Gavin Blackburn

Europe

Officials defend Magdeburg security days after Christmas market attack

German authorities are also under pressure to explain why they didn’t act more swiftly on tipoffs they received last year about the suspect who has been named only as Taleb A. in line with German privacy laws.

23/12/2024

Europe

Protesters in Georgia accuse government of rigging election results

The round-the-clock protests in Tbilisi follow the 26 October elections that kept the governing pro-Russian Georgian Dream party in power. Opponents say the vote was rigged and suspect neighbouring Russia of election interference.

25/11/2024

Europe

Moldovans prepare to decide on EU membership in crucial referendum

Polls put Moldovans' support for EU membership at around 60%, but a minimum turnout of 33% is needed for the referendum to be considered valid.

18/10/2024

Europe

European leaders call for Gaza ceasefire on Hamas attack anniversary

The 7 October Hamas incursion into southern Israel left more than 1,000 people dead and sparked a year of war which has devastated much of the Gaza Strip.

07/10/2024

Spain

Spain to end golden visas for foreign real estate investors

Lawmakers hope closing the scheme will shut off an opening that critics say has allowed dirty money into the economy.

10/04/2024

Europe

Romania bans gambling in small towns

A unanimous vote by legislators belies divisions over the wisdom and practicality of the policy.

10/04/2024