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European Commission blacklists groups lobbying for Huawei

EU executive won’t meet with lobby groups “acting on Huawei’s behalf” following bribery scandal.

April 24, 2025 4:25 am CET
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The complex legacy of Pope Francis

His was a dramatic papacy, frustrating conservatives and progressives alike. Beloved by the faithful, he leaves behind a divided Church.

April 21, 2025 10:27 am CET

Is Serbia turning into an EU mining colony?

A Brussels-backed project to develop the lithium reserves needed to power electric vehicles is fueling political instability on the European Union’s doorstep.

April 18, 2025 4:41 am CET

US lifts sanctions against key Orbán ally accused of corruption

Penalties against Antal Rogan were “inconsistent with U.S. foreign policy interests,” says a spokesperson for top American diplomat Marco Rubio.

April 16, 2025 9:48 am CET

Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for British MP Siddiq

Siddiq is a member of a Bangladeshi political dynasty being scrutinized for corruption.

April 13, 2025 5:24 pm CET

Huawei top executive in Europe charged in Belgian corruption probe

Four employees from the Chinese tech giant have been represented before judges in recent days.

April 9, 2025 4:15 am CET

Putin wants Western Balkans as his next ‘playground,’ UK warns

Tensions are rising in the Western Balkans, Europe’s ‘other hotspot.’ Britain’s foreign affairs chief David Lammy sees the ‘long hand of Russian interference.’

April 9, 2025 4:01 am CET

Huawei fires 2 staffers in response to corruption scandal

Chinese tech giant is at the center of Belgian investigation into wrongdoing.

April 7, 2025 1:54 pm CET

Serbia’s Vučić says country will get new government by Easter

Balkan leader also expects to meet American President Donald Trump in the coming months to discuss tariffs.

April 6, 2025 11:14 pm CET

Huawei corruption probe: 8 charged

Three suspects are now under electronic surveillance, two were released under conditions and three remain in prison.

April 4, 2025 8:14 pm CET

Hey, Elon! Here’s how to meddle in British politics

A super secret guide of all the top ways to muscle in on the U.K.’s broken election system.

April 3, 2025 4:00 am CET

Huawei, Forum Europe staff face Belgian court hearings over corruption charges

Three Huawei employees and a managing director from Brussels conference organizer Forum Europe were represented in court.

April 2, 2025 7:13 pm CET
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Turkey confirms arrest of Swedish journalist

The journalist’s incarceration comes in the context of huge protests in Istanbul against the arrest of opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu.

March 30, 2025 11:49 am CET

Turkey’s opposition mobilizes huge protest crowd in Istanbul

Brussels this week urged Ankara to ‘uphold democratic values.’

March 29, 2025 5:28 pm CET

EU prosecutor’s office suspends Bulgarian prosecutor amid probe

It’s EPPO’s first suspension and internal investigation into allegations of prosecutor misconduct.

March 28, 2025 7:29 pm CET

The Romanian mathematician trying to stop Putin and Trump wrecking the West

Elon Musk and JD Vance don’t know enough to judge the country’s election crisis, and Trump should be tougher on Putin, says Bucharest Mayor and presidential candidate Nicușor Dan.

March 28, 2025 4:00 am CET

Huawei corruption scandal: Police search European Parliament Strasbourg offices

Belgian prosecutors are investigating whether Huawei made illegal payments to get an open letter written, signed by eight European parliamentarians.

March 27, 2025 5:36 pm CET

Nicolas Sarkozy trial: French prosecutors demand 7-year prison sentence for ex-president

The former conservative leader is accused of taking millions of euros from Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 election campaign.

March 27, 2025 5:29 pm CET

EU confronts Vučić as protests rage in Serbia

Belgrade “needs to deliver on EU reforms,” says European Commission president.

March 26, 2025 12:05 am CET

Turkey scrambles to stop financial rout

Emergency measures as Ankara tries to stave off yet another financial crisis.

March 24, 2025 3:31 pm CET

Turkey arrests AFP photographer as Erdoğan’s crackdown builds

Protests erupt across Turkey after Istanbul’s popular mayor is jailed.

March 24, 2025 12:21 pm CET

Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor, Erdoğan’s main political rival

Charges of corruption and terrorism against Ekrem İmamoğlu have sparked widespread protests.

March 23, 2025 10:52 am CET

Dirty games in Brussels and war games in Europe

A lobbying frenzy, secret perks, and now police raids. Huawei’s cozy ties in Brussels have exploded into a full-blown corruption scandal. As the European Parliament tries to …

March 21, 2025 4:00 am CET

Huawei suspended from key tech lobby group over corruption scandal

Chinese tech firm is at the center of a corruption probe by Belgian authorities.

March 20, 2025 5:00 pm CET
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