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 final, which saw two massive throwers enter the fray. And the final did not disappoint, […]
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 between the We Continue the Change party and right-wing Democratic Bulgaria with 25.6%,
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 general election was expected to result in a tight race betwee
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 was killed in the explosion at the Street Food Bar No. 1 cafe on Sunday […]
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 supplies and personnel to the Bakhmut war front. According to a statement made by the […]
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 Djukanovic, who is credited with leading Montenegro to independence from Serbi
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 of NATO now imminent. ‘Welcome to NATO’: Turkey’s parliament ratifies Finland’s membership I
Bulgarians go to the polls to vote in the fifth general election in two years
Bulgaria held its fifth general election in two years on Sunday with political leaders hoping will end government instability and provide a path to overcoming the economic woes fueled by the war in Ukraine. Turnout was expected to be low due to voter apathy and disillusionment with politicians who have been repeatedly unable to form […]
UK passengers wait hours for ferries to France ahead of Easter getaway
The Port of Dover declared a critical incident on Saturday as high levels of traffic caused coach passengers to experience lengthy delays. Officials blamed the delays on bad weather, heavy traffic and processing delays by the French authorities. The port warned ferry passengers of prolonged wait times and said it was “deeply frustrated” by the sit
Pope Francis defends the “marginalised” at Palm Sunday mass a day after hospital release
Pope Francis has presided over Palm Sunday Mass, a day after leaving hospital due to bronchitis. In his homily he defended the “abandoned” of the world. “No one can be marginalised,” he said before thousands of faithful, with his voice still weak. On a cloudy morning, Francis wore a long, ivory-coloured coat as he was driven