On Thursday, leaders from nearly 50 European countries and neighboring nations met in Budapest, Hungary, for the fifth European Political Community summit. The spotlight was on the war in Ukraine and economic security, especially since Donald Trump was re-elected as U. S. president. European Council President Charles Michel proposed a strategic debate on transatlanti...
In Moldova, a big decision is being made. Voters are choosing their next president in a tight race between the current pro-European leader, Maia Sandu, and her former prosecutor general, Alexandr Stoianoglo. The election is important because Moldova is right between Ukraine and the EU, and its choice could affect its future path. Voters went to the polls in two roun...
In a surprising turn of events, Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has urged citizens to protest the results of the recent parliamentary election. The ruling Georgian Dream Party claimed victory with about 54% of the vote, but the opposition and international observers have raised concerns about voting irregularities. Many Georgians see this election as a crucia...
This week, China is putting a new tax on brandy coming from the European Union. Customs officials will start collecting deposits, around 30.6% to 39% of the brandy's value, from companies importing the drink. This change comes after a previous decision in August not to impose any taxes, despite finding that European distillers were selling brandy in China at a lower ...