More Affordable and Sustainable: How Towns in Belgium Are Producing Their Own Green Power
#International #Europe #GlobalSocieties #WindEnergy #NaturalResources #RenewableEnergy #Belgium
Energy prices in Europe have skyrocketed in the last year․ But not in some towns in Belgium, where consumers have joined together to form co-ops and are generating their own sustainable electricity․ It is a popular, and growing, model in Europe․
#International #Europe #GlobalSocieties #WindEnergy #NaturalResources #RenewableEnergy #Belgium
Energy prices in Europe have skyrocketed in the last year․ But not in some towns in Belgium, where consumers have joined together to form co-ops and are generating their own sustainable electricity․ It is a popular, and growing, model in Europe․
Britain in Crisis: The UK Faces a Steep Climb Out of a Deep Hole
#International #Europe #UnitedKingdom #Brexit
Food shortages, moldy apartments, a lack of medical workers: The United Kingdom is facing a perfect storm of struggle, and millions are sliding into poverty․ There is little to suggest that improvement will come anytime soon․
#International #Europe #UnitedKingdom #Brexit
Food shortages, moldy apartments, a lack of medical workers: The United Kingdom is facing a perfect storm of struggle, and millions are sliding into poverty․ There is little to suggest that improvement will come anytime soon․
Waiting in the Wings: Drone Maker Bayraktar Seen as Possible Erdoğan Successor
#International #Europe #Turkey #RecepTayyipErdogan
Selçuk Bayraktar changed the way modern warfare is waged, and some have begun calling him the Elon Musk of Turkey․ Speculation is growing that he could follow in the footsteps of his father-in-law Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and rise to the top of Turkish politics․
#International #Europe #Turkey #RecepTayyipErdogan
Selçuk Bayraktar changed the way modern warfare is waged, and some have begun calling him the Elon Musk of Turkey․ Speculation is growing that he could follow in the footsteps of his father-in-law Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and rise to the top of Turkish politics․
Interview with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: "Two Percent Is the Minimum of What We Need"
#International #Europe #NATO #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #Ukraine #EuropeanUnion #VladimirPutin
In an interview, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg calls on Germany to quickly increase its defense spending and says he expects there will be a debate soon on whether to supply Ukraine with fighter jets․
#International #Europe #NATO #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #Ukraine #EuropeanUnion #VladimirPutin
In an interview, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg calls on Germany to quickly increase its defense spending and says he expects there will be a debate soon on whether to supply Ukraine with fighter jets․
La Trump: The Popular Politician Radicalizing Spanish Politics
#International #Europe #Spain #EuropeanUnion
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has risen out of nowhere to political stardom․ In Madrid, the regional president is on the verge of her next triumph, a success story that could pull Spanish conservatives to the right․
#International #Europe #Spain #EuropeanUnion
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has risen out of nowhere to political stardom․ In Madrid, the regional president is on the verge of her next triumph, a success story that could pull Spanish conservatives to the right․
The Shadow War: Norway and Russia Face Off in the Far North
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #Norway #TheRacefortheArctic #NATO
Russian trawlers appear to be angling for more than fish, sailors are taking an interest in bridges and spies are being uncovered: In the far north of Europe, the Kremlin appears to be increasing its activity, and Norway is paying close attention․
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #Norway #TheRacefortheArctic #NATO
Russian trawlers appear to be angling for more than fish, sailors are taking an interest in bridges and spies are being uncovered: In the far north of Europe, the Kremlin appears to be increasing its activity, and Norway is paying close attention․
Moscow's Fever Dreams: There Is Only One Possible Answer to the Kakhovka Dam Breach
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #HumanRights
The breach of the Kakhovka Dam makes it clearer than ever: A rapid end to the war can only come through support for Ukraine's army․
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #Russia #HumanRights
The breach of the Kakhovka Dam makes it clearer than ever: A rapid end to the war can only come through support for Ukraine's army․
Europe's New Asylum Policy: "The First Thing They Do Is Imprison You"
#International #Europe #AsylumandMigration #Pushbacks #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanRefugeeCrisis #Frontex
The European Union has finally reached a compromise on asylum policy, with the main goal that of cutting the number of refugees who make it to the Continent․ Can it work? And what has become of the right to asylum?
