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Switzerland Votes on Referendum to Cap Population Growth.

Swiss voters are casting ballots in a referendum proposing a population cap of 10 million by 2050. Opinion polls suggest the initiative, backed by the Swiss People's Party, is likely to be rejected.

14 Jun

Ukrainian Teacher Passed Military Position Coordinates to Russia’s GRU.

Ukraine’s Security Service uncovered a teacher from Kherson accused of passing coordinates of Ukrainian military positions to Russia’s military intelligence. Meanwhile, power outages affected Russian-controlled areas of Kherson region.

13 Jun

Mattarella called on the EU to speak with one voice on Ukraine and Russia.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella urged EU unity on Ukraine and Russia ahead of the upcoming European Council meeting in Brussels.

13 Jun

Shishkov: Summer Road Repairs to End Within Two Weeks.

Regional Development Minister Ivan Ivan Shishkov said summer road repairs will be completed within two weeks and should not disrupt tourism. He also pointed to alleged irregularities in key infrastructure projects.

13 Jun

Probation Sentence for Macedonian Bulgarian Dragi Karov

Dragi Karov from Veles has received a one-year suspended sentence with a three-year probation period for a social media comment. The ruling by the Skopje court was upheld on appeal.

13 Jun

Първи самолет с депортирани от САЩ мигранти кацна в ЦАР.

The first plane carrying migrants from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and Georgia deported from the US has arrived in Bangui. The move is part of a controversial US program to send undocumented migrants to third countries.

13 Jun

Гърция превръща изоставен завод в модерна фабрика

Greece plans to sharply expand military drone production through a new facility that will raise annual output to about 10,000 small drones. The plant will also manufacture larger UAVs and anti-drone systems.

13 Jun

Министър Шишков: Ремонтите по пътищата към Черноморието ще приключат до две седмици.

Министърът на регионалното развитие Иван Шишков обеща, че ремонтите по пътищата към Черноморието ще приключат до две седмици, като отговори на критиките от туристическия бранш. Той подчерта, че ограниченията са временни и целят по-безопасно пътуване през сезона.

13 Jun

Thailand Sentences Two Uyghur Men to Death Over Erawan Shrine Bombing.

A Thai court sentenced two Uyghur men to death for their role in the 2015 bombing of Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine, which killed 20 people and injured more than 120.

13 Jun

Space X launches biggest IPO in history as shares surge.

Space X made its historic Nasdaq debut in the largest IPO ever, valued at $1.77 trillion, with shares surging 30% shortly after launch.

13 Jun

UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigns, shaking Starmer government.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, sending a strongly critical letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The move deepens tensions over defence spending and government stability.

13 Jun

NATO General: Russia Cannot Achieve Military Success Against the Alliance.

General Alexus Grynkewich said NATO maintains a credible deterrent and Russia cannot achieve military success against the alliance. His remarks come amid discussions about the future of the U.S. military presence in Europe.

13 Jun

Fuel Shortages Reported in Crimea Amid Intensified Ukrainian Strikes.

Fuel shortages have been reported across Crimea as Ukraine intensifies strikes on supply routes. Authorities have introduced fuel rationing, while Moscow insists there are no supply problems.

12 Jun

Trump Threatens New Strikes on Iran as Tehran Closes Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump said the United States would launch new strikes against Iran and take control of key energy infrastructure. Tehran responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz, while at least three people were injured near the capital in the latest attacks.

12 Jun

U.S. – Iran Agreement Envisions Ceasefire, Talks and Release of $24 Billion in Assets.

The U.S. and Iran are discussing a draft agreement including a ceasefire, 60-day nuclear talks and the release of $24 billion in assets. Donald Trump says a deal could be signed this weekend.

12 Jun

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Nitrogen Gas Execution in Alabama.

In this method, the condemned person is supplied with nitrogen gas through a mask, resulting in death by suffocation. A federal court ruled against the use of nitrogen on Tuesday, a decision that Alabama appealed to the Supreme Court.