The president denies Cuba has political prisoners—yet an increasing number of dissidents are being jailed under brutal conditions.
The European Parliament is set to endorse a record-high budget, while EU countries remain divided as time runs short on negotiations.
Without reforms in place, the EU is already easing pressure as the new Hungarian leadership sets a contradictory agenda.
Political director Balázs Orbán is set to join the EP in Brussels and Strasbourg this summer.
A Saint Petersburg ruling was issued in response to Russia’s justice ministry requesting that the Russian LGBT Network be designated an extremist organisation.
Nationwide protests highlight staff shortages and rising inmate numbers, with unions warning the system could exceed 90,000 prisoners by September.
Ilir Meta denies graft charges as Albania steps up prosecutions of senior political figures.
Kremlin backs Tehran’s position and points to Western responsibility for stalled negotiations in the region.
A left-wing politician criticized what she described as excessive police expenditure and officer deployment in the German capital.
The bloc’s plan to strengthen key sectors by requiring EU-made components has prompted threats of countermeasures from Beijing.
The leader of the terrorist group warned says planned direct talks would destabilize Lebanon and offer no benefit to the country.
It is becoming more and more difficult for the German establishment parties not to work with the rising opposition.
