By Alexander Cornwell, Parisa Hafezi and Trevor Hunnicutt
TEL AVIV/DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Israel and Iran’s air war entered a second week on Friday and European officials sought to draw Tehran back to the negotiating table after President…
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ORLEN strengthens CEE’s energy independence – POLITICO
Under the guiding theme “Tomorrow’s energy starts today,” ORLEN is implementing a strategy designed to reinforce energy independence not only for Poland but also the broader region where it operates. “This is the largest development program in the history of Poland’s energy…
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Why short-term rental bans won’t solve overtourism in Europe – POLITICO
Barcelona’s policy of forcing guests to stay in hotels instead of with local families will not only fail to ease overtourism, it will actively make it worse. As visitor numbers continue to rise and accommodation options outside of tourist hotspots fall, tourism crowding in the city’s busy…
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The Rising Lion The War on Iran and Its Global Implications — Russia in Global Affairs
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netinyahu has initiated his long-anticipated war against Iran, launching a sweeping operation[1] dubbed «The Rising Lion.»
Israel has carried out coordinated attacks on Iranian targets, engaging in open warfare both in the air…
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Putin fails to bring Western companies to St. Petersburg forum
Russian ruler Vladimir Putin failed to attract Western companies to this week’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
This was reported by the Financial Times, Ukrinform saw.
It is noted that even Russia’s allies sent lower-ranking officials and businessmen to…
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Danish minister slams Meta’s lobbying amid fight over kids’ social media use – POLITICO
Denmark is gearing up to take on the presidency of the Council of the EU and has already promised to take action in Brussels, calling the protection of children online “a key priority” for the six-month presidency.
However, while a growing number of countries favor some kind of action,…
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Europe’s central banks are all cutting rates, even as tariffs tie the Fed’s hands – POLITICO
A different story
It’s a very different story across the Atlantic, where the first impact of tariffs has been felt on Europe’s export industry. Having rushed to ship products to the U.S. before tariffs took effect, they now face the prospect of a long wait for repeat orders. While…
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Has Bulgaria gamed its inflation numbers to qualify for the euro? – POLITICO
Those reduced healthcare costs have shifted attention to Bulgaria’s control over prices set at the state level and how those impact consumer price indices.
“The only reason Bulgaria has qualified is, if you look at the inflation data, due to state-administered prices,” a former…
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Prosecutor implicates two Greek ministers in huge EU farm fraud – POLITICO
In its latest intervention in the case, the EPPO said it had referred information regarding the alleged involvement “in criminal offenses” of two former ministers overseeing the rural development and food portfolio to the Hellenic parliament.
“During this investigation, information…
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