E-government services spectacularly ignored by EU citizens: But why is that?
Less than half of the bloc’s population uses the internet to source public benefits, entitlements, laws or services. It could also be due to low digital literacy in Europe. Read…
The Netherlands pivots on Israel as it asks for EU-Israel trade deal review
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said his government is “drawing a line in the sand” over the Gaza humanitarian aid blockade, which he says goes against international humanitarian law. Read…
Vietnam is introducing a 10-year golden visa. Here’s what we know so far
Vietnam is experiencing an economic boom, making it increasingly attractive as a destination for high-net-worth foreigners. Read More
Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, leaving one dead
Israel struck southern Lebanon multiple times on Thursday, killing one person and injuring eight others, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Read more at Read More
Putin welcomes Xi as ‘main guest’ for Victory Day as Russia and China boost ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a ceremonial welcome from Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow’s grand St George Hall, where both leaders reaffirmed their deepening strategic partnership. Read more at…
Putin wants to meet Trump, but does Trump want to meet Putin?
A meeting between the Russian and US leaders is “clearly on the radar,” the Kremlin spokesperson said. But as Moscow seems to be sending signals about its willingness to meet,…
Wildfire smoke events contributed to around 15,000 US deaths over 15 years, new study finds
It is one of the first studies to isolate the effect of climate change on mortality, and shows how far-reaching wildfire smoke events can be.Read More
EU prepares for trade retaliation if negotiation with US fails
The European Commission presented on Thursday new countermeasures which could hit €95 billions of US products if negotiations to end the trade dispute fail. Boeing, alcohol such as Bourbon whiskey…
Germany’s spy agency suspends ‘extremist’ classification for AfD party, says court
The AfD filed a lawsuit against the extremism designation and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution says it will suspend the categorisation pending litigation. Read more at…
Cardinals fail to elect new pope, another vote expected Thursday afternoon
On Thursday morning, cardinals failed once again to select a successor to the late Pope Francis, with thick black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney again. Read more at…