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17 June 2022, Australia, Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP/dpa.

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NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Australia's Albanese confirms he will attend NATO summit in Madrid

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/17/22

Albanese stressed that his main reason for attending the NATO summit was that Australia was making a greater contribution to Ukraine's efforts to defend itself from the ongoing Russian…

HANDOUT - 06 April 2022, Belgium, Brussels: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (R) receives Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (L) and Swedeish Foreign Minister Ann Linde prior to a meeting on the sidelines of the meetings of the NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs. Photo: -/NATO/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Finland should join NATO 'without delay,' leaders say

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/12/22

Finland will apply for membership of the military alliance, after decades of remaining formally neutral

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Photo: La Moncloa.

Spain

SCANDAL

Spanish prime minister's phone tapped with Pegasus spyware

The Nomad Today 5/2/22

More than 2.6 gigabytes of data was stolen from Sánchez's phone, the RTVE TV and the Europa Press news agency learned from government sources

21/04/2022. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the President of Ukraine, Volodímir Zelenski, during the press conference they offered after meeting in Kiev. Photo: La Moncloa.

Spain

WAR IN UKRAINE

PM Sanchez shaken after knowing first-hand the Russian "atrocities"

The Nomad Today 4/21/22

After meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Pedro Sanchez announced that Spain will provide Ukraine with 200 more tons of military aid

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin during an interview with political journalists on Sunday. Photo: Laura Kotila/Vnk.

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Finnish Prime Minister emphasizes security benefits of NATO membership

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/11/22

Finland is rapidly moving towards a decision on the issue and some say Helsinki could apply to become a member in May or June, when a NATO summit is due in Madrid

17 August 2021, Berlin: Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas speaks during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, following their meeting at the Federal Chancellery. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa POOL/dpa

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Estonian leader calls on West to stand united in Ukraine conflict

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/22

"The unity has held up so far and we are all working together to stay strong and united against Russian aggression – aggression that does not only affect Ukraine but Europe in general," Prime…

12/29/2021. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during his appearance before the media to present the third edition of the Executive's accountability report 'Cumpliendo' (Complying) and summarize the first two years of his mandate. Photo: La Moncloa.

Spain

AGRICULTURE

PM Sanchez "deeply regrets" meat controversy raised by Minister Garzon

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/10/22

In a radio interview, Sanchez avoids admitting that Garzón's words have also caused discomfort within the government

FILED - 05 February 2016, Berlin: Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa speaks during a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel after their meeting at the Federal Chancellery. Four weeks before parliamentary elections in Portugal, Prime Minister Antonio Costa has approved a hike in the monthly minimum wage. Photo: Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa.

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PORTUGAL

Portuguese prime minister raises minimum wage as election nears

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/3/22

It is "an increase of 40 euros - the highest ever" in Portugal, he said

World

SWEDEN

Second time lucky: Magdalena Andersson returns as Swedish PM

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/29/21

"I see this as the start of 10 years," she said

World

SWEDEN

New Swedish prime minister steps down hours after taking job

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/25/21

Andersson said she does not want to lead a government whose legitimacy is questioned

18 November 2021, Belarus, Brusgi: Migrants are in the emergency shelter at the warehouse of a logistics centre near the border with Poland. Photo: Ulf Mauder/dpa.

World

IMMIGRATION CRISIS

Polish PM: 'Millions' of migrants to arrive in Europe if controls lax

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/18/21

"If we don't decisively protect and defend our borders in Europe, hundreds of millions from Africa or the Middle East will try to come to Europe," he said.

FILED - Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the day two of the EU Summit on Brexit at the European Union headquarters. Lofven will start a visit to South Korea on 18 December 2019. Photo: -/European Council/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

World

GOVERNMENT CRISIS

Sweden's Lofven resigns as prime minister

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/10/21

Lofven's resignation puts Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson one step closer to becoming the Nordic country's first female prime minister

World

IRAQ

Iraq says prime minister survives assassination attempt unharmed

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/7/21

So far, there has been no claim of responsibility

HANDOUT - 03 November 2021, United Kingdom, London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during the Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Photo: Jessica Taylor/Uk Parliament via PA Media/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

World

PRESSURE

Johnson under pressure as opposition calls for Spanish trip probe

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/6/21

Both Labour and the Lib Dems are demanding an investigation into whether the prime minister properly declared the luxury accommodation in a Costa del Sol villa owned by Lord Goldsmith's…