Tag: Europe
Slovaks choose today between pro-Russian candidate Fico and pro-Western liberals
Slovaks will go to the polls today to choose their next prime minister The election is seen as a test of the country’s commitment to…
UBS claims it is unaware of the DOJ investigation into failures to comply with sanctions
Swiss bank UBS said on Saturday that it is “not aware” of a probe by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) into alleged sanctions-related compliance…
EU fails to agree changes to migration laws
The European Union (EU) failed to agree on changes to its migration laws during a meeting of interior ministers in Luxembourg on Thursday, as Germany…
A man is detained by Dutch police in Rotterdam following fatal gunfire at a university hospital
At least seven people were killed in a shooting at a university hospital and a home in Rotterdam, Netherlands, this Thursday, police said The suspect,…
Despite strong opposition, Germany will begin border inspections with Poland and the Czech Republic
Germany will start checks at the Polish-Czech border despite fierce opposition, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said today Faeser said that the checks are necessary…
Poland to restore border controls with Slovakia
Poland wants to restore controls on the border with Slovakia, citing concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking The Polish government has announced that it…
Poland’s education minister says he’s ‘taken steps’ to extradite Yaroslav Hunka
Poland’s Education Minister Przemysław Czarnek said on Tuesday, that he has “taken steps” to extradite Yaroslav Hunka, a Ukrainian-Canadian World War II veteran who served…
Foreign Minister of Hungary criticizes Biden Administration’s “lecturing” and wishes for return to Trump era
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has slammed the Biden administration for “lecturing” Hungary on human rights and democracy Szijjártó said that the Biden administration should…
Poland accuses Scholz of trying to affect the results of the parliamentary elections
Poland has accused German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of trying to interfere in the country’s parliamentary elections, which are scheduled for next month The accusation comes…
Kosovo: The number of terrorists killed in Banjska Monastery reaches seven
Seven Serbian terrorists have been killed so far in the Banjska Monastery, while many pieces of military equipment have been found by the Kosovo Police,…
Olivér Várhelyi demands a thorough inquiry and denounces the attack on the Kosovo police
The Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood of the European Union, Oliver Varhelyi, has condemned the attack against the Kosovo Police Varhelyi wrote on the X…
Kosovo: Three attackers are confirmed killed, and the police call on the armed persons to surrender
Three people killed in the ranks of the Serbian armed group that attacked the police this Sunday have been confirmed by the authorities in Kosovo…
Leading EU diplomat: immigration may ‘dissolve’ the bloc
Josep Borrell, the EU’s top diplomat, warned on Saturday, that immigration could “dissolve” the European Union if the bloc does not agree on a common…
EU Trade Chief Rules Out China Decoupling
EU Trade Chief Valdis Dombrovskis has ruled out decoupling from China, but said that the EU needs to protect itself when its openness is abused…
Kosovo: Following the killing of an officer, police surround 30 gunmen in a monastery
A group of armed men stormed a Kosovo village and a Serbian Orthodox monastery in the north of the country on Sunday, killing a policeman…
EU needs a counterbalance to integration drive
Leading European conservatives are urging a balance to the European Union’s drive for integration They argue that the EU has become too centralized and that…
Zelenskyy is warned by the Polish PM to “never insult Poles again”
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to “never insult Poles again” after Zelenskyy made a veiled criticism of Poland in…
Brussels hosts young European Conservatives to discuss the continent’s future
Young European Conservatives from across the continent gathered in Brussels to discuss the future of Europe The event was organized by the European Conservatives and…
Germany is planning to introduce new border controls with the Czech Republic and Poland
In addition to the border controls already in place with Austria and Switzerland, Germany plans to implement new border controls with the Czech Republic and…
Top news headlines for September 22, 2023
World: 🔗 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the United Nations General Assembly, calling for more military aid and a special tribunal to prosecute Russia for…
Poland declares to stop supplying Ukraine with arms
A deepening disagreement between the two nations over grain has led Poland to announce that it will stop supplying Ukraine with arms “No longer do…
Putin confirms his acceptance of the offer to go to China
According to a Russian tabloid, Vladimir Putin has formally accepted an invitation to travel to China in October This will be his first known international…
Thousands of Czechs march in Prague to demand the resignation of the administration
Due to rising prices and the conflict in Ukraine, thousands of Czechs have protested in the nation’s capital, Prague, calling for the resignation of the…
Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia advocate for extending the grain embargo on Ukraine
Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia are still fighting to keep the grain embargo on imports from Ukraine in place until the end of the year The…
EU economic growth is less rapid than anticipated
According to the European Commission’s projection released on Monday, the economies of the 27 member states of the EU will continue to develop more slowly…
Hungary is adamant that a deal with Russia is necessary to put an end to the conflict in Ukraine
