New law for anti-corruption bodies sparks protests in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law that critics say will weaken the independence of the country’s anti-corruption agencies, prompting protests in…
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EU battles with France over packaging labeling
Brussels bureaucrats are known for their tough stance on single market issues, and even a progressive approach to environmentally friendly waste sorting does…
The arbitrary nature of EU sanctions: when the rule of law falls victim to political expediency
The article was written by Thierry Marembert and Aaron Bass, lawyers In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the 11th of September,…
Sources report deployment of US nuclear weapons in Britain
The US has reportedly deployed tactical nuclear weapons to Britain for the first time in 17 years, marking a turning point in NATO’s…
China begins construction of world’s largest dam
Chinese authorities have begun construction on what will be the world’s largest hydroelectric dam in Tibet, a project that has sparked concerns in…
Utena College offers Russian language studies; legal, but disappointing
Utena College in northeastern Lithuania offers several study programs in Russian, and although it is legal, more than one has already questioned the…
Estonian police to reintroduce “cooling-off” for speeders
Estonian police are looking for ways to improve driving behavior and will once again offer speeders a choice of taking a 45-minute “cooling-off”…
Kremlin: Putin ready for talks; won’t back down from goals
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was ready to sit down at the negotiating table, but Moscow still wanted to…
Belgium to extend shop opening hours
The Belgian government has decided to relax rules on shop opening hours, allowing businesses to work longer in the evenings and scrapping one…
