FEATURE: DRUG-TRAFFICKING How drug smugglers infiltrated a global shipping giant 24-12-2022 09:40 As MSC grew into a dominant force in global trade, it also became a prime drug-trafficking conduit for Balkan gangs.
FEATURE: DRUG-TRAFFICKING Cocaine is flooding into Europe and it's terrorising cities 24-12-2022 08:40 Cocaine often hitches a ride from Latin America in the same ships that carry produce. The drug is swamping Europe, and some communities have been terrorised.
FEATURE: DRUG-TRAFFICKING The golden age of cocaine is happening right now 22-12-2022 14:09 Global fallout from Colombia's cocaine boom is showing up everywhere from the warehouses of Antwerp to coup plots in West Africa, bringing violence, corruption and big profits.
EUROPEAN POLITICS EU parliament's credibility rocked by Qatar bribe claims 12-12-2022 10:26 Investigation underway into allegations that figures working on behalf of Qatar, the Gulf monarchy and World Cup host, paid European politicians huge bribes to influence Brussels policy debate.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU ‘fully committed’ to Mercosur free-trade deal, says top official 24-10-2022 20:56 The European Union is “fully committed” to the stalled free-trade deal with the Mercosur bloc and must move ahead before “other actors intervene,” declares EU official Josep Borrell.
As I see it Giorgia fails the identity test 01-10-2022 07:00 Practitioners of identity politics want all members of a victim group to think the same way. by James Neilson
Europe Sizzles UK breaches 40C for first time, heat records tumble in France 19-07-2022 16:01 Western Europe continues to sweat under an intense heatwave: the mercury is rising on heat records across the region, Britain reaching 40C for the first time on Tuesday.
EDITORIAL April showers without May flowers 14-05-2022 00:01 Far from leaving his problems at home, while in Europe President Fernández took them on with a vigour almost never seen when staring him in the face at home.
Alberto in Europe Fernandez relays Latin America's ‘concern’ over Ukraine war to Macron 13-05-2022 10:45 President Alberto Fernández ends his brief tour of Europe with a warm meeting with France’s newly re-elected leader Emmanuel Macron. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and global fall-out tops the agenda.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Alberto jabs at Cristina as he talks up opportunities in Europe 12-05-2022 16:00 President shows off his independent streak during tour of Spain, Germany and France as he criticises vice-president’s “partial view” of challenges facing Argentina. by James Grainger
WAR IN UKRAINE President Fernández questions economic sanctions against Russia 11-05-2022 15:59 Peronist leader, speaking in Berlin, says Russia should remain in the G20 and that sanctions on the country over Ukraine war are having “negative repercussions for Argentina and the world.”
ALBERTO IN EUROPE Argentina looks to Spain as an entry point for its gas to Europe 10-05-2022 16:33 Argentina intends to sell gas to Europe in the coming years and Spain could be its gateway, President Alberto Fernández tells Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid.
DIPLOMACY & FOREIGN POLICY President puts domestic tensions on pause with European tour 09-05-2022 15:39 Argentina’s president flies to the Spanish city of Madrid on Monday ahead of meeting with Spanish leader Pedro Sánchez. Tour also includes a two-day stopover in Germany and possible meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
FRENCH ELECTION 2022 Macron gets second chance to show France his vision can work 25-04-2022 08:53 French presidents wins another crack at convincing the public that his pro-business, pro-European vision can work for them.
RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE UN rights chief 'horrified' by Bucha killings, Russia denies 'war crimes' claim 04-04-2022 09:00 UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet voices horror at images of dead bodies in the Ukrainian town of Bucha and warns of possible war crimes; Moscow "categorically rejects all allegations."
RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE Tougher Russia sanctions urged over Ukraine 'war crimes' in Bucha 04-04-2022 08:54 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky slams Russian troops as "murderers, torturers, rapists, looters" after allegations emerged of atrocities committed by Russian forces in Bucha, northwest of Kyiv.
Analysis Will Russia's war on Ukraine help or hinder green energy transition? 10-03-2022 00:50 The transition to green fuels is more relevant than ever to reduce dependence on Russian hydrocarbons.
RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE Pope deplores Ukraine 'rivers of blood and tears' 06-03-2022 18:05 Pope Francis on Sunday deplored the "rivers of blood and tears" flowing in Ukraine following the Russian invasion and demanded the creation of humanitarian corridors for refugees.
RUSSIA ATTACKS UKRAINE: DIPLOMATIC FALLOUT Russia isolated as UN council votes to probe rights abuses in Ukraine 04-03-2022 22:55 Argentina's government, which chairs UN body, among 32 nations to support call for investigation into alleged human rights violations committed by Russia.
RUSSIA ATTACKS UKRAINE Fury over Russian attack on nuclear plant in Ukraine grows 04-03-2022 19:34 Kyiv accuses Kremlin of seeking to impose “nuclear terror” after reckless attack on Europe's largest atomic power plant’; Shelling continues across Ukraine with thousands believed to have perished already.
RUSSIA ATTACKS UKRAINE: DIPLOMATIC FALLOUT More than 1.2 million refugees have fled Ukraine already, says UN 04-03-2022 18:05 More than 1.2 million people have fled Ukraine into neighbouring countries since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, according to United Nations figures released on Friday.
Russian invasion of Ukraine Putin vows 'uncompromising fight' as Ukraine war enters second week 03-03-2022 13:38 Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed no let-up in his invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, with French President Emmanuel Macron declaring he feels the "worst is yet to come."
ANALYSIS Overwhelming UN vote makes China’s Ukraine balancing act harder 03-03-2022 13:20 An overwhelming vote by the United Nations on a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may increase the pressure on China to take a clearer position on the issue.
RUSSIA INVADES UKRAINE One million refugees fled Ukraine in week since Russia's invasion, says UN 02-03-2022 23:59 UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopts resolution that "demands" Russia "immediately" withdraw from Ukraine.
RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE ‘We cannot lose Kyiv’: Ukraine battles Russian troops as West sanctions Putin 25-02-2022 22:56 Ukrainian PM tells citizens that “a tough night” lies ahead, warns that Ukrainian capital may fall in “storm” attack by Russian forces.
RUSSIAN INVASION Ukraine reports 137 deaths as loud explosions heard in central Kyiv 25-02-2022 01:23 Two loud blasts were heard in central Kyiv early Friday as Russian troops push closer to the Ukrainian capital in an invasion of its Western-backed neighbour.
RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT War in Ukraine risks displacing one million, straining EU’s east 25-02-2022 00:43 Europe is bracing for what could be an exodus of more than a million refugees after Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine, as officials say any initial strain will be borne by member states on the bloc’s eastern frontier.
UKRAINE CONFLICT Putin declares war on Ukraine – what's behind the invasion? 24-02-2022 10:56 Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked one of the biggest security crises in Europe since World War II by invading Ukraine.
UKRAINE CONFLICT 'Unprovoked and unjustified': World reacts to attack on Ukraine 24-02-2022 09:15 World leaders on Thursday swiftly condemned Russia's military attack on Ukraine, with Western capitals vowing to escalate sanctions against Moscow while the head of the United Nations demanded the conflict end immediately.
world Putin orders forces to separatist areas of Ukraine after decree 21-02-2022 20:42 Russian President Vladimir Putin gas announced he’s recognising two self-proclaimed separatist republics in eastern Ukraine, a dramatic escalation in Moscow's stand-off with the West.
TENSIONS IN EASTERN EUROPE Russia to recognise Ukraine rebel regions as Putin defies West 21-02-2022 16:27 Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to recognise two rebel regions of Ukraine as independent, a move that could set off a potentially catastrophic conflict with Kyiv's Western-backed government.
'Suisse Secrets' investigation Venezuelans accused of looting PDVSA held accounts at Credit Suisse 21-02-2022 15:31 More than 20 Venezuelans linked to corruption involving state energy firm PDVSA had "assets of more than US$273 million in 25 Credit Suisse accounts," a new investigation reveals.
'Suisse Secrets' investigation Investigation claims Credit Suisse bank handled dirty money 21-02-2022 15:01 Switzerland's second-largest bank Credit Suisse held billions of dollars of dirty money for decades, a new cross-border media investigation has claimed, based on a massive data leak from an anonymous source.
