Category: NEWS

Climate Goals Remain Elusive as Egypt Summit Wraps Up

Developing countries are pleased with the passing of the ‘Loss and Damage’ fund. Rich(er) countries, with their more developed industries, are to pay for ‘climate damage,’ thereby correcting what their beneficiaries perceive as an injustice.

UK to Help Protect Ukrainian Skies with £50m Air Defense Package

For weeks now, Russian air assaults have been wreaking havoc on Ukrainian infrastructure. According to Kyiv, these have now destroyed nearly 50% of the country’s energy infrastructure, leaving 10 million Ukrainians without power.

Finnish Solo Sailor in Shipwreck is Rescued

According to the website of Yachting Monthly, Lehtinen escaped the sinking boat by activating an emergency life raft as well as his personal locator beacon.

Poland Declares State Of Emergency

Poland Declares State Of Emergency

A state of emergency was declared along the border of Poland with Belarus.

September 1, 2021
Taliban Would Take Back Afghan Deportees

Taliban Would Take Back Afghan Deportees

The Taliban government has offered to accept any Afghan migrants whose applications for asylum have been rejected in Europe.

August 31, 2021
Biden Welcomes Ukrainian President

Biden Welcomes Ukrainian President

The visit will “affirm the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty”, according to the White House.

August 31, 2021
France, Germany, UK to Establish Kabul Safe Zone

France, Germany, UK to Establish Kabul Safe Zone

The European powers are working on a UN proposal.

August 30, 2021
Lead Candidates Debated In Germany

Lead Candidates Debated In Germany

Candidates of CDU, SPD and the Greens took part in the first debate before the election.

August 30, 2021
Bulgaria Sends Troops to Turkish and Greek Borders

Bulgaria Sends Troops to Turkish and Greek Borders

Since the beginning of the year, some 14,000 migrants have been stopped at the Bulgarian border.

August 28, 2021
EU’s Brexit Negotiator Barnier Runs for French Presidency

EU’s Brexit Negotiator Barnier Runs for French Presidency

Michel Barnier plans to stand as a right-wing candidate againt President Macron.

August 27, 2021
European Court Urges Poland, Latvia to Help Migrants

European Court Urges Poland, Latvia to Help Migrants

Poland and Latvia have refused to allow the migrants from Belarus to cross their borders.

August 26, 2021
EU Institutions Debate Rule of Law Mechanism

EU Institutions Debate Rule of Law Mechanism

EU Commission dismisses the European Parliament’s call for action.

August 26, 2021
Germany Election: Social Democrats Ahead of CDU

Germany Election: Social Democrats Ahead of CDU

This is the first time that the SPD is ahead of the CDU/CSU since October 2006.

August 25, 2021
U.S. Will Not Delay Kabul Pull-out

U.S. Will Not Delay Kabul Pull-out

Washington rejected the extension of the deadline.

August 25, 2021
Ukraine Wants Crimea Returned

Ukraine Wants Crimea Returned

Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 after a military invasion.

August 24, 2021