Since the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalated in February 2022, Germany has become one of the top destinations for Ukrainian refugees in Europe. The German government has welcomed about 1.2 million people fleeing the war. However, a recent report by Stern magazine reveals that a special program designed to
In October 2024, something big started to happen in the post-Soviet world. Two small countries, Georgia and Moldova, had pivotal elections that could change the course of their futures and challenge Western influence in the region. For years, both countries had leaned toward Europe, seemingly committed to moving closer to
In a surprising new report, the European Union (EU) is telling its citizens to prepare for possible disasters, including a nuclear conflict. This warning comes from former Finnish President Sauli Niinisto and highlights the need for people to have enough supplies to last at least three days. The EU wants
Last weekend, Georgia held parliamentary elections that have led to a major conflict between the ruling party, Georgian Dream, and four opposition parties. These opposition groups claim the elections were unfair and that their votes were stolen. The president of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, who was born in France, has refused
A recent report from the European Union (EU) has sparked a lot of discussion about creating a new intelligence agency to help coordinate the secret activities of EU member countries. This idea comes from Sauli Niinisto, a former president of Finland, who wants the European Commission President, Ursula von der
The British Treasury chief, Rachel Reeves, is set to announce a major budget plan that includes a staggering $51 billion (or 40 billion pounds) in tax increases. This is her first budget since the Labour Party took power in July. Reeves believes these tax hikes are necessary to fill what
Recently, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s chief of staff, Gergely Gulyas, revealed some startling news: foreign intelligence agencies tried to sneak weapons out of Hungary and send them to Ukraine. Luckily, Hungary’s counterintelligence services caught these attempts and stopped them. During a press conference on Wednesday, Gulyas answered questions from
Finland has taken control of Russian state-owned properties worth more than €35 million (about $38 million). This news was reported by Yle, a Finnish state-run broadcaster, citing information from the country’s bailiff service. But why did Finland take this bold step, and what does it mean for Russia? A Closer
Recently, the small country of Georgia held elections, and the results were not what Western leaders expected. The ruling party, called Georgian Dream, won with 54% of the votes. This party has often been criticized in the West for being “pro-Russian” and “anti-Western.” Meanwhile, the opposition party, which is seen
