Russian Navy to Obtain Zircon Hypersonic Missiles in Coming Months, Putin Says
The shipments of Russian-made hypersonic missile systems Zircon to the Russian armed forces will start in the coming months, President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.
Author: M Barbu
Lebanon’s Leaders ‘Out of Touch with Reality’
The Lebanese authorities are accusing Bishop al-Hajj of treason for bringing money to the poor and the sick, at a time when Iran is delivering — through Hezbollah — money and weapons to be used in the next war against Israel.
‘New Cold War’: Russia and West vie for influence in Africa
Russian, French and American leaders are crisscrossing Africa to win support for their positions on the war in Ukraine, waging what some say is the most intense competition for influence on the continent since the Cold War.
Russia attacks Kyiv area for the first time in weeks
Russian forces launched a missile attack on the Kyiv area for the first time in weeks Thursday and pounded the northern Chernihiv region as well, in what Ukraine said was revenge for standing up to the Kremlin.
Bulgaria, North Macedonia Should Enhance Relations
With progress still fragile and vulnerable to Russian interference, the US and EU must remain deeply engaged, advancing Euro-Atlantic integration.
International mediation was indispensable to the recent deal between Bulgaria and North Macedonia, allowing the start of EU accession talks between Skopje and Brussels.
North Macedonia’s Democratic Resilience Deserves Proper Recognition
Western discussion of the country and the Western Balkans too often focuses on stereotypes about ethnic violence and intolerance – obscuring the real achievements.
Western coverage of Balkan politics too often focuses on the region’s challenges. Often this discussion is tied up with stereotypes about intolerance or violence. These stereotypes have been called “Balkanist” by a number of regional scholars. Discussion of the region in these terms obscures its successes.
North Macedonia’s Democratic Resilience Deserves Proper Recognition
Western discussion of the country and the Western Balkans too often focuses on stereotypes about ethnic violence and intolerance – obscuring the real achievements.
Albanian Ex-President Meta’s Comeback Greeted with Scepticism
Albania’s former President Ilir Meta’s return to frontline politics did not come as a surprise to anyone, but some doubt that his newly rebranded party will be able to compete successfully with well-entrenched Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Does the Nord Stream 1 shutdown show Europe can’t survive the winter without Russia gas exports?
Europe was facing an energy crisis even before the drama emerged about the Nord Stream 1 pipeline reopening from Russia to Germany.
While natural gas started flowing again on Thursday after the major pipeline shut down for 10 days of maintenance, Europe will still struggle to keep homes warm and industry humming this winter.
What do shrinkflation, skimpflation and stagflation mean and are they worse than inflation?
Have you been out to your favourite restaurant, only to discover the food wasn’t quite as good or the portions were much smaller? Or even eating at home has become more expensive as the supermarket shop adds up?