Bosnia Cracks Down on International Drug Cartel; Police Officials Among Suspects: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Quick Glance: Investigation into International Drug Cartel in Bosnia; Suspicions Against Police Officials
- The U.S. government identified Edin "Tito" Gačanin in March 2023 as a significant player in the global cocaine trade.
- Gačanin's connections extended to Raffaele Imperiale, who was arrested in 2021 - a well-known figure in the Camorra, one of Italy’s largest organized crime networks.
- The police operation on Monday targeted individuals suspected of involvement in organized crime, the illicit trafficking of substantial drug quantities, money laundering, and related offenses, in three cities.
- It is reported that the cartel recruited many individuals from Bosnia and Herzegovina and neighboring countries to establish businesses in the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, to launder the proceeds of its billion-dollar drug trafficking operations.
US inflation rises in line with expectations; consumer spending strong: U.S. monthly inflation rose moderately in March, but stubbornly higher housing and ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-inflation-rises-line-with-expectations-march-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: Rising Key Fed Inflation Measure in March
- In March, inflation remained strong, with an important indicator closely monitored by the Federal Reserve indicating elevated price pressures.
- The personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy increased 2.8% from a year ago in March, above expectations.
- Both the all-items PCE price gauge and the core index increased by 2.7%, higher than estimates, leading to a positive market reaction.
- Markets reacted mildly to the data, with Wall Street set to open higher, while Treasury yields fell and the probability of rate cuts increased slightly.
France's air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe: Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday ...
reuters.com/world/europe/frances-air-traffic-control-strikes-ground-flights-across-europe-2024-04-25/
EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier: Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing
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European Council President Charles Michel has pledged to work closely with Senegal to address issues like migration and development as he visited the new ... Show more
EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour: The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-parliament-approves-ban-products-made-with-forced-labour-2024-04-23/
"This is what we want, and it is why we are adamant about providing student loans and new credit opportunities to not only enhance the skills of our ... Show more
Tinubu meets Dutch PM, says Nigeria positioned to power clean energy future of Europe, world
Tinubu meets Dutch PM, says Nigeria positioned to power clean energy future of Europe, world
Belgian MEP Marc Botenga heavily scrutinised the EU for its continued support for Israel despite ongoing ‘genocide’ in Palestine’s Gaza ... Show more
Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming Hours: U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a long-delayed military aid package hours ...
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Chinese security equipment company raided in EU over foreign subsidies concerns: A Chinese security equipment company was raided by the European Commission at ...
reuters.com/world/europe/security-equipment-company-raided-eu-over-foreign-subsidies-concerns-2024-04-23/
Healthy woman, 34, plans to euthanize herself on her birthday today: Jolanda Fun plans to legally euthanise herself in the Netherlands on her 34th birthday today ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/25/healthy-woman-34-plans-euthanize-birthday-today-20720677/
Rights concerns, costs undermine Turkey-EU migrant deal, say auditors: Turkey's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness ...
reuters.com/world/europe/rights-concerns-costs-undermine-turkey-eu-migrant-deal-say-auditors-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Rights Concerns, Costs Impact Turkiye-EU Migrant Deal
- Turkiye's poor human rights record and economic factors are undermining the effectiveness of the EU migration deal with Ankara.
- EU auditors raised concerns about NGOs' ability to operate projects due to Turkiye's authoritarian turn and crackdown on dissent.
- The report highlighted challenges in managing EU aid amidst Turkiye's economic downturn and rule of law backsliding by Ankara.
- The European Commission's lack of cost analysis and uncertainty post-aid end call for improvements in impact demonstration, sustainability, and value for money.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's speech at the European Defence and Security Summit in Brussels was interrupted when a protester said she ... Show more
Quick Glance: Heckler blasts von der Leyen over Israel support
- Ursula von der Leyen was interrupted during a speech by a man who accused her of being a 'criminal' for supporting Israel.
- The man shouted that she had 'aided genocide in Gaza' and accused her of having the blood of Palestinian children on her hands.
- The incident occurred at the European Defence and Security Summit, where von der Leyen was delivering a speech on strengthening European security and defence.
- The man, later identified as David Cronin, defended his action as a 'citizen's arrest' and continued to criticize von der Leyen for her support of Israel.
