🔁 What's moving Europe today
- Tusk: an intelligence warning says Russia is planning "accidental" drone and missile attacks on countries supporting Ukraine, including Poland — meant to test whether NATO's Article 5 is merely theory. On Friday, Poland scrambled fighter jets and halted operations at the Rzeszów and Lublin airports for the third day in a row over Russian attacks on Ukraine, while Trump in the meantime announced "significant progress" in talks on a permanent US military base in the country. Nearly all of Europe is writing about it. 🇺🇦 ↗ · 🇺🇦 ↗ · 🇩🇪 ↗ · 🇵🇱 ↗ · 🇬🇧 ↗
- 🇮🇹 Two Russian military aircraft violated Lithuanian airspace, prompting a response from Italian fighter jets. ANSA ↗
- Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned after a narrow election defeat, and the formation of a new government has formally begun — the parliament's speaker is holding talks with party leaders, with the center-left's Magdalena Andersson first in line. 🇦🇹 ↗ · 🇨🇭 ↗ · 🇬🇧 ↗ · 🇸🇪 ↗
- A UN investigation has concluded that the US strike on an Iranian school may have constituted a war crime. 🇳🇱 ↗ · 🇬🇧 ↗ · 🇭🇷 ↗ · 🇸🇮 ↗
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, in Brussels, spelled out the offer to the EU in more detail — access to energy and mineral resources as well as participation in the Erasmus program — and responded to Trump's threat of harsh tariffs by saying these would not be "zero-sum deals." 🇩🇪 ↗ · 🇨🇭 ↗ · 🇮🇪 ↗
- 🇧🇪 Trump threatens the EU with "very harsh tariffs" if it grows closer to Canada. La Libre ↗
- The European Commission (von der Leyen) has pledged Ukraine another 3.3 billion euros for missiles and drones. 🇮🇹 ↗ · 🇭🇷 ↗ · 🇷🇸 ↗
- For the second year in a row, Ireland is boycotting Eurovision (in 2027, in Burgas, Bulgaria) over Israel's participation. 🇮🇪 ↗ · 🇧🇪 ↗ · 🇧🇬 ↗
- The US has approved the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for approximately $24.3 billion despite intelligence concerns, sparking outrage in the US Congress. 🇬🇧 ↗ · 🇹🇷 ↗ · 🇮🇪 ↗
Tier A — Geopolitical relevance for Slovakia
DE🇩🇪German media
- Left-wing Die Linke narrowly ahead of CDU in poll before Sunday's Berlin state parliament elections Tagesspiegel ↗
- SPD narrowly ahead of AfD in poll before Sunday's elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania n-tv ↗
- Almost half of Germans expect Chancellor Merz to be replaced before the end of the year Welt ↗
- A man allegedly threw a bag containing a flammable substance at a synagogue in Wuppertal shortly before the most important Jewish holiday; police detained an Afghan man who was already known to them Tagesschau ↗ · Welt ↗
- Security services detained an Islamist in Brandenburg who was allegedly preparing an attack ZDF heute ↗
PL🇵🇱Polish media
- CBA detained KO MP Wojciech Król in connection with a European Public Prosecutor's Office investigation Rzeczpospolita ↗
- Former chair of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal Przyłębska could face up to 10 years in prison, prosecutors have opened an investigation Do Rzeczy ↗
- The Sejm failed to override the president's veto of the "close person status" law (LGBT partnerships) — the coalition was short 27 votes Gazeta Wyborcza ↗
- Russia denied Soviet aggression against Poland in 1939 — a statement by the Russian foreign ministry that sparked outrage in Poland Do Rzeczy ↗
- The Slovak parliament approved sending around a hundred soldiers with modern 3D radars to NATO's "Eastern Sentry" mission, who will operate mainly in Poland and Romania to strengthen air defense and intelligence. Wirtualna Polska ↗
HU🇭🇺Hungarian media
- In the Volánbusz case, the court rejected the request for pre-trial detention of a third suspect and released him; businessman Dániel Jellinek and former head of state asset manager MNV Norbert Szivek remain in custody for a month over risk of flight, concealment and obstruction of evidence — the damage from the purchase of overpriced buses is estimated at 10 billion forints. Telex ↗ · HVG ↗
- Prime Minister Péter Magyar (Tisza) announced asset checks for politicians; a decision on support for pensioners is to be made in the 2027 budget Portfolio ↗
- Police are investigating the residency bond case on suspicion of breach of duty in managing another's assets following a complaint from Transparency International HVG ↗
