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Detained Swedish journalist sparks tensions in Swedish-Turkish relations
Joakim Medin, a Swedish journalist, was arrested in Turkey while covering anti-government protests. Accused of insulting the president and alleged terror links, his case has sparked diplomatic tensions. Sweden now seeks clarity at the upcoming Nato summit.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:
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Casanova: Womanizer, con man and poet
He became famous for his love affairs, but Casanova was also a writer, diplomat and spy. Born in Venice 300 years ago, his name still resonates around the world.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:German policeman held over gourmet food scam in Mafia raid
A German police officer was among those arrested in a large-scale swoop against the Mafia and organized crime. The officer allegedly supported the Calabrian 'ndrangheta in orchestrating a luxury food fencing racket.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:What's behind Nigeria's increase in jailbreaks?
Thousands of inmates have escaped from correctional facilities across Nigeria in recent years. Why is it happening and what can be done to stop it?
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:The great tech race heading toward Greenland
Greenlandβs βGreat Raceβ isnβt just a dog sled competition. Itβs increasingly a hunt for critical minerals and AI data centers β two national security priorities for President Donald Trump and a business opportunity being pursued by some in his orbit. On POLITICO Tech, E&E News reporter Hannah Northey joins host Steven Overly in the wake [β¦]
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Brussels doubles amount of EU cash available for affordable housing
Member countries will be able to tap up to 15 billion of cohesion funds for homebuilding.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:How the EUβs competitiveness agenda ignores Europeβs true strength
We canβt boost our competitiveness without future-proofing our foundations. Securing a just transition to fair, sustainable societies is essential, but noticeably lacking in the EU Commissionβs recent proposals.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Why is Southeast Asia turning to nuclear power?
Governments across Southeast Asia are eyeing nuclear energy to fuel rapid growth while also meeting ambitious climate goals. But critics say they should instead be focusing on exploiting abundant renewable sources.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Germany interior minister defends record on migration
Germany's interior minister says she sees the migration policy of the outgoing coalition government as a success. Nancy Faeser said deportations were up and asylum claims down.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Germany could withdraw citizenship due to 'antisemitism'
"Terror supporters, antisemites and extremists" could have their German citizenship revoked β if they hold a second nationality, according to planning documents. Critics of the move say it will lead to unequal treatment.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:How a Bulgarian cleaning lady became a Russian spy
Many people believed that Tsvetanka D., a Bulgarian national living in Vienna, was leading a very normal life. Nothing could have been further from the truth: this former cleaning lady was in fact a Russian spy.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Election rumours swirl in Ukraine β could Zelensky be mulling a summer poll?
A nationwide vote would be difficult, but some say there are good reasons to hold one soon.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Iceland evacuates Blue Lagoon amid volcano eruption
Lava has begun flowing from a volcano near Iceland's capital, after authorities began evacuating nearby communities. The meteorological office said an eruption is underway after previously warning of the threat.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:What would it take for euro to dethrone king US dollar?
As Trump ramps up his trade war, two economists outline how Europe could finally turn the euro into a global currency.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Le Pen conviction politically motivated, party chief claims
National Rally president Jordan Bardella has said the fraud conviction against Marine Le Pen is part of an effort to attack their far-right party. But a top prosecutor has rejected the claims.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:EU prepares 'strong plan' to hit back at Trump tariffs
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc has a solid strategy for retaliation if the US imposes sweeping tariffs on it. However, she has stressed that a "negotiated solution" to avoid a trade war is preferable.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Why the UN aid summit is the EU's best shot at financial justice
The upcoming UN summit in Seville, Spain, is a pivotal moment for the EU to fight extreme wealth concentration and the climate crisis burning our futures.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Eritrea's conflicts also being fought out in Germany
Security authorities suspect the Brigade N'Hamedu is behind recent violent attacks on Eritrean festivals in Germany. Eritrean opposition groups have said the festivals are used as propaganda by an oppressive regime.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:April Fool's Day: Why the press is now avoiding pranks
While the media once pulled spectacular pranks on April 1, they now have to tread carefully with fake news. A look at some funny journalistic fiction over the years.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Le Pen's right-wing European allies condemn court verdict as threat to democracy
European rightwingers have voiced support for the French far-right politician after she was banned from running for public office.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids'
Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Le Penβs exclusion from French election βa very big deal,β Trump says
It is "concerning" when people are barred from politics, U.S. State Department says.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:US sanctions 6 over Hong Kong security crackdown
The Trump administration sanctioned six top Chinese and Hong Kong officials for "transnational repression" and eroding Hong Kong's autonomy.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:US: Gene Hackman image publication blocked by court
A court has ruled that images of the bodies of deceased US actor Gene Hackman and his wife may not be published. The couple were found dead at their home in February.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Farm animals buried near Austria-Hungary border after foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Thousands of slaughtered farm animals are set to be buried near Hungary's border with Austria after a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the town of LevΓ©l.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Talibanβs former ambassador to Spain remains detained at Dulles
A federal judge on Monday declined to order the release of Mohammad Rahim Wahidi, who has been held since Saturday.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Combative Le Pen vows to fight on for French presidency
The far-right leader conspicuously refused to endorse her second-in-command, Jordan Bardella, after a court banned her from running for public office.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right
The far-right figurehead has been barred from running for public office for five years, throwing her plans into disarray.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Top advisers to Netanyahu arrested in corruption case
Two high-ranking aides to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, were arrested in a "Qatargate" probe β an investigation into alleged foreign influence and security breaches.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Starmer blames lack of joint action for surge in migrant arrivals in UK by small boat
Despite law-enforcement cooperation with France and work with authorities in other countries along the migrant route, more than 6,600 people crossed the Channel in the first three months of this year, the highest number on record.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Le Pen denounces 'fatal day for democracy' after judge orders five-year political ban
Speaking to French TV channel TF1 in her first reaction to the verdict, Le Pen called the ruling a βpolitical decisionβ aimed at preventing her from running in the 2027 presidential election
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Is Syria's new technocratic cabinet as inclusive as it could be?
Syria swore in several ministers this weekend. Analysts pointed out only time would tell how effective they will be. Others noted that many are technocrats, often better qualified than their international counterparts.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:France: Le Pen defiant after being barred from office
Marine Le Pen has been banned from running for office for five years and given a prison sentence after being convicted of misappropriating EU funds. But the French far-right leader remains defiant and intends to appeal.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Will European air passengers receive less compensation in the future?
The proposed update to European rules for obtaining compensation in the event of air travel delays could deprive 85% of passengers of compensation, according to consumer associations.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Vladimir Putin signs decree calling up 160,000 Russians for military service
The decree says conscription applies to all citizens aged between 18 and 30 and covers the period from April to July.
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