Croatia – Economy, Tourism, Agriculture
Following the demise of communism in Croatia in 1990, the Croatian government began a course of restructuring the…
Small German-registered plane crashes in Moldova, killing lone pilot on board
A small German-registered plane crashed on Sunday in a town near Moldova’s capital, killing the lone pilot onboard,…
Lithuanians vote in the final round of parliamentary election
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Lithuanians headed to the ballots Sunday in the second and final round of parliamentary elections,…
Most illegal entries to Germany in 2024 came via Switzerland
German police officers check a car at a German federal police checkpoint at the German-Polish border in Frankfurt…
What next on the war in Ukraine?
Introduction and context The degree to which Western relations with Russia have fallen apart since the hopeful days…
Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said
SAN FRANCISCO — Tech behemoth OpenAI has touted its artificial intelligence-powered transcription tool Whisper as having near “human…
Georgia votes in an election which could take it toward the EU or into Russia’s orbit
TBILISI, Georgia — Georgians go to the polls Saturday in a ballot many citizens are treating as a…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy claims N. Korean troops will be deployed by Russia in coming days
KYIV, Ukraine — North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine…
Cyprus – Culture, Religion, Cuisine
Daily life and social customs The culture of Cyprus is divided between the northern Turkish and the southern…
Calls for reparations for Britain’s slave trade are rooted in dark legacy
LONDON — A debate about reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade overshadowed a summit in Samoa…
Poland alerts prosecutors to alleged offenses during probe of 2010 plane crash that killed president
WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s Defense Ministry said Friday it notified prosecutors of suspected offenses committed by members of…
The Swiss are deeply divided over relations with the EU
Swiss President Viola Amherd, left, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission mark the official…