- The government office filed a criminal complaint over suspected fraud involving a 300-million-forint grant for the Artificial Intelligence Research Center 444 ↗
AT🇦🇹Austrian media
- Magna founder Frank Stronach (94) will not go to prison — on Thursday, in the trial over allegations of sexual violence from 13 women, judge Anne Molloy said "I will not impose a prison sentence on a 94-year-old man," even though Canadian prosecutors had sought six months; the final verdict will come in December. Kleine Zeitung ↗ · Die Presse ↗
- Justice Minister Sporrer defends crown witness status for Thomas Schmid, saying the anti-corruption prosecutor's office WKStA is not biased Kleine Zeitung ↗
- Education Minister Wiederkehr took stock of the school headscarf ban after two weeks: about 80 violations were counted (55 of them in Vienna), fewer than expected; he called the law a success. Die Presse ↗ · ORF ↗
- Saudi Arabia halted oil exports by ships headed to Europe Der Standard ↗
UA🇺🇦Ukrainian media
- Russia pounded Kyiv overnight with missiles and drones, at least 20 people were injured Kyiv Independent ↗
- Russia also attacked the Kyiv region (Fastiv district) with drones overnight, injuring five people including three children. Censor.NET ↗
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Tier B — EU heavyweights
FR🇫🇷French media
- Éric Zemmour officially confirmed his candidacy for president in 2027 on BFMTV Friday morning ("Je serai candidat") — the day before, in a televised debate, former minister Copé had sharply criticized him for his remarks about women. BFM TV ↗ · BFM TV ↗
- Prime Minister Lecornu announced the 2027 budget with €54 billion in savings, as the deficit continues to deepen and the recovery of public finances is pushed back by a year Le Monde ↗
- Former minister Rachida Dati denies before the court a corrupt pact with Carlos Ghosn, claiming she was merely "working as a lawyer" BFM TV ↗
- Minister for Rural Affairs Michel Fournier is leaving the French government Le Monde ↗
- A French police officer linked to far-right ideology was formally placed in pre-trial detention in Paris for preparing a terrorist attack. Le Monde ↗ · Libération ↗
- The mayor of the Breton town of Concarneau was detained by police in connection with a rape investigation BFM TV ↗
IT🇮🇹Italian media
- Italy wants to escort its own merchant vessels through the Bab al-Mandab strait with a frigate rather than wait for a joint EU approach — Defense Minister Crosetto's decision is seen in Italy as an open challenge to the common EU position. ANSA ↗ · Open ↗
- Trump declared that a "key moment" is approaching on Iran and that he must soon make an important decision ANSA ↗
- The attack on a rabbi in Milan was motivated by religious hatred, according to the judge — the judge ordered the 20-year-old attacker to report regularly to police ANSA ↗
- Following a letter from opposition leader Schlein, Meloni exchanged messages with her about an energy pact, but this sparked a dispute within the opposition's "campo largo" — Conte and Bonelli call it a mistake La Repubblica ↗
- Ahead of the League's Pontida rally, Salvini is negotiating with governors, as northern members demand changes to the party's statutes in a federalist spirit Corriere della Sera ↗
Tier C — Alternative Perspectives
CH🇨🇭Swiss media
- Dispute over capital requirements for UBS continues — as politicians run out of time, bankers are taking their time Neue Zürcher Zeitung ↗
- Major dispute over Swiss F-35 fighter jets — "this jet will cause far more costs" versus "completely wrong" Neue Zürcher Zeitung ↗
- National Council tightened asylum policy — alliance of SVP, FDP and the Centre pushed through tightening measures Tages-Anzeiger ↗
- Mercosur trade agreement passed parliament — why the package is so important for Switzerland Tages-Anzeiger ↗
LU🇱🇺Luxembourg media
- Drones reported over Luxembourg in the airspace near Medernach Luxemburger Wort ↗
- Luxembourg approaching 700,000 inhabitants — the main driver of growth is migration Luxembourg Times ↗
- Attack near Mecca puts Saudi crown prince in a tight spot Luxemburger Wort ↗
ES🇪🇸Spanish media
- European Parliament, in a non-binding resolution, linked the Sánchez government's mass regularization of migrants to the crisis in Ceuta and is demanding that Morocco's access to EU funds and the market be made conditional on cooperation at the border El Mundo ↗
