The recent developments in Transnistria, particularly its appeal to Russia for “protection,” have raised concerns about the potential for a significant geopolitical shift in the region. Speculation abounds that Transnistria, a Russian-controlled enclave in Moldova, might be moving towards voting to join Russia, marking the first such referendum since 2006. The current deployment of Russia’s... 

Ukraine has been given the greenlight to formalize its membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization by NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg who declared the decision was made “for your security and for ours.” “Ukraine will join NATO. It is not a question of if, but of when,” Stoltenberg declared as western leaders gathered in Kyiv to pledge support and mark the second anniversary of Russia’s... 

French President Emmanuel Macron has openly discussed the potential deployment of European troops to Ukraine in an effort to aid Kyiv in its war against Russia. This consideration, though currently unlikely, prompted a strong response from the Kremlin, with a NATO official stating that the alliance has “no plans” to deploy combat troops in Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, present... 

Grain traders imported 1 million tons of Ukrainian wheat into Romania this season, making Romania the second-largest export market for Ukrainian wheat after Spain (3.3 million tons), Romanian business portal Economica.net reported, citing data from the Ukrainian customs authorities. In the market year that started on July 1 last year, Ukrainian wheat exports fell by 4 percent compared to the previous... 

The secessionist region of Transnistria, internationally recognized as part of Moldova, appears poised to inject new tension into Russia’s war in Ukraine. A congress of deputies from various local administrative levels is scheduled for February 28 in the capital, Tiraspol, a format previously reserved for significant events since the unilateral declaration of independence in 1990. Dissident... 

Lord Jacob Rothschild, the renowned financier and member of the esteemed Rothschild banking family, has passed away at the age of 87, as confirmed by his family. Lord Rothschild, a prominent figure in both finance and the arts, began his career in the family bank, NM Rothschild & Sons, in 1963. Notably, he co-founded the J Rothschild Assurance Group, now known as St James’s Place, in 1980... 

In a provocative claim, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni asserted that Moscow bears responsibility for the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. According to Meloni, Russia’s military campaign against Ukraine served as a catalyst for Hamas to launch a massive attack on Israel in October 2023. Meloni argued that a permanent UN Security Council member’s military operation against a neighboring... 

The European Commission insists on extending the duty-free and quota-free access of Ukrainian agricultural products and foodstuffs to EU markets for another year. EU trade commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis recently called on Hungary, Poland and Slovakia to immediately lift the ban on imports of Ukrainian products, which was introduced under national jurisdiction last September. He noted that trade policy... 

A new study using dental insurance records of 6.4 million adults in England found essentially no reduction in tooth decay for those living in fluoridated areas. This study “should be the last nail in the coffin of fluoridation” argue the Fluoride Action Network (FAN), who have continuously fought against the use of fluoride due to its harm to health. The LOTUS study, which is the largest ever... 

Ukraine has taken the first important steps in amending minority legislation, including in the field of education so that teaching at schools in Romanian communities can continue in the Romanian language, as it has existed for hundreds of years, said Aurica Bojescu, secretary in charge of the Interregional Union of the Romanian Community in Ukraine. According to the source quoted, the Ukrainian Parliament... 

In a poignant and accusatory video, Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, pointed the finger at President Vladimir Putin, holding him responsible for her husband’s death. In an eight-minute video shared on her late husband’s social media platforms, Navalnaya accused Putin of “killing the father of my children” and orchestrating the demise of... 

In a disconcerting turn of events, The Hague became the scene of violent clashes between two rival groups of Eritreans, prompting the deployment of police in riot gear to restore order. The confrontation unfolded at the Opera conference hall on Fruitweg Street, where two factions clashed, leading to scenes of chaos and mayhem. After an initial confrontation inside the conference hall, the police intervened,... 

An elderly couple, Jose and Ted Saunders, who had recently moved into their £200,000 house in Rushden, near Wellingborough, were shocked to receive a letter from North Northamptonshire Council suggesting that their property could be subject to compulsory purchase for housing asylum seekers. The strongly-worded letter, part of the “Empty Properties and Sites Initiative,” claimed that the... 

Last week, an imam in Belgium recited a passage from the Quran in the Parliament of the Brussels-Capital Region, with the passage widely believed to call Muslims to kill Jews. Many MPs expressed their outrage at the imam’s presence in parliament, and Israel’s ambassador to Belgium was horrified to hear that such a verse was shared with lawmakers. The except from the Quran refers to Al-Ahzab sura,... 

Metropolitan (Bishop) Longhin Jar of the Bănceni Monastery in the Chernivtsi region faced a life-threatening assault on January 22, 2024, an incident that recently came to public attention. The Romanian priest, now in the process of recovering from the traumatic attack, addressed his followers, emphasizing the importance of unwavering faith during trying times and urging them not to be swayed by...