Month: December 2025

The Sad State of Europe’s Economy

Europe needs an urgent, independent economic crash commission led by business leaders and economists—not Brussels politicians.

The Sad State of Europe’s Economy

The Sad State of Europe’s Economy

Europe needs an urgent, independent economic crash commission led by business leaders and economists—not Brussels politicians.

December 31, 2025
“Mohammed Ali” Tops Germany’s Baby Name Combinations in 2025

“Mohammed Ali” Tops Germany’s Baby Name Combinations in 2025

New nationwide data show the double name rose from fourth place last year

December 30, 2025
German Bank Chaos After €30m Vault Raid Over Christmas

German Bank Chaos After €30m Vault Raid Over Christmas

The break-in was only discovered after a fire alarm alerted emergency services, with investigators now warning it could take weeks to determine the true scale of the losses.

December 30, 2025
Latvia Completes Fence Along Entire Border With Russia

Latvia Completes Fence Along Entire Border With Russia

The project completes a years-long effort to secure Latvia’s eastern frontier amid heightened regional security concerns.

December 30, 2025
Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attackers Acted Alone, Police Say

Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attackers Acted Alone, Police Say

Australian police say the father and son behind the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting had no links to a wider terror network

December 30, 2025
Foreign Aid Row as UK Funds ‘Pleasure’ Sex App for Young Kenyans

Foreign Aid Row as UK Funds ‘Pleasure’ Sex App for Young Kenyans

A Foreign Office-funded chatbot generated more clicks for sex content than health outcomes, reigniting scrutiny of overseas aid spending.

December 30, 2025
European Leaders To Hold Fresh Talks on Ukraine War

European Leaders To Hold Fresh Talks on Ukraine War

As part of the diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, European leaders will hold a summit on Tuesday to discuss possible political solutions to the conflict.

December 30, 2025
“Protests in Bulgaria target the ruling parties, election system, judiciary, chief prosecutor, corruption, and more”—Political Analyst <strong>Georgi Harizanov</strong>

“Protests in Bulgaria target the ruling parties, election system, judiciary, chief prosecutor, corruption, and more”—Political Analyst <strong>Georgi Harizanov</strong>

“The youngsters in the protest demand changes. What changes, and who is best prepared to make them is a question with multiple different answers within the protest.”

December 30, 2025
Denmark Ends Letter Delivery After 400 Years

Denmark Ends Letter Delivery After 400 Years

Denmark’s postal operator will end nationwide letter deliveries on December 30, citing collapsing volumes and a fully digitised society.

December 30, 2025
France Delays Plastic Cup Ban After Failing To Find Alternatives

France Delays Plastic Cup Ban After Failing To Find Alternatives

Officials say replacing single-use plastic cups is proving more complicated than expected

December 30, 2025
Belarus Leader Pardons 20 Political Prisoners Before New Year

Belarus Leader Pardons 20 Political Prisoners Before New Year

The move comes as Washington reopens channels with Minsk, pressing for broader releases while more than 1,000 detainees remain behind bars.

December 30, 2025
Missiles, Jets, Warships: China Surrounds Taiwan in Major Drill

Missiles, Jets, Warships: China Surrounds Taiwan in Major Drill

Two-day live-fire manoeuvres simulated a blockade of key ports, disrupted flights and shipping, and drew condemnation from Taipei—while Washington played down the risk of escalation.

December 30, 2025