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Stockholm – Sweden is set to fully integrate into the EU’s prosecutorial cooperation system at the beginning of the new year. Martin Bresman, who leads the National Unit Against Corruption at the Prosecutor’s Office, will become the first Swedish prosecutor based at the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) headquarters in Luxembourg. Concurrently, the EPPO will…

Sint-Truiden (Eurotoday Newspaper): On December 23, a 72-year-old woman in Sint-Truiden was scammed out of over €10,000 by fraudsters pretending to be from Card Stop. They tricked her into sharing personal information and installing software. Later, police arrested one suspect at an ATM.  On December 23, police in Sint-Truiden, Gingelom, and Nieuwerkerken investigated a fraud…

Elections, War, and Controversy: The Top Stories That Gripped Headlines This Year Over the last year, some of the most significant stories to capture the world’s attention revolved around elections, conflict, and some surprisingly unexpected topics. Let’s take a closer look at the events that defined the past 12 months. Beyond the headlines, the overlapping…

One of the most contentious political issues of the past decade has been global migration. Former President Donald Trump has explicitly stated that his immigration policy would not only block new migrants from entering the U.S. but also target millions of existing residents for deportation. To achieve this, Trump is expected to rely on Stephen…

In the final episode of the year, Gordon Repinski takes listeners on a reflective journey through his numerous interview strolls with prominent political figures from the past months. From revealing conversations with Germany’s top politicians to discussions on pressing political issues, this “best-of” compilation of 2024 highlights pivotal moments in German politics, including topics like…

Scientists to Develop ‘Early Warning System’ for Climate Change Tipping Points Researchers, backed by millions in government funding, are embarking on an ambitious mission to create an “early warning system” designed to monitor and predict two major climate change tipping points. These critical thresholds, if breached, could trigger catastrophic changes in weather patterns and global…

Putin Vows Retaliation Amidst Gas Transit Tensions with Ukraine Rome (ANSA) – Following a drone attack by Ukraine that targeted Kazan, Russia—located approximately 1,000 kilometers from the border—Vladimir Putin has vowed to seek vengeance. He is also prioritizing gas supplies to maintain his influence over Europe, evidenced by his recent meeting with Slovak Prime Minister…

Tbilisi (Eurotoday) – Mikheil Kavelashvili was sworn in as Georgia’s president amid allegations of electoral fraud and political turmoil. On 29 Dec 2024, Mikheil Kavelashvili was sworn in as the new president of Georgia amid allegations his election was stolen. Kavelashvili, known as a hardline critic of the West and ex-Manchester City footballer, took the…

Plenković framed the recent election as a referendum on Croatia’s trajectory within the European Union. “Milanović is a cancer of Croatian politics,” he declared earlier this month, accusing the president of attempting to steer Croatia closer to Moscow. These strong statements reflect the increasingly fraught political climate in the country. However, Croatian political analyst Ivan…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – EU Commission’s Ursula von der Leyen expresses condolences after the Muan plane crash, with at least 167 confirmed dead. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen extended her most heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the Republic of Korea following the tragic plane crash in Muan. She conveyed…