- After the National Court lifted the temporary block on Thursday, the transfer of migrants from makeshift camps on Trampolín and Benítez beaches to the port camp in Ceuta, with a capacity of 1,700 places, began on Friday morning. eldiario.es ↗
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Tier D — Weaker news cycle
BE🇧🇪Belgian media
- Flemish government faces "the toughest budget preparation in history" — child benefits are also on the chopping block De Standaard ↗
- Federal security funds for Brussels allegedly also went toward a Disneyland trip, according to MP Denis Ducarme (MR), as well as household appliances and social housing. Ducarme cites sources within the administration; this has not yet been confirmed, and Interior Minister Bernard Quintin has requested a report on how the money was spent De Morgen ↗ · VRT NWS ↗ Our article →
- Belgian court upheld rent regulation in Brussels, landlords lost their fight against price caps La Libre ↗
- Belgian study shows path to climate neutrality by 2050: 70% fewer cattle, far more forest De Standaard ↗
- Court suspended part of the construction of the Ventilus project, a key connection for offshore wind energy VRT NWS ↗
PT🇵🇹Portuguese media
- Government approved a 10-cent-per-liter diesel subsidy for taxi drivers, hauliers, nursing homes and firefighters RTP ↗
- Portuguese government also approved a proposal to cut income tax (IRS) up to the sixth bracket, along with an extraordinary bonus for pensioners Expresso ↗
- In the Marquês case, three former ministers came out in defense of ex-PM Sócrates Observador ↗
- Chega MP Cristina Rodrigues claims that parliament speaker Aguiar-Branco accepted the inquiry committee proposed by the JPP movement because it was milder Observador ↗
- New poll shows the Socialists (PS) in the lead, with Chega close behind and the ruling AD only in third place Observador ↗
IE🇮🇪Irish media
- Six people found in a truck trailer at Rosslare port, all taken to hospital — police investigating with help from the immigration service The Journal ↗
- Former justice minister McEntee, now foreign affairs minister, accused of acting "without lawful authority" in the Garda whistleblowers case The Irish Times ↗
- Since Minister O'Callaghan took office, nearly 500 people have been detained ahead of deportation The Journal ↗
- Permit for a data centre in County Mayo revoked over missing grid connection and conflict with the climate plan Irish Independent ↗
NL🇳🇱Dutch media
- PM Jetten has no majority for the budget after Dutch Prinsjesdag, the opposition has not yet backed his plan and further negotiations lie ahead NU.nl ↗
- Police detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who came to Amsterdam's Dam Square despite a ban — a pro-Israel rally was being held there NOS ↗
- More than ten detained in turbulent protests against an asylum centre in Opheusden, riot police intervened NOS ↗
- Grid operator Enexis lacks capacity for 86,000 planned homes, Brabant is worst off NU.nl ↗
- After eleven years of fighting, a mother finally got back the daughters taken from her in the childcare benefits scandal (toeslagenaffaire) De Telegraaf ↗
- Fraudsters siphon off billions of euros from healthcare every year AD ↗
🌍 Other countries
GB🇬🇧British media
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been labeled "Starmer's continuer" — leaked documents show he uses ideas prepared to keep Starmer in office Daily Mail ↗
- Keeping nationalized British Steel afloat cost the government £555 million by mid-June, a parliamentary oversight committee is demanding a credible plan from it The Guardian ↗
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is sending lawyers against Labour cuts, which are forcing a Conservative-run local authority to raise the local tax by 94% Daily Mail ↗
- The Archbishop of Canterbury withdrew an interfaith dialogue award from a Muslim cleric who had praised bin Laden BBC News ↗
- An investigation revealed that a hospital manager rewrote a report on infant deaths to make the deaths of two victims of mass murderer Lucy Letby look natural The Mirror ↗
- A court ordered Google to overhaul its global ad business for abusing an illegal monopoly Daily Mail ↗
TR🇹🇷Turkish media
- Erdogan signed off on a sweeping police personnel shake-up — police chiefs were replaced in 39 provinces Hürriyet ↗
