The Georgian village facing Russian ‘creeping occupation’ Khurvaleti is increasingly affected by Russian forces demarcating the ‘border’ of breakaway state South Ossetia. Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2022
Civil servants hold ‘Remain bias’ and resist Brexit reforms, claims UK attorney general ‘I’ll say it – I have seen resistance,’ says Suella Braverman The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022
The African Union at 20: some reason to cheer, but lots of work ahead The European Union (EU) has lived up to the primary reason it was created – ensuring that member states will not wage physical war against one another, but settle their differences amicably. It owes some of its successes to a combination of enforcement and management mechanisms to ensure member states… The Conversation · Jul 3, 2022
Scotland’s future won’t be settled until there is a second vote on independence Crudely blocking a fresh referendum could ultimately backfire on the unionist cause The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022
So the arguments over Brexit are done and dusted for a generation. Really, Tony Blair? We desperately need to rejoin the single market and customs union, whatever the former PM thinks The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022
Germany and Ireland denounce Boris Johnson’s bid to ditch Northern Ireland protocol Rare joint declaration indicates hardening of EU position on plans that more than 70 Tory MPs failed to vote for The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022
The Observer view on Britain’s shortage of GPs At a time when the country’s population needs more care than ever, we are training far fewer doctors than we should The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022
Smaller European countries show the way forward for independent Scotland A YES-SUPPORTING Moray councillor who lived and worked in the Netherlands and Denmark has insisted Scotland can learn a lot from the two countries… The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2022
Scotland's entry into EU will be 'simpler and faster' the sooner it happens, says German MEP THE EU is ready to accept new members again and the process of accession for an independent Scotland will be “simpler and faster” the sooner it… The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2022
Posing pets take part in hilarious photo-booth shoot A veterinary company in Canada came up with with a brilliant way to make owners’ pets into models for the day The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022
Macedonians protest French proposals over rift with Bulgaria Tens of thousands of people gathered outside government offices in North Macedonia’s capital to protest the latest proposal on solving a dispute with Bulgaria in order for North Macedonia to open membership talks with the European Union The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022
Nearly 246,000 EU citizens still waiting for documents proving right to live in UK Nearly quarter of a million EU citizens and their families are still waiting a year after the settlement scheme closed Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2022
If the economy needs sacrifices, it will be workers who are thrown to the wolves It’s a time of national emergency, the Tories tell us. But restraint is not a matter for everyone The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022
Dashboard of decline: seven charts that explain Britain’s economic crisis The UK looks set for a recession and a longer battle with inflation than many of its neighbours. This is why The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022 A nose for history: academics recreate lost smells from the past Researchers from the UK and EU are recreating odours as part of the Odeuropa project, using algorithms and drawing on visual and written evidence
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022 Greece gets European assistance in fighting wildfires The first of the more than 200 firefighters from six European countries that will help their Greek colleagues in fighting wildfires arrived in Athens
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022 Regulator urges Germans to prepare for possible gas shortage Fearing Russia might cut off natural gas supplies, the head of Germany’s regulatory agency for energy is calling on residents to save energy and to prepare for winter, when use increases
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022 Worried about holiday travel chaos? Make sure you have the right insurance From illness to cancellations, delays and lost luggage, check that your policy fits your needs
Radio France Internationale · Jul 2, 2022 Macron’s new “political community” This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the three countries which have applied for membership in the European Union. There’s “On This Day”, “Ollia’s Happy Moment”, plenty of good music, and of course, the new quiz question. Just click on the “Audio” arrow…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022 Roaming charges are back after Brexit – beware high mobile bills Giffgaff and Tesco have joined EE, Sky Mobile, Three and Vodafone in making contract changes
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 2, 2022 Tehran Insists on Continuing Nuclear Talks amid Western Pessimism Iranian officials insisted on maintaining indirect negotiations with Washington, amid pessimism among Westrn diplomats about reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement, after the failure of the latest round hosted by Doha. “Following Doha talks, we will coordinate with the EU on the next stage of talks,” Iranian Ambassador to the United…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022 EU’s electric vehicle drive leaves supercars at the back of the grid None of the 22,000 luxury fast cars sold in 2021 were fully electric but with the 2035 fuel ban sports carmakers must change, fast
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022 Ukrainian officials say Lysychansk remains in their hands – as it happened This blog is closed
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022 Government admits controversial digitalisation of rent and work checks risk comparison with Windrush Labour accuses ministers of ‘failing to learn lessons’ as Home Office’s own document states vulnerable people could be denied work and housing under new policy
The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 129 of the invasion Ukraine nuclear plant surveillance systems restored; at least 14 Russian arms companies ‘have not been sanctioned’; warning on war’s environmental cost