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WARSAW (ANP) – Estonia is pushing for an increase in defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, according to Minister Tsahkna. “This is in line with NATO’s defense strategies for Europe,” he stated. Recently, the Estonian government approved a plan to allocate 5.4 percent of its GDP to defense starting next year. Currently, NATO’s defense…

Bruges (Eurotoday) – The May Fair (Meifoor) in Bruges kicked off on Friday with the debut of the impressive 85-meter Mission Impossible Tower by Piet Verwijk, drawing crowds with its exhilarating 90 km/h drop and energy-efficient lighting design. According to VRT News, the Meifoor opened in Bruges on May 9, 2025, headlined by the new…

Earlier this week, the UK Ministry of Defence announced that Admiral Sir Ben Key has “stepped back due to private reasons,” according to the Financial Times. The newspaper reported that sources familiar with the situation stated Key’s departure is unrelated to the upcoming strategic defense review, which is expected to be released soon. Key, who…

BRUSSELS (ANP) – “I appreciate compliments,” the chairperson stated. “I had a productive discussion with President Trump, both through phone conversations and at the Pope’s funeral.” However, she emphasized that she would only visit the White House if a tangible trade tariff agreement is on the table for the EU to negotiate. On Thursday, the…

Dendermonde (Eurotoday) – A man in Dendermonde has been sentenced to two years in prison, fined €8,000, and handed a five-year driving ban after racking up 20 convictions, including 11 for driving under the influence. The judge cited concerns for public safety in delivering the verdict. In Dendermonde, the man was handed a two-year jail…

BRUSSELS (ANP) – The European Commission warns that the deterrent effect against human traffickers has diminished as they are no longer facing incarceration. In April 2023, Hungary enacted a controversial decree allowing individuals convicted of human trafficking to be released from prison after serving only a fraction of their sentences. These individuals are required to…

In a quiet, reflective tone, she posed a profound question: “With over a billion people and widespread poverty coexisting alongside isolated pockets of wealth, how can we move forward from this state of disarray?” In her conversation, she touched on one of the most polarizing figures in Pakistan’s nuclear history: Abdul Qadeer Khan, the scientist…

Ghent (Eurotoday) – Ghent University Hospital’s HIV research centre is facing the potential loss of over €1.3 million in funding from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) due to concerns over financial reporting, placing vital HIV research and associated jobs at serious risk. Professors Linos and Frank Vandekerckhove are calling for urgent intervention. According…

Shanghai (China) – At an event in Shanghai on Friday, EU Ambassador Jorge Toledo expressed concerns that barriers to entering the Chinese market are not decreasing but actually increasing. “We have not been taken seriously regarding trade restrictions,” he remarked. Toledo emphasized that European companies face unfair competitive conditions in China, adding, “The situation is…

Ahead of their visit to Kyiv, the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement aligning themselves with U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed appeal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump urged Russia to accept the truce to allow time for peace talks or face “further sanctions” from the U.S.…