German prosecutor submits terror-related arrest warrant for Syrian man who allegedly stabbed four
Among other things, the federal prosecutor’s office will take over terrorism-related cases from local prosecutors in Germany. Read More
Defence spend to 5% of GDP, Ukraine, Russia: The key takeaways from the NATO summit
The summit ended with a commitment to spend 5% of GDP on defence – more than double the current target of 2%. Read More
‘Daddy diplomacy’ at NATO: Trump and Rutte’s social media bonding
At the close of the NATO summit, Mark Rutte shared informal praise for Trump’s approach to Iran and defence spending, including a playful “daddy” remark on TV and private messages…
Bulgaria’s former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov resigns as MP over corruption probe
Three people have been detained in the investigation, including the deputy mayor of Sofia, Vassil Terziev. Read More
‘It’s possible’ Putin will invade more than Ukraine, says Donald Trump
The US president said at the NATO summit on Wednesday that negotiations over a ceasefire in Ukraine have proved trickier than people thought, and that Putin is “more difficult” than…
Czech police detain five teens over online radicalisation by so-called Islamic State group
During raids in Czech Republic and Austria, police seized weapons including knives, machetes and axes. Read More
Rail Baltica could be used for defensive military purposes
Construction on the 870-km-long Rail Baltica through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is gathering momentum, as the line switches from the Russian broad gauge to the European standard gauge. The EU…
Are Bulgarians ready to adopt the euro in under six months?
The EU institutions have given the green light to Bulgaria to join the eurozone next January, but what about the concerns of the Bulgarian people? Read More
Fact-checking claims about the ‘panther’ on the loose in Bulgaria
Reported sightings of a large, wild feline in Bulgaria have prompted a stream of images, memes and dubious claims online. Read More
How crucial is the strait of Hormuz to the global energy market?
Although Israel and Iran’s ceasefire which came into force on Tuesday removed the pending threat of the Strait of Hormuz’s closure, this is not the first time that Iran has…