France recognizes Palestine; Europe turns tougher on Israel
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will establish formal diplomatic relations with Palestine, and Europe is increasingly demanding an end to…
Category: World
Moscow: Germany’s militarization is worrying
Russia has accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of taking the path of armaments, saying such actions are “grounds for concern,” Reuters reported. The…
Russian court bans self-made “Satanist Movement”
Moscow continues to use a 2002 anti-extremism law to protect the Kremlin and the Orthodox Church; it has even gone so far as…
Macron sues right-wing commentator
French President Emmanuel Macron has sued American far-right influencer Candace Owens for defamation, Politico reports. Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron are suing…
Ukraine discusses prisoner exchange with Russia; ceasefire talks stalling
Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul briefly discussed a prisoner exchange with Russia, but failed to agree on the terms of a ceasefire or a…
In fight with overcrowding Italy plans expand prisons
In a bid to combat overcrowding in prisons, the Italian government has pledged to increase their capacity by 15,000 places and help transfer…
Lithuanian youth – physically unfit for military service
In 2024, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense reported that about 40% of all new recruits were declared unfit for service due to health…
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…
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…