TENSIONS IN EASTERN EUROPE Russia, Ukraine hold talks as United States warns of invasion 26-01-2022 14:07 Top officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Paris on Wednesday for talks to defuse tensions on their border, as the United States warns Moscow is preparing military action.
TENSIONS IN EASTERN EUROPE US, Europe declare 'unity' against Russia over Ukraine 24-01-2022 21:17 Joe Biden declared "total" unity among Western powers Monday after crisis talks with European leaders on deterring Russia from an attack against Ukraine.
LITHIUM Europe eyes lithium 'white gold' rush as cars go green 13-01-2022 16:06 Europe is seeking to expand its lithium mining and refining capacity and wean itself off imports as the "white gold" becomes a vital resource in the fight against climate change.
As I see it The pros and cons of belonging 31-12-2021 11:19 The willingness of a small but significant minority of opposition politicians to let the Kirchnerite government have its way is driving the leaders of Juntos por el Cambio coalition up the wall. by James Neilson
EUROPEAN POLITICS 'Hamstrung' Europe searches for a post-Merkel leader 28-12-2021 10:15 Angela Merkel's departure from the political stage after 16 years as chancellor has not only ushered in a new era in Germany but also shaken up the power balance in the European Union.
EUROPEAN POLITICS Macron hails Scholz as Europe's new power couple meets 10-12-2021 12:36 French President Emmanuel Macron hailed a "convergence of views" with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday as the two men met for their first talks as leaders.
RUGBY Ex-skipper Matera returns for Pumas November Tests 22-10-2021 02:14 Ex-Pumas captain Pablo Matera named in Argentina's squad for November's Tests in Europe after missing their last game due to a ban over breaking Covid-19 rules.
GERMAN ELECTIONS Scrum for chancellery as SPD takes lead in post-Merkel election 26-09-2021 21:26 Epochal election ushers in the end of 16 years in power for Merkel, and also thrusts Germany, a byword for stability, into a new period of political uncertainty.
GERMAN ELECTIONS Austerity, the far-right and Uyghurs: Merkel's ambivalent legacy 24-09-2021 18:44 While Merkel is largely admired at home and abroad, even in the final weeks of her reign, the legacy she leaves behind is marked both by light and shadows.
GERMAN ELECTIONS Merkel urges vote for 'stable' Germany as election looms 24-09-2021 18:34 Chancellor Angela Merkel makes a strong pitch to voters for her party as candidates made their final bid for support hours ahead of Sunday's vote.
GERMAN ELECTIONS Germany readies for election that will end Merkel era 23-09-2021 13:28 Germans vote in an election on Sunday that will mark the end of Angela Merkel's 16 years in power and the beginning of a rare period of unpredictability in Europe's top economy.
FRENCH FOOTBALL Pochettino pens new PSG deal despite tricky start to reign 23-07-2021 16:01 Argentine coach pens a one-year extension to his contract to stay with the French giants until 2023 despite a below-par start to his reign.
GEOPOLITICS Latin America turmoil intrudes in Biden’s focus on China, Europe 19-07-2021 11:29 US President Joe Biden says his foreign policy focus is on China and frayed alliances in Asia and Europe. But his administration is finding it harder to avoid getting pulled into Latin America’s problems.
EURO 2020 FINAL England dare to dream ahead of Euro 2020 final against impressive Italy 09-07-2021 21:58 Sunday's match will be the culmination of a remarkable turnaround in Italian fortunes since Roberto Mancini took over as coach.
ALBERTO IN EUROPE Fernández says he wants new IMF deal ‘as quickly as possible’ 15-05-2021 11:18 President holds 'positive' talks with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva in Rome, rounding off week-long European tour.
IMF DEBT TALKS Fernández urges IMF to suspend surcharges on US$45-billion loan 12-05-2021 15:28 President Alberto Fernández urges IMF to suspend surcharges applied by the multilateral lender to countries that use its credit lines extensively.
President in Europe President gains Spain’s support for financial negotiations 11-05-2021 14:26 President Alberto Fernández met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez this Tuesday and gained his support in Argentina’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Paris Club, as well as the release of Covid-19 vaccine patents.