- A court ended the term of Gürsel Tekin, the man he installed as head of Istanbul's CHP Cumhuriyet ↗
- A large-scale investigation into capital market manipulation brings arrests and travel bans — Muhammed Yarız is in custody, 48 people are banned from traveling Cumhuriyet ↗
- Interior Minister Çiftçi: police carried out 1,568 operations against 557 criminal groups, including "new generation" gangs, sending 6,916 people into custody Hürriyet ↗
- More than two years since the murder of Narin Güran: her father has announced a march to the presidential palace Cumhuriyet ↗
RS🇷🇸Serbian media
- Bosnian Serb leader Dodik met with Netanyahu and declared that Republika Srpska can count on Israel as a partner Danas ↗
- At a briefing in the US Congress ahead of Serbia's elections (October 25), Congressman Joe Wilson warned that Russia and parts of the security apparatus controlled by the government are using various mechanisms to influence the electoral process Nova ↗
- Kurir claims that Montenegro's former president Đukanović is interfering in Serbia's elections through Srdanović, the leader of the students' list, citing leaked Sky ECC messages Kurir ↗
- The Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights recorded a sharp decline in human rights compliance in Serbia Nova ↗
- The case of former Belgrade police chief Veselin Milić in the Senjak affair has been taken over by the First Basic Court, with the prosecution accusing him of failing to report a murder N1 Serbia ↗
- President Vučić, at Zelensky's invitation, arrived in Ukraine for the Carpathian Integration Initiative summit, justifying it by the need to ensure "stability and peace for Serbia and our citizens." Kurir ↗
HR🇭🇷Croatian media
- The dispute over an illegal landfill near Gospić continues — a civic initiative criticizes the government's scientific council for deciding nothing beyond further discussions Večernji list ↗
- After the murder of a mother of six in Slatina, Croatia's Women's Network is planning protests in 16 cities — findings show the police and prosecution made mistakes, yet no one will be held accountable Index.hr ↗
- Croatia becomes the first EU country to introduce special visas for truck and bus drivers from third countries 24sata ↗
- Croatia faces its historically most expensive diesel from Tuesday, as fuel prices continue to rise Index.hr ↗
- A Hungarian court remanded in custody one of Hungary's richest men, linked to Viktor Orbán's son-in-law, who also owns assets in Croatia N1 Croatia ↗
- Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski warned Ukraine that its EU accession will be conditional on removing the glorification of the UPA from memorial plaques, citing similar conditions that were imposed on Croatia during its accession. N1 Croatia ↗
RO🇷🇴Romanian media
- President Nicușor Dan nominated MEP Siegfried Mureșan for prime minister, with both the PSD and AUR refusing to vote for him Digi24 ↗
- Four more organizers of the violent protest at Piața Victoriei detained for 30 days Digi24 ↗
- Romania is in recession and again has the highest inflation in the EU, according to Eurostat Adevărul ↗
- The European Public Prosecutor's Office detained the former prefect of Timiș county (USR) on suspicion of EU funds fraud Pro TV Stirile ↗
FI🇫🇮Finnish media
- Zelensky thanked Finland and President Stubb for a "very strong" support package Ilta-Sanomat ↗
- An explosion at a Swedish military facility injured seven armed forces employees Yle ↗
- A parliamentary report criticizes the communication and risk management of energy company Fortum in the Uniper affair Helsingin Sanomat ↗
- Battery maker Ioncor launches layoff negotiations Yle ↗
GR🇬🇷Greek media
- Trump again threatens a military strike on Iran — "I have to decide whether to destroy them" Protothema ↗
- Turkey is rocked by a stock exchange manipulation scandal — an outflow of $18 billion from investment funds Protothema ↗
- The death of singer Mazonakis: the anti-money laundering authority will examine the finances of two doctors who are in custody To Vima ↗
- Polls ahead of Greece's political season: the ruling ND is consolidating a strong lead To Vima ↗
LT🇱🇹Lithuanian media
- The drone shot down over Lithuania was confirmed Russian, but its target was Ukraine, not Lithuania LRT ↗
