Alan Risolo's land in central Italy should be groaning with olives. But extreme weather blamed on climate change has ruined his harvest.

"Production has fallen by 80 percent," said the 43-year-old farmer from Sabina, north of Rome.

ROME - Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the world number one in men's tennis, took part in the Ryder Cup golf tournament in Rome on Wednesday.

He featured in a celebrity all-star match between Team Monty and Team Pavin.

Djokovic represented Team Monty alongside former footballer Gareth Bale, surfer Leonardo Fioravanti, content creator Garrett Hilbert and golfer Kipp Popert.

ROME - Italian FM Antonio Tajani said on Monday he had spoken with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Pristina's PM Albin Kurti, adding that Kfor presence at administrative crossings between Kosovo-Metohija and central Serbia would be boosted.

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday he had had an excellent meeting with Italian Minister for Business and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso earlier in the day to discuss numerous topics of mutual interest to Belgrade and Rome and, in particular, critical resources.

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic on Tuesday received a farewell visit from the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Belgrade Shameem Ahsan, who is residing in Rome.

Dacic said he hoped the good cooperation with the embassy of Bangladesh would be continued in the future with a view to strengthening bilateral relations and the friendly ties between the two countries.

Archaeological excavations continue in the ancient city of Satala, the only surviving castle on the eastern border of the Roman Empire and the only Roman Legion castle in Anatolia that can be excavated.

Libya's chief prosecutor said Saturday he would establish a fact-finding mission to investigate a meeting last month between the foreign minister of one of the country's rival governments and Israel's chief diplomat.

Astronomy enthusiasts were in for a treat on Aug. 30 night: a rare "super blue Moon" that won't be seen again for more than a decade.

Supermoons occur when the Moon passes through its perigee, or the point that takes it closest to Earth during its elliptical orbit. This makes it look about 14 percent bigger compared to when it is at its furthest point, and a touch brighter.

Libya's internationally recognised prime minister has sacked his top diplomat after she met her Israeli counterpart, with news of the encounter triggering protests in a country that does not recognise Israel.