Russia seems doomed to defeat in Ukraine even if it uses tactical nuclear weapons, but this will not be the end of the Kremlin's problems for the West. War could bring coup d'état and chaos to Russia, experts write in the US magazine Foreign Affairs.more

The prices in the contracts that Greek hoteliers sign with major European tour operators increased by an average of 12 percent in the 2023 tourist season compared to last year. For private bookings, the price increase could exceed 100 percent, the Greek portal Ekathimerini reported.more

Brain magazine has published the results of a study conducted by scientists from the University of Turin who, thanks to new methods of DNA sequencing and in vitro studies of nerve cells, have been able to identify the gene responsible for some forms of autism.more

After a series of loud explosions that were heard this morning in the center of Kiev, a bomb alert was announced in the city and residents were asked to go to shelters. According to the authorities, Russia attacked civilian infrastructure facilities. Just after At 10:00 a.m. Polish time, the alarm was canceled.more

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is approaching Earth, which has a potential chance to be visible to the naked eye at the turn of January and February. It is now visible through telescopes and binoculars.more

As a result of Russia's invasion of our country, we are already a de facto member of NATO, and in the near future we will become one de jure, Ukraine's Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said in an interview published by the BBC.more

Over the last year, Poland has moved up four places and is ranked 20th among the world's military powers in the latest edition of the Global Firepower ranking. In first place are the USA, second - Russia, third - China. This is followed by India, Great Britain, South Korea, Pakistan, Japan, France and Italy.more

In its annual report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) chastises Canada for delays in addressing indigenous people's problems and protecting the climate, and for the impunity of mining companies. Praises for support for LGBT people and human rights.more

The Italian ministers of foreign affairs - Antonio Tajani and agriculture - Francesco Lollobrigida, in a letter to the EU Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, asked for intervention in connection with the decision of the Irish authorities, which decided that bottles with wine, beer and liqueur would bear the inscription : "Alcohol consumption causes liver disease."more

American singer Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley, has died in California at the age of 54, the American media reported, citing her family.more

There is an egg shortage in America. There are empty shelves in some stores. Especially the cheapest eggs are in short supply and are subject to rationing. At the same time, prices are rising sharply. The reason for the shortage is primarily avian flu.more

Police officers from a special brigade, the only one in France with officers on roller skates, will ensure order and security around the Olympic arenas and Paris' most touristic spots during the 2024 Games. - reported the organisers.more

The existence of an extrasolar planet (exoplanet) LHS 475 b of almost identical size to Earth has been confirmed. This was made possible by further results from the James Webb Space Telescope. The new data were announced by NASA and the American Astronomical Society.more

Tomorrow's Friday 13 January may not necessarily be unlucky in the US. It could turn out to be lucky for the winner of the Mega Millions lottery grand prize, valued at $1.35 billion.more

Even before his planned coronation in May, the British King Charles III will visit Germany. He is scheduled to visit Berlin and Hamburg at the end of March, the website of the weekly newspaper Stern reported yesterday.more

Travellers whose travel event has been affected by measures to counteract the Covid-19 pandemic may be entitled to a reduction in the price of their trip. The Package Travel Directive provides for liability independent of the organiser's fault, the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg ruled today.more

Last year's increase in the prices of goods and services in the Netherlands, according to the European harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), was the highest since 1975, reports the Netherlands Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Inflation stood at 2022. 11.6 per cent.more

Russia's mercenary Wagner Group said last night that it had found the body of one of the British volunteers who went missing near Soledar in the Donetsk region, in eastern Ukraine, Reuters reports.more

In 2023, Russia will face three fundamental issues: the future of President Vladimir Putin, the struggle of the so-called "hawks" with the more pragmatic part of the Russian elite and the emerging personnel changes at the highest levels of power - assessed the American analytical center Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.more

France spends 14.8% of its GDP on pensions. GDP, more than the vast majority of its neighbours, and the retirement age (62) is one of the lowest in the European Union. The French end their professional activity on average at the age of 62.3, according to new data from the European Commission.more

A system failure has caused all flights in the US to be grounded. more

2022 was Europe's second-warmest year on record, and climate change has caused record-breaking weather extremes that have reduced crop yields, dried up rivers and led to thousands of deaths, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's Earth observation programme, said in a new report.more

Classified documents found in Joe Biden's Washington office included: Ukraine, Iran and Great Britain, CNN reported, citing an insider. Among the 10 documents, some were to be marked as top secret.more

The 80th edition of the Golden Globes ended with the triumph of the films "Fabelmans" and "Ghosts of Inisherin". The former won the award for drama and the latter for best comedy or musical. The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the participants of the event.more

A family from Finland, who had moved to Sicily for the climate and its historical heritage, decided to leave it because of the level of teaching in the schools. The case was reported by the media on the Italian island.more