Cyprus “Mafia State” Report: What 3,000 pages reveal about a decade of interventions favouring Rybolovlev

Police report details activities of Greek-Russian gang

A hefty report prepared by officials in the Hellenic Police’s Organized Crime Division sheds light on the activities of a criminal syndicate, mostly made up of ethnic Greeks from Russia.

When Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse Become Part of the Political Battle

The Reformatory at 60 Szőlő Street in Budapest Even political opponents acknowledge that the TISZA Party has a campaign strategy unlike any other: planned down to the smallest detail—likely with foreign expertise—and executed with mathematical precision, it has amplified the partly justified dissatisfaction with FIDESZ to excessive proportions. One of the most successful—and at the [] The post When Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse Become Part of the Political Battle appeared first on Hungary Today.

Greek Roma Activist’s Magazine Aims to Showcase ‘Unknown History’

Panagiotis Charitos tells BIRN that Greece’s first Romani magazine was established to tackle social prejudices and promote a new community goal – starting the first Roma political party.

How Bending Spoons built a $23bn tech empire from struggling brands

Nasdaq listing caps more than a decade of deals that transformed an Italian start-up into a global internet company

Hungary’s Public Media Goes Dark, Apologizes for ‘Years of Lying’ as Tisza Takes Over

Hungary’s flagship public news channel, M1, went dark on Tuesday after its new leadership, appointed by the Tisza Party’s parliamentary supermajority, suspended news programming and apologized for ‘years of political distortion’. The unprecedented blackout forms part of the government’s sweeping overhaul of the Orbán-era public media system, a process Fidesz has condemned as a politically motivated takeover. The post Hungary’s Public Media Goes Dark, Apologizes for ‘Years of Lying’ as Tisza Takes Over appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Contact Roma-Garnacho: Giallorossi propose a loan deal

Roma continues to move the market in search of quality reinforcements for their attacking department.According to Alfredo Pedullà, Roma have conducted an initial exploratory inquiry for Alejandro Gar...

There is a real Swiss political party devoted to abolishing PowerPoint

The Anti-PowerPoint Party is a real Swiss political party dedicated to decreasing professional use of Microsoft PowerPoint and other forms of presentation software. According to Wikipedia, the party claims presentation software causes national-economic damage amounting to 2.1 billion CHF a year and lowers the quality of a presentation in 95 of the cases. — Read the rest The post There is a real Swiss political party devoted to abolishing PowerPoint appeared first on Boing Boing.

Why is FNM still treating the PLP as a protest movement?

Dear BP, The FNM frames the PLP as a “protest movement” rather than a mature, experienced governing party. This is a deliberate political strategy — not a factual description — meant to delegitimise the PLP’s governing posture, portray it as reactionary rather than visionary, and deflect from its many positive programmes. The FNM’s recent messaging — especially around the 2026 election []

After Being Set on Fire, the New BiH and RBiH Flags Redisplayed

Following the decision to place Bosnia and Herzegovina on the increased monitoring list for anti-money laundering and terrorist financing (the so-called grey list), key financial institutions issued a joint, reassuring statement to the public. They state that the financial sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina remains fully stable, liquid, adequately capitalized, and safe. The joint statement [] The post After Being Set on Fire, the New BiH and RBiH Flags Redisplayed appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Secrecy and instability plague NFVF as leadership crisis deepens

Secrecy and instability plague NFVF as leadership crisis deepens

What RSP Needs To Be Strong Party

Four years since its launch, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has gradually emerged as a modern political party. While...

Another Company Identified in Latvijas valsts meži Cyberattack Investigation

The cybercriminal responsible for the attack on Latvijas valsts meži (LVM) also compromised a server belonging to pharmaceutical manufacturer Olpha, Latvia’s national cybersecurity incident response institution Cert.lv informed the LETA news agency. According to Cert.lv, investigators discovered the breach of Olpha’s server while analysing the cyberattack against Latvijas valsts meži. The institution stressed that the [] The post Another Company Identified in Latvijas valsts meži Cyberattack Investigation appeared first on Baltic News Network.

Activities of organized fan groups accused of extortion, arson, and drug trafficking, caught on video

They had engaged in ongoing criminal activity that exhibited the characteristics of a structured criminal organization - They used a social club as their “base of operations,” which operated under the guise of a seemingly legitimate movement The post Activities of organized fan groups accused of extortion, arson, and drug trafficking, caught on video appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Graffiti in Bratislava, Slovakia

Received anonymously: Tagging and poster campaign in Bratislava, Slovakia, in the early morning of Wednesday

How I stopped a massive WordPress spam attack with 4,700 lines of code in two days - thanks to Codex and Claude

Spam accounts overwhelmed my database. Claude found the weaknesses, Codex wrote the fixes, and I deployed a new defense.

