Egyik 19

. Europe CroatiaFebruary 15, 2025, Saturday  A boycott of major retail chains in Croatia has led to an estimated loss of 80 million euros, according to protesters. The movement began after a call from the Croatian consumer initiative "Halo Inspector" on January 24, urging people to stop shopping…

. Germany14.02.2025  US Vice President Vance met with Weidel, the leader of Germany’s ’far-right’ Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, during his trip to Germany. Vance also held meetings with leaders of major German political parties as part of his visit. Earlier in the day, he met with German…

. 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…

. Austria13/02/2025  The leader of the ’far-right’ Freedom Party (FPÖ), Kickl, has called for "quick new elections" after coalition talks with his party and the centre-right People's Party (ÖVP) collapsed yesterday. Both parties are unable to agree which would have control of the country's interior…

. Europe Hungary12/2/2025  Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met Weidel, the co-leader of the ’far-right’ Alternative for Germany party in Budapest today. They discussed EU policy, Ukraine and hold a joint press conference. Orbán has hitherto been careful to keep his distance from the AfD,…

. 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 Romania10/02/2025 - 14:32  Outgoing president Iohannis resigned today. His mandate was extended in December after the Constitutional Court cancelled last year's presidential race, plunged the state into institutional chaos, accusing Russia of having interfered in the campaign when…

. Europe VaticanSunday 09 February 2025  Pope Francis reappeared in public for the first time since he was diagnosed with bronchitis on Thursday to celebrate an outdoor Jubilee Mass for the armed forces, police and security personnel from around the world. The Pontiff told that armed force can…

. Europe RussiaFebruary 08, 2025  Putin has dismissed the head of Roscosmos, after serving for two-and-half years. Borisov, who was put in charge of the space agency in July 2022, has been replaced by the former deputy transportation minister, Bakanov, who led the state-backed Gonets satellite…

. 12 July 2024  Mar-a-Lago, Florida, U.S. "Peace mission.” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with former US President Trump at Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida, the US. Hungary believes a second Trump presidency would boost hopes for peace in Ukraine. Orbán, a longtime Trump…

. Europe Poland7 February 2025  On February 5, during an interview with internet channel Kanał Zero, Poland’s President Duda, an ally of the opposition Conservatives (PiS), has said he was concerned that European Union institutions may interfere in the country’s May presidential election based on…

. 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…

. Europe Germany 04 Feb 2025     The US is the largest trading partner of Germany outside of Europe, and Germany has a trade surplus of €67 billion. Germany must prepare for a trade war with Trump and learn from Canada’s determined response. Simply fantasizing about a free trade agreement with the…

. United States3 February 2025  Project 2025: a product of the Heritage Foundation, one of Washington's most prominent ’right-wing’ think tanks.     Heritage has been influential during Republican presidencies. It first produced policy plans for future Republican administrations in 1981, when…

. Europe Belgium03/02/2025  Flemish conservative Bart De Wever, 54, the former mayor of Antwerp since 2013 was sworn today of office before King Philippe at the royal palace in Brussels as Belgium's new prime minister, after seven months of negotiations to reach a coalition deal that shifts the…

. Europe Poland02.02.2025  On Jan. 27, a commemoration was held to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, where multiple world leaders were in attendance, including Germany's chancellor and the French, Polish, and Ukrainian presidents. Russia has…

. Europe GreeceFebruary 1, 2025  Greece’s relations with Turkey has forced Athens to be on top of its defense spending (more than 3% of its GPD): Greek defense minister Dendias (Source: Fox News - U.S.) SerbiaFebruary 1, 2025  On Nov. 1 a huge concrete canopy at Novi Sad's main railway station…

. United StatesJanuary 31, 2025  President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico - the United States’ largest trading partners - on February 1. U.S. importers will pay a 25 percent tax on all goods from Canada and Mexico, as Trump tries to force both countries to curb…

. Europe Norway30 January 2025  The two-party, center-left, minority government coalition that has ruled the Nordic country since the 2021 parliament elections has collapsed following the Center Party's rejection of three EU directives on clean energy. Center Party leader and Finance Minister…

. Africa Democratic Republic of Congo(Wednesday), 29 Jan 2025  Vandalised embassies and piles of burning tyres marked chaotic demonstrations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capital Kinshasa to denounce the “inaction” of the international community over the conflict raging in Goma. On…

. Europe Cyprus28.01.2025  Israel will have a “privileged status” at the Paphos Airbase that will be updated with the help of the US, according to Palmas, the defense minister of the Greek Cypriot Administration. He said the airbase will not be used for offensive missions. Its main task will be to…

. Europe FranceMonday 27 January 2025  People living in Western France have been hit by severe flooding, forcing residents to evacuate their homes by boat after a succession of storms, including Storm Herminia, following closely on the heels of Storm Éowyn, compounding the already saturated ground…

. Europe Germany26.01.2025  At an AfD rally in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, Musk said, "Germans should be proud to be Germans" and "children are not responsible for the sins of their parents, grandparents or great-grandparents," adding that it is necessary to "overcome" the focus on past sins. He added:…

. Europe January 25, 2025  Musk made a surprise appearance during Germany's AfD (Alternative fuer Deutschland) election campaign event in Halle in eastern Germany today, speaking publicly in support of the 'far right' party for the second time in as many weeks. Addressing a hall of 4,500 people…