Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Jailed in Turkey on Terrorism Charges

By admin March 29, 2025 No comment

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Swedish journalist Kaj Joakim Medin has been jailed in Turkey pending trial on terrorism charges after covering protests against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s arrest. Medin was detained in Istanbul as part of an investigation into a 2023 protest in Stockholm, where a mannequin resembling Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was hung outside the city hall. Turkish […]

Investors Pull Back as European Stocks Rally Faces Trade War Risks

By admin March 28, 2025 No comment

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Investors are scaling back on European stocks and the euro after a strong first quarter, fearing that optimism over economic stimulus may have been overstated. Major asset managers, including Amundi and Legal & General Investment Management, are reducing bullish bets amid concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s impending trade tariffs set to be announced on

Pro-Russian Gagauz Leader Detained at Moldova Airport Amid Lawmaker Disappearances

By admin March 26, 2025 No comment

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Moldovan authorities detained Eugenia Gutul, the leader of the pro-Russian Gagauz ethnic minority, at Chisinau’s international airport on Tuesday evening. Officials from Moldova’s Anti-Corruption Centre stated she would be held for 72 hours as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Her arrest comes amid tensions between the central government and the autonomous

Far-Right Bloc Enters German Parliament in Historic Election Result

By admin March 25, 2025 No comment

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The largest far-right contingent in Germany’s Bundestag since World War II is set to take office as the new parliament convenes, following the February 23 election. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured 152 seats, doubling its previous representation and achieving the strongest performance by a far-right party in decades. Economic struggles, ongoing recession, and

Parisians Vote to Pedestrianise 500 More Streets in Latest Referendum

By admin March 24, 2025 No comment

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Paris residents have voted in favor of pedestrianising 500 additional streets, marking another step in the city’s efforts to curb car usage and improve air quality. In a referendum held on Sunday, 65.96% supported the measure, while 34.04% opposed it. However, voter turnout was low, with only 4.06% participating in the consultation organized by the […]

Heathrow Closure Sparks Global Aviation Disruption, Costing Millions

By admin March 22, 2025 No comment

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London’s Heathrow Airport faced an unprecedented shutdown after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a total power outage, affecting backup systems and grounding all 1,332 scheduled flights on Friday. Experts estimate the disruption could cost the aviation sector around £20 million ($26 million) per day, with ripple effects expected to last for days. […]

Germany’s Bundesrat Set to Vote on €500 Billion Spending Package

By admin March 21, 2025 No comment

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Germany’s Bundesrat, the upper house of parliament, is set to vote on Friday on a massive €500 billion ($546 billion) spending package aimed at revitalizing Europe’s largest economy and strengthening its military for a new era of European collective defense. The vote represents the final major hurdle before the package becomes law, unlocking billions in […]

EU Leaders to Boost Defence, Competitiveness Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

By admin March 20, 2025 No comment

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European Union leaders are set to strengthen the bloc’s military and economic competitiveness in response to U.S. tariffs and concerns over Washington’s future defence commitments. At a summit on Thursday, all leaders except Hungary’s Viktor Orban are expected to reaffirm their support for Ukraine and call on Russia to demonstrate political will to end the […]

Putin and Trump Discuss Ceasefire, Agree to Halt Attacks on Energy Sites

By admin March 19, 2025 No comment

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to temporarily halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure following a lengthy call with U.S. President Donald Trump. However, Putin declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire that Ukraine had already accepted. The Kremlin stated that the pause in strikes was ordered after discussions with Trump, though Putin expressed

UK Labour Government Plans Welfare Cuts to Curb Spending

By admin March 18, 2025 No comment

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Britain’s Labour government is set to announce significant cuts to disability and long-term health support on Tuesday, aiming to reduce the country’s rising welfare bill. The move comes ahead of the March 26 fiscal statement, where the government will outline its strategy to balance public spending with tax revenues amid lower-than-expected economic growth.