Rob Jetten, 38, has been sworn in as the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands, leading a centre-right minority government with the VVD and CDA after his Democrats 66 (D66) narrowly won October’s elections over Geert Wilders. His government faces the challenge of passing major reforms, including €19bn for defense and […]
Billionaire Andrej Babis has been appointed as the Czech Republic’s new prime minister, following a public pledge to relinquish control over his vast Agrofert conglomerate, which spans food processing, agriculture, and chemicals. Babis, 71, promised to serve all citizens and make the Czech Republic the “best place to live,” as he prepares to form a […]
Czech ANO party leader Andrej Babis has said he will publicly reveal how he plans to restructure his extensive business assets just before his expected appointment as prime minister. The announcement aims to address concerns raised by President Petr Pavel, who insists Babis must clarify his intentions to resolve conflicts of interest before forming a […]
Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, was unexpectedly attacked while walking in Copenhagen’s city center, leaving her shocked and with minor whiplash. The assailant, swiftly apprehended, prompted concern over the motive behind the assault. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the incident, echoing sentiments against such violence
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been relocated from a hospital in Banska Bystrica, situated in the heart of the country, to Bratislava, the nation’s capital, to continue his recovery journey. This decision comes in the aftermath of a shooting incident that left him with severe injuries, occurring two weeks prior. The 59-year-old politician was […]
The recent attempt on the prime minister’s life in Slovakia has left a poignant mark, epitomizing the deep-seated political turmoil gripping the nation. The incident unfolded in Handlova, where the prime minister was shot multiple times by a gunman while interacting with supporters. Prior to the assassination attempt, Robert Fico, the populist leader, had ominously
A 71-year-old man from Levice has been implicated in the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was severely injured in a shooting incident. The suspect, though not officially named, has been widely identified by Slovak reports. If convicted, he could potentially face life imprisonment. The assailant acted alone, according to Interior Minister […]
Riot police in Georgia deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators protesting against a proposed bill, which the opposition views as an attack on media freedoms. The clashes erupted outside the parliament building in Tbilisi, where protesters hurled eggs and bottles at the police. Despite the retreat of the crowds, confrontations persisted late […]
France’s prime minister has announced that a teenage girl will face legal action for falsely accusing her headteacher of hitting her during a dispute over her wearing an Islamic headscarf. The headteacher resigned following death threats received after the incident. This incident comes amidst heightened concerns over Islamist threats to French schools following the









