United Kingdom Prince Harry wins bid to challenge UK government over security dispute Harry wants to pay personally for police security when he comes to Britain after he and his partner Megan Markle lost publicly-funded UK police protection due to stepping down as royals. 22/07/2022
no comment Bolivia opposition protest against political persecution Bolivia’s opposition protest in La Paz against the government of President Luis Arce, whom they accuse of "political persecution" and demand the release of right-wing ex-president Jeanine Anez who was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison. 22/07/2022
no comment Sri Lankan protesters disappointed with choice of new president. Sri Lankans demonstrated outside the presidential office on Wednesday as lawmakers chose Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the new president. 20/07/2022
Italy Italy faces political crisis as president rejects Draghi's resignation President Mattarella has told the prime minister to go back to parliament after Mario Draghi offered to quit, arguing his national unity coalition "no longer exists". 14/07/2022
Europe News How do EU member state parliaments compare on gender equality? The share of women MPs and ministers is increasing in a majority of Member States. However, parity has not yet been achieved. 05/07/2022
Israel Israel faces fifth election in three years as PM dissolves parliament PM Naftali Bennett's fragile coalition government lost its majority earlier this year and has faced various rebellions in recent weeks. 20/06/2022
Green News Peaceful protestors could be jailed for 6 months under new UK laws Changes to the law were previously thrown out by the UK’s House of Lords but are set to return under the new Queen’s Speech plan. 10/05/2022
Montenegro Montenegro's parliament approves new minority pro-EU government The government of PM Dritan Abazović secured the support of 46 deputies in the 81-seat parliament in Cetinje on Thursday. 29/04/2022
Culture news World Happiness Report finds light amid war and disease Helping strangers, volunteering, and donations in 2021 were strongly up in every part of the world, reaching levels almost 25% above their pre-pandemic prevalence. 18/03/2022
no comment Australia to declare floods a national emergency Australia to declare floods a national emergency 09/03/2022
Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia's new government approved after parliament vote Social Democrat leader Dimitar Kovačevski will be the country's next Prime Minister, replacing Zoran Zaev. 17/01/2022
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan: President appoints new PM as Russia-led troops to withdraw President Tokayev named ex-finance minister Alikhan Smailov as PM and also promised to conduct reforms, rein in inflation, and boost wages after a week of deadly unrest. 11/01/2022
Netherlands Women get parity as Dutch government sworn in after record delay The election was held 299 days ago. A new government was only sworn in today. 10/01/2022
Culture news Cancellation of London's VAULT Festival lamented by theatre community Once again, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of VAULT Festival, London's annual celebration of the performing arts. With little or no government support, artists and organisers discuss the current state of British theatre. 06/01/2022
no comment Sudanese brave lockdown to keep up anti-coup protests Sudanese demonstrators join new protests against the army's October 25 coup in the capital Khartoum. 30/12/2021
no comment Devastating floods after two dams break in Brazil Two dams broke Sunday in northeastern Brazil, flooding a rain-drenched region that has already seen thousands forced to flee their homes. The city governments of Jussiape and Itambe posted warnings on social media urging people to seek safety 27/12/2021
Green News What is 'youthwashing' and is it dangerous for the climate movement? Young people say their voices are being used to make governments and companies look good. 23/12/2021
Green News Are the UK government's fishing licences illegal? Conservation charity Oceana is calling for stronger restrictions in Marine Protected Areas. 21/12/2021
Czech Republic New Czech government takes office after swearing-in ceremony The five-party cabinet will be led by Petr Fiala, who takes over from Andrej Babis as prime minister. 17/12/2021
United Kingdom Boris Johnson's leadership questioned after Tory COVID rebellion The UK prime minister's authority is increasingly being doubted after a series of scandals and criticism of the government's handling of the pandemic. 15/12/2021
Netherlands Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte set to reveal plans for new government An agreement should be finalised and shared with the four coalition parties on Tuesday. 13/12/2021
Climate Green flights are possible but government policy is holding us back We speak to Transport & Environment on how the innovation that will make flying green is being held back by government policy. 09/12/2021
Iceland Iceland's coalition agrees to govern for four more years September's election saw the ruling left-right coalition increase their absolute majority in Iceland's parliament. 29/11/2021
India New Delhi could be about to lockdown and it's nothing to do with COVID Authorities in the Indian capital are mulling a call to halt all non-essential travel and close offices. 16/11/2021
Work After Portugal, which countries are improving remote working laws? Following Portugal's decision, we look at which countries in Europe are planning to rework their labour laws to support hybrid working. 11/11/2021
Czech Republic Czech president asks head of centre-right coalition to form government Milos Zeman’s announcement came a day after two coalitions that garnered a majority of votes in October's election signed a power-sharing deal. 09/11/2021