Financial watchdog set to punish MBK Partners over Homeplus management

SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial watchdog on Thursday reportedl...

PFIPC scandal about public accountability, not one man – Kwankwasiyya Movement

According to the statement, the movement said the controversy raises serious questions about transparency, credibility and accountability in government. The post PFIPC scandal about public accountability, not one man – Kwankwasiyya Movement appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tintioulén : accusés d’ingérence, de pressions et de violences autour de l’élection du maire, les responsables du GMD répondent

Ce qui devait être une simple formalité institutionnelle s’est transformée en une véritable crise politique locale. Plusieurs jours après la date prévue pour l’installation de l’exécutif communal de Tintioulén, la commune demeure sans maire. Au-delà du blocage du scrutin, de graves accusations émergent désormais, alimentant une vive controverse dans cette localité de la préfecture de []

Inside Milan’s new era: Cardinale’s Liverpool-style overhaul

A new chapter is underway at Milan. Following the appointment of Ruben Amorim as head coach, the Rossoneri have now put in place the key figures responsible for reshaping the club both on and off the ...

Milan agree terms with Lazio’s Mario Gila, push expected for transfer

Serie A side Milan have done significant business already this summer and could be lining up a formal move for Lazio defender Mario Gila.A host of Italian clubs have been looking at the centre-back, b...

VFH: Financials Staging A Strong Rally Ahead Of The Q2 Earnings Season

VFH: Financials Staging A Strong Rally Ahead Of The Q2 Earnings Season

In the Sahel, journalists, activists and NGOs in the crosshairs of Russian agents from “The Company”

Propaganda Machine Reading time: 9 min. In the Sahel, journalists, activists and NGOs in the crosshairs of Russian agents from “The Company” To build its network of influence and expand its reach in Africa, Russia is targeting civil society actors: recruiting journalists, infiltrating NGOs and activist groups, and mobilizing public figures. Forbidden Stories analyzed new [] The post In the Sahel, journalists, activists and NGOs in the crosshairs of Russian agents from “The Company” appeared first on Forbidden Stories.

Italian word of the day: 'Casino'

No, we're not talking about gambling.

Google Details Turla's New STOCKSTAY Backdoor Used in Ukraine Espionage Attacks

The Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as Turla has been attributed to a previously undocumented .NET backdoor called STOCKSTAY that has been deployed against government and military organizations in Ukraine, and entities that have an interest in Italian foreign policy. Describing the Windows backdoor as continually developed by the hacking group, Google Threat Intelligence Group (

Maltese Tycoon Yorgen Fenech Stands Trial For Murder Of Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

Proceedings have finally begun in Valletta against Yorgen Fenech, the 44-year-old heir to a Maltese property empire, over the 2017 car-bomb assassination of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Fenech is named in the indictment as the instigator of the plot, facing charges of complicity in homicide and criminal association with the perpetrators of the killing. [] The post Maltese Tycoon Yorgen Fenech Stands Trial For Murder Of Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Début des audiences criminelles à N’zérékoré : « Notre mission n’est ni de condamner un innocent ni d’absoudre un coupable »

Le tribunal de première instance de N’Zérékoré a officiellement lancé, ce jeudi, 9 juillet 2026 la session des audiences criminelles. La cérémonie d’ouverture a mobilisé les autorités administratives, judiciaires, militaires et sanitaires, ainsi que les responsables des services de défense et de sécurité et plusieurs acteurs de la société civile. Cette forte mobilisation traduit l’importance [] The post Début des audiences criminelles à N’zérékoré : « Notre mission n’est ni de condamner un innocent ni d’absoudre un coupable » first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Modern antisemitism has become a battle over belonging, scholars say

Day Two of the “Contemporary Antisemitism 2026” conference in Haifa explored how Jewish belonging is increasingly contested across digital platforms, popular culture and minority movements.

Experience: ‘I Was a Teenage Wagner PMC Fan’

This interview is from the spring 2026 issue of VICE magazine, THE NOT THE PHOTO ISSUE. Get four issues each year, sent straight to your door, by subscribing here. I came across an account on Telegram a couple of years ago. The admin, Pif, had breathtaking knowledge of niche aspects of Slavic mercenary activity, a []

How Local Cops Are Running With Trump's NSPM-7 Attacks on Antifa

Local authorities accused the same legal assistance group targeted by Joseph McCarthy a half century ago of being part of a vast antifa conspiracy. The post How Local Cops Are Running With Trump’s NSPM-7 Attacks on Antifa appeared first on The Intercept.

