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Viktor Orbán’s 16-year era in Hungary is coming to an end
Viktor Orbán’s 16-year tenure in Hungary is coming to an end. Almost a month after the general election, Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, will officially take office as the country’s prime minister
Russian officials hand in their watches before meetings with Putin
The Russian Federal Security Service has tightened the rules for people meeting with Vladimir Putin in a one-on-one setting. Visitors must now hand in not only their mobile phones but also their wristwatches before the meeting
Pashinyan has cancelled his trip to Russia on 9 May
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that he did not take part in the 9 May events in Russia due to the election campaign in his country
The US has delivered the first HIMARS systems to Lithuania
Lithuania has officially taken delivery of its first HIMARS launchers. The handover ceremony took place in Camden, Arkansas, in the US
A Ukrainian Magura V5 marine drone has been spotted in Greek territorial waters
A Ukrainian Magura V5 marine drone has been discovered off the coast of Lefkada in the Ionian Sea. According to preliminary reports, the drone was equipped with detonators, but contained no explosives.
Ukrainians took to the streets in Washington to protest against the ‘Immortal Regiment’
On 3 May in Washington, Ukrainian and American activists held a protest against the Russian ‘Immortal Regiment’ march. The Russian event took place near the World War II Memorial and featured Soviet symbols, prompting a counter-protest by the Ukrainian community and local residents
An unidentified drone has been spotted in Finland
On Sunday, 3 May, a suspected violation of Finnish airspace by an unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle was recorded in eastern Finland
200,000 call-up notices: how ‘soft conscription’ works in Germany
A large-scale recruitment campaign for the armed forces is gaining momentum in Germany. Since 15 January, the Bundeswehr has sent out almost 200,000 letters to 18-year-old young men and women, urging them to enlist
Trump and the Iran peace plan: why a compromise is not yet possible
Iran has, through intermediaries, conveyed a proposal to the US regarding an end to the war, the key point of which is the reopening of shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. However, Donald Trump does not agree to Tehran’s terms
Ukraine on hold: Trump shifts focus to Iran
Donald Trump has effectively diverted attention away from the war in Ukraine by focusing on a new challenge — the military conflict with Iran, which has now been ongoing for two months
Britney Spears has been charged with drink-driving
American singer Britney Spears is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Poland will supply Ukraine with military equipment so that it can be tested on the front line
Poland’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Cezary Tomczyk, has stated that the country will test military equipment on the Ukrainian front in order to strengthen cooperation.
