For decades, the ethnically mixed, working-class Paris suburb of Saint-Denis has faced a raft of negative stereotypes. But it’s angling for a different image, when it welcomes part of this…
Conflict Spillovers Causing Surge of Human Rights Violations, UN Rights Chief Warns
Geneva — U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warns the potential spillover of dozens of conflicts around the world is threatening global peace and causing human rights violations to…
Зеленський: через «зерновий коридор» експортували 30 млн тонн вантажів, є хороша динаміка
За словами Володимира Зеленського, Київ продовжує розвивати й альтернативні маршрути …
Apple Fined Nearly $2 Billion by European Union Over Music Streaming Competition
London — The European Union leveled its first antitrust penalty against Apple on Monday, fining the U.S. tech giant nearly $2 billion for breaking the bloc’s competition laws by unfairly favoring…
Шмигаль каже, що Україна готова до продовження транзиту російського газу, якщо буде ініціатива ЄС
«Ми готові таку послугу надавати, як робили це до цього часу. Тут ініціатива на боці ЄС і наших європейських партнерів» – сказав Денис Шмигаль …
Politics, War Drive Depopulation in Ukraine’s Ethnic Hungarian Villages
Verbovets, Ukraine — Verbovets lies a few kilometers from the Hungarian border, one of the few areas of Ukraine yet to be targeted by Russian missiles. Despite its distance from the…
North Korean Missiles Used by Russia Against Ukraine Are Products of Sanction Loopholes
Washington — The discovery of a North Korean missile in Ukraine that had more than 200 components from U.S. and European companies revealed loopholes that North Korea uses to evade sanctions,…
Туск: Польща може розширити ембарго проти українських продуктів
Дональд Туск вважає, що українська продукція становить серйозну загрозу для польської економіки …
Russia Jails Rights Campaigner Orlov for 2-1/2 Years
MOSCOW — Veteran human rights activist Oleg Orlov was sentenced on Tuesday by a Moscow court to two and a half years in prison after he was found guilty of discrediting…
US Army Using Own Funding to Pay for Training of Ukrainian Forces
The U.S. military has been forced to dip into its own funding to cover American training of Ukrainian forces, a strategy that could leave the Army short on finances in…
Росія на тлі санкцій рекордно наростила імпорт із Китаю
Згідно з підрахунками The Bell, постачання китайських товарів подвійного призначення — переважно телекомунікаційного обладнання — зросло 2023 року на один мільярд доларів і склало чотири з половиною мільярди …
Greece Takes Helm in EU Naval Mission in Red Sea
ATHENS, Greece — Greece on Monday formally agreed to participate in and lead a European Union maritime security operation in the Red Sea to protect commercial shipping from attacks by Houthi…
Sweden Set to Join NATO After Hungary Finally Approves Bid
London — Sweden is set to officially join NATO after Hungary finally gave its approval Monday, the last member of the Western alliance to ratify the bid. Analysts say the addition…
Sweden to Join NATO After Hungary Finally Approves Bid
Sweden is expected to officially join NATO in the coming days or weeks, after Hungary finally gave its approval Monday – the last member to do so. As Henry Ridgwell…
Donations as Patriotism: Ukrainians Support Army During Two Years of War
During two years of war, Ukrainians have supported their army financially. Despite the tough economic situation in the country, the level of donations remains high, and volunteers find new ways…
Belarus’ Lukashenko to Run for Seventh Presidential Term in 2025
Moscow — Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko said he would run for president again in 2025, Belarusian state news agency BelTA reported Sunday. Lukashenko made his comments after voting in parliamentary and…
Facing Chinese EV Rivals, Europe’s Automakers Squeeze Suppliers on Costs
London — Europe’s automakers and their already-stretched suppliers face a tough year as they race to cut costs for electric models to counter leaner Chinese rivals which are bringing cheaper vehicles…
Corruption Scandals Cast Shadow Over Portugal’s Early General Election
LISBON, Portugal — The official two-week campaign period before Portugal’s early general election began Sunday, with the country’s two moderate mainstream parties once again expected to collect the most votes but…
Polish Farmers Block Key Road Into Germany
Warsaw, Poland — Polish farmers on Sunday blocked a major highway into Germany in the latest such protest against EU regulations and taxes. Farmers across Europe have been protesting for weeks…