Albanian incinerator scandal goes to trial
Albania’s special court has accepted the prosecution’s request to send to trial the former minister of the environment, an ex-member of parliament, and several business people over a corrupt incinerator…
February 22, 2023
Economic crisis to affect everyone, says Serbian economics professor
The increase in bank interest rates will impact every sphere of society as those taking out loans, including companies, will be forced to reconsider their business models, including prices, meaning…
Former PM Kostas Karamanlis withdraws from Greek politics
Former conservative prime minister Kostas Karamanlis (New Democracy – EPP) has decided not to run as a candidate for the upcoming elections putting an end to his 34-year political career.…
EU Prosecutor’s Office in Sofia faces serious staffing problem
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Slovenia appoints new interior minister
Boštjan Poklukar was appointed on Thursday as Slovenia’s new interior minister, a job that he held in the government of incumbent Defence Minister Marjan Šarec between 2018 and 2020
Czechia forms country coalition against Euro 7 proposal
The Czech government organised a meeting of countries which could jointly fight against the new car emission standards, which according to the country, is unreasonably strict and poses a danger…
Activists fume at tobacco industry for donating to earthquake-hit Turkey
The European anti-tobacco lobby has urged the international community to help earthquake-hit Turkey avoid a €1.8 million donation from Phillip Morris International (PMI) highlighting “hidden” lobbying activities. For its part,…
Liberal Judge Is First to Advance in Major Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
Janet Protasiewicz, a liberal judge from Milwaukee County, will face one of two conservatives in a race that could tilt the balance of the court, with abortion rights, gerrymandered maps…
Jennifer McClellan Wins in Virginia and Will Be State’s First Black Woman in Congress
Jennifer McClellan, a state senator, will fill the seat held by Representative A. Donald McEachin, who died in November. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Wealthy ‘Anti-Woke’ Activist, Joins the 2024 Presidential Field
Vivek Ramaswamy, 37, has made a name for himself in right-wing circles by opposing corporate efforts to advance political, social and environmental causes. Send any friend a story As a…