Russian threat sees Eastern Europe bring back land mines
Five out of six countries along the border with Russia and Belarus plan to secure their borders with land mines, aiming to protect NATO’s eastern flank from a possible attack. But the plan is highly controversial.
Serbian Police clash with anti-government demonstrators
The student-led protest in Belgrade follows months of nationwide rallies against President Aleksandar Vucic’s government, with organizers threatening to launch a civil disobedience campaign.
Budapest Pride, thousands of marchers defy police ban
Tens of thousands of people marched in the streets of the Hungarian capital despite police banning the event. Attendees risk a fine and organizers could face a one-year prison sentence.
Thai protesters urge Shinawatra to quit over border dispute
Tens of thousands of protesters braved monsoon rains in Bangkok to protest against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her handling of the ongoing border dispute with Cambodia.
CSU chief supports German ‘Iron Dome’ missile defense system
Bavaria’s leader Markus Söder is urging the procurement of 2,000 Patriot rockets for the German version of “Iron Dome,” while another senior conservative is calling for a German-European nuclear umbrella.