#International #Europe #AsylumandMigration #Pushbacks #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanRefugeeCrisis #Frontex
The European Union has finally reached a compromise on asylum policy, with the main goal that of cutting the number of refugees who make it to the Continent․ Can it work? And what has become of the right to asylum?
The Sinking of a Refugee Ship: Serious Accusations Leveled at the Greek Coast Guard
#International #Europe #EuropeanUnion #Greece #Syria #Egypt #Africa #AsylumandMigration #Pushbacks
More than 600 migrants are believed to have perished in the June 14 shipwreck off the Greek coast, including women and children․ What caused the ship to capsize, and who is to blame?
#International #Europe #EuropeanUnion #Greece #Syria #Egypt #Africa #AsylumandMigration #Pushbacks
More than 600 migrants are believed to have perished in the June 14 shipwreck off the Greek coast, including women and children․ What caused the ship to capsize, and who is to blame?
New Accusations against the Greek Coast Guard: "We Thought They Knew What They Were Doing"
#International #Europe #Greece #AsylumandMigration #Pushbacks #Frontex #EuropeanRefugeeCrisis
Hundreds of refugees died when their ship sank off the coast of Greece․ Sixteen survivors accuse the Greek Coast Guard of having caused the disaster – and inconsistencies in the investigation file raise even more questions: Are the Greeks trying to cover up their role?
#International #Europe #Greece #AsylumandMigration #Pushbacks #Frontex #EuropeanRefugeeCrisis
Hundreds of refugees died when their ship sank off the coast of Greece․ Sixteen survivors accuse the Greek Coast Guard of having caused the disaster – and inconsistencies in the investigation file raise even more questions: Are the Greeks trying to cover up their role?
Another Stumble: German Intelligence Criticized for Slow Handling of Russian Coup Attempt
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #BND #GermanForeignPolicy
Germany's foreign intelligence agency, the BND, is under fire for learning too late about the recent Wagner Group coup attempt in Russia․ It's possible the agency's head could soon be out as a result of the late response, which many see as one too many․
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #BND #GermanForeignPolicy
Germany's foreign intelligence agency, the BND, is under fire for learning too late about the recent Wagner Group coup attempt in Russia․ It's possible the agency's head could soon be out as a result of the late response, which many see as one too many․
Putin's Vassal: Belarus in the Inner-Russian Power Struggle
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #Belarus #Ukraine
Alexander Lukashenko managed to shine as a mediator in Putin's conflict with the Wagner Group․ That triumph, though, should not obscure the fact that the Belarusian ruler is nothing more than a vassal of Moscow․
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #Belarus #Ukraine
Alexander Lukashenko managed to shine as a mediator in Putin's conflict with the Wagner Group․ That triumph, though, should not obscure the fact that the Belarusian ruler is nothing more than a vassal of Moscow․
A Strategic Baltic Archipelago: What Happens If Russia Attacks Finland's Åland Islands?
