Bulgaria: Presidential Elections with Record-Low Voter Turnout, Run-off on 1. November
Bulgaria elects its president on 1 November in a second round amid divisions over Ukraine, relations with Russia, and Black Sea security.
October 29, 2026
October 21, 2026
NATO’s Russia Warning: Can Europe Rely on Washington?
NATO’s top commander has reaffirmed readiness to defend allies against Russia, while Trump’s diesel deal with Moscow raises concerns over transatlantic unity.
October 13, 2026
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Russia Tests Norway on Svalbard
Growing tensions around Norway’s Arctic Svalbard archipelago are turning its unusual legal status and Russian presence into a test of how Oslo and NATO manage pressure from Moscow in the High North.
September 28, 2026
How should we Handle Russia‘s Provocations, Mr Stubb?
Finnish President Alexander Stubb says Europe must prepare for continued Russian hybrid attacks while avoiding the fear and overreaction that he argues Moscow is seeking to provoke.
September 22, 2026
France and Sweden Deepen Defence Ties
A €4.3 billion frigate deal is turning closer French-Swedish defence cooperation into a broader partnership aimed at strengthening European and NATO security.
September 2, 2026
Norway Expands Arctic Defence
Norway is strengthening its military presence near Russia as the Arctic becomes increasingly important to NATO’s deterrence and defence strategy.
August 21, 2026
France Builds European Palantir Alternative
Arcadia is a French AI command-and-control platform developed with companies including Mistral AI, Thales, Safran and Airbus France tested the…
August 20, 2026
Finland’s Farmers Watch Russia
Finnish farmers living near the Russian border are playing an increasingly important role in monitoring security developments along the EU's longest frontier with Russia.
August 6, 2026
Japan Seeks Closer Defence Ties
Japan is strengthening defence cooperation with key international partners as security concerns over China continue to grow.
August 5, 2026
Poland Says Russian Missile Violated NATO Airspace
Poland said a Russian cruise missile briefly entered its airspace during a large-scale attack on Ukraine.
July 31, 2026
Finland Restricts Airspace and Maritime Traffic Over Drone Threat
Finland has temporarily closed parts of its airspace and restricted maritime traffic near the Russian border due to an increased risk of hostile drone activity.
July 29, 2026