Thousands protest Sánchez’s ‘coup’ pardoning Catalan separatists
Thousands demonstrated in the streets of Barcelona on Sunday to reject what they say is a “coup” being prepared by the Spanish government to pardon those involved in the 20
October 2023
Scalise, a McCarthy Rival, Seeks to Unite Republicans in Taking His Place
The second-ranking Republican, who was cut out of major decisions by the previous speaker, is pitching himself as uniquely positioned to unify the deeply divided House G.O.P. Share full article…
Christian Democrats could shake up Slovakia’s government formation
The presidency of the Christian Democrats (KDH) said they were still against a coalition with Smer leader Robert Fico in a statement on Friday, but cooperation could be on the…
Czechia supports Israel’s right to self-defence, call to cut EU funding for Palestine
Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas attacks, according to various Czech politicians, with some calling for an end to EU funding for Palestine. “The rocket attacks and…
Romanian president worried about drugs threatening national security
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis convened the Supreme Council for National Defence on Wednesday to address the serious threat to national security posed by drugs. Before the meeting, the Interior Ministry…
Blaming Serbia is ‘always easier’, Vučić says about Kosovo terrorist attack
It is “always easier” to blame Serbia, President Aleksandar Vučić said of the recent standoff between Kosovo police and heavily armed Serbian men at a Serbian Orthodox monastery near the…
Football arrests lead to Dutch-Polish spat
Last week’s arrest of two Legia Warsaw players following a match against AZ Alkmaar has led to a diplomatic row between Poland and the Netherlands, with Polish politicians calling for…
Scholz’s coalition suffers defeat in mid-term state elections
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Why your data might already be on a Europol list
Once the police have your data, you may inadvertently become a suspect in an open investigation (Photo: Jordi Boixareu/ZUMA Wire/dpa) You don’t have to be a civil rights defender or…
Hamas Attack Raises Questions Over an Israeli Intelligence Failure
American and Israeli officials said none of Israel’s intelligence services had specific warning that Hamas was preparing a sophisticated assault. Share full article Israeli soldiers in Sderot, Israel, which Hamas…