Tom Van Grieken: An interview with the man who wants to destroy Belgium: “Belgium is like a forced marriage: nobody asked for it.”
brusselstimes.com/politics/1007260/tom-van-grieken-an-interview-with-the-man-who-wants-to-destroy-belgium
Sunday question on the European elections • Elections Research Group / ZDF (projection): CDU/CSU 30% | GREENS 17% | SPD 15% | AfD 15% | BSW 4% | THE LEFT 3% | ... Show more
Sunday question - Election surveys for the 2024 European elections (election survey, surveys)
Sunday question - Election surveys for the 2024 European elections (election survey, surveys)
Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris Dukes It Out on TikTok: Welcome to the weekend issue of Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-20/ireland-s-prime-minister-simon-harris-dukes-it-out-on-tiktok
Suspicion of espionage: Krah employee wanted to work for the BND: The suspected spy from the office of AfD politician Maximilian Krah tried to work for the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/spionageverdacht-krah-mitarbeiter-wollte-fuer-den-bnd-arbeiten-li.2209728
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
China's steel sector has bigger worries than Biden tariff hike: U.S. President Joe Biden's push to triple tariffs on Chinese steel imports strikes a mostly ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/chinas-steel-sector-has-bigger-worries-than-biden-tariff-hike-2024-04-19/
Dutch PM offers to buy Patriot systems from allies for Ukraine: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte offered on April 17 to buy Patriot air defense systems from more ...
kyivindependent.com/dutch-pm-offers-to-buy-patriot-systems-from-allies-for-ukraine/
BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, gov Ueda says: The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again if trend inflation accelerates toward its 2% ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-will-hike-rates-if-trend-inflation-accelerates-says-gov-ueda-2024-04-23/
Police turn up to shut down conference while Nigel Farage was giving speech: Emir Kir, the mayor of Brussels district Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, said he issued an ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/police-turn-shut-conference-nigel-farage-giving-speech-20657692/
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
Netherlands provide Ukraine with €200 million for air defence : More than €200,000 had been allocated for the delivery of air defence and artillery shells to ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452048/
Japan's corporate service inflation perks up in March: Japan's annual business-to-business service inflation accelerated for the second month to hit 2 ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-corporate-service-inflation-perks-up-march-2024-04-24/
How a Brussels mayor wants to cancel a right-wing conference: The authorities in the Belgian capital tried three times to break up a high-profile meeting of ...
nzz.ch/international/wie-ein-bruesseler-buergermeister-eine-rechte-konferenz-canceln-will-ld.1826678
Quick Glance: Brussels Mayor's Battle Against Right-Wing Conference
- Authorities in Brussels attempted multiple times to dissolve a conference of right-wing politicians, inadvertently benefiting the organizers.
- Despite resistance and the mayor's intervention, the National Conservatism Conference took place in a different hotel.
- Prominent politicians like Viktor Orban and Nigel Farage discussed topics such as the nation-state and the future of Europe.
- After intense reactions and criticism, the police ordinance was lifted, and the second day of the conference proceeded without incidents.
Brussels' under-used offices increasingly converted into homes: A quarter of new housing in Brussels is converted from office spaces, according to a new ...
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🇪🇺 🧑🚀 The #EuropeanSpaceAgency welcomed five newly-graduated astronauts Monday who are now eligible for space missions after a year-long training programme ... Show more
Russia's war: EU holds out prospect of further aid for Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-stellt-ukraine-weitere-hilfe-in-aussicht-a-14f20bc5-d555-43bb-aab9-20f0dae8b986
Italy expects ECB to start cutting rates in second half of year: Italy expects the European Central Bank (ECB) to start cutting interest rates from the second ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/italy-expects-ecb-start-cutting-rates-second-half-year-2024-04-22/
Hungary's Orbán launches EU election campaign with pledge to 'occupy Brussels': Hungary's prime minister has portrayed Europe as a continent teetering on the ...
apnews.com/article/orban-hungary-eu-elections-c06a7625d8d4f8d5d4f550caf9a34178
SNB raises minimum reserve requirement for domestic banks: The Swiss National Bank said on Monday it is raising the minimum reserve requirement for domestic ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/snb-raises-minimum-reserve-requirement-domestic-banks-2024-04-22/
Exclusive: European Council President Charles Michel hopes apparent Israeli attack on Iran will bring 'end' to escalation. #EuropeNews Exclusive: Michel hopes apparent Israeli attack on Iran will bring 'end' to escalation | Euronews
Frustrated farmers are rebelling against EU rules. The far right is stoking the flames
apnews.com/article/europe-democracy-farmers-protest-green-deal-elections-a0278919b2fe47c7476c0c56ccf4850b
Middle East tensions should not delay ECB's June rate cut, Villeroy says: Tension in the Middle East is unlikely to drive up energy prices and should not affect ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/middle-east-tensions-should-not-delay-ecbs-june-rate-cut-villeroy-says-2024-04-21/
The family feud that holds the Philippines back: Squabbling between the Marcos and Duterte clans makes politics unpredictable
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/the-family-feud-that-holds-the-philippines-back
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann is the top candidate in the upcoming European elections in June. She is running for the FDP under the motto “Controversial in ... Show more
Anti-Israeli protesters failed quite miserably to disrupt a 800-strong pro-Israel event in a church in Netherlands. India Naftali offers a first-hand account.
