Catalonia goes to the polls, Spain watches intently
In the Spanish region of Catalonia, more than 5.7 million people can vote today in the regional elections. The main theme is independence for Catalonia. All eyes are on separatist … Read More
At least 34 dead in Sumatra landslides
At least 34 people have been killed by floods and landslides in Sumatra in Indonesia. This was reported by the AFP news agency based on local authorities. At least eighteen … Read More
Georgians continue to protest against ‘Russian shadow’ hanging over land
Tens of thousands of Georgians braved the rain on Saturday evening. They walked from all corners of the capital Tbilisi to Europe Square, on the bank of the Kura River, … Read More
Ukrainians flee Kharkiv region, ’27 villages attacked in 24 hours’
In northeastern Ukraine, thousands of civilians have fled Russia’s new ground offensive. The governor of Kharkiv province says that at least 4,000 people have left the area since Friday and … Read More
International Energy Agency tells oil companies: stop oil faster
The International Energy Agency (IEA), an important think tank of Western countries, is concerned about energy companies that are not making enough efforts to switch to sustainable energy sources. Director … Read More
Heat seems to keep Indians away from the polls, turnout noticeably lower
Due to climate change, South Asia is hit by longer and hotter heat waves early in the year. The consequences of this are now also noticeable during the Indian elections … Read More
King Charles returned to work next week after undergoing cancer treatment
British King Charles will resume his public duties from next week. Buckingham Palace has announced this. In February he temporarily stopped work after doctors discovered that he had cancer. “The … Read More
Rutte had a ‘very positive conversation’ with Erdogan about the NATO job, but no support yet
Outgoing Prime Minister Rutte has not yet received the hoped-for support from Turkish President Erdogan, although Rutte told NOS afterwards that he had a “very positive conversation” with Erdogan. Rutte’s … Read More
Two hospitals in Kyiv were preventively evacuated due to threats
Two hospitals in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv were evacuated this evening after the head of the Belarusian security service KGB, Ivan Tertel, said that soldiers were hiding there “behind the … Read More
Two hospitals in Kyiv were preventively evacuated due to threats
Two hospitals in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv were evacuated this evening after the head of the Belarusian security service KGB, Ivan Tertel, said that soldiers were hiding there “behind the … Read More