Politics
Representatives from 120 countries and over 40 international organisations will attend the Munich Security Conference.
In Berlin, the organisers of the Munich Security Conference released updated information about the participants and topics of the forum, which this year will take place against the backdrop of increasing global risks and Russia's war against Ukraine.
Socialist António José Seguro wins Portugal's presidential election
The second round of the presidential election in Portugal ended with a convincing victory for the centre-left candidate amid prolonged political instability in the country.
Natalia Boiko appointed acting CEO of Ukraine`s gas transmission system operator
The company`s supervisory board has made a personnel decision regarding the temporary management of the gas transmission system operator amid the suspended competition for the position of CEO.
The US has given Ukraine and Russia a deadline of June to reach an agreement to end the war.
The United States has proposed a clear schedule of negotiations to Kyiv and Moscow with a deadline at the beginning of summer, while Russia has intensified its attacks on the Ukrainian power grid, which has already affected the operation of nuclear power plants.
Norwegian ambassador resigns after her family`s ties to Jeffrey Epstein are made public
The resignation of one of Norway`s key diplomats came after the publication of American documents exposing her family`s financial ties to a notorious financier.
Opposition leader Guanipa detained again in Venezuela after release from prison
A new scandal is unfolding in Venezuela over political repression after the re-arrest of a key opposition figure who had been released from prison the day before.
Separatist Karan wins re-election as president of Republika Srpska
In the Republic of Srpska, following partial re-elections, Sinisa Karan, who is considered an ally of the ousted Milorad Dodik, was re-elected president.
Zelensky announced the start of Ukrainian drone production in Germany in February
In mid-February, Ukraine will launch production of its own drones in Germany and scale up exports of defence technologies to Europe, relying on Ukrainian developments and specialists.
In Britain, the head of the Prime Minister's office resigned over the Epstein files scandal.
In the United Kingdom, the political crisis surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, has deepened. In response to public pressure, the head of the Prime Minister's Office, Keir Starmer, has resigned.
Orbán called Ukraine an enemy of Hungary over the issue of Russian energy supplies
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made a harsh statement directed at Ukraine, linking bilateral tensions to Kyiv`s demands that Budapest abandon Russian energy sources.
Europe takes on Russia`s shadow fleet and hits the Kremlin`s oil revenues
European countries are discussing new measures against tankers transporting Russian oil in circumvention of sanctions. Moscow acknowledges that the risks to the budget are increasing and that the window for agreements may narrow due to the deteriorating economic situation.
Starmer apologised to Epstein's victims for Mandelson's appointment
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging the mistake of appointing Peter Mandelson to a high government position despite his hidden ties to the financier.
