Chinese cyber menace exceeds threat from Russia, Dutch spy chief warns – POLITICO
In 2024, Russia’s defense spending reached an estimated $149 billion, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute…
Boxships back up across Northern Europe
Ports across Northern Europe are dealing with what broker Braemar describes as “serious congestion” right now. In Antwerp,…
Europe leads world in media freedom rankings — but Greece trails again – POLITICO
France (25) and Italy (49) both dropped several places compared to 2024, while the United Kingdom (20) improved…
16 countries to ask EU for fiscal leeway to spend big on defense – POLITICO
The exemption gives countries room to increase their spending on defense up to 1.5 percent of their gross…
Major breakthrough reveals new state of consciousness that could unlock more of your brain
Researchers have discovered that lucid dreaming is more than just a vivid sleep state, it’s actually a whole…
Dreaded EU fingerprint registration to be rolled out in coming months – with fears of travel chaos at borders looming
Britons travelling to Europe without EU passports will be forced to have their fingerprints registered or their pictures taken…
Southern Europe rebuffs von der Leyen’s debt-based defense plan – POLITICO
“We should have more time [to decide],” Meloni told reporters last week, adding that the proposed April time…
Netherlands delays nitrogen emissions target, defying its own judges and the EU – POLITICO
The decision comes despite a Dutch court ruling in January that ordered the government to meet its existing…
A Long, Hard Look at America
One of the strangest works of art in the Rijksmuseum, in Amsterdam, is a painting by Jan Jansz…
Five years of Brexit, 10 years of POLITICO – POLITICO
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