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. Europe Russia8 May 2025  Russia has commenced its three-day ceasefire, announced in honour of WW2 Victory Day, today - May 8. Ahead of the May 8 ceasefire, Russia reportedly shot down 12 Ukrainian drones in Moscow. The Zhukovsky airport in the Moscow region and the main airport in Kaluga have…

. Europe France02/05/2025  US Senator Graham has rallied dozens of lawmakers from both parties to support a plan to impose additional sanctions on Moscow as well as tariffs on countries that buy Russian energy. We will accompany this American initiative with a 17th package of sanctions and we…

. Europe HungaryApril 25, 2025 Hungary’s commercial property market poised for recovery, National Bank says. (Source: bne IntelliNews - Germany) Estonia 26.04.2025  Estonia will 'significantly increase its defense spending to 5.4% of GDP' over the next four years, including the creation of a deep…

.  Asia Iran(Thursday), 24 Apr 2025  Iran’s nuclear negotiations with the United States will resume in Oman on Saturday, after talks with Russia and China this week. The US lead technical negotiator, Anton, who was a spokesman for the White House National Security Council during Trump’s first term…

. North America United States23/04/2025  President Trump lashed out at Zelenskyy saying that leader is prolonging the 'killing field' after he pushed back on ceding Crimea to Russia as part of a potential peace plan. During talks last week in Paris, US officials presented a proposal that included…

. Global April 21, 2025  Divided by region, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favorites to become the next pope.      Europe       Parolin (Italy), 70, Vatican Secretary of State. The Vatican’s chief diplomat, Parolin has been the number two at the Vatican during nearly all of…

.  Europe Pope Francis’s humility and life’s work at the heart of condolences from European royalty. Monarchs have shared tributes to the late Pontiff. Belgium21st April 2025  King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, who were the last royals to welcome a visit from Pope Francis last September, penned a…

. Africa Democratic Republic of CongoApril 15, 2025  Act or watch? The Democratic Republic of the Congo is offering the United States significant mining rights in exchange for military support. In February 2025, President Tshisekedi wrote to President Trump asking for help pushing back the M23…

. NATO April 14, 2025  Asked about the most critical US bases in Europe, retired lieutenant general Twitty, a distinguished fellow at CEPA and former Deputy Commander of US European Command said that all of them are 'pretty doggone' essential, provide a strategic depth, ’in terms of influence,…

. Europe France(31 March 2025 13:14 CEST)  French court today barred Le Pen from seeking public office for five years, with immediate effect, for ’embezzlement’. Although she can appeal the verdict, such a move won’t suspend her ineligibility - which could rule her out of the 2027 presidential…

. Europe Greenland (Sunday, March 30, 2025)  On Thursday, four of the five parties elected to Greenland's parliament earlier this month have agreed to form a coalition that will have 23 of 31 seats in the legislature. The following day, Danish King Frederik X posted on Facebook: " There should be…

. Europe France29/03/2025  The American embassy in Paris asked French companies holding US government contracts to guarantee their compliance with an executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programmes. The letters included an attached questionnaire asking firms to certify that they…

. Europe Hungary28/03/2025  Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was the first national leader to react to the EU Commission's advice for people to prepare a 72-hour survival kit for emergency situations. The EU wants every member state to develop a 72-hour survival kit for citizens to face any…

. Europe Germany Sun March 23, 2025  Europeans, for the first time in decades, are focusing on their own military might. As the Trump administration continues to pursue a deal to end the war in Ukraine, Germany is unlocking billions to supercharge its military. The Bundeswehr have been the victim…

. Europe European Union(22 March 2025)  EU lender shifts strategy toward defence and critical minerals. The European Investment Bank (EIB) ’has taken steps to begin financing Europe’s security and defence industry’ and infrastructure, the Luxembourg headquartered lender announced yesterday…

. Europe FranceSunday), March 16, 2025  French President Macron wants to lead a charm offensive to convince EU countries to stop buying U.S. defense equipment and buy French and European instead. ’Those who buy Patriot should be offered the new-generation Franco-Italian SAMP/T. Those who buy the…

. Europe RomaniaMarch 16, 2025  On Sunday, the government barred a popular candidate, Georgescu, from running in the country’s upcoming May presidential election. This action was preceded by Georgescu, an independent right-wing candidate who is skeptical of NATO, the EU, and support for Ukraine,…

. Europe HungaryMarch 15, 2025  Today, in a speech at a party rally in Budapest marking Hungary’s 1848 revolution against Austrian rule, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reiterated his criticism of the European Union’s military support for Ukraine, and his opposition to a Ukrainian accession…

. Europe Greenland(12 March 2025)  Greenland's centre-right opposition wins election. The Demokraatit party - which favours a gradual approach to independence - is getting nearly 30% of the vote. About 44,000 Greenlanders out of a population of 57,000 were eligible to cast their votes to elect 31…

. Europe FranceTuesday 11 March 2025  Army chiefs from more than 30 countries met in Paris today, for talks on creating an international force to deter future Russian aggression once a ceasefire is established. They include troop size, location and, crucially, military options in the event of a…

. Europe United Kingdom11 March 2025  It’s not just Trump. The UK views critical minerals as a government priority and wants to open up Ukraine’s vast resources to British corporations. When UK officials signed a 100 year partnership with Ukraine in mid-January, they claimed to be Ukraine’s…

. Europe Hungary(Friday), Mar 07, 2025  The EU cannot afford to finance Ukraine's military efforts as U.S. financial aid is no longer guaranteed, Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán said today after the leaders of 26 EU countries signed a statement voicing support for Ukraine without Hungary. Orbán,…

. Europe Hungary06.03.2025  Hungary is on the same page with other European countries on the need to strengthen defense capabilities, the prime minister said today. “My meetings in France confirmed that while we may disagree on the modalities of peace, we do agree that we must strengthen the…

. Europe France(Wednesday), 05/03/2025  In a primetime speech today, French President Macron said France 'will head towards a single goal, one of peace and freedom, true to its history, true of its own principles'. And he called for a major European rearmament. Macron said he will confer with…

. Europe Germany(Sunday), 23.02.2025  Germany’s Merz 'rules out' coalition with 'far-right' AfD after declaring victory in parliamentary elections today. (Source: Anadolu Agency - Turkey) European Council23.02.2025  European Council President Costa announced today that European Union leaders will…