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Poland
Poland briefly deploys planes in airspace after drone strike threat
Polish and allied aircraft were deployed in a “preventive” operation in Poland's airspace Saturday because of a threat of drone strikes in neighbouring areas of Ukraine. An alert was issued, which lasted around two hours before being cancelled.
Mobility
How dependent is Europe on Korean EV battery manufacturers?
Europe heavily relies on South Korean-run factories for EV batteries. About 75 per cent of existing battery cell manufacturing capacity in Europe is owned by Korean companies, 50 per cent of which is owned by LG, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Tech News
Euroviews. The democracy paradox: Why no political ads may empower illiberals
The EU’s new political ad rules, taking effect in Oct 2025, pushed Meta and Google to discontinue political ads in Europe. While meant to boost transparency, the situation risks aiding regimes like Orbán’s Fidesz, which dominate media and can drown out opposition voices.
Russia
Russia flexes army muscles at NATO's doors days after drone incursion
Poland closed all border crossings with Belarus as the joint Russia-Belarus military exercises Zapad-2025 begin at NATO’s doorstep. Moscow and Minks claim the drills simulate repelling an attack against Russia and Belarus. But Zapad-2021 masked Russia’s preparations for its invasion of Ukraine.
Health news
Has US contraceptives stockpile stored in Europe been destroyed?
Conflicting information from the United States and the Flemish government has raised doubts over the fate of millions of dollars’ worth of contraceptives stored in Europe, reportedly set to be burnt. Where are they now? Have they already been destroyed?
