European Union, Partners Demand Tougher Sanctions Against Vote-Buying In Anambra Poll

The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase II (EU-SDGN II) implementing partners have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Nigeria Police, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)...

EU prioritizing arms over social justice

The ammunition output in Sopot Bulgaria is soaring to meet record demand. Germany is investing heavily to expand the site, but critics say the EU's focus on weapons shows it is losing sight of social priorities. The issue has just dominated a...

Baltic Index Extends Gains On Rising Capesize Prices

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which monitors rates for vessels moving dry bulk commodities, extended gains on Thursday, supported by a rise in capesize vessel rates. The main index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax...

Britain's papers, politicians & more 'wecome' Andrew's title loss

British politicians, papers and the public welcomed King Charles' banishment of Andrew from public life on Friday, after the monarch moved to protect the institution from his younger brother's ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Charles...

European Commission weighs inviting Ukraine to Europe’s GOVSATCOM platform

Krakow — The European Commission on Oct. 28 proposed that EU member states approve talks with Ukraine on its participation in its government satellite communication program, known as GOVSATCOM. The European Union’s GOVSATCOM platform is designed...

Nonprofit in Little Rock to provide clinic for homeless

Around 50 civic and faith leaders gathered under the tent in the freshly turned dirt Ocf. 20. Outstretched feet away lay a yellow tarp covering the future foundation of the medical clinic at Providence Park, a nonprofit 20 minutes south of...

European ambassadors describe Israel's Ban on Red Cross visits to Detainees Grave Mistake

European ambassadors describe Israel's Ban on Red Cross visits to Detainees Grave Mistake Occupied Quds - Saba: European diplomats and ambassadors in Tel Aviv described the decision by Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz to prevent the...

NGOs accuse coffee giants of human rights abuses

BERLIN Several NGOs have said they had filed a legal complaint in Germany accusing giant coffee companies of sourcing beans from suppliers that exploit workers and violate human rights. The complaint alleges that Nestle, Starbucks, Dallmayr and...

Charity pétanque challenge returns to Cap d’Ail for organ donation awareness

Monaco Liver Disorder (MLD) is hosting its third charity pétanque challenge on November 23rd, at the Club Bouliste Monégasque in Cap d’Ail. The event is meant to raise awareness and funds for organ donations, with proceeds supporting children...

President appoints Nicu Popescu as special envoy for European affairs and strategic partnerships

President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu has signed a decree appointing Nicu Popescu as special envoy for European affairs and strategic partnerships. The special envoy for European affairs and strategic partnerships has the mandate to...

EU Biotech Act: What it means for food

What does the EU Biotech Act mean for food? A quick summary EU Biotech Act aims to simplify biotech regulation across key sectors Food industry pushed for inclusion of agriculture and fermentation tech Second part of Act will focus specifically on...

European Commission makes it clear that Serbia can still import Russian gas

The European Commission (EC) is making it clear that Serbia can still import Russian gas - despite some interpretations of the new regulation that bans imports, but only to EU members, Insajder reported last night, adding that EC spokeswoman...

Britain’s breaking point: why our food system is failing the security test

The core priorities of the UK National Security Strategy have missed the mark, say UK farmers. Here, Professor Chris Elliott asserts the food industry’s call for decisive action to properly embed food resilience at the heart of national security....

EU willing to support democratic reforms in Armenia

ArmInfo. Yesterday, Arayik Harutyunyan, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, received a delegation led by Audrone Perkauskiene, Deputy Managing Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the European External...

UK, Spain & Europe trial 4-day working week – do we really need it?

Empty streets on a Friday in Madrid. Credit: Enrique Campo Bello - Shutterstock In an era where burnout is said to be rampant and work-life balance feels like a myth, the 4-day working week is no longer a pipe dream. It’s a policy experiment...

EU’s dysfunctional family finds common foe

EXCLUSIVE: EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho promoted her head of cabinet to the office’s most senior civil service role, according to an internal email seen by my colleagues Eddy Wax and Elisa Braun. Welcome to Rapporteur. This is Nicoletta Ionta with...

Ukraine, EU, and U.S. prepare joint peace plan – Yermak

Ukraine and its allies are jointly developing a peace plan that will result in a single document; there are no alternative “plans” proposed by individual countries. Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak announced the news, Ukrinform...

Germany calls on US and Russia to respect nuclear testing moratorium

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Thursday urged the US and Russia to refrain from conducting new nuclear weapons testing, after US President Donald Trump announced plans to restart tests for the first time in more than 30 years, APA...

Trump wants to scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown. Follow live updates.

President Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government. “THE CHOICE IS CLEAR — INITIATE THE ‘NUCLEAR OPTION,’ GET RID OF THE FILIBUSTER,” Trump...

Serbia: EFJ-IFJ condemn President Vučić’s support of smear campaign against NUNS as the country prepares to mark anniversary of deadly station collapse

On 29 October 2025, the Independent Association of Journalists of Serbia (NUNS) was falsely accused once again of ‘supporting’ the ongoing anti-corruption protests by the newly formed, pro-government Association of Journalists of Serbia (ANS) and...