Thursday, 12 September 2024 20:38
Spain: plans to transform La Rambla
It is one of the most iconic boulevards in Europe, but in recent years Barcelona’s La Rambla has been plagued by souvenir shops, pickpockets, and prostitutes. The city plans to transform the street, aiming to reduce…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:38
France: migrant deaths in small boats ‘a problem of UK’s making’
The ongoing migrant crisis has reshaped France’s northern coast, especially Boulogne. French rescue workers and officials are witnessing a tragic pattern of migrants fleeing death only to perish in dangerous Channel crossings. While both France and…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:36
Italy: Indian ‘fixer’ faces indictment for exploiting hundreds
An Indian ‘fixer’, Tara Chand Tanwar, is likely to face indictment for a long history of criminal activity. One example concerns Sandeep, from Rajasthan, who was working in Italy but lost his job in 2015. He…
Thursday, 29 August 2024 22:16
Ukraine / Russia: diplomatic manoeuvres alongside military manoeuvres
This week has seen intensified Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and steady Russian advances in the Donbas region, balanced by Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region. Diplomatically, both sides continue to show a lack of…
Thursday, 29 August 2024 22:13
Starmer: ‘reset’ with EU will not reverse Brexit
Sir Keir Starmer has emphasised that his government's intention to improve relations with the EU does not equate to reversing Brexit. Speaking alongside German chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Starmer highlighted the desire for a closer…
Thursday, 22 August 2024 22:06
Romania: further investigations of Andrew Tate’s activities
The authorities have intensified their investigation into internet influencer Andrew Tate, who faces serious charges, including human trafficking, sexual exploitation of minors, and money laundering. Recently, masked police conducted raids at his property near Bucharest, as…