Poland and Lithuania confirm readiness to host additional U.S. troops to strengthen NATO’s Eastern flank
Poland and Lithuania have officially confirmed their intention to reinforce NATO’s eastern flank by hosting additional U.S. troops on their territory. The announcement was made by representatives of both countries’ defense ministries following joint consultations. According to officials, all necessary infrastructure to receive additional allied forces is already in place….
European Public Prosecutor’s Office launches corruption case involving EU funds in Croatia
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has initiated a criminal investigation into alleged corruption and fraud involving subsidies from the European Union’s agricultural funds in Croatia. This was officially announced by the EPPO. According to the prosecutor’s office, the investigation concerns several Croatian nationals suspected of committing crimes as part…
Disputes in the EU intensify over sharp rise in Schengen visas for Russians
Debates over visa policy toward Russian citizens have flared up again across European Union member states. In 2025, Russians received more than 620,000 Schengen visas — the highest figure since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to the Euractiv portal, the number of visas issued to Russians…
Trump declares drug cartels terrorist organization #1
President Donald Trump has signed a directive approving an updated National Counterterrorism Strategy. The complete elimination of transnational drug cartels has now been declared the administration’s top priority, with the White House viewing them as one of the greatest threats to U.S. national security. “Drug cartels are not simply criminal…
Major UK regional elections underway
Today, Thursday 7 May, millions of British citizens are casting their votes in some of the most significant regional elections in recent years. Local elections are taking place across England, while voters in Scotland and Wales are choosing new representatives for their national parliaments. According to the Electoral Commission, more…





