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Telegram's founder accuses Macron of creating 'digital gulag' in Europe

Telegram's founder accuses Macron of creating 'digital gulag' in Europe

Facing ultralow approval ratings, Macron tries to silence online critics, says Pavel Durov

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Belgium moves to merge Brussels police zones to strengthen fight against crime
24.12.2025

Belgium moves to merge Brussels police zones to strengthen fight against crime

Move intended to strengthen coordination, operational efficiency while improving police responsiveness across capital

Security guarantees, EU entry: Zelenskyy outlines revised peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine war
24.12.2025

Security guarantees, EU entry: Zelenskyy outlines revised peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine war

Ukrainian president says Kyiv expects Moscow's comments on proposal later Wednesday, expresses readiness for a meeting with US counterpart to 'resolve sensitive issues'

Belgium's justice system under strain amid surge in drug-related violence: Report
24.12.2025

Belgium's justice system under strain amid surge in drug-related violence: Report

Public trust in Belgium's justice system is falling, with only about half of population expressing confidence

France ‘strongly condemns’ US visa restrictions on 5 European figures
24.12.2025

France ‘strongly condemns’ US visa restrictions on 5 European figures

'The peoples of Europe are free and sovereign and cannot let the rules governing their digital space be imposed by others upon them,' French foreign minister says

Israel should be banned from all cultural and sporting events, not just Eurovision: Irish cartoonist
24.12.2025

Israel should be banned from all cultural and sporting events, not just Eurovision: Irish cartoonist

'I wanted to convey that you had a Eurovision singer, singing like … the spotlight will come down on her, and all around her in the darkness is the destruction of Gaza, the Israeli destruction of Gaza, and what they've done,' Burton tells Anadolu