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Al Jazeera English

Polish President Considers Revoking Honor from Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Polish President Andrzej Duda is contemplating the revocation of a state honor given to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy due to the renaming of a Ukrainian army unit after WWII fighters who killed Poles. This decision has led to considerable outrage in Poland.

Wired

Meta Contractors Protest Layoffs Over Severance Disparities

Contractors at Meta's European headquarters are protesting layoffs, citing disparities in severance packages compared to full-time employees. They argue that the severance offered to them is less generous than that provided to full-time staff.

The Hill

Bulgaria to Reduce US Military Aircraft Presence Following Visa Dispute

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev declared that the country will decrease the number of U.S. military aircraft stationed in Sofia by the end of June 2026. This decision is linked to the Trump administration's refusal to grant a visa-free travel program for Bulgarian visitors to the U.S.

Deutsche Welle

Romania's Political Crisis Continues

Romania's political landscape is in turmoil after the government led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan fell in May 2026. Moderate parties are struggling to find a new path, which has allowed far-right factions to gain traction.

Al Jazeera English

French MPs Vote to Repeal Law Governing Slavery in Colonies

French MPs voted on May 29, 2026, to repeal the 'Black Code,' a law that governed slavery in French colonies. This repeal is part of ongoing discussions about France's colonial past and its impact on current societal issues.

Ars Technica

Authorities Dismantle Botnet of Over 17 Million Devices

Authorities in the Netherlands have dismantled a botnet comprising over 17 million devices, managed by 200 servers. The operation was a collaboration between the police and the National Cyber Security Center, initiated after a security researcher reported the network.

Washington Examiner

Polish President Proposes Revocation of Honor for Ukrainian President Zelensky

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has proposed revoking the Order of the White Eagle awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky due to Ukraine's recent naming of a military unit after the controversial Ukrainian Insurgent Army. This decision reflects ongoing historical tensions between Poland and Ukraine, particularly regarding World War II events.

Al Jazeera English

EU to Release Frozen Funds for Hungary Following Reforms

The European Union will release billions in frozen funds for Hungary after the country implemented reforms. Prime Minister Peter Magyar referred to the agreement as a 'historic' breakthrough, indicating a shift in Hungary's relationship with the EU.

Washington Examiner

Former Russian President Comments on Drone Incident in Romania

Dmitry Medvedev, former president of Russia, stated that European citizens should be aware of their governments' conflict with Russia following a drone incident in Romania that injured two people. Romanian officials condemned the incident, holding Russia responsible and expelling its diplomats, while NATO has accused Russia of violating airspace.

Deutsche Welle

Kanye West Granted Permission to Perform in the Netherlands

Kanye West has received approval to perform in the Netherlands, despite opposition from Dutch lawmakers and Jewish activists who have requested a ban due to his previous antisemitic remarks. The performance is set to proceed as planned.

Washington Examiner

Romania Declares Russian Consul General Persona Non Grata Following Drone Attack

Romania has declared the Russian Consul General persona non grata following a drone attack that injured two individuals in Galati. President Nicusor Dan attributed responsibility for the incident to Russia and informed NATO allies while seeking enhanced defense measures. NATO and other leaders condemned the attack, emphasizing solidarity with Romania.

politico.eu

Austrian Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Planning Attack on Taylor Swift Concert

An Austrian court sentenced a 21-year-old man, Beran A., to 15 years in prison for planning a jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. The court found him guilty of attempted murder and other terrorist-related charges. A co-defendant, Arda K., received a 12-year sentence for discussing further attacks, while both men were also implicated in encouraging a knife attack in Mecca.