Russia could open a second front in Europe before the war in Ukraine ends, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the British newspaper The Guardian. He believes the lack of real successes by the Russian military may contribute to this.more

Antarctica is experiencing rapid changes that may soon prove irreversible and have global consequences, according to a study published in the journal Nature.more

The Christmas tree, which will grace the annual Christmas celebration at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, was transported to Rockefeller Center on Saturday. Many believe the arrival of the tree signals the start of the holiday season in New York.more

With a record number of 33 million holidaymakers expected this year, Portugal is gaining unusual tourist routes. They lead through both large urban agglomerations and the provinces of this Iberian country.more

Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen called on Thursday in 'The Guardian' for the creation of a Ukrainian air shield on NATO territory. In his opinion, if these countries, including Poland, agree to such a solution, Russia will understand that an attack on Ukraine is an attack on the entire North Atlantic Alliance.more

Since Monday, Portuguese police have been conducting a large-scale search for a 31-year-old Polish man. The tourist, who is from Poznań, went missing on Sunday afternoon in the northern part of the Atlantic island.more

Russia is increasingly enlisting soldiers with disabilities and chronic illnesses in combat, a move Ukrainian officials say shows the Kremlin’s growing reliance on any human resources to wage war in eastern Ukraine.more

The British heir to the throne arrived in Brazil to participate in the COP-30 international conference on the protection of the Amazon rainforest. During the event, Prince William proposed the creation of a broad platform for cooperation between conservation organizations.more

After nearly 24 hours of negotiations, EU environment ministers agreed to reduce the Union's greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent by 2040. Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic voted against the proposal, while Belgium and Bulgaria abstained. The entry into force of ETS2 has been delayed by one year.more

Nearly 45 per cent of first-year pupils in Vienna do not speak German, according to the authorities in the Austrian capital. Seven years ago, the figure was just over 30 per cent. According to the Vienna City Council, one of the reasons for this situation is the influx of migrants who do not speak German.more

Three million asylum applications were submitted in OECD countries in 2024, the highest number ever, according to the International Migration Outlook 2025 report published on Monday. In Poland, the number of applications rose by 87 per cent last year compared to 2023.more

The head of Germany's central bank, Joachim Nagel, has spoken out in favour of raising the retirement age. In his opinion, this is necessary to maintain prosperity in European countries with ageing populations.more

From 1 January, the Swedish government will significantly increase the amount of money available to migrants who decide to leave the country voluntarily. However, at least a quarter of Swedish municipalities have already refused to cooperate in the campaign to encourage this.more

Volunteers in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have discovered packs of dogs with bright blue fur, Daily Mail reports. According to researchers, the animals appear healthy and active despite their unusual coloration.more

In Sweden, dozens of people are mistakenly declared dead each year, either through a hoax or a mistake. One such person recently lost a lawsuit seeking compensation from the state for losses caused by administrative death.more

In Hong Kong, where real estate prices are among the highest in the world, budget-conscious buyers can find apartments with discounts of up to 34 percent - provided the property has a reputation for being haunted or is associated with a violent death, CNN reported.more

Space debris in Earth's orbit is a growing problem. The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that it will introduce a new metric in its annual reports to assess the state of the orbital environment in this regard.more

40,000 people born in 2007 will be able to travel around Europe for free for a month. The European Commission will once again make a pool of tickets available for free travel as part of the DiscoverEU programme to mark the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Schengen area this year.more

A dolphin has swum into the Venetian lagoon, refusing to leave, and is performing a spectacular show by leaping into the water to the delight of tourists. But scientists and some Venetians are concerned about the swimming mammal's safety and are mobilizing to relocate it to the open sea.more

The United States expects greater involvement from the United Kingdom in protecting Europe and Ukraine, according to Laurena Speranza, an expert at the Centre for European Policy Analysis, quoted on Friday by the UK Defence Journal website.more

The US has cancelled the planned summit between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest after Moscow sent a note to Washington reiterating its tough stance on Ukraine, the 'Financial Times' reported today, citing sources close to the matter.more

General Gwyn Jenkins, commander of the Royal Navy, announced in Thursday's Forsvarets Forum that the two navies will form a joint fleet of thirteen frigates to protect the northern Atlantic. Eight vessels will be supplied by the British and five by the Norwegians.more

Five new suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris, prosecutor Laure Beccuau said today on RTL radio, adding that the stolen items have still not been found.more

Yesterday afternoon, users of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform experienced problems accessing key services, including Office 365, OneDrive and Minecraft. The outage was global and affected thousands of people. more

Russian leader Vladimir Putin announced yesterday that tests had been carried out on the Poseidon nuclear torpedo. He also commented on the design of the Burevestnik missile.more