Bulgarian President Radev resigns ahead of term, fueling new party rumors

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced his resignation on Monday, January 19, nearly a year before his mandate was set to expire in January 2027.

Brussels debates digital age of consent amid rising deepfake and mental health concerns

The European Parliament is convening this Tuesday, January 20, to debate a standardized EU-wide social media age limit of 16. The proposal aims to curb AI-generated deepfakes and sexual exploitation while mandating parental consent for users aged 13 to 16.

Trump ties Greenland offensive to Nobel snub, igniting transatlantic trade war fears

U.S. President Donald Trump has linked his renewed strategic offensive to seize control of Greenland to his failure to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Speaking to NBC News, Trump suggested that since he was passed over for the award, he is no longer "obliged to think simply in terms of peace," but rather what is "good and right for the United States."

Maia Sandu will host the President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, in Chisinau

President Maia Sandu will host the President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, in Chisinau on Monday, January 19. President Begaj is scheduled to make an official visit to Moldova from January 18 to 20 at the invitation of the head of state.

NATO Chief: 5% GDP for Defense is a necessity as Arctic security deteriorates

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that the era of European reliance on U.S. military spending has ended, calling a 5% GDP defense threshold a "strategic necessity."

Russia to centralize migrant labor control through mandatory state registries

Russia will strictly limit the employment of migrant workers across most regions starting in 2027, according to legislative amendments reported by Vedomosti.

Severe winter storms paralyze Central Europe transport hubs

Severe winter weather, including heavy snowfall and freezing rain, has paralyzed transport networks across several Central European countries.

White House seeks Kremlin response to Trump-backed Ukraine peace plan

The White House is demanding a clear response from the Kremlin regarding a peace plan coordinated with Kyiv.

White House weighs direct cash payments to Greenlanders to secure US annexation

​Washington is debating a proposal to offer substantial one-time payments to Greenland's residents as an incentive to separate from Denmark and join the United States.

Von der Leyen set for Paraguay trip as France loses grip on Mercosur blocking minority

European Union ambassadors are meeting in Brussels today, January 9, to launch a fast-track procedure to approve the long-awaited Mercosur trade deal.

German zoos on high alert: Specialized care for animals amid severe winter storms

German zoos have deployed emergency welfare protocols as heavy snowfall and temperatures as low as -17°C grip the country.

Russia dominates global internet censorship rankings with $11.9 billion economic hit

Russia has secured the top spot in the 2025 global rankings for internet censorship and shutdowns, according to the annual report by Top10VPN experts.