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www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Zelenskyy in Kharkiv as Ukraine claims to partially halt Russia's offensive

The situation in the northeast of Ukraine, particularly in Kharkiv, is described as very difficult but under control by President Zelenskyy. [ more ]
emptywheel
4 months ago
Europe news

Call and Response: Putin Demanded Greater Russia and Trump Agreed - emptywheel

Putin sees Ukraine and Eastern Europe as part of Greater Russia
Putin corrected Tucker Carlson's belief that he invaded Ukraine because of concerns about NATO expansion [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Zelenskyy in Kharkiv as Ukraine claims to partially halt Russia's offensive

The situation in the northeast of Ukraine, particularly in Kharkiv, is described as very difficult but under control by President Zelenskyy. [ more ]
emptywheel
4 months ago
Europe news

Call and Response: Putin Demanded Greater Russia and Trump Agreed - emptywheel

Putin sees Ukraine and Eastern Europe as part of Greater Russia
Putin corrected Tucker Carlson's belief that he invaded Ukraine because of concerns about NATO expansion [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Xi to Head for Friendly Ports in an Eastern Europe Disenchanted With China

China's relationship with Eastern and Central Europe is strained due to China's support for Russia in the war in Ukraine, causing disappointment over unfulfilled projects. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

A Land Once Emptied by War Now Faces a Peacetime Exodus

Rural depopulation impacting Eastern and Central Europe
Ethnonationalist sentiment fueled by demographic changes [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Xi to Head for Friendly Ports in an Eastern Europe Disenchanted With China

China's relationship with Eastern and Central Europe is strained due to China's support for Russia in the war in Ukraine, causing disappointment over unfulfilled projects. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

A Land Once Emptied by War Now Faces a Peacetime Exodus

Rural depopulation impacting Eastern and Central Europe
Ethnonationalist sentiment fueled by demographic changes [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Russian forces make significant gains in eastern Ukraine

Russian forces advancing in eastern Ukraine despite increased resistance. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

Eastern European mercenaries suspected of stabbing Iranian journalist in London

Investigators believe suspects hired from eastern Europe by Iranian regime for attack on dissident journalist. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago
Film

Talking Housekeeping With Filmmaker Goran Stolevski - San Francisco Bay Times

Housekeeping for Beginners explores the idea of chosen family in queer communities in Eastern Europe.
The film is presented in an intimate and episodic style, creating a 'hangout' atmosphere for viewers. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Europe news

75 years on: How is NATO faring? DW 04/04/2024

NATO is the oldest and only military alliance of democratic countries, with membership still seen as attractive.
NATO's expansion eastward since the fall of Communism includes former Warsaw Pact members seeking protection from Russia. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
European startups

1991 Ventures in London joins the growing list of VCs aimed at Ukrainian startups | TechCrunch

UK-based limited partners Venrex and Samos Investments are backing the launch of 1991 Ventures to invest in Ukrainian startups.
1991 Ventures, founded by Ukrainian brothers Denis and Viktor Gursky, aims to create a pipeline of high-quality deal flow for startups in Ukraine and Central Eastern Europe. [ more ]
France 24
7 months ago
Books

'Lost diamonds': Rare Russian books stolen from European libraries

Rare Russian classics worth millions of euros have been stolen from libraries in Eastern Europe and are suspected to be sold at auctions in Russia.
Experts believe the stolen books have made their way to Russia, with some being sold at hasty auctions in Moscow. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

EU elections: No hard right turn in the east DW 06/10/2024

Nationalist parties in EU elections. Surprising shift in eastern regions with losses for right-wing populists like Orban. [ more ]
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