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Eurovision sparks political clash as Israeli defence minister reacts to European boycotts

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has reacted to the results of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna by congratulating Israeli performer Noam Bettan for finishing second, while also criticising several European countries that protested Israel’s participation.

17 May 2026-10:19
Georgia political shift could open major trade opportunity for Armenia

Georgia’s changing political direction away from the West may be creating new strategic opportunities for Armenia in shaping Europe–Asia trade routes, according to a report by the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW).

14 May 2026-17:27
What is behind Latvian PM resignation?

Latvia has entered a new period of political uncertainty after Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced her resignation following the collapse of the country’s three party coalition government.

14 May 2026-13:49
What did Donald Trump say about political prisoners in Venezuela?

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that all remaining political prisoners in Venezuela will eventually be freed, signaling that Washington intends to continue applying pressure on Venezuelan authorities until more detainees are released. His remarks came during a period of major political transition and international attention surrounding Venezuela’s internal situation.

13 May 2026-06:33
Remaining political prisoners in Venezuela to be freed, says Trump

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump pledged that Washington will work to free all remaining political prisoners in Venezuela, asserting that the country is already undergoing economic and political changes.

12 May 2026-23:58
Pashinyan rejects Kremlin criticism over Zelensky remarks in Yerevan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has defended his government’s handling of remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Yerevan, after the Kremlin criticised Armenia for allowing what it described as “anti-Russian statements” to be voiced on its territory.

11 May 2026-16:40
Türkiye and Armenia advance fragile normalization with joint border bridge restoration deal

Türkiye and Armenia are taking new steps toward normalizing relations, marked by an agreement to jointly restore an ancient border bridge, a move experts describe as symbolic yet fragile but potentially full of opportunity.

10 May 2026-17:08
Azerbaijan, Chile hold political consultations, sign memorandum

Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov visited Chile on 6–7 May for the second round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries in Santiago.

08 May 2026-12:15
Macron promises Armenia what he cannot deliver

The European Political Community summit will likely be remembered for its emotional meetings and conspicuous displays of warm friendship between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron. Had these displays been somewhat more restrained and dignified, they might not have attracted much attention. After all, cordial relations between politicians from different countries are perfectly normal.

08 May 2026-10:31
What do we know about the explosion at the headquarters of the Netherlands’ largest political party?

Dutch authorities launched a major investigation after an explosion struck the headquarters of the country’s largest political party, triggering security fears, political reactions and renewed debate over threats targeting democratic institutions in Europe.

08 May 2026-05:28