The colour purple

The closest this columnist came to the upset midterm result was the headline of last Saturday’s pre-electoral editorial “Tomorrow never knows,” and the closest this column came was when raising the possibility of the stunning defeat in the...

Bulgarian President Radev on the “Serbian World” Project: It Is High Time All European Institutions Take This Issue Seriously

"The Western Balkans are a critical point for security, and the entire attention of the European Union is focused there," said Bulgarian President Rumen Radev in response to a BGNES question regarding the EU’s warnings about the dangers posed by...

Documents show no criminal history for Hanover Park police officer arrested by ICE

By Tara Molina, Aunya Butler October 29, 2025 / 9:50 AM CDT / CBS Chicago U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents earlier this month detained a Hanover Park police officer accused of overstaying his tourist visa by a decade, and the CBS...

Nikola Vucevic Wife

Nikola Vucevic’s wife Nikoleta Pavlovic. Image via: Charles Rex Arbogast/AP | X Nikola Vucevic has built a reputation as one of the NBA’s most skilled centers, dominating the paint with his vision, agility, and scoring ability. While fans often...

Azerbaijani junior chess players ready for action at European Championship in Budva

Baku, October 29, AZERTAC Azerbaijani chess players will demonstrate their skills at the European Youth Chess Championship 2025, set to take place from October 28 to November 8 in Budva, Montenegro. Azerbaijan`s hopes will be pinned on 47 chess...

Portuguese Government and Far-Right Party to Toughen Citizenship Law

A street in Lisboa, Portugal. X/ @AnalisisUrbano October 28, 2025 Hour: 9:48 am On Tuesday, Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro and the far-right Chega party reached an agreement to amend the Nationality Law, making it more difficult to...

Individual penalties and third-party rights: the US perspective

In the United States, individuals may find themselves the target or subject of investigations by a variety of federal or state regulators and law enforcement entities. Countless federal, state and local agencies have investigative authority or the...

Is the risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process?

The accession of new countries to the European Union risks exacerbating the shortage of critical workers in the newer member states, aggravating a brain drain. While integrating the European Union can create business and investment opportunities,...

End Qualified Immunity for Officials Behind Deadly Illegal Trucking

It’s time to demand real accountability for government officials who break the law by granting commercial driver’s licenses to illegal aliens who go on to kill and maim other drivers and passengers on the road. Every day it seems, Americans...

Senator criticizes non-citizen police law after Hanover Park officer arrest

(The Center Square) – A state senator is weighing in on the arrest of a Hanover Park officer, saying House Bill 3751, which allows non-citizens to serve as police officers, is complicating the issue. Federal officials say Radule Bojovic, an...

ICE files detainer on man accused in Portage fatal truck crash

An Illinois man, who was driving his semi-trailer without a proper license when he was involved in an Oct. 15 fatal crash in Portage, now faces an immigration detainer filed against him by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Borko...

7 Places Where You Can Live Well On Less Than $800 A Month

The global cost of living crisis has left many people searching for affordable destinations where their money can go further. Whether you’re a remote worker, retiree, or simply someone looking to escape high living costs, there are still places on...

Shkodër: Albania’s European Face and Bulgaria’s Historic Friend

Shkodër, also known as Scodra, stands as one of Albania’s most significant cultural and economic centers, representing the country’s strong European identity and long-standing historical ties with Bulgaria. Situated in northern Albania, the city...

Portugal Cancels All Work-Seeking Visa Appointments

Portugal has abruptly canceled all work-seeking visa appointments following the enforcement of Law No. 61/2025, which took effect on October 23, 2025. The law fundamentally changes how Portugal manages immigration, replacing the former job seeker...

Today’s news: House of Leitão Amaro with discount?; More ‘extra’ surgery

Good morning! As the weekend approaches, so does the end of the month. In the headlines, the national press highlights various topics ranging from politics to finances, recognizing World Savings Day, as well as the debate between Rui Costa and...

Processions in the Black Mountains

Snow fell heavily from the skies on that cold January night. The strong Adriatic winds cut through the crowds that formed in front of the stone churches. On their hands, crosses, icons, banners, and flags—national and religious. Priests and...

Would Marx approve this year’s Nobel?

Innovation won the Economic Nobel this year. Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt were honored for a simple engine: invention plus incentives plus diffusion equals growth. Karl Marx would not quarrel with the mechanism; he would go...

14 Best Places To Live (Or Retire) For As Little As $1,200 A Month, According To A New Report

Varna, Bulgaria—one of the cities highlighted in a new report on the world’s most affordable places to live or retire for as little as $1,200 a month. getty Can you really live or retire overseas on just $1,200 a month? According to a new report...

Portugal Cancels ALL Work-Seeking Visa Appointments Effective Immediately

As of October 23rd, 2025, due to the introduction of Law No. 61/2025 which fundamentally changes the way that Portugal handles immigration, the Portuguese government has canceled all appointments for work-seeking visas. The Law was announced...

Morning Briefing: Oct. 31, 2025

ISTANBUL Here is a rundown of all the news you need to start your Friday, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Türkiye, where Erdogan questioned Germany’s silence on Israel’s Gaza...