#International #Europe #Finland #Russia #EuropeanUnion
Finland's Åland islands have been demilitarized for over a century as part of a peace treaty with Russia․ Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, though, the agreement has come under intense scrutiny․ Protests are held almost daily in front of the Russian Consulate in the capital city of the autonomous territory․
#International #Europe #Finland #Russia #EuropeanUnion
Finland's Åland islands have been demilitarized for over a century as part of a peace treaty with Russia․ Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, though, the agreement has come under intense scrutiny․ Protests are held almost daily in front of the Russian Consulate in the capital city of the autonomous territory․
"An Irreparably Damaged Life": CIA Kidnapping Victim Khaled el-Masri 20 Years On
#International #Europe #CIARenditions #BND #AfghanistanWar #Terrorism
Almost two decades ago, the CIA abducted and tortured Khaled el-Masri, a German citizen whom the intelligence service mistakenly believed to be a terrorist․ He is still suffering from the consequences today․ Many questions about his case remain unanswered, also for the German government․
#International #Europe #CIARenditions #BND #AfghanistanWar #Terrorism
Almost two decades ago, the CIA abducted and tortured Khaled el-Masri, a German citizen whom the intelligence service mistakenly believed to be a terrorist․ He is still suffering from the consequences today․ Many questions about his case remain unanswered, also for the German government․
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić: Playing With Fire in Belgrade
#International #Europe #Serbia #Kosovo #Balkans #Russia #VladimirPutin
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić cultivates a modest image, but his vision of a "Serbian World" has deep implications for peace in the Balkans․ The West continues to view him as a negotiating partner even as he seems to take a page out of Vladimir Putin's playbook․
#International #Europe #Serbia #Kosovo #Balkans #Russia #VladimirPutin
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić cultivates a modest image, but his vision of a "Serbian World" has deep implications for peace in the Balkans․ The West continues to view him as a negotiating partner even as he seems to take a page out of Vladimir Putin's playbook․
Italy's Largest Waterway in Danger: How Climate Change Threatens the Po River
#International #Europe #Italy #ClimateChange
People whose livelihoods depend on Italy's longest river, the Po, are desperate․ Can the vicious cycles of droughts and floods that cause hundreds of millions of euros in damages be stopped?
#International #Europe #Italy #ClimateChange
People whose livelihoods depend on Italy's longest river, the Po, are desperate․ Can the vicious cycles of droughts and floods that cause hundreds of millions of euros in damages be stopped?
Profile of a Fallen Ukrainian Soldier: "He Never Wanted Us to Cry"
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #Russia #VladimirPutin
Thousands of young men have lost their lives in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine․ One of them was 24-year-old Ukrainian soldier Ruslan Babinets․ His family recalls the day they saw him for the last time․
#International #Europe #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Ukraine #Russia #VladimirPutin
Thousands of young men have lost their lives in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine․ One of them was 24-year-old Ukrainian soldier Ruslan Babinets․ His family recalls the day they saw him for the last time․
Copenhagen's Far-Reaching Transformation into a "Sponge City"
#International #Europe #GlobalSocieties #Denmark #ClimateChange #Environment
As the climate warms, Copenhagen is likely to see more torrential rain storms like the one that inundated the city in 2011․ Since then, the Danish capital has taken action, redesigning parks and streets to quickly drain away vast amounts of water․
#International #Europe #GlobalSocieties #Denmark #ClimateChange #Environment
As the climate warms, Copenhagen is likely to see more torrential rain storms like the one that inundated the city in 2011․ Since then, the Danish capital has taken action, redesigning parks and streets to quickly drain away vast amounts of water․
Ukraine: How Merkel Prevented Ukraine's NATO Membership (A DER SPIEGEL Reconstruction)
#International #Europe #Ukraine #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #NATO #TransAtlanticRelations #AngelaMerkel #Defense
In April 2008, NATO deliberated on admitting Ukraine as a new member as a show of strength against Vladimir Putin․ Washington favored the move, but the Germans thwarted the plan․ A reconstruction of a decision that ended in disaster․
#International #Europe #Ukraine #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #VladimirPutin #NATO #TransAtlanticRelations #AngelaMerkel #Defense
In April 2008, NATO deliberated on admitting Ukraine as a new member as a show of strength against Vladimir Putin․ Washington favored the move, but the Germans thwarted the plan․ A reconstruction of a decision that ended in disaster․
One Year of Meloni: Has Italy's Right-Wing Leader Left Fascism Behind?
#International #Europe #Italy #RightWingPopulism #EuropeanUnion
Giorgia Meloni began her career as a fan of Italy's right-wing dictator Benito Mussolini․ Her domestic policies are nationalist and far from inclusive․ But on the international stage, she plays a moderate․ Which is the real Meloni?
#International #Europe #Italy #RightWingPopulism #EuropeanUnion
Giorgia Meloni began her career as a fan of Italy's right-wing dictator Benito Mussolini․ Her domestic policies are nationalist and far from inclusive․ But on the international stage, she plays a moderate․ Which is the real Meloni?