The European Commission has reacted to Russia’s statements directed at the Baltic states regarding the alleged permission to use their airspace for Ukrainian strikes. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier emphasized that any attack on an EU member state would be considered an attack on the entire Union. “An attack on one...
NCSC warns of mass data theft by Russian hackers exploiting vulnerable routers
On April 7, 2026, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued a technical advisory regarding a new campaign by the Russian hacking group APT28. The group, which British intelligence links with high confidence to Russia’s military intelligence service, is exploiting vulnerabilities in home and office routers to intercept internet...
Spain warns against excessive optimism over U.S.–Iran ceasefire
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares welcomed reports of a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East conflict but urged caution in drawing conclusions about a final end to the war. In an interview with Spanish media, Albares noted that any easing of tensions deserves a positive assessment, yet the situation...
Global oil prices plunge following Trump’s announcement of a two-week truce with Iran
Global oil prices sharply fell on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week truce agreement with Iran. The truce provides for the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for tanker traffic. According to market data, U.S. crude WTI collapsed by roughly 16–19%,...
Attacks on police and government officials surge in Germany
The number of attacks on police officers and other government officials in Germany continues to rise. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), 46,367 cases of violence against police officers were recorded in 2024 — a new record high and a slight increase compared to the previous year (+0.3%)....
Ahead of Elections in Hungary, voters fear widespread fraud and foreign interference
Less than a week before the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12, anxiety is growing in Hungarian society over the fairness of the electoral process. According to a recent poll by the Publicus Institute of Public Opinion Research, commissioned by the outlet Népszava, 58% of Hungarians fear possible fraud in...
Cyprus intends to revise the 1960 Treaty on British military bases
President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides has stated that once the Middle East conflict is over, Nicosia intends to hold an "open and frank conversation" with London about the future of British sovereign military bases on the island. Christodoulides described the presence of the bases at Akrotiri (in...
IMF issues gloomy forecast due to war in Iran
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of deteriorating global economic prospects stemming from the ongoing war in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The conflict has already caused serious disruptions to energy supplies, rising oil prices, and increased volatility across financial markets. IMF Managing Director...
Tens of thousands of resident doctors in England begin six-day strike
Starting this morning, tens of thousands of resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) in England have launched a six-day strike. The action runs from 7:00 AM on April 7 to 6:59 AM on April 13 and is set to be one of the longest in an ongoing multi-year dispute...
The world’s nuclear arsenal exceeds 12,000 warheads
The nuclear club today consists of nine states, but the lion's share of capabilities remains concentrated in the hands of the United States and Russia. The total number of nuclear warheads worldwide at the start of 2026 stands at approximately 12,187 units, of which around 9,745 are ready for use...