BERLIN, 16 July 2025 — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz last week faced an unprecedented political setback,…
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Germany pledges €40.5 million to bolster Ukraine’s war-struck SME sector
ROME, 11 July 2025 — Germany has announced a new €40.5 million grant to support Ukraine’s…
Most Armenians Reject Peace With Azerbaijan, Say Karabakh Is Not Lost, Survey Says
Despite the international community’s hopes for a post-war peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, a new poll…
Hungary Now Ranks as the EU’s Poorest Nation — And Orbán’s Regime Is Squarely to Blame
Hungary is now officially the poorest country in the European Union—at least in terms of what…
Europe moves to cut Russian gas ties by 2028—and it’s not just about Ukraine
The European Commission has drawn a firm line in the sand: there will be no return…
JD Vance’s U-Turn on Europe Sparks Distrust: “Burn Bridges First, Think Later”
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s abrupt shift in tone toward Europe—from open criticism…
Canada and EU Strengthen Alliance as Tensions Rise with Trump-Era U.S.
Brussels / Ottawa — As tensions with the United States simmer once again, Canada and the…
CHP sets up ballot boxes to defend democracy against Erdoğan’s rule
Turkey – Ballot boxes are at the heart of democracy, but in Turkey, they have become…
Kirsty Coventry elected new IOC president, marking historic firsts
France – Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee…
German government cautions trans, nonbinary travelers about Trump’s U.S. restrictions
Germany – The German government has taken a bold step in response to the discriminatory policies…