As Russia’s shadow fleet menaces Sweden, here’s how the EU could help

Elisabeth Braw is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, the author of the award-winning “Goodbye Globalization” and a regular columnist for POLITICO. An ever-growing headache, Russia’s shadow fleet, which operates outside the official maritime sector and features obscure ownership as well as virtually non-existent insurance, is now menacing Gotland — and thus Sweden. Because … Read more

Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine – POLITICO

Earlier this year, with Ukraine’s counteroffensive falling flat, Russia asserting dominance in artillery fire and U.S. aid to Kyiv mired in Washington politics, the Czech government set up a platform to gather donations from allied countries to co-finance the purchase of ammunition from producers around the world. In doing so, the aim was to side-step … Read more

‘We just want Johan back’ — an EU diplomat has spent 2 years in Iran’s most notorious prison – POLITICO

‘We just want Johan back’ — an EU diplomat has spent 2 years in Iran’s most notorious prison – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks … Read more

EU migration policy could turn into a race to the bottom — even for Ukrainians – POLITICO

EU migration policy could turn into a race to the bottom — even for Ukrainians – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their … Read more

Mum of Somalian accused of strangling pregnant girlfriend in ‘honour killing’ insists he could have brought her home

THE mum of a Solamian accused of strangling his pregnant girlfriend in a suspected honour killing has insisted he could have brought her home. Saga Forsgren Elneborg, from Sweden, was murdered by her partner as he was too ashamed to introduce her to his Muslim family, prosecutors claim. 11 Saga Forsgren Elneborg, 20, was killed last … Read more

Chilling final texts between pregnant mum, 20, & boyfriend before he ‘strangled her to death in honour killing’

THE chilling final texts between a heavily pregnant woman and her boyfriend who allegedly strangled her to death have been revealed. Police say that Saga Forsgren Elneborg, 20, from Sweden, was murdered by her Somalian boyfriend in a suspected honour killing just hours after she wrote: “Baby talk to me”. 11 Saga Forsgren Elneborg, 20, was … Read more

Spain to recognize Palestinian statehood by July – POLITICO

Albares said the change in Spain’s position was directly linked to the high number of civilian casualties since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack and the launch of Israel’s military operations in Gaza, as well as to the lack of progress in securing peace by other methods. He added that recognizing Palestinian statehood was key to ending … Read more

QuickCheck: Is there a heated statue in front of a Stockholm theatre?

IF YOU’RE ever in Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, you’re likely to encounter a number of statues – some large and imposing, others more subtle, blending in with their surroundings. But it’s said that one of the Scandinavian city’s many statues is kept at a toasty 37º Celsius all year round, no matter the season. Is this … Read more

How to ‘Trump proof’ the transatlantic relationship? – POLITICO

“It’s been very successful,” said Daniel Mullaney, the former top U.S. negotiator on trade issues with Europe, of the TTC. “We’ve had high-level attention, including at the presidential levels, on all of these issues. That’s kept the momentum going.” The question now is what happens if Trump wins back the White House in November. Even … Read more

Where a Hong Kong culinary institute director goes for roast meat, dumplings and a quiet meal with friends

Swede Per Henrik Jonsson is the programme director at the International Culinary Institute (ICI), in Pok Fu Lam. He spoke to Andrew Sun. Working as a chef and culinary educator has taken me to many countries, but I grew up in Dubai and Athens, so Mediterranean and Middle Eastern hospitality has been ingrained in me … Read more