Eurozone economy starts growing again with positive indications for 2023
The Eurozone economy grew in January for the first time in six months, raising hopes that Europe will manage to avoid recession this winter.
International
Erdogan calls Turkish general election for 14 May, one month early
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Turkey’s elections will be held on 14 May, month earlier than scheduled. The political opposition is still searching for an agreed candidate to stand against him.
Macron says Germany and France must be ‘pioneers’ in Europe development
Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz and France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday pledged to drive Europe forward together, as the German leader visited Paris to celebrate 60 years of post-war cooperation despite recent strains.
Archaeologists discover world’s oldest rune stone in Norway
What Norwegian archaeologists believe to be the world’s oldest rune stone, a block of sandstone inscribed with an early Scandinavian alphabet, has gone on display in Oslo. It may date from the time of Jesus Christ.
Signs of strain as France and Germany mark 60 years of friendship
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a changing world order are straining ties between France and Germany as they prepare to celebrate 60 years since a post-World War II treaty sealed their reconciliation.
Russia says it will retaliate after state broadcaster accounts frozen in France
Moscow will retaliate against French media in Russia after the bank accounts of RT France, the French arm of its state broadcaster, were frozen, Russian news agencies reported Saturday.
As U.S. Approves $2.5 Billion In More Weapons, No Movement On Abrams Or German Leopard Tanks For Ukraine
The U.S. has approved a new $2.5 billion weapons package for Ukraine, which includes sending Strykers and more Bradley vehicles, while no deal has emerged in response to Kyiv’s request for Abrams tanks or Germany’s Leopard 2 tanks. The new security ass…
Germany says no decision on tanks despite Ukraine pleas
Germany on Friday said no decision has been made yet on tanks sought by Kyiv at a crucial US-led meeting on boosting military aid to Ukraine, despite an emotional plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Providing Ukraine With Abrams Tanks ‘Doesn’t Make Sense’ At This Time, Pentagon Spox Says
A Pentagon spokesperson on Thursday said it “doesn’t make sense” to provide Ukraine with Abrams tanks at this time due to the maintenance and sustainment considerations associated with the platform. The comments from Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sab…
Iran slams EU Parliament for proposal to brand Revolutionary Guard as terrorists
Tehran reacted angrily after the European Parliament called on Thursday for the EU to list Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation. The parliamentary motion blames the powerful force for the repression of protesters and the supply of d…