Denmark takes EU helm: Migration, defense, and pharma priorities

On Tuesday, July 1, Denmark will take over the rotating six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) from Poland. With 27 member states, this means each country gets a turn only once every… 14 years.

Serbia: Thousands block roads demanding releases

Several key arteries in Belgrade were blocked overnight, Sunday into Monday, June 30, by protesters.

US proposes drastic tariffs against Russia's trade partners

US President Donald Trump has endorsed a bill proposing 500% tariffs targeting countries that continue to trade with Russia despite the war in Ukraine.

Political analyst on Moldova 1 TV: Iran at the heart of Middle East instability

The conflict between Iran and Israel is a complex historical process driven by certain inevitable goals. Iran, as an aggressive theocracy, has a clear primary objective: the destruction of the state of Israel. This was stated by Lithuanian political analyst Vytautas Bruveris during the "Dimensiunea Diplomatica" program on Moldova 1. According to Bruveris, the situation in the Middle East is likely to continue escalating.

European Council sets course on global challenges (June 2025)

At its meeting on June 26, 2025, the European Council adopted conclusions outlining the European Union's position on the most pressing regional and international issues.

Poland warns Putin on Brezhnev's costly path

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski argues that a new arms race could lead to the collapse of Russian President Vladimir Putin's "regime," just as the Soviet Union was defeated.

European prosecutors expose massive customs, VAT fraud

European prosecutors have uncovered a massive criminal scheme involving the fraudulent import of Chinese goods into Europe via Greece's port of Piraeus.

Iran, Russia, China discuss defense at SCO Summit

Defense ministers from Iran and Russia are attending a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries in China.

CIA vs. Pentagon: Iran nuclear strike impact debated

CIA Director John Ratcliffe asserts the agency he leads has obtained "a body of credible evidence indicating that Iran's nuclear program was severely impacted by recent targeted strikes" carried out by the U.S. late last week.

Ukraine, Europe to launch tribunal for Russia war crimes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset signed an agreement in Strasbourg on Wednesday, June 25, to establish a special international tribunal to investigate Russia's crimes of aggression against Ukraine.

NATO defense spending: Trump claims major win for US

The NATO summit, held Wednesday in The Hague, was a "monumental success" for the US, stated President Donald Trump, referencing the substantial increase in defense spending agreed upon by member state leaders. (According to AFP, cited by Agerpres.)

Hungary blocks Ukraine-Moldova EU bid amid sanctions talks

With the NATO summit in The Hague concluded and its minimalist final declaration issued, most leaders opted for the two-hour (177 km) highway drive to Brussels.