Category: Europe
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Serbian university students led a major anti-government protest in Belgrade on Saturday (23 May), with tens of thousands gathering to demand early parliamentary elections, accountability, and stronger rule of law reforms. The demonstrations stem from public anger over the November 2024 train station tragedy in northern Serbia that killed 16 people, triggering a nationwide anti-corruption…
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Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through Madrid on Saturday (23 May) calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez amid ongoing corruption controversies linked to figures connected to the governing Socialist Party. The “March for Dignity”, organised by the Spanish Civil Society association, remained largely peaceful, although police detained several masked individuals near…
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A secret NATO military exercise beneath London’s Charing Cross station, in the disused terminus of the Jubilee line, has simulated a future defence of Estonia against a potential Russian invasion scenario in 2030. The operation, known as Arrcade Strike, involved British-led forces testing AI-assisted battlefield systems, drone warfare, artillery coordination and rapid decision-making technologies designed…
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US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will deploy an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, days after the Pentagon paused a previously planned deployment of 4,000 personnel. Writing on Truth Social, Trump linked the decision to Washington’s relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, a long-time supporter of the US president. The announcement…
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Sweden has selected France’s state-owned Naval Group to build four frigates valued at around €3.7bn, ahead of bids from UK-based Babcock International, Saab, and Spain’s Navantia, as it accelerates naval modernisation in the Baltic Sea. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said the programme would deliver one frigate per year from 2030, supporting Royal Swedish Navy…
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Lithuania suspends flights and rail services after drone alert triggers security response in Vilnius
Lithuanian authorities temporarily suspended flights and rail services in Vilnius on Wednesday (20 May) after a drone entered the country’s airspace, prompting emergency alerts and shelter orders across the capital. Members of parliament, ministers and civilians were instructed to move underground as the NATO Air Policing Mission was activated. Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas said…
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The European Union (EU) has reached a provisional agreement on legislation to remove import duties on United States goods, advancing a trade framework linked to a deal struck last July at Donald Trump’s Turnberry resort in Scotland. The move aims to implement commitments designed to stabilise EU–US trade relations and reduce the risk of higher…
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Belarus’ Defence Ministry has announced the start of joint military exercises with Russia focused on the combat use of nuclear weapons and nuclear support operations. According to the ministry, the drills are intended to improve the readiness of Belarusian forces to operate “modern weapons” and test deployment capabilities from unprepared locations across the country. The…
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the UK should avoid reopening divisive Brexit debates and instead focus on economic reform, growth, and national unity. Speaking at the Great North Investment Summit in Leeds, Burnham described Brexit as “damaging” but stressed that the 2016 referendum result should be respected. He said the country needed a “relentless…
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The European Commission has adopted a Communication formalising Norway’s inclusion in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, following Council endorsement on 5 May 2026. Raffaele Fitto, Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, said Norway’s participation will strengthen cooperation on shared regional challenges, including resilience, security and cohesion. The EU macro-regional strategy framework is…
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