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. ChinaOctober 23, 2025 8:57 PM GMT+2 Updated October 24, 2025  Chinese state oil majors have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian oil after the United States imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Moscow's two biggest oil companies. Chinese national oil companies PetroChina, Sinopec, CNOOC…

. Europe Hungary20 October 2025  The euro is a ‘decaying currency’, Orbán is smart to stay out. Indeed, the euro has been a catastrophe for weaker, more exposed economies; in the case of Hungary, it would take away all the tools of independent, central bank-led economic recovery, increase…

. Afghanistan(Monday), 10/13/2025  Pakistani troops were on high alert on the border with Afghanistan today, after fierce fighting between the two sides at the weekend left dozens dead. The Pakistan military said that 23 of its soldiers were killed in the weekend clashes. The Taliban said nine of…

. Europe Hungary15/10/2025  Hungary still imports a significant portion of its fossil fuels from Russia. The EU's REpowerEU roadmap plans to phase out all imports from Russia by 2027. This would also cut Hungary's oil imports from Russia through the Druzhba pipeline. "Currently, there are two oil…

. Europe France9 October 2025  France’s royal pretender, Louis de Bourbon, Duke of Anjou, has criticised the country’s deepening political and institutional crisis and urged the French to look to their monarchic heritage as a source of renewal and hope. Regarded by royalist traditionalist…

. Czechia05/10/2025  Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš outperformed pre-election polls to secure 35% of the vote - the second-best result of a winning party in the Czech Republic since the fall of communism. Babiš said talks were already underway with far-right and populist forces that have denounced…

. Azerbaijan07.10.2025  Turkish President Erdogan arrived today in the Azerbaijani city of Gabala to attend the 12th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). Accompanying Erdogan on his trip are Energy and Natural Resources Minister Bayraktar, Trade Minister Bolat, Transport and…

. AfghanistanSeptember 25 2025  The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has predicted that up to four million Afghans could return to the country by the end of the year. Around 2.6 million Afghans have returned since January, including many who have spent decades abroad. According to the…

. Europe Hungary 09.09.2025  Hungary stands by Qatar, Foreign Minister Szijjártó said today after unexpected airstrike in Doha, highlighting the Gulf state’s importance for regional stability and hostage negotiations. He spoke with his Qatari counterpart Muraikhi shortly after the Israeli strike…

. Europe Hungary9:54 am, August 25, 2025  At a press conference in Kyiv on August 24, Zelensky hinted that strikes on the Druzhba oil pipeline were linked to Hungary’s refusal to back his country’s bid to join the European Union. ’The war, to which we have no connection, is not a legitimate…

Europe Greece16 July 2025  Greek PM Mitsotakis ‘sidesteps criminal probe’ in alleged €2.5B farm fraud. Greek farmers announced they would protest against what happened and demanded to receive the funds they claimed they were entitled to. (Source: Brussels Signal - Belgium) The Netherlands16th July…

. Europe United Kingdom16 July 2025  Based in a Brutalist 1960s office block near London’s Waterloo station, Zinc Network has managed to stay largely out of the public eye. In recent years the company has recruited hundreds of internet celebrities for various clients, particularly in central and…

. Europe European Commission17.06.2025  Addressing the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg, the EU foreign policy chief today warned of the ’extremely dangerous’ situation marked by civilian casualties and the risk of radioactive fallout amid ongoing escalation between Israel and…

. Europe Germany16.06.2025  Over the weekend, social media posts alleged that a German A400M tanker was visible on flight tracking websites when it accidentally activated its transponder over Jordan during suspected refueling operations with Israeli fighter jets. The aircraft's transponder then…

. Europe RussiaJun 15, 2025  Russian President Putin told his U.S. counterpart, Trump, yesterday that Moscow was ready to hold a fresh round of peace talks with Kyiv after June 22, once the sides complete exchanging prisoners and soldiers' bodies. Putin and Trump held a call for the fifth time…

. Europe RussiaJune 13, 2025 7:44 AM  Russia responds to Israel’s strikes on Iran: ‘Full-scale war’ possible. Kosachev, vice-speaker of Russia's upper house of parliament, made clear that Russia would stand by its ally, Iran. (Source: Miami Herald - U.S.) 10:58 am, June 13, 2025  Kremlin…

. 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 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 HungaryMarch 8, 2025  Hungary and the United States will agree on an economic cooperation package. According to Reuters, Hungarian PM Orbán stated that the economic package would expand the existing political alliance between the two countries. PM Orbán, who has supported U.S. President…

. 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 Bulgaria18.02.2025  The US Embassy in Sofia and Bulgaria’s delegation to NATO sent questions to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry asking which countries could contribute to guarantees for Kyiv, whether they were ready to send soldiers to Ukraine as part of a peaceful solution to the…

. Asia Gaza13.02.2025  How does the Gaza redevelopment plan tie into maritime politics? What seems like a humanitarian policy for Gaza may be a stepping stone towards a battle for the control of a maritime trade route. Gaza’s reconstruction is a strategic cover leading to a contestation in…

. Europe RomaniaFebruary 11th, 2025 In November, Georgescu emerged from obscurity to win the first round of (the now cancelled) Romanian presidential elections. His connections to the Romanian state, to the parties that have dominated the Romanian political scene since 1989, and to neo-fascist…

. Europe RussiaFebruary 6, 2025  Russian musician Stroykin, 58, was accused of donating money to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He potentially faced 20 years in prison if convicted of supporting the Ukrainian army, which is considered a terrorist organisation in Russia. Stroykin reportedly threw…

. Europe BalticsFebruary 05 2025  Baltic states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are to disconnect from the Russian power grid at 07:00 GMT on Feb. 8. After, the three countries will operate in so-called "isolated mode" for about 24 hours to test their frequency, or power levels. The states join the…