Shorouk Express Belgium’s government is holding out over fears it will be on the hook to repay the full amount if Russia claws back the money, but has so far lacked a heavyweight ally ahead of the December summit. Now Italy has shaken up the diplomatic dynamics by drafting a document with Belgium, Malta and…
Shorouk Express Zoppo was a pioneer. In 2017, he trailed a microlight aircraft from Überlingen in Germany to Tuscany, crossing the Alps. In 2020, he returned alone, becoming the first adult northern bald ibis in over 400 years to do so. His successful return to Lake Constance has transformed the breeding site there into a…
Shorouk Express On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says that she has been reported to the International Criminal Court for alleged complicity in genocide in connection with Israel’s offensive in…
Shorouk Express Following suspected drone attacks on the flotilla last week, the dockers have now designated the flotilla as a kind of tripwire for threats of further action, with leaders promising to obstruct shipments linked to Israel if the boats are attacked. The flotilla includes prominent activist Greta Thunberg. Obstructing all shipments to and from…
Shorouk Express The mandatory work uniform doesn’t come in the right size, and the coupon isn’t handed out at the entrance to specialized trade fairs. So, what possessed this “woman” to become an ICT engineer? Spoken aloud, sometimes just thought, this question recurs both in Albania and Italy. Although they rank fourth and ninth, respectively,…
Shorouk Express According to the Repubblica report, in addition to the automotive sector, the leaders will also call for a push to invest in innovation, defense and space; as well as for an effort to contain energy prices. Other aspects of the collective push are still being negotiated. France would like to request incentives for…
Shorouk Express Economy Materials 3 June 2025 08:33 (UTC +04:00) In 1Q2025, Azerbaijan exported 2.29 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Italy, generating $1.19 billion in revenue. This marked an increase of 652 million cubic meters, or 39.8 percent, in volume. In value terms, exports rose by $456.6 million, or 61.7 percent,…
Shorouk Express “Some of us are aware that the rule of law in Italy has deteriorated under the current government,” Greens lawmaker Daniel Freund told POLITICO. Freund pointed to “a difference between the general political perception of Meloni’s government here in Brussels and in Germany and the concrete things happening on the ground.” With that,…
Shorouk Express As a result, the officials added, it is possible that Rome will be forced to eat into other budgets to drum up fresh funds for defense. It might also initially hit the 2 percent target and then gradually trim that amount to focus on the “maintenance” of its armed forces. But the official…
Shorouk Express Economy ministers from Italy and Spain are calling for European governments to avoid confrontation with the U.S. over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite the biggest EU countries calling for a tougher stance. “We still are calling for a negotiated solution,” Carlos Cuerpo, Spain’s minister of economy, trade and business, said on Saturday. Giancarlo Giorgetti, Italian economy and…
