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October 30, 2023

Slovak PM looks to curb migration by deploying forces to Hungarian border

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Monday announced a large deployment of police and armed forces along the Hungarian border as the nation aims to curb illegal immigration.

October 30, 2023

US, EU label 6G 'democratic' alternative to Chinese telecoms: 'Trustworthy technology'

The move to develop 6G telecommunications seen as a means of helping further divorce Western nations away from their current overreliance on China and its products and services.

October 25, 2023

Leftist Ukraine skeptic Robert Fico back in as Slovak prime minister

Robert Fico of Slovakia's left-wing Smer party has once again been sworn in as the eastern European nation's prime minister. Fico has previously held the office three other times.

October 23, 2023

Orbán compares Hungary's EU membership to Soviet occupation in fiery speech

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sounded off on the European Union in a Monday speech, comparing the country's membership to over four decades of Soviet occupation.

October 16, 2023

Polish exit polls signal conservative party’s ouster after 8 years in power

Poland's conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party won most of the votes compared to other parties, but exit polls show opposition can form a coalition.

October 10, 2023

Bulgaria arrests 12 for violating anti-Russia sanctions

Bulgarian police have reportedly arrested 12 people believed to have provided illegal assistance to Russia by exporting dual-use goods.

October 10, 2023

NATO bolsters Kosovo peacekeepers with heavier armament amid rising tensions

A senior NATO commander announced the alliance had supplied its peacekeeping contingent in Kosovo with weaponry possessing "combat capabilities" in response to a recent confrontation

October 9, 2023

EU official's announcement freezing aid to Palestinians causes confusion before officials backtrack

European officials backtracked after the commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement said aid to Palestine would be frozen because of the attack on Israel.

October 7, 2023

Talks for AI, data-sharing with China hand Beijing potentially vital tool for control, experts warn

The lack of access to proper infrastructure and data sets threatens to create a stratified and Balkanized international landscape with the emergence of AI.

October 3, 2023

EU commits 650 million euros in aid to Ethiopia, first since the war in Tigray region ended

The European Union has committed to providing Ethiopia with substantial aid amounting to 650 million euros, marking a significant move to resume support after a three-year suspension.