Today, a top Hungarian official advocated for a peaceful settlement to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia Following three months of terrible battle in which…
Zelensky’s Oligarch Buddy Igor Kolomoisky Charged With Money Laundering
Ukrainian authorities have informed oligarch Igor Kolomoisky, whose support helped Vladimir Zelensky secure the presidency, that he is suspected of fraud and real estate laundering…
Over 160k Military-age Ukrainian Fled To Germany
According to the German Interior Ministry, as of February 2023, 163,287 Ukrainian men of military age have entered the country since the beginning of the…
Kiev Fails with Crimea Bridge Attack: Russia Destroys Ukrainian Sea Drones
Three naval drones were destroyed in another attempt to destroy the civilian infrastructure which links Crimea to Russia’s mainland for road and rail. Russian’s Defense…
Oil prices increase as China supports the economy and focuses on the tropical cyclone
Monday saw a little increase in oil prices after China announced moves to support its ailing economy, but investors are still concerned about the rate…
Poland launches investigation into cyber attacks on railway network
Poland, Intelligence services have launched investigations into a hacking attack on the country’s railways Hackers broke into railway frequencies to disrupt traffic in the northwest…
The supply of Ukraine with F-16 planes, Russia reacts strongly and threatens the West
Russia today condemned the decision by Denmark and the Netherlands to provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, stressing that the move would escalate the conflict…
Scholz: Germany Will Never Place Troops In Ukraine
Germany will not get involved in the Ukraine conflict but will continue to supply Kiev with weaponry, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said The comment comes…
Russian missile strike on Chernihiv, Ukraine, results in seven deaths and numerous injuries
Russian missile attacked a major square in the ancient northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Saturday, killing seven people, including a 6-year-old girl, injuring at…
Ukrainians begin training with F16 fighter jets
The Ukrainians have started training with F16 fighter jets, Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said, reports the World today However, six months of education is considered…
Most Germans against the supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine
More than half of Germans are against sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, a new poll found on Friday The poll by public broadcaster ARD found…
Russia shoots down 20 Ukrainian drones
The Russian army has managed to destroy 20 Ukrainian drones over the Crimean peninsula According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, there were no victims…
France To Ban Party Accused Of ‘Anti-Semitism’
Interior Minister of France, Gerald Darmanin, has ordered the dissolution of the Civitas party after one of its members had suggested Jews should be denied…
India Call For Inclusive Solution To Ukraine Conflict
India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, who attended peace talks in Jeddah hosted over the weekend by Saudi Arabia, emphasized that India’s approach has consistently…
Turkey Aiming To Restore Black Sea Grain Deal
Turkey is seeking to restore the Black Sea grain deal in its original form and will not support alternative proposals for exporting agricultural produce, Sabah…
Poland Shuts Down Section Of Major Russian Oil Pipeline
The Polish operator PERN said that one of two strings of the ‘Druzhba’, Russian oil pipeline passing through Poland to Germany had been closed off…
Most Russians with EU visas face entry bans in Poland and the Baltic countries
Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania were set to begin imposing a ban on most Russians with EU visas entering their countries on September 19, taking…
Latvia To Kick Out Russians Who Failed Language Exam
Local Latvian media is reporting that Russians who failed to pass the language exam will be obliged to leave the Baltic country in September this…
Over Half Ukrainian Diplomats Didn’t Return Home
About 20 employees of Ukrainian embassies and consulates were supposed to return from the United States last year, but in fact only one returned, according…
Here is the most recent news from Ukraine, August 5th 2023
News from Ukraine: Russia’s Defence Ministry accused Ukraine on Friday of attacking a naval installation near Novorossiysk with two maritime drones. According to a Ukrainian…
Microsoft Accuses ‘Russia-Linked’ Hackers Of Phishing Campaign In Teams
Microsoft has alleged that a Russian government-linked hacking group targeted dozens of global organizations With a campaign to steal login credentials by engaging users in…
German Lawmaker Slams Ukraine Cruise Missile Supply
Ralf Stegner, a member of the Bundestag and a foreign policy expert in the ruling coalition of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, insisted that…
EU upset with Russia’s low-priced grain
The head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell resented Russia’s efforts to offer cheap grain to developing countries In his opinion, Moscow is trying to make them dependent in…
Hungary’s Sweden NATO Vote Stalls Over Boycott
The Hungarian Parliament’s extraordinary meeting, convened by the opposition, was unable to vote on the admission of Sweden to NATO after a faction of the…
Drone Strikes One Of Moscow City Towers
Moscow City Towers: There were several drones trying to fly to Moscow, but they were shot down by air defense systems Only a facade on…
Germany runs the risk of returning as the continent’s “Sick Man”
The greatest economy in Europe, Germany, is having difficulty expanding, suggesting that the nation, which has long been seen as the region’s engine of growth,…