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Russia in focus as Poland takes over the Council Presidency

Security, security and again security. When Poland becomes the EU presidency, the focus is clearly directed towards Russia.

Russia in focus as Poland takes over the Council Presidency

Russian state media on Telegram blocked in EU

Russian state media are said to have been blocked on the social media platform Telegram in EU countries, reports The Guardian. .

Russian state media on Telegram blocked in EU

Second Round of Voting Awaits in Croatia's Presidential Election

Croatia's incumbent president Zoran Milanović received the most votes in the first round of the country's presidential election. However, according to the country's election commission, a second and decisive round of voting is required against the main opponent Dragan Primorac.

Second Round of Voting Awaits in Croatia's Presidential Election

Belgium bans single-use e-cigarettes – a European first

E-cigarettes for single use are banned in Belgium from January 1. Single-use e-cigarettes are a new product that only serves to attract new customers, says the country's Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke.

Belgium bans single-use e-cigarettes – a European first

Putin apologizes after plane crash

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has apologized for the "tragic event" that occurred over Russian territory, reports Bloomberg. Nearly 40 people died in the plane crash.

Putin apologizes after plane crash

"An Alarm Bell" – Germany Demands Sanctions

Germany demands EU sanctions against the vessels suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet". "This is a wake-up call for all of us", says Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.

"An Alarm Bell" – Germany Demands Sanctions

Politicians to meet imprisoned PKK founder

The imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Öcalan has been granted a rare visit in prison, according to Turkish authorities. .

Politicians to meet imprisoned PKK founder

Anchor likely cause of Finnish cable break

Finnish coast guard and police have boarded Eagle S, the vessel suspected of being involved in the cable breaks between Finland and Estonia. The ship's anchor is believed to have caused damage to at least the Estlink 2 power cable.

Anchor likely cause of Finnish cable break

Ben-Gvir Challenges: New Visit to Temple Mount

Israel's far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the politically sensitive Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Thursday morning, reports Israeli media. .

Ben-Gvir Challenges: New Visit to Temple Mount

EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

The police in Finland are investigating whether a foreign cargo ship - belonging to Russia's shadow fleet - is guilty of the crime of damaging a major power cable between Finland and Estonia. The EU is now proposing new sanctions against Russian ships, and NATO is offering Finland and Estonia support.

EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

The Stock Market Started the Christmas Week Slightly Downward

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started the Christmas week weakly downward. The broad OMXS index fell 0.

The Stock Market Started the Christmas Week Slightly Downward

Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

She skipped golf and got Angela Merkel to be silent. Now Kaja Kallas is in command when the EU is trying to toughen up its foreign policy.

Kaja Kallas - Baltic Hawk in the EU Top

Putin meets Slovakia's Fico in Moscow

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is in Moscow where he met Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, according to Russian media. On TV images, the two leaders are seen meeting in the Kremlin.

Putin meets Slovakia's Fico in Moscow

Trump threatens EU with tariffs

The incoming President of the United States, Donald Trump, is threatening the EU with tariffs if they do not buy more oil and gas from the USA. He writes this on his social media platform, Truth Social.

Trump threatens EU with tariffs

Car Crisis Under Review in Europe

Already in January, the EU Commission promises to launch a "strategic dialogue" about the future of the car industry in Europe. The announcement comes after crisis headlines at many major car brands, which have also led to demands for relaxed environmental regulations.

Car Crisis Under Review in Europe

Former Polish Minister Granted Asylum in Hungary

Poland's former Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski is accused of corruption in his home country. But now he is being given asylum in the EU neighboring country Hungary.

Former Polish Minister Granted Asylum in Hungary

Montenegro takes the lead – full speed ahead towards the EU

Russia's war in Ukraine is making it go faster for countries outside the EU to approach membership. Montenegro hopes for admission as early as 2028.

Montenegro takes the lead – full speed ahead towards the EU

The European Parliament gets two new committees

The European Parliament is getting two new permanent committees. One will work with security and defense, and the other with health.

The European Parliament gets two new committees

Georgia's President Challenges EU: Apply Pressure Now

Georgia's President Salomé Zourabichvili urges the EU to put pressure on the Georgian government so that the disputed election is re-held. Europe must find a way to act, she says, and accuses the European countries of being too slow.

Georgia's President Challenges EU: Apply Pressure Now

Sweden remains owner of company in Russia

Despite several years of extensive sanctions against companies trading with Russia, the Swedish state is still a co-owner of a Russian joint-stock company – together with the city of St. Petersburg, writes Altinget.

Sweden remains owner of company in Russia

Kristersson: Don't take the US for granted

EU leaders meet for the year's final summit in Brussels. Support for Ukraine tops the agenda as usual.

Kristersson: Don't take the US for granted

This is expected to steer HTS - "won't copy"

Syria's new ruler has roots in IS and al-Qaida, and is terrorist-stamped. But their seven-year rule in the province of Idlib has not been so harsh.

This is expected to steer HTS - "won't copy"

Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars

Sweden is resisting when heavyweights in the automotive industry want to change the EU's decision not to allow new petrol cars on the market after 2035. .

Sweden: Hold on to the ban on petrol cars

EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return

The threat from the terrorist movement IS in Syria still exists, warns EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. > The fall of the Assad regime brings new hope to the Syrian people.

EU: Must Not Allow IS to Return