Day: October 1, 2025

Slovakian PM Cancels EU Summit Trip

Ill health forced Robert Fico to miss key Brussels discussions and a planned meeting with Germany’s new chancellor in Denmark.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (L) speaks with Russia’s energy giant Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller as they visit the Lakhta Centre skyscraper, the headquarters of Russian gas monopoly Gazprom in Saint Petersburg on June 5, 2024.

Russia Is Bad, But Its Energy Is Welcome?

Since the outbreak of the war, EU countries have purchased Russian fossil fuels worth €21.9 billion, more than the aid allocated to Ukraine.

Slovakian PM Cancels EU Summit Trip

Slovakian PM Cancels EU Summit Trip

Ill health forced Robert Fico to miss key Brussels discussions and a planned meeting with Germany’s new chancellor in Denmark.

October 1, 2025
Trump Gives Qatar Historic U.S. Security Guarantee

Trump Gives Qatar Historic U.S. Security Guarantee

The U.S. pledge marks an unprecedented level of military and diplomatic support for the State of Qatar, similar to NATO’s Article 5.

October 1, 2025
Orbán Says Trump Did Not Ask Him To Stop Buying Russian Oil 

Orbán Says Trump Did Not Ask Him To Stop Buying Russian Oil 

Hungary and Slovakia remain the few EU nations still receiving Russian oil via pipeline, citing geographic and infrastructure limitations.

October 1, 2025
‘We’d Rather Be Blocked’: Proton Mail Warns EU Over Privacy Crackdown

‘We’d Rather Be Blocked’: Proton Mail Warns EU Over Privacy Crackdown

More than 100 million users could lose access if the bloc pushes ahead with controversial ‘Chat Control’ laws.

October 1, 2025
After Exclusion, Le Pen Pushes To Regain Parliamentary Influence

After Exclusion, Le Pen Pushes To Regain Parliamentary Influence

Ousted from key National Assembly roles last year, the Rassemblement National now seeks to negotiate with Macron’s camp to regain its rights.

October 1, 2025
Dresden: Syrian Teens Rob and Rape Man

Dresden: Syrian Teens Rob and Rape Man

Syrian teenagers arrested by German police for robbery and sex assault.

October 1, 2025
Georgia’s PM Declares a European Future

Georgia’s PM Declares a European Future

As local elections approach, Irakli Kobakhidze says his nation is ready to join the European Union.

October 1, 2025
‘Child-Free’ Zones Are Killing Europe

‘Child-Free’ Zones Are Killing Europe

The anti-natalists demanding that children be neither seen nor heard are driving us towards a quiet, sterile future.

October 1, 2025
Russia Is Bad, But Its Energy Is Welcome?

Russia Is Bad, But Its Energy Is Welcome?

Since the outbreak of the war, EU countries have purchased Russian fossil fuels worth €21.9 billion, more than the aid allocated to Ukraine.

October 1, 2025
Election Error Fuels Recount Demands That Could Cost Merz His Majority

Election Error Fuels Recount Demands That Could Cost Merz His Majority

A miscount in a local German mayoral race has reignited doubts about February’s national vote

October 1, 2025
Iran Approves Tougher Penalties for Spying for U.S. and Israel

Iran Approves Tougher Penalties for Spying for U.S. and Israel

Tehran has also criminalized unlicensed internet access and unauthorized protests during wartime.

October 1, 2025
Greece Introduces Social Media Ban for Under 16s

Greece Introduces Social Media Ban for Under 16s

While many other EU countries are considering a ban, concerns arise about the EU’s increasing control over the narrative online.

October 1, 2025