Ukrainian MPs banned from Poland amid ongoing grain row
The Ukrainian Council of Ministers has banned Ukrainian lawmakers from travelling to Poland amid an ongoing row over grain imports, Onet reported on Tuesday, in a move Ukrainian MPs are…
September 2023
Media freedom experts slam Fico’s moratorium idea after Slovak elections
Former prime minister and current Smer candidate Robert Fico has called for a two-week post-election moratorium to ensure coalition talks are held free of media interference, a move ARTICLE 19…
Transgaz Romania takes over Gazprom’s operations in Moldova
Romania’s gas transmission system operator Transgaz has announced the acquisition of Gazprom’s operations in Moldova, a strategic move likely to further reduce Chișinău’s dependence on Russian gas. As part of…
Slovenia plans windfall tax for bank assets
The Slovenian government plans to impose a tax on bank assets as a temporary measure to help finance the reconstruction of Slovenia after the devastating floods in early August. The…
Albanian government undergoes significant cabinet reshuffle
As Albanian parliament convened after the summer break, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced a big shakeup with five ministers leaving, seven new appointments, the dissolution of one ministry and the…
EU Liberals condemn EPP’s “illiberal temptations”
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‘That’s Valor’: Biden Awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam-Era Army Pilot
First Lt. Larry L. Taylor, whose helicopter was running out of fuel and ammunition, rescued four soldiers who were taking intense enemy fire in Vietnam. Share full article VideotranscriptBackbars0:00/1:11-0:00
Enrique Tarrio, Ex-Leader of Proud Boys, Sentenced in Jan. 6 Case
The prison term for Enrique Tarrio was the most severe penalty handed down so far to any of the more than 1,100
Ad Wars in 3 Governor’s Races Leave Out Trump and Biden
Offering a look at both parties’ political strategies this year, the ads focus largely on issues like education, the economy, jobs and taxes, as well as local scandals and crime.…
Mark Gonzalez Seeks to Challenge Senator Ted Cruz in Texas
Mark Gonzalez, facing a conservative effort to remove him from the district attorney’s office in Nueces County, Texas, resigned and announced his campaign for the Senate. Share full article In…