- Foreign Minister Budrys: the US military presence is part of Lithuania's deterrence — he received assurance from Rubio that the current reduction in the number of American troops will not last long LRT ↗
- A map of an alleged Russian "peace plan" including part of Lithuanian territory is a fake — it was not published by the New York Times and bears traces of artificial intelligence 15min ↗
- Dispute over the "General Defense" movement capable of mobilizing 400,000 people — the Nemuno aušra party wants to turn to the prosecutor's office and the secret service Lietuvos Rytas ↗
BG🇧🇬Bulgarian media
- Head of DANS on the "Petrohan" tragedy: had someone reacted in time, six people could still be alive — President Radev, Interior Minister Demerdzhiev and the head of DANS released details about anti-corruption steps in the case, though it remains an open question who directed the funds and for what purpose. 24 Chasa ↗ · Dnevnik ↗
- Fico: Europe is closer to war than ever before 24 Chasa ↗
- A court gave suspended sentences to the police officers who escorted a drunk driver in a Porsche, who killed a Frenchman 24 Chasa ↗
- The regulator is expanding its review of the sale of the Maritsa-Iztok 3 power plant — a case linked to businessman Kovachki Dnevnik ↗
SE🇸🇪Swedish media
- Swedish experts: this is how Magdalena Andersson will form a government after the center-left bloc's narrow victory Expressen ↗
- Market interest rates are rising in Sweden — driven up by the Fed's rate hike, expensive fuel due to the war with Iran, and a stronger economy Aftonbladet ↗
- An explosion at a military shooting range in Karlsborg injured seven soldiers SVT ↗
- The US Congress approved new sanctions against Russia Dagens Nyheter ↗
SI🇸🇮Slovenian media
- MEP Tonin stripped of immunity in the KNOVS case — minister Vrtovec, himself facing charges in the case, calls it an attempt to overthrow the center-right government Delo ↗ · Delo ↗
- Investigative program Tarča: government took control of energy company Gen-I in a "lightning action" RTV Slovenija ↗
- Health insurer ZZZS faces a €100 million shortfall RTV Slovenija ↗
- Murder of Satko Zovko on Ljubljana's Brdo: court excluded most key evidence against the defendants, but the prosecution still insists on pressing charges Delo ↗
BA🇧🇦Bosnian-Herzegovinian media
- US Senate questioned Trump's nominee for ambassador to BiH — he unequivocally recognized the Srebrenica genocide N1 Bosna ↗
- Bosnian investigative agency SIPA, at the prosecutor's request, sought data on the work of deputy minister Duška Jurišić — she links this to her lawsuit against minister Hurtić Radio Sarajevo ↗
- Izetbegović stirred up a dispute over the electoral system — claiming that a Bosniak vote carries seven times less weight than a Croat one Klix.ba ↗
- Federation of BiH Prime Minister Nikšić responded to US criticism of the Southern Interconnection project N1 Bosna ↗
IS🇮🇸Icelandic media
- French President Macron convened party leaders and presidential candidates for an emergency meeting on security threats Morgunblaðið ↗
- Former education minister claims Flokkur fólksins leader Inga Sæland pressured him to resign while he was still in hospital after heart surgery — he left the government and later also left the party Vísir ↗
- A far-right police officer suspected of planning a terrorist attack was arrested in France RÚV ↗
- Nine people were charged in connection with the largest cocaine smuggling case in Iceland's history RÚV ↗
LV🇱🇻Latvian media
- Allied fighter jets will reinforce Latvia's airspace during the Saeima elections — a security measure amid concerns over Russia LSM ↗
- Latvia added hockey player Alexander Ovechkin and an oligarch close to Putin to its undesirable persons list Diena ↗
- Government reversed its decision and will buy cheaper self-propelled howitzers from a Czech company Diena ↗
- Saeima speeds up the increase of transit fees for Russian grain through Latvia LSM ↗
MK🇲🇰Macedonian media
- PM Mickoski criticized the EU's approach at the Atlantic Council: membership should be merit-based, "but in our case it is not" Libertas ↗
- Mickoski proposes postponing the entry into force of constitutional changes, which are a condition for progress in talks with the EU Nezavisen ↗
- Opposition leader Filipče accused PM Mickoski of lying about the celebration: according to the PM not "a single denar" was spent on it, according to Filipče it was €5.5 million in public funds Nezavisen ↗
