German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opposed a possible U.S. military intervention in Cuba, stating that there is no sufficient justification for such an operation. Speaking at a press conference in Hanover, Merz said: “There is no clear reason to invade Cuba. Despite all the challenges it faces in its domestic politics under a communist regime, Cuba...
In Bulgaria, the Progressive Bulgaria Coalition founded by former President Rumen Radev finished first in the general election by a large margin. According to unofficial results, with more than 90% of the votes counted, Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria Coalition received 45% of the vote, securing 135 seats in the 240-seat parliament. Speaking to the press at...
Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, who won the election in Hungary, said in his first statement: “Hungary wants to become a European country again and return to Europe.” With 96 percent of the ballots counted in Hungary, Magyar—who was congratulated after reportedly defeating Prime Minister Viktor Orbán with over 53 percent of the...
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the European Union’s energy and economic policies toward Russia, stating that Brussels’ efforts to exclude Moscow from the global economy have failed. Speaking to Hungarian television channel ATV, Orban said the European Union (EU) cannot do without Russian energy resources and that attempts to isolate Russia from the world...
Following rising energy costs driven by tensions in the Middle East, fuel prices in Germany have hit record levels, while theft incidents have also reportedly increased significantly. According to German media, the surge in prices—triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—has led to a noticeable rise in fuel theft cases across the country. Data...
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez once again criticized the Trump administration—without mentioning it by name—for initiating the conflicts in the Middle East. Sánchez said, “The Spanish government will not applaud those who set the world on fire simply because they later showed up with a bucket.” Sánchez joined world leaders in welcoming the ceasefire announced...
Iran’s Embassy in London strongly criticized European Council President Antonio Costa after he blamed Tehran for escalating tensions in the Middle East, accusing European leadership of “moral bankruptcy” and “hypocrisy.” The Iranian Embassy in London accused Costa of moral failure after he held Iran responsible for fueling the conflict in the region. In a statement...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has started her Gulf tour in Jeddah, holding talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on rising regional tensions. Meloni arrived in Saudi Arabia as the first stop of her previously undisclosed Gulf tour, which also includes Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. During her meeting in Jeddah with...
The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) has led to waiting times exceeding 70 minutes at Brussels Airport. Authorities stated that the main cause of the congestion is biometric processing. The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) has resulted in long queues at passport control at Brussels Airport. According to national media, airport spokesperson Quentin Mertens...
U.S. President Donald Trump made harsh remarks targeting NATO countries in posts shared on his Truth Social account, including strong criticism of the United Kingdom and France. Trump used striking language in his message, stating: “You will have to learn to fight on your own. The United States will not be there to help you...