Russia’s Wagner mercenary group claims control over Ukrainian city of Bakhmut
The Russian mercenary group Wagner says it has taken control of Ukraine’s eastern city of Bakhmut – a claim denied by the Ukrainian General Staff. “In the legal sense, Bakhmut has been captured. The enemy is concentrated in the western…
Betting on recovery: Inside Europe’s first rehab centre for female gamblers
“I felt so alone, I truly believed I was the only female gambler in the world.” Stacey Goodwin was 18-years-old the first time she gambled in a betting shop. “My life changed the moment I put that first pound coin…
Analysis: What comes next as Finland’s right-wing sweeps Sanna Marin from office?
The right-wing conservative National Coalition Party, known locally as Kokoomus, has swept to victory in the Finnish general elections, winning 48 seats in the 200-seat parliament. The far-right populist Finns Party came second in Sunday’s vote with 46 seats while…
Turkey strikes gold in third and final day of Antalya Grand Slam
The third and final day of the Antalya Grand Slam saw an incredible atmosphere consume the Spor Salonu arena sports hall as the excitement grew. There was respect and a sign of things to come before the under 100 Kg…
Narrow lead for reformists in Bulgaria parliament vote
A reformist coalition led by former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov is the likely winner of Bulgaria’s parliamentary election after exit poll results showed it placing first on Sunday. The exit poll conducted by the Gallup International pollster showed the coalition…
Finland’s National Coalition Party set to win election, public broadcaster says
With approximately 75% of the votes counted, Finland’s conservative National Coalition Party is leading in the parliamentary elections with approximately 20.9% of the vote, the right-wing populist The Finns have 20.4% while the Social Democrats are last with 19.6%. Finland’s…
Russian blogger killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg
An explosion at a cafe in St. Petersberg has killed one person and injured 25 more. The victim has been identified as a Russian military blogger who supported President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Russian news reports said Vladlen Tatarsky…
Russian shelling kills six in Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian presidency says
The Russian army on Sunday shelled civilian targets in the city of Kostiantynivka, in eastern Ukraine killing at least six people and seriously wounding some 10 more. The hub lies on a route that ensures the safe delivery of Ukrainian army…
Voters in Montenegro choose president amid political turmoil
Voters in Montenegro cast ballots Sunday in a runoff presidential election that is a contest between a long-serving pro-Western incumbent and a newcomer promising changes in the small NATO member nation located on Europe’s Balkan peninsula. Observers think President Milo…
Finnish fence on Russian border to cost hundreds of millions of euros
The cost of constructing a fence in Finland at the Russian border is estimated to run into hundreds of millions of euros and could take around three to four years to be finished. The work is continuing with Finland’s membership…