Turkey is threatening to block Sweden and Finland's admission to NATO in order to obtain concessions, possibly such as limiting Helsinki and Stockholm's support to the Kurds, or lifting the embargo on the supply of certain types of weapons to Ankara, assesses the Associated Press.more

The US Congress began public hearings about UFOs for the first time in more than half a century. There were opinions among congressmen that this is a real matter, and one of the hypotheses discussed indicates the possibility of Russia or China using modern technologies in the American airspace.more

Wizz Air Malta will give the airline group financial benefits and a strategic position in Europe and north Africa.more

A Russian beverage maker has unveiled a new range of soft drinks to replace the iconic brands that have left the Russian market in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine. more

In recent years, there have been major changes in the geographical choices of Polish women and Poles who want to study abroad. According to data from Elab Education Laboratory, almost as many people choose the Netherlands as the United Kingdom. Papers for universities in these countries were submitted by 23 and 25 percent, respectively. people. Italy jumped on the podium, ahead of Denmark.more

Electric vehicles will dominate 70% of the European market in 2040, Element Energy and the Polish Alternative Fuels Association report. The development of electromobility is to be fostered, among other things, by lowering battery prices - it was pointed out.more

Too technocratic, not politically empowered enough, too cold - these are how the French political class and media describe newly appointed French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, long considered one of President Emmanuel Macron's favorites for the post.more

1.71 percent of Europe's adult population has skin cancer, meaning that about 7,304,000 people on the continent have the disease, according to a recent survey by the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) presented at the organization's spring symposium in Ljubljana, Slovenia.more

Recent successes of Ukraine in its war with Russia make the leaders of France, Germany or Italy begin to consider a victory of the Ukrainians as possible and fear that such a "humiliation" of Russia would create new political problems. Therefore, some countries are quietly advocating such a solution to the conflict that would allow Moscow to "save face" - writes the Politico portal.more

A Russian rocket attack carried out on Monday night into Tuesday in the Javorovsk region (district) near the border with Poland targeted railroad infrastructure. The facility was destroyed, there are no reports of casualties, the head of the Lviv region authorities, Maxim Kozytsky, told Telegram this morning.more

Russian President Vladimir Putin underwent surgery on Monday night, Italian daily "La Stampa" reported citing its unspecified sources. The reason for the operation is said to be the cancer that Putin is suffering from.more

Norway, Denmark and Iceland are ready to help Sweden and Finland with all necessary means if they are attacked before they formally become NATO members, announced the prime ministers of the three Nordic countries in a joint communiqué.more

The European Commission has lowered Poland's GDP growth forecast in 2022 from 5.5 percent. up to 3.7% In February, she predicted that in 2023 Polish GDP would increase by 4.2 percent. The current EC estimates are 3 percent. As he points out, the main reason is Russia's invasion of Ukraine.more

The European Statistical Office (Eurostat) has published data on the number of divorces in EU countries per population. They show that Maltese and Slovenians are the least likely to divorce. Most often - Latvians, Lithuanians, Danes and Swedes.more

Most of the parties in the Swedish parliament today voted in favor of the country joining NATO. This means that the social democratic government can now make a formal decision to start the accession process.more

As of today, the obligation to wear masks in public transport - metro, buses, trams, trains, planes and taxis - has been abolished in France.more

The fortunes of many German industrialists were built on the backs of forced labourers and Jews during World War II, wrote Dutch journalist David de Jong in his recently published book "Nazi Billionaires. The Black History of Germany's Richest Dynasties" by Dutch journalist David de Jong.more

For the first time in history, scientists have managed to grow plants in soil taken from the surface of the Moon. According to experts, this is a milestone in the process of exploring the Silver Globe and the entire cosmos.more

Recommendation of European agencies EASA and ECDC on the abolition from tomorrow the obligation to cover the nose and mouth of air travelers is good and important for the aviation market - estimated Chopin Airport spokeswoman Anna Dermont. Airlines can have their own regulations on this issue - she added.more

The cost of living is rising in Spain and food prices are at their highest in almost 30 years, according to the latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE). Due to inflation exacerbated by the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, prices of basic foodstuffs rose by more than 10 per cent year-on-year in April.more

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto informed Vladimir Putin in a telephone conversation yesterday that "in the coming days Finland will decide to apply for NATO membership" - reported Niinisto's chancellery in a communique. "The conversation was direct and clear. Without tensions," the Finnish leader stated.more

Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra won the 66th Eurovision Song Contest in Turin by singing the song "Stefania" dedicated to mothers. The Ukrainians claimed victory thanks to the public vote. Second place went to Sam Ryder from the UK, performing the song "Space Man". The third was the representative of Spain Chanel. European leaders congratulate Ukraine on its victory.more

The leader of South Ossetia, one of Georgia's two separatist regions, Anatoly Bibilov announced that there will be a referendum on joining Russia on July 17, Reuters reported, citing the TASS agency.more

From Monday it will be possible to travel freely to Austria. According to the regulation of the ministry of health of this country, when entering Austria, you will no longer need a vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or a negative test result (rule 3G). Meanwhile, on airplanes departing from Italy, the obligation to wear masks will be maintained, Ansa said yesterday.more

A chemical engineer has been sentenced to 14 years in prison over what prosecutors say was a scheme to steal trade secrets about materials used in cans for soda and other drinks to benefit the Chinese government and a Chinese company.more