Category: NEWS

No Extension in Sight for Black Sea Grain Deal

A key consideration—and main reason for the hold-up—is Russia’s demand that restrictions on its exports of agricultural products be lifted; in the pursuit of that goal, Russia is using its participation as a bargaining chip.

China Develops Maglev Train Going Near Speed of Sound

Firmly dedicated to expanding its high-speed train network, China has just opened a test facility for the so-called ‘electromagnetic sled,’ a magnetic levitation train capable of reaching speeds of 1,030 kilometers per hour.

Russia And Belarus Move Towards Integration

Russia And Belarus Move Towards Integration

Putin and Lukashenko move to integrate economies of Russia and Belarus.

September 10, 2021
Estonia Constructs Border Fence Facing Russia

Estonia Constructs Border Fence Facing Russia

Once completed in 2027, there will be real-time camera surveillance along the entire border.

September 9, 2021
Manfred Weber Runs For EPP Presidency

Manfred Weber Runs For EPP Presidency

Current EPP chairman, Donald Tusk, will step down officially in April.

September 9, 2021
EU President: Afghanistan Is A Failure

EU President: Afghanistan Is A Failure

According to the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, Afghanistan became a failure for the international community.

September 8, 2021
Trial Of Bataclan Terrorists Begins In Paris

Trial Of Bataclan Terrorists Begins In Paris

Six years after the jihadist attacks in Paris, the trial begins.

September 8, 2021
Romanian Government Loses Majority

Romanian Government Loses Majority

The ministers of the liberal USR PLUS party resign from the Romanian government.

September 7, 2021
Masses Of Migrants Reach England’s Shores

Masses Of Migrants Reach England’s Shores

Some 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel on Monday alone. This is the highest daily figure on record.

September 7, 2021
Germany’s Social Democrats Would Govern With The Greens

Germany’s Social Democrats Would Govern With The Greens

“I would like to govern together with the Greens,” Social Democrat chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz said.

September 6, 2021
France Would Build A European Superpower

France Would Build A European Superpower

“Europe has to become the number three super-power,” according to the French defense minister.

September 6, 2021
Google Appeals €500m French Fine

Google Appeals €500m French Fine

The French said Google failed to negotiate “in good faith” with media companies.

September 3, 2021
Italian Prime Minister Considers Mandatory Vaccination

Italian Prime Minister Considers Mandatory Vaccination

Mario Draghi would consider forcing people to be vaccinated by law.

September 3, 2021
Gun Violence Rises In Sweden

Gun Violence Rises In Sweden

Four separate shootings in Stockholm left one person dead and another seriously wounded.

September 3, 2021