EUROPE DIPLOMATIC

UNESCO/Samarkand: Jean-Michel Jarre concert

Samarkand 01.11.2025 A longstanding UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Jean-Michel Jarre will bring his world-renowned outdoor concert experience to Registan Square, Samarkand, on 1 November 2025. Presented in collaboration with the Uzbekistan Culture Development Foundation, this one-off event will mark Jarre’s first-ever live performance in Uzbekistan, transforming one of the world’s most iconic heritage sites with music,…

Europe: NATO scales down presence

Brussels 29.10.2025 Today the United States has informed the NATO allies that it will scale back its troop presence along Europe’s eastern border with Ukraine as it focuses on security priorities elsewhere, Romania’s defense ministry said. The U.S. Army later confirmed the decision, but denied it was a sign of a reduced commitment to allies….

Samarkand hosts UNESCO General Conference

Samarkand 28.10.2025 The Opening of the 43rd Session of the General Conference of UNESCO will take place on October 30. UNESCO will conduct its 43rd General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 2025 — the first time in 40 years the gathering is held outside Paris. The move, adopted unanimously by all 194 member states at…

EU: Russian assets deadlock

Brussels 23.10.2025 “The unwavering support to Ukraine is not negotiable. What happens in Ukraine has direct impact on the whole European continent. Russia’s war of aggression continues to destabilise our societies – not only through its military actions but also through its shadow fleet and calculated multi-domain hybrid operations on land, at sea, in the…

European common defence: 2030 Ready

Brussels 22.10.2025 The EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, European defence, recent developments in the Middle East, competitiveness, housing and migration. Building on previous European Council meetings, starting from the informal Egmont retreat on 3 February and the most recent informal meeting on 1 October in Copenhagen, the leaders will discuss the…

Dublin: TV correspondents attacked by police

Brussels 22.10.2025 The GB TV correspondent in Dublin reported the police attack on him, and his crew, while he was attepting to fulfill his professional mission. The incident took place amid the civil unrest in the Irish capital. The GB News Northern Ireland Correspondent Dougie Beattie reports that their media crew has been ‘pepper-sprayed, smashed…

Budapest Trump-Putin Summit stalled

Brussels 22.10.2022 Commenting on a possible meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the U.S. President Donald Trump said that a final decision has not been made yet, emphasizing that he did not want to waste time. Trump made this statement at a Diwali celebration at the White House. President Trump- "I did not say that…

Upcoming: Trump-Putin Summit in Hungary

17.10.2025 U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone on October 16. Trump stated that the two leaders had a “very productive” call and that the two largely discussed potential bilateral economic prospects to pursue after a resolution to the war in Ukraine. I have just concluded my telephone conversation…

NATO keeps defence posture

Brussels 15.10.2025 Following recent airspace violations by drones and jets, the ministers discussed enhancing NATO’s deterrence and defence posture, including through Eastern Sentry NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasised the Alliance’s readiness, stating, “NATO is a defensive Alliance. We will remain a defensive Alliance. But make no mistake – this defensive Alliance is ready and…

Ukraine: top priority – 2M Drones

Brussels 15.10.2025 NATO HQ. Ukraine needs at least $120 billion for defense by 2026. The government plans to raise half of this amount from its partners, and use it for the weapons production. The Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal at a press conference at NATO HQ said: “Russia spends approximately $150 billion annually to finance…