Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Liquid Gold Target By Criminals
Olive Oil has become liquid gold due to poor weather conditions and has been stolen repeatedly due to a sharp increase in its price.
Author: Nicholas Zalewski
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Slovakia Votes For Pro-Russia Far-Left Party
Far-left Robert Fico and SMER-SSD win the Slovak national election. He is pro-Putin and is against assistance to Ukraine.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: The European Union And The Rogue Three
Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia have taken it upon themselves to unilaterally ban grain and agricultural products from Ukraine. Ukraine has filed a complaint with the WTO and the EU may defend them while simultaneously start an infringement procedure against them.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s periphery: Lampedusa Becomes Ground Zero In Migrant Crisis
Italy is once again being overwhelmed with migrants trying to reach Europe. The EU promises help yet time will tell if this will be the case.
(Analysis) Croatia, The Long Journey To Eurozone And Schengen Area
It has taken 9.5 years to become part of the Eurozone and Schengen Area. This is due to the strict entry requirements that govern these agreements.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Leveraging Expats To Support Portuguese Economy
Portugal has seen a rise in Expats moving to the nation. Leaders must decide how to leverage these new arrivals to help make the Portuguese economy competitive and improve living standards for Portuguese citizens.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Hungary Advocates for Georgian EU Candidate Status
Last year Ukraine and Moldova were recognized as official candidates of the EU. Georgia on the other hand only had its European perspective recognized but Hungary isn’t having it anymore. Hungary calls this decision political rather than based on merit and demands Georgia be given candidate status this fall.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Hacking Impacts Poland’s Railway System And NATO
Poland suffered hacking which impacted its trains. In July however it faced another hacking incident which affected sensitive information from NATO.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Italy First Nation To Ban Artificial Meat
Tradition is everything in Italian cuisine and the nation refuses to budge. Lab grown meat will not be allowed to be produced within the EU member state without a hefty financial penalty.
Let’s Tune In To The EU’s Periphery: Cyprus Becomes European Union’s Promised Land
As Israel’s democracy becomes unstable along with rising housing and living costs, Israelis have been moving elsewhere. Only 40 minutes away by airplane, Cyprus has become a popular destination. This allows Israelis to visit family while also allowing Israelis to get a permanent residency permit in Cyprus through investing. Cypriots have become increasingly unhappy as home prices have started to soar. Time will tell how relations develop between Cypriots and Israelis.