Merkel: we neglected ‘deterring’ Russia
Her government took too long to react to Moscow’s aggressive behaviour at the time, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said during an interview, adding that a diplomatic solution needs to…
December 8, 2022
Finnish government one yellow card away from being sent off
If government rules are broken one more time, there will no longer be a government, Prime Minister Sanna Marin warned after a turbulent day in the parliament and a meeting…
Hungarians storm Slovak gas stations amid fuel crisis
Southern Slovak gas stations were flooded with Hungarians from border regions this week as Hungary deals with fuel shortages caused by the government’s price cap. According to local media reports,…
House Passes $858 Billion Defense Bill Repealing Vaccine Mandate for Troops
The legislation would rescind the coronavirus vaccine mandate in defiance of the Biden administration’s wishes, and increase the defense budget $45 billion over the president’s request. Send any friend a…
F.D.A. Authorizes Updated Covid Shots for Children as Young as 6 Months
The move broadens access to the reformulated shots, but only a small fraction of the country’s youngest children are likely to get one of the new doses in the near…
How the Brittney Griner prisoner swap with Russia was done
Image source, ReutersImage caption, US and Russian officials were willing to negotiate for Griner's release despite tensions over Ukraine.By Barbara Plett UsherBBC State Department correspondent This is a significant moment…
Tense situation in north Kosovo following explosions, attacks
Following explosions and attacks amid preparations for elections to replace ethnic Serb representatives in institutions in the north of Kosovo, the head of EULEX, Lars-Gunnar Wigemark expressed concern over the…
French to get new cash transfers to quell high fuel prices
French citizens who drive to work will be eligible for a new 2023 direct transfer scheme amounting to €100, announced Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne, adding that it will only be…
Austria green lights new strategy to reduce resource use
The government’s new circular economy strategy focussing on higher recycling rates in 2030 should help reduce Austria’s resource use significantly by 2050. Austria is a heavy user of resources, even…
House Passes Bill to Protect Same-Sex Marriage Rights
The House gave final approval to the measure, with lawmakers from both parties voting in favor. It now heads to President Biden to be signed into law. Send any friend…