Iran: EU calls for “maximum restraint”

Brussels 28.02.2026 The Joint Statement by President Costa and President von der Leyen on developments in Iran reads as follows: The developments in Iran are greatly concerning. We remain in close contact with our partners in the region. We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability. Ensuring nuclear safety and preventing any…

Hungary-Ukraine: deadlock

Brussels 24.02.2024 The European Union failed to agree on a 20th sanctions package targeting the ‌Russian authorities more broadly and ‌a €90bn ($106bn) loan for Ukraine. (Ukraine drone attack, Feb.23,2026) Hungary, the long-standing client for Russian oil, vetoed the measures – which required unanimous approval within the EU bloc, following their claims that Kyiv is…

EU condemns Russian drone attack

Brussels 10.09.2025 “We condemn in the strongest terms the intentional violation of the airspace of an EU member state by Russian drones, which took place on 10 September. This aggressive and reckless act is part of a serious escalation by Russia. It threatens the security of EU citizens, regional stability and international peace” reads the…

EU condemns Iran attack against Israel

Brussels 02.10.2024 “The EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel which constitutes a serious threat to regional security. The EU reiterates its commitment to the security of Israel” reads the Statement by the High Representative on behalf Josep Borrell of the EU on the Iranian attack against Israel. “Once again, a dangerous…

Moscow attack: Russians threaten retaliation

Brussels 22.03.2024 “The statement by the office of the UN Secretary General that he was “saddened” by what happened in Crocus City Hall is irrelevant to what happened,” the spokesperson of Russian foreign ministry Maria Zakharova wrote on her page in Telegram social media. According to her, the footage from the scene of the terrorist…

“Terrorist incident” at London Bridge

The UK police has declared the stabbing near London Bridge terror-related. Several people were injured, but at the moment the gravity of wounds in not made public. The suspect shot dead by police at scene, while wearing “hoax explosive device”. #BREAKING: Second incident reported at #BoroughMarket in London. Police evacuating area.#Londonbridge pic.twitter.com/HtPghVxUVK — Charlie Ztuker…

Oslo ambulance attack

An armed man stole an ambulance, drove away and hit some people. We got him now,” a police spokesperson said. The largest national newspaper Aftenposten published a photo showing a man, wearing green trousers, lying next to the vehicle surrounded by police officers. A witness told the newspaper that he saw “the ambulance driving at high…

#Strasbourg: France reinforces its borders

Early morning hours Minister of Interior of France Chirstophe Castaner (pictured) gave press-conference in Strasbourg, updating the information on the ongoing police operation. There are 350 policemen, and two helicopters involved in the search operation. Castaner declared plan “Vigipirate” at level of “emergency attack“. Minister ordered to reinforce the border control. The gunman, shot 14 people,…

Ukrainian anti-corruption activist died after acid attack

Anti-corruption campaigner Kateryna (Katya) Gandzyuk, injured in an acid attack in July, died in a hospital, supporters and the Ukrainian government confirmed. Ukrainian anti-corruption campaigner Kateryna Gandzyuk, seriously injured in an acid attack in July, has died in hospital, her supporters and the government in Kiev saidhttps://t.co/Z955B8iXjl — AFP News Agency (@AFP) November 4, 2018…