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POLITICS18h ago‘Not welcome’: How Sweden’s far right took over Stockholm Central StationThe Sweden Democrats also posted advertisements on buses suggesting Swedes with Somali heritage apply for repatriation.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoCIA chief’s Moscow meeting ‘achieved its goals’, says Lithuania’s presidentLithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda said he has been briefed by the US on the content of CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s talks in Moscow, describing the visit as aimed at reducing regional tensions. “I can say at this stage that the meeting achieved its stated objectives and it was aimed at reducing tensions in the region,” Nauseda said in Vilnius, according to Lithuanian media reports on Monday. “I very much hope that this message reached the Kremlin regime in good time.” He did not provide...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoFrance and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Sweden on August 31. The aim of the trip is to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Boosting defence ties is expected to top the agenda, as the war in Ukraine continues and the threat from Russia persists. The newest member of NATO has also expressed interest in joining France's nuclear deterrence initiative.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoLithuania marks 33rd anniversary of final Soviet troop withdrawalLithuania is commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the final withdrawal of Soviet troops from its territory. This marks a significant historical and political milestone for the nation's independence.lrt.lt · Lithuania
POLITICS2d agoButcher of Bosnia Ratko Mladic still hailed as a hero by some SerbsHundreds of Bosnian Serbs gathered to pay tribute to former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladić.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d ago‘Do you miss Mogadishu?’ Inside Sweden’s far-right campaignHow a far-right party with neo-Nazi roots bought every ad surface in Sweden's biggest train station.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS2d agoFinland Stubb tells German newspaper Russia unlikely to risk attack on NATOA Finnish leader states to a German newspaper that Russia is unlikely to attack NATO, addressing geopolitical tensions and security concerns in Europe.bworldonline.com · Philippines
POLITICS2d ago It makes no sense for Moscow to attack NATO - Finland presidentThe President of Finland has stated that an attack by Moscow on NATO would be illogical. This reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and security concerns in Europe.heraldglobe.com · United States
POLITICS2d agoFinland says it ‘makes no sense’ for Russia to risk attack on a Nato nationFinland’s President Alexander Stubb said he did not believe ⁠Russia would risk ⁠an attack against a Nato country, ⁠telling Germany’s Bild newspaper it would “make no sense” to test the resolve of the alliance. Western officials have warned of a growing risk of Russian hybrid operations, including cyberattacks, against European countries potentially leading to a direct ‌confrontation with the Nato alliance. German officials have said they assess Russia would be in a position to attack a Nato...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoFinland Stubb tells German newspaper Russia unlikely to risk attack on NATOFinland's President Stubb stated in a German newspaper that Russia is unlikely to risk an attack on NATO. This reports on an assessment of geopolitical stability and potential conflict from a European leader.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICS3d agoFinland's strategic reserves model sets an example for Europe in crisis preparednessDistributed across the country, Finland's reserves – along its 1,340 kilometers of border with Russia – cover nine months of grain consumption and five months of its oil and gas needs. The system has emerged as a potential model for the European Union.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS4d agoSimon Ekpa appeals six-year terrorism sentence in FinlandSimon Ekpa, the pro-Biafra separatist campaigner, has appealed his six-year prison sentence for terrorism-related offences in Finland. According to BBC Pidgin, the Finnish prosecutor handling the case has also appealed, seeking a longer prison term on the grounds that the sentence imposed was insufficient for the offences. The Finnish Court of Appeal is expected to […] The post Simon Ekpa appeals six-year terrorism sentence in Finland appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoGermany news: Dobrindt hosts Baltic Sea hybrid-threat talksMinisters from Baltic countries are meeting to discuss threats after a drone attack at Leipzig airport. Meanwhile, Germany's Greens have sounded a warning about low gas storage levels ahead of winter. Follow our updates.DW News [en]
POLITICS5d agoFollowing widespread public reaction , ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia border regionA ministry has withdrawn a draft proposal for a state of emergency in a Latvian border region following extensive public reaction. This demonstrates the influence of public opinion on government policy regarding emergency measures.bnn-news.com · Latvia
POLITICS5d agoCIA boss Moscow trip was about Iran, not the Baltics, ex-Estonian president tells EuronewsFormer Estonian president tells Euronews Ratcliffe’s Moscow talks were more likely about Iran than a warning against aggression in the Baltics. He says Russia’s calculus in the region has not changed.EuroNews [en]