‘Trauma-Informed Prosecution’: Left-Wing Billionaires Bankroll Training To Teach Prosecutors Criminals Are ‘Dealing With Trauma’

Left-wing billionaires and nonprofits are bankrolling a think tank that trains prosecutors and their staff on the practice of trauma-informed prosecution, an approach that argues that all criminals are dealing with trauma and thus aims to reduce charges or seek alternatives for incarceration based on their psychological profiles. The think tank is housed in the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, part of the taxpayer-funded City University of New York (CUNY).The post ‘Trauma-Informed Prosecution’: Left-Wing Billionaires Bankroll Training To Teach Prosecutors Criminals Are ‘Dealing With Trauma’ appeared first on .

Signs of a serious rift between PM Péter Magyar and Speaker Ágnes Forsthoffer – video

A leading Hungarian political analyst believes the row between the PM and the Speaker tells something about possible rifts within the Tisza Party. tiszaparty pétermagyar ágnesforsthoffer hungarianparliament debate video Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/serious-rift-between-peter-magyar-and-speaker/

Three held in Greece over deadly bomb attacks targeting ruling party politicians

Greece's anti-terrorism forces have taken swift action, detaining three individuals believed to be behind a wave of firebomb assaults targeting members of the ruling New Democracy party. Among the attacks was a tragic explosion in Thessaloniki, which claimed the life of a parliamentary candidate's mother. These arrests not only demonstrate the government's resolve to seek justice but also underscore Greece's challenging history with political extremism.

Government, Business Leaders Arrive In Poland For Ukraine Recovery Conference | Dawn News English

Government and business leaders arrived in Gdańsk, Poland on Thursday (June 25) for the first day of the Ukraine Recovery Conference. The recovery forum is the main annual international event dedicated to Ukraine's reconstruction and was aimed at helping Polish businesses to win contracts to rebuild Ukraine once the war with Russia ends. #ukraine #poland #reconstruction #europe #ukrainerecovery #worldnews #eu #gdansk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Channel 12's Tel Aviv offices vandalized amid escalating attacks on Israeli media

The attack is the latest in a series of incidents targeting prominent reporters at Channel 12 and other Israeli media outlets, amid months of incitement against the network by senior coalition figures

Marfin Firebombing: How Greek Police Finally Identified Suspects 16 Years Later

Greek police on Thursday arrested two suspects in Athens in connection with the 2010 Marfin firebombing, marking the first major breakthrough in one of Greece’s most notorious unsolved crimes. Authorities allege the two men participated in the attack that killed three bank employees—including a pregnant woman—during anti-austerity protests in central Athens more than sixteen years []

Ahli KAF perangi dadah di Felda

MARAN: Lebih 30,000 ahli pertubuhan Kami Anak Felda (KAF) di seluruh negara digerakkan sebagai barisan hadapan komuniti dalam memerangi pe­nyalahgunaan dadah yang terus mengancam generasi muda di tanah rancangan. Presidennya, Datuk Amizar Abu Adam berkata, kekuatan jaringan KAF dimanfaatkan bagi memperhebat usaha pencegahan, pemantauan serta meningkatkan kesedaran masyarakat mengenai bahaya najis dadah. Penglibatan aktif ahli ... Read more The post Ahli KAF perangi dadah di Felda appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Randy Villegas Has A Sex-Abuse Scandal Problem

Socialist Randy Villegas’ campaign is managed by Morris Katz of Fight Agency, the same far-left political machine propping up Maine Democrat Graham Platner, but now that Platner is facing disturbing allegations of sexual assault and rape, Villegas has suddenly gone quiet. This is not Villegas’ first time being tied to a disturbing scandal involving sexual abuse. While Villegas served [] The post Randy Villegas Has A Sex-Abuse Scandal Problem appeared first on NRCC.

‘Only Beautiful Things to Look At’ Review: A Handsome but Muffled Portrait of State-Sanctioned Cruelty

The fashions and furnishings of Czechoslovakia in the 1980s — the height of the state’s racist program of suppressing the Roma population through coerced sterilization — are painstakingly evoked in Slovakian filmmaker Ivan Ostrochovský’s “Only Beautiful Things to Look At.” But the film’s attractive yet oddly bloodless presentation gives the impression of a period drama []