Europe

US to impose tariffs on 8 European nations over Greenland

US to impose tariffs on 8 European nations over Greenland

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Finland to face 10% duties from Feb. 1, 25% from June, says Trump, citing Greenland-linked 'national security' concerns

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Poland wants to have 500,000 soldiers, reservists by 2039 amid Russia tensions
17.01.2026

Poland wants to have 500,000 soldiers, reservists by 2039 amid Russia tensions

Country plans to spend 5% of GDP on defense in 2026

Irish AI minister voices concerns about X’s Grok tool
17.01.2026

Irish AI minister voices concerns about X’s Grok tool

Niamh Smyth expresses 'serious dismay' about non-consensual images generated by AI tool

France backs Serbia’s EU accession, supports opening of key negotiation chapter
17.01.2026

France backs Serbia’s EU accession, supports opening of key negotiation chapter

'Serbia has a place within the EU and shares a common destiny with the Western Balkans,' says foreign minister

Greece planning on expanding territorial waters, creating 2nd maritime park in Aegean: Foreign Minister
17.01.2026

Greece planning on expanding territorial waters, creating 2nd maritime park in Aegean: Foreign Minister

Türkiye’s 'expansionist’ Blue Homeland doctrine unacceptable, says George Gerapetritis

TRNC to become ‘shining star’ in Eastern Mediterranean: Turkish vice president
17.01.2026

TRNC to become ‘shining star’ in Eastern Mediterranean: Turkish vice president

Cevdet Yilmaz says Türkiye sees strengthening TRNC’s sovereignty, economic resilience as strategic responsibility, urges complementary trade, stronger mutual investment