It hasn’t had the same publicity but Ukraine has experienced an “invasion” of another sort in recent times. Fortunately, this one has been of a strictly non-violent nature. The “invasion” in question was by the renowned British street artist Banksy who, somehow, managed to get into the war-torn country recently to leave his signature art…
Photo by Michal Matlon on Unsplash The European Parliament has just voted for a series of measures aimed at strengthening the fight against corruption, following the revelations in the ‘Qatargate’ scandal. The measures include: A cooling off period for MEPs to prevent revolving doors; to prohibit financial ties with lobbyists; stricter rules on ‘friendship groups’; improved whistleblower protection;…
Photo by Alexandr Podvalny on Unsplash Christmas is a time when families come together to care for each other: this year, with waves of strikes in the public sector paralysing the UK, millions of people are struggling even to care for themselves, writes Philip Bushill-Matthews. Public support for the various strikes is variable: but support for healthcare strikers…
Photo by Jorgen Hendriksen on Unsplash Russia’s “war of aggression” against Ukraine continues to threaten the stability and security of Europe, says a leading Brussels-based think tank. The conflict, says the European Policy Centre will “add to the challenge for many who are struggling to afford energy and food this winter.” But one thing is “certain”, it says,…
We publish here in full the text of the speech given by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Vladimir Norov, at a round table conference held on 18 December at Archazor in Uzbekistan. I warmly welcome you to our already traditional New Year’s Eve diplomatic event, which this time takes place in the beautiful…
Photo by Viktor Bystrov on Unsplash Animals and people in Ukraine are in desperate need of help to stay warm amid frequent shelling and cuts in power and water networks. As temperatures are dropping below zero and snow has already fallen in Ukraine, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is expanding its efforts to ensure pets can stay…
A multi-award-winning popular visitor attraction set to woo a Belgium audience this Christmas and New Year. “Lightopia”, a spectacular light and sound show, has become a go-to Christmas experience. This year, it also takes place in Belgium and in a setting almost as spectacular as the event itself: in the grounds of the Castle of…
Putin is changing tactics and the Kremlin is preparing to launch missile strikes on thermal infrastructure, using cold as a weapon of mass destruction against Ukrainians, reports the International Foundation for Better Governance. Russia has not achieved a single goal in its genocidal invasion of Ukraine, all plans and forecasts of the Russian military and the political elite have turned out…
Photo by Ibrahim Boran on Unsplash MEPs say they are “appalled” by the allegations of corruption in the European Parliament. Four people have been arrested in connection with the alleged corruption which, reportedly, involves an MEP and parliamentary aides. The international fallout from the investigation is starting to spiral and further allegations are emerging concerning the activities of…
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash This website has received credible information that Russian military intelligence was behind the distribution of bombs by mail in Spain in 2022: the terrorist state is not giving up its attempts to destabilise Europe and maximum sanctions should be imposed on it. This is not the first time that the Russian authorities…
