EU is about to start suspending sanctions on Syria. How many are in place?
Under Assad, Syria became one of the most heavily sanctioned countries in the world. After Assad, the EU wants to inject fresh dynamism. Read More
Experts gather in Rome to form special taskforce to protect Syria’s cultural heritage
International experts and academics wrapped up the Syrian Heritage Week in Rome with a debate on how to safeguard Syria’s cultural treasures. Led by the Heritage International Institute, the initiative…
Protesters in Greece demand answers two years after 57 killed in Tempi rail disaster
The crash happened just before midnight on 28 February, 2023, when a freight train and a passenger train crashed head-on on the line linking Athens with Thessaloniki. Read More
Swedish prosecutors launch preliminary probe after Baltic Sea data cable damaged
Sunday’s rupture follows a string of incidents that have heightened fears of Russian sabotage and spying in the strategic region. Read More
‘I don’t give a damn about the West,’ says Lukashenko as the EU threatens sanctions
Final votes are still being counted and the result isn’t expected to be released until later on Monday morning but state television predict Lukashenko winning with almost 88% of the…
The markets: Central bank rate decisions, tech earnings, and key economic data
Global markets will focus on central bank rate decisions and earnings from US tech giants, alongside major European corporate quarterly results. Read More
Thousands protest in Germany against the far-right as AfD party begins election campaign
The protests took place while AfD was opening its election campaign in the central city of Halle on Saturday. Read More
Damage to cable between Sweden and Latvia, von der Leyen calls ‘Infrastructure safety a priority’
A submarine cable was damaged in the Baltic Sea, the fourth case reported by the Nordic countries in the past two months. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised,…
Thousands march on streets of Brussels demanding permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Thousands took to the streets of Brussels on Sunday demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza as well as sanctions against Israel by both the Belgian government and European Union. Read…
People around the world commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust
World leaders will be attending the ceremony at Auschwitz on Monday including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Britain’s King Charles III. Read More