Slovakia on Tuesday commemorated the fifth anniversary of the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak, his fianceé and archaeologist Martina Kušnírová, which triggered some of the largest protests in the country’s history, as media stakeholders call for more government protection.…
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 scandal. The incinerators affair saw the issue of three concessions…
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 a lengthier economic crisis, Serbian Economics Professor Ljubodrag Savić told…
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. His decision sparked a debate over the impact on the…
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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
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 to the European car industry, Hospodářské noviny reported. According to…
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, PMI rejected the accusations saying it’s money to help people…
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 and more in the balance. Send any friend a story…
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