Due to geopolitical tensions and chronic funding problems, the number of personnel in UN peacekeeping missions has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years, according to a new press release from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). According to the institute, fewer military, police, and civilian personnel are...
Tenders, kickbacks, and unnecessary surgeries – the anatomy of medical corruption in Europе
On February 24, 2025, the Czech police, in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), conducted the largest anti-corruption operation in the history of Czech healthcare. The investigation involved more than 350 law enforcement officers, 22 people were detained, and 46 searches were carried out. The director of the...
The husband of the former Scottish Prime Minister admitted to grand theft
Former Scottish National Party (SNP) Chief of Staff Peter Murrell has formally pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the party. Murrell, who is the husband of former Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon, was remanded in custody following a court hearing. According to investigators, thefts occurred between 2019 and 2023. According...
Europol launches new campaign to find Europe’s most wanted
Europol has announced the launch of a large-scale international campaign to find the continent's most dangerous criminals. The updated EU Most Wanted list includes dozens of suspects in serious crimes. The list includes individuals wanted for murder, drug trafficking, major fraud, and involvement in organized crime. Among them are two...
Putin signed a controversial law paving the way for new military adventures abroad
Vladimir Putin signed a highly controversial federal law that effectively gives him carte blanche to deploy the Russian army abroad under the pretext of "protecting Russian citizens." The new document allows the president to unilaterally authorize military operations against any country allegedly "persecuting" Russian citizens under foreign or international court...
European countries reacted sharply to the Kremlin’s threats to launch new strikes on Kyiv
European capitals condemned the Kremlin's latest threats to launch massive strikes on Kyiv, calling them a "dangerous escalation" and "an attempt to intimidate not only Ukraine but the entire continent." The reaction was prompted by recent public rhetoric from high-ranking Russian officials, who openly declared their readiness to "strike Kyiv"...
The EU has published guidelines for classifying dangerous artificial intelligence
The European Commission has taken a key step toward the practical implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) by officially publishing draft guidelines for classifying high-risk AI systems. This document aims to provide legal clarity for developers and companies using advanced technologies in the EU. The main goal of...
Almost three-quarters of Germans lack confidence in the Bundeswehr’s ability to defend Germany
Most German citizens are skeptical about the combat readiness of their armed forces, according to a recent sociological survey conducted by the Insa Institute for the newspaper Bild. Almost three-quarters of Germans expressed doubts about the army's ability to repel an external threat. About 72% of respondents stated they partially...
The British Army conducted a large-scale exercise in an abandoned London underground station
The British Army, together with NATO allies, conducted a major command post exercise, Arrcade Strike, rehearsing a response to a possible Russian invasion of the Baltic states. The exercise took place in an unusual and secret location – the abandoned platforms of Charing Cross underground station in central London. According...
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in a massive anti-government protest in Serbia
One of the largest protests in recent years took place in the center of the Serbian capital on Saturday. Tens of thousands of citizens, including many students, took to the streets under the slogan "Students win!" (Studenti pobeuu). The protesters demanded the immediate resignation of President Aleksandar Vučić and the...