Romanian government reaches agreement with farmers, truckers to end protests at Ukrainian border. Romania’s coalition government reached an agreement with the country’s farmers and truck drivers to end a weeks-long protest against the import of products from Ukraine and other non-EU countries, the Romanian government announced on Feb. 2. Latvian farmers protest Russian, Belarusian foodContinue reading “Romanian, Latvian and Polish farmers protesting against Russian and Ukrainian import of food products”
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Essential reads concerning our earth, for the first half of October 2023
Essential reads ‘Gobsmackingly bananas’: scientists stunned by planet’s record September heat Global temperatures soared to a new record in September by a huge margin, stunning scientists and leading one to describe it as “absolutely gobsmackingly bananas”. The hottest September on record follows the hottest August and hottest July, with the latter being the hottest monthContinue reading “Essential reads concerning our earth, for the first half of October 2023”
Europe’s grim ideas to curb ‘irregular’ migration
Ukraine’s hell may be ongoing and this summer’s wildfires are a reminder, if anyone still needs it, that the climate emergency is happening. But the concern heading to the top of Europe’s political agenda is “irregular” migration – or perhaps more accurately, political fear of it. The EU’s border agency, Frontex, released new figures on 11 August showing thatContinue reading “Europe’s grim ideas to curb ‘irregular’ migration”
Back to school in Ukraine
A look at the beginning of the schoolyear in Eastern Ukraine.
How do you imagine the relationship with Belarus and Russia and its position opposite Ukraine and Poland?
We are coming into an even more dangerous situation whereby Belarus by the instalments of the Wagner Group and training of the Belorussian army by Wagner soldiers becomes a greater threat also to Poland.
The Guardian looking at the world the first week of 2023 June
June 01 Headlines Kyiv strikes Three die in early morning attack by Russia Two children were among the dead, according to Ukrainian officials, in one of the most deadly attacks in recent weeks Macron Negotiating with Putin may have to take priority over war crimes trial, says French president French president calls forContinue reading “The Guardian looking at the world the first week of 2023 June”
Poland marks 80th anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
The presidents of Poland, Israel and Germany mark the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising commemorated on 80th anniversary
Remembering a sad period in West European history, 11th edition of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
The Telegraph Frontpage 2023 April 18
Nicola Sturgeon under growing pressure to quit SNP As claims emerged that police were investigating attempts to shut down scrutiny of the SNP’s finances, expectation is growing that Ms Sturgeon, who planned to remain in Holyrood until at least 2026, will now quit as an MSP, “sooner rather than later”. Humza Yousaf, her successor, isContinue reading “The Telegraph Frontpage 2023 April 18”
Getting the Frontpage for 2023 April 12
Inflation | An era of ultra-low interest rates will return as soaring inflation becomes a historical blip, the International Monetary Fund has said. In a boon to homeowners, the Washington-based organisation said that an ageing population coupled with low productivity will tame inflation and lead to interest rates returning to pre-pandemic levels. Prince Harry toContinue reading “Getting the Frontpage for 2023 April 12”
Some View on the World 