February 8, 2024 German military ship sails toward Red Sea to join EU mission against Houthi attacks A German Navy ship has set sail toward the Red Sea to participate in a European Union mission aimed at defending cargo ships from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
February 7, 2024 Slovakia anti-government protests draw thousands after special prosecutor dismissed Slovakia's Parliament was inundated Wednesday with thousands of protesters as new populist Prime Minister Robert Fico seeks to eliminate the office of special prosecutor.
February 7, 2024 Global farmer protests should be a wake-up call for America Since the first day of President Biden’s term, America’s farmers, ranchers and producers have been under constant attack, from inflation, burdensome regulations and more.
February 6, 2024 Farmer protests lead EU to give up proposed pesticide cut Farmers across Europe have been staging disruptive protests against various European Union restrictions, like the plan to cut pesticide use by 50% by 2030.
February 6, 2024 John Bruton, former Irish Prime Minister and EU ambassador to US, dies at 76 John Bruton died at 76. As Irish Prime Minister, he was crucial to Northern Ireland's 1998 peace deal. He later served as the European Union's ambassador to the USA.
February 6, 2024 Farmers block Spanish highways in protest of European Union bureaucracy Farmers in Spain are driving tractors and other equipment onto highways, blocking traffic in a demonstration against climate regulations passed by the European Union.
February 6, 2024 Dublin sees heavy police presence, 11 arrests amid 'Irish Lives Matter' march against mass migration Dublin demonstrators carried signs stating "Ireland is Full" and "Irish Lives Matter" Monday in protest of the mass influx of migrants accommodated by the government.
February 5, 2024 Farmers flood Bulgaria's capital protesting EU regulations, high energy costs Hundreds of Bulgarian farmers took to the capital to protest the government's response to challenges they face, like increased imports of foreign farm products
February 2, 2024 US senators urge Hungary to ratify Sweden's NATO membership 'without further delay' Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is the last NATO leader who has not yet approved Sweden's membership application. U.S. lawmakers have issued a statement calling for immediate action.
February 1, 2024 Thousands rally in Slovakia against government's plan to close the special prosecutor's office Protests against Prime Minister Robert Fico's plan to amend the nation's penal code have now spread to 31 cities and towns, as public backlash grows.