Rutte: NATO’s new 5% target is ‘quantum leap’ to improve air defence and buy ‘thousands’ of tanks
The crisis unfolding in the Middle East is expected to create a showdown over the summit where allies will announce a new defence spending target of 5% of GDP. Read…
Dutch police break up climate protest near The Hague ahead of NATO summit
Over the weekend, hundreds of people took to the streets of The Hague in protest against NATO’s defence spending and the threat of war with Iran. Read More
UK to ban activist group Palestine Action after sabotage of military planes
The British government’s announcement came as protesters in support of Palestine Action clashed with police during a demonstration in London. Read more at Read More
Greece plans to deploy navy ships off Libya to ‘send a message’ to migrant smugglers
Greece saw a spike in migrant arrivals last week, with 731 migrants arriving on the islands of Crete and Gavdos in a 24 hour period. Read more at Read More
From pipelines to pistachios: Shared climate solutions take root at Eco Expo Central Asia
As climate pressures mount, Eco Expo Central Asia highlighted a shift from pledges to partnerships, with countries across the region aligning on green action.Read More
Hungary and Slovakia set to block EU’s fresh Russia sanction package
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said the move was in retaliation for the Commission’s RePowerEU plan, which aims to completely cut Russian energy imports. Read More
US warns of ‘low level’ cyberattacks by Iran after military strikes on nuclear facilities
The US said it is bracing for “low-level cyber attacks” after bombing Iranian nuclear facilities. Read more at Read More
Greece: Firefighters continue to battle Chios wildfire as evacuations expand
Greek authorities have issued new evacuation orders on the island of Chios as firefighters continue battling a major wildfire near the main town for a second day. Read more at…
Renowned Italian sphere sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro dies aged 98
Best known for his massive bronze spheres with clawed out interiors which decorate prominent public spaces around the world, Arnaldo Pomodoro leaves behind an impressive body of art. Read More
Sustainable technology innovations awarded at Young Inventors Prize ceremony
Awarded by the European Patent Office, the prize rewards young inventors working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Read More