Germany and Italy are pushing for sweeping new powers to block foreign stablecoin operators from the European Union unless their home countries meet EU regulatory standards — a move that could shut out some of the largest crypto firms from one of the world’s biggest financial markets, according to a document seen by Euronews. ADVERTISING […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 01/04/2026 – 18:04 GMT+2 Hungary’s opposition Tisza Party has increased its lead over the ruling Fidesz party ahead of the April 12 parliamentary elections, according to a set of polls. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING A survey by the 21 Research Institute, published Wednesday commissioned by the news portal 24.hu, shows Tisza has 56% support among […]
Continue ReadingThe European Commission is laying the technical and legal groundwork to make the first payment to Ukraine under the €90 billion loan as soon as Hungary lifts its veto, hoping to shield the country’s war-battered budget from painful cuts. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán is blocking the financial lifeline over an unrelated dispute with […]
Continue ReadingUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington will “re-examine” its relationship with NATO after allies refused to support the US-Israel war in Iran, echoing remarks from President Donald Trump about a potential withdrawal from the alliance. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “I think there’s no doubt, unfortunately, after this conflict is concluded, we are going to […]
Continue ReadingUsing Russia’s frozen assets to finance Ukraine remains on the table if Viktor Orbán refuses to lift his veto on the €90 billion loan after the April 12 elections, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said amid the ongoing stalemate. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Orbán has blocked the financial lifeline over an unrelated dispute with Kyiv regarding the […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 31/03/2026 – 12:51 GMT+2•Updated 12:53 A group of investigative journalists on Tuesday released a recording of a phone call between Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in which Szijjártó offered to assist in removing a Russian oligarch’s sister from EU sanctions at Lavrov’s request. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING In the […]
Continue ReadingUkraine signed a 10-year defense agreement with Bulgaria, a major arms manufacturer, covering production of drones and other weapons, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The Ukrainian leader said he was “very pleased” with the deal, signed during a visit to Kyiv by Bulgaria’s interim Prime Minister, Andrey Gyurov. The agreement covers “joint […]
Continue ReadingHungary’s upcoming general election on April 12 is marked by a clear generation gap with many young voters strongly favoring the opposition Tisza Party headed by Péter Magyar. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Most independent polls show that more than 60% of voters under 30 support Magyar’s party while only 15% support Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz. Orbán’s campaign […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 30/03/2026 – 15:55 GMT+2•Updated 4:00 p.m A Swedish prosecutor charged a man on Monday with aggravated pimping, assault and multiple rapes after he allegedly sold his wife’s sexual services to over 120 men. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The 62-year-old man was arrested in late October after his wife reported him to police in northern Sweden, […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 30/03/2026 – 14:35 GMT+2 In the US, the “No Kings” movement has been increasingly protesting against US President Donald Trump and his administration, targeting his immigration policies, climate denial and military action in Iran. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING But why are Europeans so invested? Because his “Make America Great Again” or MAGA ideology is already […]
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