Exclusive: Poland focusing on EU recovery grants, law change to ramp up investments
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-focusing-eu-recovery-grants-law-change-ramp-up-investments-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Poland's Strategy for EU Recovery Grants and Law Change to Boost Investments
- With a little over two years left to spend European Union recovery money, Poland is firmly focusing on maximizing the smaller grants portion of the program, while viewing cheap loans as a secondary component.
- Poland is expected to receive 6 billion euros from recovery funds on Monday, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government is revising the national reconstruction plan to list projects and reforms aimed for approval by Brussels this month.
- To expedite investments, the Polish government is also working on amending existing laws to avoid converting all incoming euro-denominated funds into Polish zlotys, with a decision expected either this month or next.
- However, some economists caution that investor optimism regarding the inflow of funds may be excessive, especially with the upcoming Polish presidential elections next year potentially impacting the implementation of necessary reforms to ensure the continuous flow of funds.
EU expected to sue Germany over gas tariff, sources say: The European Commission is expected to sue Germany for charging its neighbours an extra fee for buying ...
reuters.com/business/energy/eu-expected-sue-germany-over-gas-tariff-sources-say-2024-04-17/
EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States ...
reuters.com/technology/eu-leaders-hear-shake-up-needed-match-global-rivals-2024-04-18/
We can buy Patriot systems for Ukraine, says Dutch PM: Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, has proposed at the EU leaders summit in Brussels that ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451755/
Russian banks' profits drop slightly m/m to $2.9 billion in March: Russian banks' profits fell marginally in March to 270 billion roubles ($2.89 billion) ...
reuters.com/business/finance/russian-banks-profits-drop-slightly-mm-29-billion-march-2024-04-19/
Lufthansa seeks to persuade EU regulators over ITA stake buy: Lufthansa executives and lawyers will attend a day-long hearing in Brussels on Friday to try to ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/lufthansa-seeks-persuade-eu-regulators-over-ita-stake-buy-2024-04-19/
A video shows a Dutch activist interviewing various Israel supporters, asking them: "Why do you support Israel, and why do many Christians support Israel?”
ECB's Lagarde hints it is too early to review inflation target: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hinted on Wednesday that it was too early for ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecbs-lagarde-hints-it-is-too-early-review-inflation-target-2024-04-17/
In Belgium, the Flemish far right is gaining ground ahead of the European elections
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“Together for a strong Europe” - This is the motto under which Katarina Barley is running as the SPD's top candidate in the European elections in June ... Show more
Belgium pushes to expel controversial Palestinian activist ‘hate preacher’: Mohammed Khatib leads Palestinian group already banned in Germany for its actions ...
timesofisrael.com/belgium-pushes-to-expel-controversial-palestinian-activist-hate-preacher/
The Free Russia Legion is one of three anti-Kremlin Russian militias fighting for Ukraine.
Its deputy commander is a pony-tailed former fitness coach called ... Show more
Meet Russia’s Christian soldier who wants to oust Putin – POLITICO
Meet Russia’s Christian soldier who wants to oust Putin – POLITICO
Ghana finance minister expects MoU with bilateral lenders in May: Ghana's Finance Minister expects a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) from the country's ...
reuters.com/world/africa/ghana-finance-minister-expects-mou-with-bilateral-lenders-may-2024-04-21/
Hungary's Orban Headlines Far-Right Forum After Brussels Ban Overruled: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addressed a far-right political conference in ...
