July 2026 – Page 1051

Zelenskyy then skipped the Ukraine Recovery Conference in late June, sending Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to lead the country’s delegation instead. Tusk’s comments mark a sharper tone from the prime minister, who has repeatedly urged both sides not to let historical disputes undermine cooperation against Russia. Earlier on Friday, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski met […]

Victims of sexual assault in Belgium find support in a pioneering, centralized initiative

July 3, 2026admin

While the Lyhanna case in France has exposed the shortcomings of a fragmented system for dealing with sexual violence against minors, Belgium stands as a model with its Centres for the Care of Sexual Violence (CPVS). The centres are based on a simple principle: a victim only has to walk through one door to find a […]

Tourists mark milestone anniversary of Alpine rail route seen in James Bond film

July 3, 2026admin

Train enthusiasts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway this weekend as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration. The Furka Pass, at an altitude of 7,976 feet, is among Switzerland’s highest Alpine passes and famous for its hairpin curves that featured in the […]

EU blacklists six people involved in Navalny assassination

July 3, 2026admin

Published on 03/07/2026 – 16:07 GMT+2 EU member states agreed on Friday to sanction six Russian nationals linked to the chemical substance suspected of killing Russian dissident Alexei Navalny during his detention in a penal colony. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Those targeted are scientists and researchers involved in Russia’s military chemical weapons program, most notably in the […]

Today weather in Riga

July 3, 2026admin

22° Patchy rain possible Feels like 13° · Low 14°