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World / 19 weeks ago
Czech Republic joins global trend as it tightens communism ban
Czech Republic on July 17, 2025, amended its criminal code to equate the promotion of communism with Nazism. The updated law, signed by President Petr Pavel, enforces penalties of up to five years in prison for promoting totalitarian ideologies, including communist ones. This places the country among a cluster of nations that now formally criminalise communist ideology, symbols, or parties.
Politics / 22 weeks ago
NATO defence spending soars: Poland and Estonia lead in 2024 military investment
NATO member states this week agreed to raise their defence investment target to 5% of GDP by 2035, replacing the longstanding 2% benchmark set in 2014. This landmark decision, confirmed during a joint summit and reported by Reuters, underscores the alliance’s heightened concern over geopolitical threats, particularly from Russia and China.
Business / 23 weeks ago
Poland’s economy surpasses combined output of 7 neighbouring nations
Poland’s economy has officially surged ahead of the combined GDP of seven of its eastern and southeastern neighbours, a striking indicator of the country’s rapid economic ascent and the deepening development divide across the region. According to IMF projections for 2025, Poland’s nominal GDP is set to hit $979 billion, outpacing the total economic output of Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Moldova, which collectively reach $927 billion.
