Spanish left puts pressure on PM Sánchez: IU threatens to leave government over increase in defence spending
Around one thousand people from left-wing parties took part in a protest against increased military spending and rearmament in Madrid on Saturday. Read More
Allegations of voting irregularities in Poland’s presidential election spark controversy
Irregularities in the second round of Poland’s presidential election have been reported, with candidates’ results allegedly swapped in some commissions, sparking controversy. Read More
Invest in defence now or start learning Russian later – NATO Secretary General
The US has appointed a new Supreme Allied Commander to Europe (SACEUR) – much to the relief of NATO allies. Ahead of a major summit in The Hague later this…
Estonia’s plan to rent prison space to Sweden sparks fears of imported organised crime
Through the agreement, Estonia hopes to generate at least €30 million in additional revenue. Read more at Read More
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Massive Russian aerial attack targets Kharkiv, killing at least three
Kharkiv’s mayor Ihor Terekhov said the attack damaged 18 apartment buildings and 13 private homes. According to him it was “the most powerful attack” on the city since the full-scale…
All of the cheese, none of the hassle: Why I took a small-group rail tour through Switzerland
Keen to save time on planning, Vicky Smith tried a guided train trip with small-group adventure company Intrepid. Read More
‘We don’t want to be a niche brand’: Seaweed is taking plastic out of stadiums and sandwich boxes
Notpla is aiming to expand in Europe and displace 1 billion units of single-use plastic by 2030.Read More
Digital replica of Auschwitz created due to growing interest from filmmakers
The technical team used the most advanced spatial scanning technologies to create a digital replica of the Auschwitz I camp. The project was recognised at the Cannes Film Festival. We…
Can the EU lower the price cap on Russian oil without US support? It’s complicated
The US has so far refrained from endorsing a lower price cap on Russian oil, prompting the question of whether the EU can dare to go it alone. Read More