Poland Begins Phasing Out Social Benefits for Resident Ukrainian Refugees

Poland Begins Phasing Out Social Benefits for Resident Ukrainian Refugees

Under new Polish rules, special healthcare benefits will mainly remain available to Ukrainian minors, employed refugees, and other vulnerable individuals.

March 5, 2026
Thousands of German Teens ‘Strike’ Against Army Recruitment

Thousands of German Teens ‘Strike’ Against Army Recruitment

Protesters carried signs saying “We are not cannon fodder” and calling for Chancellor Friedrich Merz to go to the front line himself.

March 5, 2026
Azerbaijan: Tehran’s Drones Target Civilian Infrastructure

Azerbaijan: Tehran’s Drones Target Civilian Infrastructure

Baku has signaled a significant military initiative in response to an Iranian drone attack.

March 5, 2026
Brussels’ ‘Made in Europe’ Plan Face Beijing Backlash

Brussels’ ‘Made in Europe’ Plan Face Beijing Backlash

A new proposal means companies may need to meet EU local-content requirements in order to access subsidies or public contracts.

March 5, 2026
Syrian Jihadist Sentenced for Knife Attack at Berlin Holocaust Memorial

Syrian Jihadist Sentenced for Knife Attack at Berlin Holocaust Memorial

A German court heard that the accused had embraced Islamic State ideology online—rejecting Western society while plotting a violent attack.

March 5, 2026
Netanyahu: Israel and U.S. Making ‘Historic Gains’ Against Iran

Netanyahu: Israel and U.S. Making ‘Historic Gains’ Against Iran

President Donald Trump said the United States is in a “very strong position” as Iranian leadership figures are “rapidly going” during the ongoing conflict.

March 5, 2026
NATO Downs Missile Approaching Turkey

NATO Downs Missile Approaching Turkey

Ankara reported that a missile closing in on its territory was successfully destroyed by NATO’s air defense network, with no injuries or damage.

March 4, 2026
Budapest Seeks Energy Price Guarantees in Moscow Talks 

Budapest Seeks Energy Price Guarantees in Moscow Talks 

Péter Szijjártó discussed long-term energy shipments with Vladimir Putin as Hungary faces mounting pressure from surging global costs and regional supply disruptions.

March 4, 2026
Indefinite Asset Freeze: Moscow Challenges Brussels in Court

Indefinite Asset Freeze: Moscow Challenges Brussels in Court

Russia has filed a lawsuit with the EU General Court, arguing that the bloc’s updated framework for freezing its central bank reserves breaches fundamental legal rights.

March 4, 2026
Iran Refuses To Negotiate as War Expands Across the Middle East

Iran Refuses To Negotiate as War Expands Across the Middle East

Iran’s defence ministry insists Tehran is ready for a prolonged war and has deliberately held back its most advanced weaponry.

March 4, 2026
UK to Tighten Visa Rules to Curb Rising Asylum Claims

UK to Tighten Visa Rules to Curb Rising Asylum Claims

Britain’s Home Office reported that the number of asylum applications by students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan “rocketed” by more than 470% between 2021 and 2025.

March 4, 2026
EU Experts Begin Work on Potential Social Media Age Restrictions

EU Experts Begin Work on Potential Social Media Age Restrictions

Several member states, including France, Denmark, Greece and Spain, have been pushing for coordinated action at EU level.

March 3, 2026