The United Kingdom plans to increase its military presence in Estonia by approximately 300 troops by 2027. The corresponding agreement was signed on 16 July by the defence ministers of the two countries. According to the document, the size of the British contingent in Estonia will grow from the current...
European Commission fines AliExpress record €550 million
The European Commission has imposed a record fine of €550 million on the Chinese platform AliExpress for systematic violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This is the largest fine issued under the EU’s new digital platform regulations. The regulator concluded that AliExpress failed to ensure adequate oversight over the...
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham begins forming new Cabinet
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun forming an updated government on his very first day in office, declaring the need for radical reforms to overcome the country’s political instability and economic challenges. Speaking on Downing Street, the 56-year-old Burnham, often referred to as the “King of the North,”...
Rheinmetall proposes large-scale weapons production in Poland
The German defense company Rheinmetall has proposed the creation of large-scale arms manufacturing facilities on Polish territory. Sources close to the negotiations between the company, and the Polish government report this development. According to preliminary information, the project involves the construction or significant expansion of factories to produce ammunition, armored...
EU bans large companies from destroying unsold clothing and footwear
From July 19, a ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, accessories, and footwear by large companies has come into force across the European Union. The new regulation aims to combat waste and reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Under the rules that took effect on Sunday, large...
Russian spy ship stuck in Swedish waters and refused NATO assistance
Swedish military and coast guard have recorded an incident involving the Russian research vessel «Akademik Nikolai Strakhov» in Swedish territorial waters or the adjacent economic zone. The ship, which according to Western sources has repeatedly been linked to intelligence activities on behalf of Russia, suddenly lost propulsion. According to preliminary...
In Germany, AfD strengthens its lead over the Conservatives
According to the latest public opinion polls, the far-right party "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) continues to strengthen its leading position on the federal political stage. According to a recent survey conducted by the INSA institute for Bild am Sonntag (published in early July 2026), the AfD has the support of...
Andy Burnham takes office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, officially takes office today as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He succeeds Keir Starmer in the role. Burnham will assume power following a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, where Starmer will submit his resignation. In doing so, Burnham...
European Prosecutor’s Office in Athens charges 22 suspects in EU agricultural subsidies fraud
The EPPO has brought criminal charges against 22 individuals, including four sitting Greek MPs from the ruling New Democracy party (Katerina Papakosta, Kostas Skrekas, Christos Boukoros, and Maximos Senetakis). According to the EPPO, the suspects are involved in the illegal obtaining of agricultural subsidies through the Greek agency OPEKEPE (Payment...
Corruption scandal erupts in Finland involving the Prime Minister
A political scandal is gaining momentum in Finland, centered on the allocation of €35 million in state support for the construction of the multi-functional Helsinki Garden arena in central Helsinki. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is facing sharp criticism from the opposition over possible violations in the funding approval process and...