Johnson, Hunt Both Vow Brexit by October 31 in UK Conservatives’ Leadership Debate
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt were rather sarcastic when describing each other's most admirable qualities.
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Ivan Dikov is a Bulgarian journalist and author. He studied political science / international relations and history at Dartmouth College and later in Sofia, in the Eastern Balkans. He’s served for five years as the editor-in-chief of Bulgaria’s largest English-language media – Novinite.com. As a freelancer, he has collaborated with media from the US, the UK, Germany, and Australia.
Paris Declares ‘Climate Emergency’ Like London, New York City
A total of 650 local authorities and two national parliaments from around the world have already declared "climate emergency".
Greece’s Rightist ‘New Democracy’ Swept into Power by Landslide Election Win over Tsipras’ SYRIZA
Many of the votes of the Greek neo-Nazi party "Golden Dawn" have gone to the pro-Russian nationalist "Greek Solution" party.
Italy’s David-Maria Sassoli Elected President of New European Parliament by MEPs
After Antonio Tajani, the top job of the new European Parliament is going to another Italian but from a different
Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen Nominated as Next EU Commission President, France’s Christine Lagarde as ECB Chief
The EU leaders have disregarded almost entirely the preferences of the European Parliament in favor of the spitzenkandidaten system.
Leaders’ Talks on Top EU Jobs Fall Through, Compromise ‘Unbelievably Complicated’
A compromise put forth by France, Germany, and Spain has been rejected by the Eastern European member states, Ireland as
Spain Fights Massive Wildfire in Catalonia amid Europe’s Scorching Heatwave
The large-scale blaze began from an improperly store pile of chicken manure.
German Leader Merkel Seen Shaking for Second Time in 10 Days
According to her spokesman, the German Chancellor is fine, and going to proceed with going to Japan for a G20
Embattled Czech Cabinet of Billionaire Prime Minister Babiš Survives No-Confidence Vote
The technically minority ruling coalition in the Czech Republic has been relying on the support of the Communist MPs.
Boris Johnson Doesn’t Expect No-Deal Brexit but Says He’s Ready to Go for One
Johnson has refused to comment on last Friday night's scandal with his girlfriend Carrie Symonds which has made numerous media
Council of Europe Restores Russia’s Voting Rights to Protect Its Citizens at Franco-German Initiative
The decision has been protested by Ukraine and was far from unanimous in the PACE vote.