Socialists retain control of France’s major cities
In the French municipal elections, the reins of power in the major cities – Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Lille – have remained in…
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EU excludes Hungary from talks over concerns about information being leaked to Russians
The European Union has restricted Hungary’s access to confidential information, and the bloc’s leaders are discussing important issues in smaller meetings, writes Politico….
Iran war enters fourth week; US loses control over the conflict
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has entered its fourth week, creating an international crisis and seemingly slipping out of US President Donald Trump’s…
Russia clamps down internet
As the Kremlin seeks to gain greater control over internet access, it is being felt by everyone – from office workers waiting for…
BNN IN FOCUS | “We support them, they support us” – political scientist on Latvia’s choice in the Hormuz issue
One of the key global issues this week has been US President Donald Trump’s call for NATO countries to help secure the Strait…
Czechia to introduce stricter rules for NGOs; critics say they will be “Kremlin-style”
Opposition parties, academics and NGOs accuse the new Czech government of preparing a law inspired by Russian legislation that could stifle dissent, writes…
100 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz in March: who risks in a war zone?
Since the beginning of March, despite Iran’s attacks on shipping lanes, almost a hundred ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz –…
Slovenia calls on EU to investigate alleged Israeli spies’ meddling in election process
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to investigate alleged meddling by Israel’s Black Cube…
Russian plane enters Estonian airspace; ministry summons Russian diplomat
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said a Russian fighter jet entered Estonian airspace on the 18th of March, prompting NATO’s Baltic Air Policing…