- Macedonian minority organization OMO Ilinden in Bulgaria denied claims that it lacks registration documents Libertas ↗
NO🇳🇴Norwegian media
- Norway on the brink of a rail strike — mediator negotiating down to the wire before Friday morning Aftenposten ↗
- Right-wing newspaper Document received 8.4 million kroner in state support — while calling the prime minister a "traitor" Aftenposten ↗
EE🇪🇪Estonian media
- Estonia is ready to immediately close its border with Russia — in the event of a Russian mobilization ERR ↗
- Estonia is considering pushing back the completion of Rail Baltica to 2034 — meant to plug a hole in the state budget ERR ↗
- Angry teachers demand the education minister's resignation Postimees ↗
US🇺🇸American media
- Senators from both parties unhappy with Pentagon briefing on the Iran war — they say undersecretary of defense for policy Colby gave them no clear answers The Hill ↗
- Washington will admit an Iranian delegation to the UN General Assembly — top Iranian officials will also receive visas NBC News ↗
- RFK Jr. under pressure over vaccines — Pennsylvania asks CDC for emergency help amid rising measles cases The Hill ↗
DK🇩🇰Danish media
- Court opens the way for a lawsuit against Telenor — the company allegedly handed over customer data to the military junta Politiken ↗
- Danish defense minister will examine whether an arms factory could be built on the site of the closing chemical plant (formerly Cheminova) DR ↗
- German police arrested an Iraqi suspected of planning an attack on a church DR ↗
ME🇲🇪Montenegrin media
MD🇲🇩Moldovan media
- Russian drone injures a young girl in Kyiv region — day 1,667 of the war Ziarul de Gardă ↗
- Economist warns of stagflation in the Moldovan economy — a "bitter pill," according to Lupușor BANI.md ↗
- Moldovan farmers are "on the edge of the abyss," threaten protests Newsmaker ↗
AL🇦🇱Albanian media
- 110 days of protests against PM Rama continue — 25 people arrested near parliament Balkanweb ↗
- Opposition: Socialists' proposal on judges' salaries is a "constitutional coup" — according to Democratic Party parliamentary group leader Bardhi, the majority is ignoring constitutional court rulings Gazeta Shqiptare ↗ · Gazeta Shqiptare ↗
- Decision by Kosovo's Specialist Chambers sparks protests in Pristina — sons of Thaçi and Veseli also joined Gazeta Shqiptare ↗
MT🇲🇹Maltese media
- After Yorgen Fenech's acquittal in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case, jurors from his trial were arrested — police are questioning them over possible perjury Lovin Malta ↗ · Lovin Malta ↗
- Malta's population grew by 30.9% over ten years — the highest in the EU — central bank: without migration it would fall by 56% by 2100 Lovin Malta ↗
🔁 Cross-country topics
- Brussels tightens children's access to social media via the "Kids Act" — a ban until age 13, a restricted account until 15 — 🇫🇷 FR · 🇹🇷 TR · 🇷🇴 RO · 🇦🇹 AT · 🇳🇱 NL
- "Mock" parliamentary elections to the Duma with no chance of change have begun in Russia — 🇩🇪 DE · 🇫🇷 FR · 🇪🇸 ES · 🇦🇹 AT · 🇷🇸 RS · 🇷🇴 RO · 🇳🇴 NO
- Putin placed Russian assets of Nestlé and Auchan, as well as a stake in the former Leroy Merlin, under temporary forced administration — 🇫🇷 FR · 🇧🇪 BE · 🇵🇹 PT · 🇦🇹 AT · 🇩🇪 DE · 🇨🇭 CH
- A third person infected with malaria by a mosquito from an airplane has died near Frankfurt Airport — 🇩🇪 DE · 🇦🇹 AT · 🇭🇷 HR · 🇬🇷 GR
- Lithuania discovered twelve smuggling tunnels on the border with Belarus — 🇩🇪 DE · 🇦🇹 AT · 🇭🇷 HR · 🇷🇴 RO
- The Hague court sentenced Kosovar Hashim Thaçi and three UÇK commanders to a total of 81 years in prison — 🇷🇸 RS · 🇲🇰 MK · 🇧🇦 BA
- According to NBC News, the Pentagon is considering withdrawing 25,000 to 40,000 American troops from Europe (up to half of the current contingent) — the largest reduction since the Cold War, also linked to Trump's dissatisfaction that Europe "left him alone" on Iran. — 🇮🇹 IT · 🇷🇸 RS · 🇵🇱 PL Il Sole 24 Ore ↗
Foreign-lens candidates
- Rabbi attacked in Milan — in confirming the detention, the judge described the attack as motivated by religious hatred; the accused faces prosecution for a racially motivated crime. ANSA ↗
- Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, owned by a Chinese company, has found a partner in India after its rift with China — Tata Electronics will manufacture and package its chips. Trouw ↗
