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Russia and UK’s future foreign policies post Salisbury

Russia and UK’s future foreign policies post Salisbury

Sergei Scripal’s and his daughter’s poisoning came as a bolt out of the blue, barely a week before Russia’ deadweight presidential election. Russia has been adopting an emboldened projection of…

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Politico – Guy Verhofstadt on BREXIT

Politico – Guy Verhofstadt on BREXIT

POLITICO: If there’s one member of the European Parliament who is thriving on the Brexit process (rather than mourning it, or popping Champagne bottles) it’s Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the liberal…

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Balkans : It is open hunting season on independent thinkers

Balkans : It is open hunting season on independent thinkers

POLITICO reports that in the Balkans the West is fighting back against Russia in a battle for influence in the Balkans. But although the European Union has renewed its interest…

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European diplomatic solidarity with the UK despite BREXIT

European diplomatic solidarity with the UK despite BREXIT

Malta yesterday recalled its ambassador in Russia. It wasn't the only country to do so. There were also a number of countries which expelled the Russian diplomats from their country.…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 12 June 2026

Updated 1225 Malta Tops EU for Concern Over Loss of Natural Areas, Eurobarometer Finds: Malta ran...

EU targets Russia’s Patriarch Kirill in new sanctions proposal

Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has been included in the European Union’s lat...

Trump confident on deal but Iran says discussions still ongoing

Iran has stated that no final agreement has yet been reached with the United States, despite comment...

2026 World Cup opens in historic tri-nation spectacle as Mexico beat South Africa in curtain-raiser

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest in history, officially opened on Thursday as the United States,...

More than 1,300 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish coast in 2026

More than 1,300 migrants died while attempting to reach Spain during the first five months of 2026, ...

Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubs

Greece's parliament approved legislation late on Tuesday to fast-track deportation of rejected asylu...

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 11 June 2026

Morning Briefing Fiscal Council urges shift towards productivity-led growth The Malta Fiscal A...

Italy’s Housing Market Gains Momentum as Property Sales Rise Across Major Cities

Italy's housing market strengthened in 2025, with property sales increasing across the country's lar...

Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows

Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the United States as an ally, a historic low and down...

Netanyahu to run for re-election, his party says

Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election this year, his party announced on Wednesday, after U.S. Pre...