By spring 2026, a process that just a few years ago seemed nearly impossible had fully taken shape in the South Caucasus. Armenia, one of Russia's closest allies in the post-Soviet space, began a systematic dismantling of its long-standing military and political dependence on Moscow. The first Armenia–EU summit in...
A major medical scandal over mass unjustified surgeries gains momentum in Czech Republic
A criminal investigation into several large Czech medical institutions is gathering pace and may become one of the most high-profile medical scandals in recent decades. Police and prosecutors suspect doctors and clinic management of performing thousands of surgical procedures without medical justification. According to sources close to the investigation, the...
China warns UK of consequences over British Steel nationalisation
China's Ministry of Commerce has issued an official statement calling on the British government to "act prudently" regarding its plans for the full nationalisation of British Steel, which is owned by the Chinese group Jingye. Beijing warned that it would "take resolute measures" to protect the interests of Chinese enterprises....
How Russia is making millions from illegal shipments of banned gases to the EU
On April 9, 2026, the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) published a report on the scale of the black market for refrigerants (hydrofluorocarbon HFC gases) in Europe, stating that the volumes seized in the EU grew from 250 tonnes in 2023 to over 670 tonnes in 2024–2025. According to its findings,...
Reform UK leader under investigation over large donation made before his election to Parliament
The UK Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has launched an investigation into Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The investigation was prompted by his receipt of a large financial gift amounting to around £5 million shortly before his election to the House of Commons. According to Sky News, the funds were transferred...
King Charles III has reaffirmed the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine
In his traditional King’s Speech at the opening of the new parliamentary session, King Charles III of the United Kingdom confirmed that the United Kingdom will continue to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom. The text of the address has been published on the British government’s official website. “In...
How the AfD is undermining Germany’s security from within
In spring 2026, AfD took a step no mainstream party in postwar Germany had ever taken. Having lost a court case, it didn't appeal to a higher instance — it advised its supporters to simply stop paying taxes. This sends an important signal about what this party has become and...
Romanian judicial system rocked by major corruption scandal
Romania has been swept up in one of the largest judicial scandals in recent years. A large-scale investigation has uncovered systematic bribery among judges, affecting numerous high-profile cases across the country. According to the findings, a group of judges regularly received substantial bribes to influence trial outcomes. The sums ranged...
Over 100 Labour MPs sign statement in support of Keir Starmer
More than 100 members of parliament from the UK's ruling Labour Party have issued a joint statement in support of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They declared that it is "not the time for a leadership contest" and urged fellow party members to focus on the work of government and restoring...
Who is profiting from the European migration crisis
A convenient but dangerous narrative has taken hold in European politics — that the migration crisis is primarily a problem of the migrants themselves. This is driven not only by the enormous sums the EU directs toward migration management, but also by growing political pressure from right-wing parties that exploit...