Ursula von der Leyen Reveals Bold New Vision for the European Commission
A new-look European Commission unveiled by its president Ursula von der Leyen has immediately come under fire.
Outlining the new team to MEPs in Strasbourg...
Excavation on historic battle site proves therapeutic for military vets
Attempts to unearth grisly “secrets” from the Battle of Waterloo are, it has emerged, also helping military personnel come to terms to with their...
Over 30 years after independence, Uzbekistan continues to undergo “profound transformations”
Three years ago, the landlocked country of Uzbekistan celebrated a key milestone in its history.
The year 2021 marked the 30th anniversary of its independence. It was...
Concern voiced over rise in Islamophobia
A leading international security organisation has added its voice to growing concern about a surge in Islamophobia in wake of the ongoing conflict in...
Mixed reaction to von der Leyen’s re-election
In what some have called a “pivotal moment” for the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as the President of the...
Fears grow of big influx of new MEPs from extreme groups
This weekend millions of Europeans will vote in the European Parliament elections.
The vote in 27 member states will determine the composition of the Parliament...
Room for optimism despite recent upturn in tensions in Taiwan Strait
A former government minister in Taiwan has voiced concern about China’s recent military exercises against the island which has sent shockwaves throughout the world.
At...
“News deserts” threaten survival chances of local media
Local media across the European Union is “in real trouble” with the emergence of what is called 'news deserts'.
That is, according to an alarming...
Millions in Ukraine are “paying the highest price for freedom”
A leading Ukrainian human rights lawyer says Russia is "carrying out a systemic transformation of the society.”
The co-recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize...
Europe warned of potential new “major” migration crisis
The bitter conflict in Sudan amounts to a genocide but it could get much worse, an event in Brussels was told.
Hundreds of people are...