Eastern Europe
Albanian police use batons against young protesters in Tirana
Video footage released in Albania shows State Police officers using batons to strike young protesters, including a person claiming to be 13 years old.…
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Ukraine & Russia
Novatek secretly funded Alaskan gas project Polar LNG
Russian energy producer Novatek provided multibillion-dollar funding to the Alaskan company Polar LNG through a UAE-based entity. Former CEO John Riddle resigned after discovering…
Ukraine & Russia
Ukrainian drone swarm hits MegaGRINN shopping complex in Belgorod
A massive swarm of Ukrainian drones struck the MegaGRINN shopping complex in Belgorod overnight on October 25, causing fires and reported casualties. The attack…
Politics
Polish parliament passes bills to ease abortion restrictions
The Polish parliament passed two bills to loosen abortion laws, including restoring access for severe foetal abnormalities. While the legislation moves to the Senate,…
Ukraine & Russia
Russian drone strike in Synelnykove kills three civilians
A Russian drone hit a residential building in the Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovska Oblast on October 24, killing three civilians and injuring 12 people.…
Eastern Europe
Ramzan Kadyrov confirms death of suspect following security operation
Ramzan Kadyrov confirmed the death of Turpal-Ali Mezhidov, a suspected saboteur, following a shootout in the Kurchaloi district. Kadyrov stated that authorities will hold…
Politics
Social welfare beneficiaries in Serbia face political coercion
Over 356,000 people with disabilities in Serbia face significant barriers to political participation and coercion through state welfare. Reports from CRTA and BIRN show…
Economy
Bank of Russia holds interest rate at 14 percent amid inflation
The Bank of Russia maintained its interest rate at 14% on October 23 due to elevated price pressures. Annual inflation reached 6.8% as of…
Ukraine & Russia
Russian drone and missile strikes kill four and injure 78 in Ukraine
Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine killed four people and injured 78 others, including children, in strikes hitting Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Donetsk. Ukraine's…
Ukraine & Russia
Missile plant in Oryol hit by drone strike injuring eight people
A drone strike on the Proton military plant in Oryol injured eight people and caused a serious fire at the facility. The attack occurred…