An 18 year-long legal saga finally reached its end this month, with victory for Gabriel (Puiu) Popoviciu. Bucharest’s Court of Appeal stated that Popoviciu had been wrongly accused and fully acquitted him, along with the other ten defendants in the case. Judge Liana Arsenie, the head of the Court of Appeal, gave a 172 page…
Photo by Iman soleimany zadeh on Unsplash Some MEPs are angry that the EU will be represented at the swearing in this week of Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian. European External Action Service political director, Enrique Mora, is due to attend the event in Tehran on Tuesday. The EEAS insists that the EU is not be represented at…
Photo by SnapSaga on Unsplash After the military clashes of 2020 and 2023 and numerous diplomatic meetings in different formats, the longest-running conflict in the post-Soviet space is closing. Azerbaijan and Armenia are ready to sign a peace treaty. Work on the text of the agreement continues, but in the latest, tenth version, Baku explicitly called for the…
Ukraine, in its struggle against Russia’s unprovoked aggression, stands at the forefront of global democratic forces. The future that awaits humanity hinges on its success. It is important for the international community to continue its comprehensive support program for Ukraine in its fight for liberation. The success of Ukraine on the battlefield will guarantee global…
In recent geopolitical discussions, Russia has emerged as a central figure, often depicted as posing a fundamental threat to Western civilisation. This narrative is complex, encompassing strategic escalations, geopolitical ambitions, and ideological confrontations that reshape global security dynamics. Analysing these narratives reveals an intricate interplay of power, ideology, and historical grievances. Central to the narrative…
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 European Commission. With 401 votes in favour, von der Leyen (VDL) will serve once more as the head of the EU’s executive. She was re-elected by MEPs in Strasbourg a secret ballot on…
In a recent statement, Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, accused Ukraine of planning to sabotage the dams of the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Station and the Kaniv Reservoir. This accusation is clearly provocative and has raised serious concerns within the international community. Analysts and experts in international security believe…
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution entitled “Protection and Security of Ukraine’s Nuclear Facilities, including Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant,” highlighting the international community’s responsible approach to current challenges and risks particularly those largely instigated by Russia on both regional and global scales. This resolution underscores support for Ukraine in its struggle against…
Britain’s new Prime Minister is today the most solidly implanted leader of the left in Europe, and has the same age as Clement Attlee when he became Labour’s most famous premier (1945-51), writes Denis MacShane. It was Attlee who transformed Britain by nationalising most industries, creating a health service which even today is free for every…
On 8th July Russian forces executed yet another massive missile strike on peaceful cities in Ukraine, including Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk. The targets were civilian infrastructure and residential buildings. In total, Russian armed forces launched over 40 missiles of various types, including cruise missiles from Tu-95 bombers, ballistic missiles, “Kinzhals,” and “Kalibrs”….
