Polish writer charged over comments on Biden and US election outcome
Polish writer Jakub Zulczyk charged with insulting Andrzej Duda over his comments on Biden and the US election outcome.
Category: Europe
Scotland’s future hangs as an independent report awaited
An independent report expected to rule on whether First Minister broke a ministerial code of conduct will be published later…
Former Canadian diplomat espionage trial ends
Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig was arrested in China for espionage later 2018, trial ended without a verdict being announced.
EU sets out coronavirus passport plan before summer
While tourism-reliant countries have welcomed the move, others caution that such a certificate should be launched when more are vaccinated.
English FA failed to protect children from paedophile coaches
Sex abuse inquiry says English football Association failed in protecting children from paedophile coaches.
Germany warns Russia don’t restrict journalists
Heiko Maas demanded Russia respect foreign correspondents’ right to report after an official warned German journalists of possible reprisals.
Smoking to disappear by 2050 from US, UK
Cigarette use in a number of developing countries may fall to zero in next three decades as smokers quit or…
UK to expand nuclear warhead stockpile
UK will grow its nuclear warhead stockpile by more than 40% to ensure its security in a more risky global…
Dissident priests refuse to obey Vatican ruling
A dissident band of Roman Catholic priests leading a disobedience campaign against Vatican said would carry on blessing same-sex couples.
EMA says clinical studies of AstraZeneca shows no blood clot
European Medicines Agency firmly convinced that benefits of AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh the risks, seeking to quell rising fears in Europe.
Austrian Chancellor and allies pushing EU to correct vaccine distribution
Austrian Chancellor said he and allies from eastern Europe were pushing for the EU to adjust the way it distributes…
Britain wants to expand its influence in Indo-Pacific
Britain wants influence in Indo-Pacific region to try to moderate China’s global dominance, a document laying out post-Brexit foreign said.
After state vote success, German Free Democratic Party on kingmaker potential
The Free Democratic Party increased their share of the vote to 10.5% from 8.3% at the previous election in 2016.
Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions such blessings not licit
The Vatican said that priests and Catholic Church ministers cannot bless same-sex unions and such blessings are “not licit” if…
Vaccine passports role in the pandemic
Several countries are rolling out vaccine passports for those inoculated against the coronavirus, despite concerns over the schemes.
Before ICJ hearing, Kenya-Somalia maritime boundary dispute fact
International Court of Justice in The Hague is scheduled to start hearing the case between the neighbours on Monday.
Britain and EU come face to face over vaccines
Senior EU diplomat in London was summoned to the British foreign ministry as the two sides traded barbs over COVID-19…
Britain to return politician’s stolen assets to Nigeria
UK and Nigeria signed a deal to return to the latter $5.84m recovered from a former state governor who was…
Reports says France concealed impact of Polynesia nuclear tests
Investigation says almost ‘entire population’ of the territory infected by tests carried out from 1966 to 1996.
UEFA Champions League suspends Romanian referee
UEFA suspended a Romanian football referee until the end of the current season for “inappropriate behaviour” in a match last…
Royal Family silent over Meghan’s claim of racist remark
The British monarchy wrestled to formulate a response to Meghan and Prince Harry who accused a family member of making…
Reports says Germany is main target for Russian disinformation
Germany is top target of Russian disinformation campaigns in EU, as ties between Moscow and the West hit new lows.