Pay your way on defence or else
“Europe needs to start paying for its own defence. The days of the 7th Cavalry charging to the rescue are over...”
Fresh efforts to stop NATO from using the Balearics.
Fresh efforts to stop NATO from using the Balearics.
Move to ban NATO ships from the Balearics
Menorca’s strategic location in the centre of the western Mediterranean and close to important European and African ports make it an ideal logistical support point for NATO.
Bulgarian and Spanish army special forces soldiers participate in a military drill, as part of NATO's Steadfast Dart 2025 exerci
Bulgarian and Spanish army special forces soldiers participate in a military drill, as part of NATO's Steadfast Dart 2025 exercise, at Tsrantcha military training field.
Anti-military feeling in Spain could mean a battle ahead with Trump
Spain could have to raise defence spending to five percent of GDP
Spain is flying low over Gibraltar
“Spanish government bully boy tactics over Gibraltar has done little to enhance the reputation of Spain with the Gibraltarians.”
Spanish navy vessels in Mahon.
Spanish navy vessels in Mahon.
Spain rejects Balearics becoming NATO naval headquarters
The activity of the Navy and NATO ships on missions in the Mediterranean is now even more relevant given the pre-war atmosphere in Europe since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
NATO will have a larger presence in the Balearics.
NATO will have a larger presence in the Balearics.
NATO opens new naval base in the Balearics
Mahon will play a crucial role in Operation Sea Guardian, which focuses on deterrence and protection against terrorist attacks, among other missions.
Open day at the for the Navy Patrol Vessel "Infanta Cristina" at the Portpi Naval station in Palma
Open day at the for the Navy Patrol Vessel "Infanta Cristina" at the Portpi Naval station in Palma.
Navy and NATO ships call at Palma
Two of the military ships can be visited by the public during the weekend.
AD23 involves Air Forces from 24 Nations and 220 aircraft.
AD23 involves Air Forces from 24 Nations and 220 aircraft.
Luftwaffe threat to Mallorca next week
Procedures are currently being optimised to minimise the effects on civilian air traffic as much as possible.
Palma hosts NATO exercise Esp-Minex-23 this weekend
During the exercise, operations will be coordinated in the search for and detection of mines as well as in their identification and deactivation.
Spain's PM Sanchez to push for 'territorial integrity' for Ukraine in China visit
Spain will assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union in July.
Comment: Watch your step
“NATO should stick to its guns but without provoking Putin any further...”
Ukraine war update - open letter
A reader sends an open letter regarding the invasion Ukraine.
Comment: Get ahead of Putin
NATO is facing its biggest test yet and it needs to be one step ahead of Russia.
Comment
From lame duck to Donald Duck!
“Would someone in Europe please tell Mr. Trump and his team to take a run and jump. It is time someone stood up for the old continent...”
Jason Moore21/02/2025 09:42