British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who took office on 20 July 2026, told Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney that a new referendum on Scottish independence is not possible. The meeting took place on 23 July in Glasgow ahead of the opening of the Commonwealth Games. Burnham stressed that holding a...
Poland seizes 84 tons of narcotics in first half of 2026
According to data from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBŚP), Polish authorities seized 84 tons of narcotic substances between January and June 2026. This figure is almost three times higher than the total volume seized throughout the entire year of 2025. According to expert assessments, Poland is gradually changing its...
What challenges will Andy Burnham face as Prime Minister
Andy Burnham assumed the role of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 20 July 2026, three days after being elected leader of the ruling Labour Party. In previous Labour governments, he served as Secretary of State for Health and Culture and as Chief Secretary to the Treasury. In opposition,...
Germany to сreate fund for investments in defence startups
Germany is launching a new investment fund through which the state will be able to directly acquire stakes in defence startups and security sector companies. This was announced by Economy Minister Katharina Reiche. According to the minister, active investment in the defence sector could add 0.5–1% to the country’s economic...
Incident on the Latvian-Belarusian border: military used special means during an attempted illegal crossing
On July 22, 2026, the National Armed Forces of Latvia reported another incident on the state border. A group of five or more illegal migrants attempted to unlawfully enter the country’s territory from Belarus. Upon the appearance of the military personnel, the violators began to behave aggressively and throw logs...
Greece blocks 21st EU sanctions package against Russia over LNG shipping
Greece continues to block the adoption of the European Union’s 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions. The reason is Athens’ objections to a ban on the transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries by European vessels. According to the Financial Times, Greece’s position is linked to the protection...
EU ambassadors agree on UK participation in €90 Billion Ukraine Support Loan
EU ambassadors have approved the United Kingdom’s participation in a major European financial assistance programme for Ukraine. The initiative concerns a €90 billion loan known as the Ukraine Support Loan, intended in part to address the country’s defence requirements. The development was announced by the press service of the Council...
Romania launches one of Europe’s largest gas projects
Romania is actively preparing to launch the Neptun Deep project in the Black Sea. This is one of the most significant energy initiatives in the European Union. If everything goes according to plan, next year the country will begin producing its own natural gas from deepwater fields. This will substantially...
Sweden tightens rules for foreigners
As of July 13, 2026, new and stricter requirements have come into force in Sweden for foreign citizens applying for a residence permit or those who already hold one. The Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) will now conduct an expanded assessment of applicants. In addition to the traditional criminal record check,...
Hamas’ extensive cell network uncovered in Europe
European security services, in close cooperation with Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, have carried out a series of operations that exposed and partially dismantled the infrastructure of Hamas terrorist cells across several EU countries. This was reported by sources in European law enforcement agencies and Israeli officials. According to Mossad data,...