Unburying the Remains of the Third Reich
As the German right ascends, the nation is still grappling with its fascist past — and how to handle its remains.
Poland
Lockheed targets global energetics expansion with Australia’s GWEO as model
“The next priority for production is Europe,” Lockheed’s Tim Cahill told reporters. “I would say the Middle East is the next area of direct priority and interest, both on the part of the countries and the part for us to produce….
Citing Russian threat, Baltic and Polish defense ministers want out of anti-landmine treaty
“With this decision, we are sending a clear message: our countries are prepared and can use every necessary measure to defend our territory and freedom,” the joint statement reads.
Russia behind arson attack on Ikea store in Lithuanian capital, says prosecutor
People suspected of involvement in 2024 Vilnius attack also accused of links to crimes in PolandEurope live – latest updatesLithuanian prosecutors have blamed the Russian military intelligence service for being behind an arson attack on an Ikea store i…
As Trump Stirs Doubt, Europeans Debate Their Own Nuclear Deterrent
Talk of replacing the American nuclear umbrella over Europe with the small British and French nuclear armories is in the air, however vague and fanciful.
A nuclear Poland? Logistics, political challenges ahead of potential Warsaw deal
“Poland’s history makes it very clear why they are concerned that the people they align with, and the people they rely on for protection from Russia, will abandon them,” Jon Wolfsthal, a former US government official now with the Federation of American…
Marriage triples risk of obesity in men – but not women, study reveals
Polish research also finds increased risk of both sexes being overweight if marriedMarriage triples the risk of obesity for men, but does not affect women, according to research.Global obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with more than 2.5…
Tusk calls for respect between allies after US-Poland spat over Starlink satellites
Polish prime minister tells ‘friends’ to cast aside arrogance after his foreign minister and Marco Rubio trade barbs onlineDonald Tusk, Poland’s prime minister, has called on “friends” to respect their allies and not be arrogant in a post on X that men…
Global celebrations and protests mark International Women’s Day
From Istanbul and Warsaw to Athens and Madrid, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violenceWomen took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark International Women’s Day with demands for ending inequality an…
Trump’s polarising appeal leaves European populists in a tight spot
Nationalist parties have tended to praise the US president’s politics, but many voters dislike his treatment of UkraineEurope’s rightwing populist parties are split over how far to distance themselves from Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine, with some …