Eastern Europe
Slovak premier prepares austerity agenda
By Markus Salzmann, May 24, 2012
Social Democratic Prime Minister Robert Fico has made a sharp reduction in Slovakia’s budget deficit the central goal of his new government.
The appalling situation of Romania’s institutionalized children: From Ceausescu to today
By Diana Toma, May 23, 2012
Cases in Romania of the inhumane treatment of children left abandoned in hospitals or simply thrown in the trash by their own parents are becoming increasingly frequent.
G8 and NATO summits take place without Putin
By Clara Weiss, May 19, 2012
The last minute decision of Russian president Vladimir Putin to not attend this week’s G8 summit is an unmistakable sign of deteriorating relations between Moscow and NATO.
Russian plane crashes in Indonesia
By Clara Weiss, May 11, 2012
On Wednesday, a Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 on a demonstration flight crashed into the rock face of a volcano near the Indonesian capital of Jakarta.
Vladimir Putin inaugurated as Russian president
By Clara Weiss, May 8, 2012
Putin’s third term as president will be marked by a deepening economic crisis and geopolitical tensions that threaten to escalate into a war between the major powers.
Russian general threatens pre-emptive attack on US missile defence system in Europe
By Clara Weiss, May 7, 2012
The recent threats by the Russian army chief to launch pre-emptive military strikes in eastern Europe underline the growing geopolitical tensions between the major powers.
Ukraine bombings point to growing political tensions
By Niall Green, April 30, 2012
Explosions in Ukraine point to mounting tensions within the country’s ruling elite.
Russia prepares for a US-Israeli military strike against Iran
By Clara Weiss, April 28, 2012
Russia has undertaken intensive preparations during the past few months for a possible military strike by Israel and the United States on Iran.
China and Russia hold joint naval exercises in North East Asia
By John Chan, April 27, 2012
Both China and Russia are deeply concerned at the aggressive US military build up in the Asia-Pacific region.
Hungarian parliament to select new president
By Markus Salzmann, April 25, 2012
The probable election of Janos Ader in May as Hungarian president will advance the policies of the country’s right-wing government.
Strikes in the Russian auto industry
By Clara Weiss, April 21, 2012
Two strikes have taken place in the Russian car industry in recent weeks, showing the extremely tense social relations in the country.
Kremlin prepares austerity program
By Clara Weiss, April 16, 2012
After the conclusion of the election cycle and amid a deepening economic crisis, the Russian government is preparing major cuts in social spending
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