Fuel protests Ireland
Ireland

Fuel protests in Ireland express deep anger over austerity and neglect

Almost two weeks of fuel protests in Ireland express deep anger over years of austerity and neglect of public interests.

Ana Vracar
April 20, 2026
Right wing could build a majority despite narrow liberal election win in Slovenia
Slovenia

Right wing could build a majority despite narrow liberal election win in Slovenia

Liberal Freedom Movement announced moving into opposition despite narrow election win, raising concerns about right-wing political trade to build their own majority in Slovenia.

Ana Vracar
April 20, 2026
Spanish PM visit to China emphasizes importance of multilateralism and cooperation
China Spain

Spanish PM visit to China emphasizes importance of multilateralism and cooperation

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez completed his fourth visit to China in four years, marked by cooperation agreements and focus on multilateralism and peace.

Ana Vracar
April 16, 2026
Orbán defeated, but right still victorious in Hungarian elections
Hungary

Orbán defeated, but right still victorious in Hungarian elections

The Tisza party defeated Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz in Hungary’s election, but a likely Magyar administration promises few radical breaks.

Ana Vracar
April 13, 2026
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić looks at military products on table
Serbia

Serbia expected to launch drone production with Elbit Systems

Serbia is expected to launch a drone factory in partnership with Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems.

Ana Vracar
April 9, 2026
Europe welcomes ceasefire announcement in Iran as region braces for economic repercussions of illegal war
Europe

Europe welcomes ceasefire announcement in Iran as region braces for economic repercussions of illegal war

European leaders welcome the ceasefire announcement in West Asia but show little sign of building lasting solutions and addressing economic repercussions.

Ana Vracar
April 8, 2026
US-Israeli attacks on Iran’s health infrastructure threaten decades of public health advancements
Iran

US-Israeli attacks on Iran’s health infrastructure threaten decades of public health advancements

Attacks on the century-old Pasteur Institute target decades of Iran’s public health breakthroughs, echoing healthcare destruction pattern seen in Palestine and Lebanon.

Ana Vracar
April 7, 2026
Doctors’ strike in England to proceed despite government’s repressive strategy
United Kingdom

Doctors’ strike in England to proceed despite government’s repressive strategy

Resident doctors in England are expected to strike April 7-13, demanding pay restoration, more jobs, and other steps to address NHS crisis.

Ana Vracar
April 6, 2026