Greenpeace has projected a golden “Trump Tower” onto the European Commission HQ in Brussels ahead of an EU summit on Thursday (19 March). The environmental group said that they are protesting against the EU’s dependence on US gas and oil imports. “Trump wants to dominate Europe, and so far most European politicians seem to let […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Slovakia’s government has approved a resolution permitting service stations to charge higher diesel prices for vehicles with foreign registration plates, in a bid to curb “fuel tourism” amidst a […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch A sanctioned Russian tanker adrift in the Mediterranean poses a “serious” ecological threat as a gaping hole pours fuel and natural gas into the sea. Nine EU countries have […]
Continue ReadingSean Penn was given an “Oscar” constructed from pieces of a Ukrainian train destroyed by the Russians, after he skipped the ceremony to visit Kyiv. On Sunday (15 March), the 65-year-old was awarded Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Col. Steven J. Lockjaw in One Battle After Another. However, he was noticeably absent from […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Ukraine will soon face a shortage of missiles to fight against Russia as a result of the Iran war, Volodymyr Zelensky has warned. The conflict in the Middle East […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch A European country is considering regulation to set higher diesel prices at the fuel pumps for foreign drivers or limiting their refuelling. Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico announced the […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch A Russian assault on a hydroelectric plant in southern Ukraine has led to an oil spill and widespread water pollution in neighbouring Moldova, prompting severe disruptions to supplies. Officials […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch A Swedish court has ordered the detention of the Russian captain of a ship that was suspected to be sailing under a false flag in the Baltic Sea and […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Dutch police are investigating an explosion that caused damage to an office building in Amsterdam, an incident claimed by an extremist organisation. The group in question previously took responsibility […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch A famous nineteenth century chateau in France has been converted into council flats, triggering outrage among traditionalists who brand it an “eyesore” . The Château du Tournepuits, in Guines […]
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