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World urges ‘de-escalation’ after drones shot down over Iran: Escalation more than six months into Israel’s war on Gaza has raised fears of spiralling violence ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/world-urges-de-escalation-after-drones-shot-down-over-iran
Ukraine war latest: US House passes $61 billion in aid for Ukraine; Navy confirms Russian ship hit in Sevastopol
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-us-house-passes-61-billion-in-aid-navy-confirms-russian-ship-hit-in-sevastopol/
Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo: Brussels has handed Belgrade a dilemma: Either stop obstructing Kosovo's entry into key ...
euronews.com/2024/04/23/top-eu-diplomats-put-serbia-against-the-wall-with-kosovo
Eurobarometer: What citizens think of the European Parliament: The image of the European Parliament is better than ever - but the differences between the ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/eurobarometer-europaparlament-europawahl-100.html
EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided: Iran must be isolated internationally after the major attack on Israel ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/nach-irans-angriff-auf-israel-eu-krisengipfel-staaten-beschliessen-ausweitung-von-iran-sanktionen-li.2207040
US assistance approval shows Ukraine won't be abandoned, Zelenskyy says, urging Senate to ratify the aid - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/21/us-assistance-approval-shows-ukraine-wont-be-abandoned-zelenskyy-says-urging-senate-to-ratify-the-aid/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Seeking edge over rivals, Intel first to assemble ASML's next-gen chip tool: Intel said on Thursday it had become the first company to assemble one of Dutch tech ...
reuters.com/technology/seeking-edge-over-rivals-intel-first-assemble-asmls-next-gen-chip-tool-2024-04-18/
Drugs from the pharmacy: Mayor of Amsterdam pleads for a regulated cocaine market
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ECB's Simkus says several interest rate cuts are most likely: The European Central Bank will most likely cut interest rates several times, but it does not need ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-simkus-says-several-interest-rate-cuts-are-most-likely-2024-04-18/
“We think it is very important to do everything we can to isolate Iran,” said EU Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday evening in Brussels.
DR Congo should file complaint against Rwanda with ICJ, says Belgian envoy: Democratic Republic of Congo should file a complaint with the International Court of ...
reuters.com/world/africa/dr-congo-should-file-complaint-against-rwanda-with-icj-says-belgian-envoy-2024-04-19/
ECB's Lagarde says inflation more likely to ease but risks both ways: Euro zone inflation is likely to decline further and the European Central Bank may cut ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-lagarde-says-inflation-more-likely-ease-risks-both-ways-2024-04-19/
Is South Africa ready for a change in government?: The ANC is unpopular, but the opposition is fractured
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/11/is-south-africa-ready-for-a-change-in-government
ECB's Vasle sees rates much closer to 3% at year-end: The European Central Bank deposit rate should be "much closer" to 3% by the end of the year from a record ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-vasle-sees-rates-much-closer-3-year-end-2024-04-17/
Chinooks over Duisburg again and again: what's behind it all: The "Koniklijke Luchtmacht" flew over Duisburg several times with the Boeing Chinook CH-47F ...
waz.de/staedte/duisburg/article242056990/Immer-wieder-Chinooks-ueber-Duisburg-Das-steckt-dahinter.html
Spain accidentally releases alleged Dutch druglord Karim Bouyakhrichan: The 46-year-old walked free after a Dutch extradition request sparked confusion in ...
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Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451707/
Political storm erupts after police ordered to shut down hard-right NatCon conference in Brussels
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ECB could cut rates more than three times in this year: Simkus: The European Central Bank could cut interest rates more than three times this year and the ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecb-could-cut-rates-more-than-three-times-this-year-simkus-2024-04-15/
On Wednesday night, activists from Scientist Rebellion, "Scientists For Future Austria" and Extinction Rebellion Austria put blindfolds on numerous statues of ... Show more
Protest against climate crisis with blindfolds for Viennese monuments - Vienna - derStandard.at ' Panorama
Protest against climate crisis with blindfolds for Viennese monuments - Vienna - derStandard.at ' Panorama
At least 20 environmental protesters arrested at Massachusetts airport, police say
cnn.com/2024/04/20/us/massachusetts-hanscom-airport-protest/
Concerns are growing among the Muslim population of the Netherlands who fear increased attacks and greater victimisation after a change of government ... Show more
By order of the mayor: police block entrance to right-wing populist conference in Brussels
spiegel.de/ausland/polizei-blockiert-eingang-zu-rechtspopulisten-konferenz-in-bruessel-a-2195b314-52b2-42b1-9826-acbb43155f18
Hunger strike in Berlin: Starving against the Federal Chancellor: Three activists are on hunger strike near the Chancellery in Berlin. One of them has been for ...
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2024-04/klimaaktivisten-hungerstreik-olaf-scholz
After criticism: Markus Pieper resigns from his post in Brussels: A majority in the EU Parliament suspected nepotism in Ursula von der Leyen's EU Commission ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/markus-pieper-eu-parlament-100.html
Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-czechia-russa/
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