The often mandated German practice of airing out homes no matter the season has strained and even ended relationships, but it’s gotten a boost on U.S. social media.
Continue ReadingGood morning from Brussels. A common strategy is emerging among EU governments as the reality of the economic and geopolitical risks of US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats sink in: prioritize dialogue and diplomacy, while preparing for the worst. EU leaders are now geared up for intense shuttle diplomacy between Brussels and the Swiss village […]
Continue ReadingIn response, a French official close to Macron who was granted anonymity as they are not authorized to speak on the record, told POLITICO: “We have taken note of Mr. Trump’s statements on wines and Champagnes. As we have always emphasized, tariff threats to influence our foreign policy are unacceptable and ineffective.” Trump announced the […]
Continue ReadingIn a break with its Soviet past, the Republic of Moldova is preparing to permanently leave the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). 01/20/2026, 02:5401/20/2026, 02:54 Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi said this on Radio Moldova in Chisinau. The founding documents of the CIS from 1991 and its statute from 1993 should be repealed. His ministry is […]
Continue ReadingShe added that Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s failure to attend the debate “shows contempt for the thousands of farmers protesting in the streets and several millions of voters who are represented by the Patriots.” But it was the Patriots own far-right lawmakers and other signatories of the motion who also didn’t turn up. […]
Continue Reading“Today’s political class betrayed the hopes of the Bulgarians in compromises with the oligarchy,” Radev said. “Your trust obliges me to protect the statehood, institutions and our future.” Bulgaria, which joined the EU in 2007 and adopted the euro this month, has been mired in political deadlock and anti-corruption protests since 2020, and has held no fewer than eight elections in the […]
Continue ReadingTrump announced the establishment of the board — which he touted as “the Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place” — on Friday as a key part of his 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas. The French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot specifically noted on Monday the […]
Continue ReadingThe EU will miss the goal of completing the core of its continental transport network by 2030, according to an audit that reveals worsening delays and cost overruns for major rail, road and waterway projects. This so-called Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) is meant to link the bloc’s most important ports, airports and population centres by […]
Continue ReadingSteve RosenbergRussia Editor Reuters Listen to Donald Trump and you would think Moscow and Beijing were lying in wait off the coast of Greenland, ready to pounce to boost their power in the Arctic. “There are Russian destroyers, there are Chinese destroyers and, bigger, there are Russian submarines all over the place,” President Trump said […]
Continue ReadingREUTERS/Kevin Lamarque US President Donald Trump has said he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace after he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, as he again repeated his demand for control of Greenland. In a message to Norway’s prime minister, Trump blamed the country for not giving him the prize. “Considering […]
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