Latvia among top applicants for Russia’s ‘Shared Values’ visa programme
Russia’s programme offering temporary residence permits to foreigners based on adherence to the country’s so-called “traditional spiritual and moral values” (the Shared Values…
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Historic decision in Finland: New rules on nuclear weapons to take effect
Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Friday signed amendments to the country’s Nuclear Energy Act, abolishing the ban on the import and deployment of…
European Commission proposes ending refugee status for Ukrainian men of military age
The European Commission (EC) on Friday proposed ending temporary protection for newly arriving Ukrainian citizens of military age while extending the right of…
Zelensky orders 40-day operation aimed at pressuring Russia to end the war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday evening that he has instructed the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to launch a 40-day influence…
Ukrainian drone strikes ignite another oil depot in Russia
Another oil depot has caught fire in Russia’s Krasnodar region following overnight Ukrainian drone strikes, according to Russian and Ukrainian media reports. The…
Police ban anti-Iran protest in Paris at last minute
French police have decided to ban a demonstration in Paris by the Iranian opposition group NCRI, citing an increased risk of clashes between…
Estonian Education Minister shocks school, ends graduation speech in Russian
Estonian Education Minister Kristina Kallas ended her graduation speech at Kohtla‑Järve State High School in Ida-Viru county with words in Russian, which really…
Brexit cost 6% of Britain’s economy
An analysis of Bank of England data on thousands of British companies ten years after the referendum shows that the UK economy has…
US ends naval blockade; Iranians speak of American “desperation”
After the US and Iran signed a deal to end the war, the US has ended a naval blockade that was put in…
