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Ukraine ‘Cannot Win Without Help’ Zelenskyy Tells Nordic Leaders in Oslo Visit

Posted by Haldis Gyda
December 22, 2023

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s surprise visit to Norway, hosted by Prime Minister Støre, focuses on ‘safeguarding’ Ukraine and Norway’s freedom. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy has...

Almost Half in New Poll Say Too Much Money is Going to Ukraine

Posted by Kristian Malva
December 21, 2023

Nearly half of U.S. adults say too much funding is going to Ukraine amid its war with Russia, according to a poll released Wednesday....

Why Are There So Many Ghost Towns in Greenland?

Posted by Githa Freya
December 21, 2023

Greenland is an island of ghost towns. The abandoned village of Kangeq is perched on an islet in the Nuup Kangerlua fjord. It’s a...

Taliban Pranksters – Just Can’t Keep Them Down

Posted by Kaethe Lis
December 20, 2023

Frankfurt (18/12 – 14) That there are remarkable advantages in being ignored is not generally recognized. Central Asian countries, historically under the thumb of...

Sweden Mulls Laws Allowing Govt to Deport Immigrants for ‘Shortcomings in Lifestyle’

Posted by Kaya Lundy
December 20, 2023

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s minority rightwing government came to power a year ago – with backing from the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) – vowing to crack down on immigration and...

Finding Joy in the Darkness in Sweden

Posted by Fredrik Eydis
December 20, 2023

Swedes know a thing or two about living with light, or, right about now, living with a lack of it. In December, the country’s...

Russia Silent On Tehran Arms Claim As Ukraine Downs Iran-Built Drone

Posted by Fredrik Eydis
December 19, 2023

Russia has declined to comment on US claims that Iran could supply it with ballistic missiles. Ukraine said it shot down a “rare” Iran-built...

Gaza Contact Group Calls On Nordic States to be More Critical of Israel

Posted by Christoffer Dahl
December 19, 2023

The foreign ministers of the Contact Group called on Nordic countries and Benelux states to be more critical against Israel as part of their efforts for an immediate ceasefire between Israel...

President Wickremesinghe’s Contribution To Securing IMF Loan For Sri Lanka

Posted by Haldis Gyda
December 18, 2023

Brussels (08/11 – 50) On March 20, the IMF approved a $3 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to support Sri Lanka amid its economic...

Germany Slides Deeper Into Budget Crisis. Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted by Henrik Idun
December 18, 2023

Germany’s budget is in trouble. Last week, the constitutional court ruled that it was unlawful to re-allocate unused debt originally designated for emergency Covid-19...