It was not immediately possible to find public and verifiable information confirming the real identity of the person behind the account. The video includes footage of former Energy Minister George Lakkotrypis and the director of the president’s office, Charalambos Charalambous. In the recordings, Lakkotrypis is presented as a point of contact for people seeking access […]
Continue ReadingJan 9, 2026, 6:49 p.mJan 9, 2026, 6:49 p.m Syrian security forces in Aleppo. January 9, 2026.Image: keystone After a brief ceasefire, heavy fighting broke out again between Syrian government troops and Kurdish fighters in the Syrian city of Aleppo. The Kurds accused the troops of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and their allied militias of […]
Continue ReadingNawrocki argued that while the bill’s stated aim of protecting citizens — particularly minors — was legitimate, the Polish bill would grant excessive power to government officials over online content, resulting in “administrative censorship.” “I want this to be stated clearly: a situation in which what is allowed on the internet is decided by an […]
Continue ReadingMeloni warned that Europe needs a coordinated approach or “risks doing Putin a favor.” Since the beginning of negotiations over a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, “many voices have been speaking out, and that’s why I’ve always been in favor of appointing a European special envoy on the Ukrainian issue,” Meloni said. Peace talks aimed at ending […]
Continue ReadingUS forces have seized a fifth tanker in the Caribbean Sea, officials said, as Washington continues its efforts to control exports of Venezuelan oil. “Once again, our joint interagency forces sent a clear message this morning: ‘there is no safe haven for criminals,’” US Southern Command said on X. The X post on Friday morning […]
Continue ReadingSpain has launched a new public awareness campaign and unveiled an 80-point climate strategy, as US President Donald Trump withdrew from key global climate forums. “We are the last generation that still has real room for manoeuvre to act and limit the effects of climate change,” Environment Minister Sara Aagesen said on Thursday at the […]
Continue ReadingPRAGUE – Czechia is seeking to reassure allies it has not drifted toward Moscow after weeks of controversy around its new government, choosing Kyiv to deliver the message. Foreign Minister Petr Macinka struck a firmly pro-Ukraine tone during a visit on Friday, saying Prague wants to make dialogue with Kyiv a priority and quickly rebuild […]
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 Pope Leo XIV is planning to travel to Spain, including a stop in the Canary Islands to fulfil Pope Francis’ wish of visiting a key migration entry point to […]
Continue ReadingOnce filed, the Parliament’s legal team will check the motion, and if approved, Parliament President Roberta Metsola will contact all MEPs with the details. If the choreography of previous censure motions is followed, a debate is likely to be held on Monday, Jan. 19, with a vote on Thursday, Jan. 22. Scheduling a motion of […]
Continue ReadingJan 9, 2026, 3:04 p.mJan 9, 2026, 3:04 p.m Because of the violent storm over northern France, the French electricity company EDF shut down the Flamanville nuclear power plant on the English Channel on Friday night. The Flamanville nuclear power plant is temporarily shut down.Image: AP/EDF The personnel absolutely necessary for the operation of the […]
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