Photo: Serhii Nuzhnenko (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) The recent execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war by Russian soldiers with a sword has shocked and outraged the international community. This barbaric act occurred in September 2024 near Novohrodivka, close to Pokrovsk. The prisoner was bound, highlighting the particular cruelty of the crime. Ukrainian Ombudsman…
Business is taking off, for both airport and airline. Brussels Airport is providing a much needed boost for the local economy – while its second most popular long-haul airline is doing the same for the travelling public. Both the airport and Emirates are celebrating success stories – particularly welcome as the post-pandemic recovery continues. According…
Photo by Sander Sammy on Unsplash In recent years, Russian and Chinese intelligence services have shown increasing activity within the European Union, employing similar methods to recruit politicians and officials across different countries. This activity aims at achieving a common goal: weakening the West, destabilising European democracies, and undermining international security. These operations…
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Media freedom in Italy has been steadily declining in recent years, says a new report. This, it claims, is marked by “unprecedented attacks and violations often initiated by public officials in an attempt to silence critical voices.” The claims are made by the Media Freedom Rapid Response…
Photo by Lukas S on Unsplash MEPs return to their work after the summer break facing a packed agenda in Strasbourg this week. One of the first tasks is the ongoing discussions about the new College of Commissioners. On this, the leader of one of the leading mainstream groups in the parliament says…
Photo by Raphael Rychetsky on Unsplash The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to rising world prices and hunger. Russian aggression against Ukraine has jeopardised not only Ukrainian territory and its citizens but also global food security. According to the United Nations, around 828 million people suffer from malnutrition, and Russia’s actions are…
Photo by Akshay Nanavati on Unsplash The European rail supply industry says it supports the recommendations of Draghi’s competitiveness report. The sector says this could cut emissions, lower freight costs by 10% and drive investment in rail. The report on the future of European competitiveness was authored by former Italian PM Mario Draghi. It…
Photo by Chris van Houts Attempts to unearth grisly “secrets” from the Battle of Waterloo are, it has emerged, also helping military personnel come to terms to with their own health issues. A team of experts and members of the armed forces from different countries, including the UK, are this week digging at…
Photo by zhang kaiyv on Unsplash A senior MEP says the outcome of a high profile court case on Tuesday was a “landmark victory” for the EU. The comments come after Europe’s top court backed the EU crackdown against Apple’s Irish tax deal and Google’s anti-competitive practices in two cases. Apple was told…
Photo by Farah Almazouni on Unsplash A major new report, which looks at the challenges faced by the industry and companies in the Single Market, has been given a guarded welcome. The findings of the report on the Future of EU Competitiveness seeks to contribute to the Commission’s work on a new plan…
