
G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro
U.S. President Joe Biden prepares for a group picture at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro.
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.

Ukrainian serviceman prepares shells to fire a L119 howitzer
A Ukrainian serviceman of 80th Separate Galician Air Assault Brigade prepares shells to fire a L119 howitzer towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a position near Bakhmut in Donetsk region, Ukraine.
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.

A resident walks near a building destroyed in the course of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, in Mariupol
A resident walks near a building destroyed in the course of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, in the southern port city of Mariupol.
Accidents happen
This week in Nordic Spotlight: How the war in Ukraine has brought back memories of the Chernobyl incident and returning to work after the pandemic is not as easy as one might think.
Isn’t it best to try and keep a safe distance from them?
A reader sends his view about the recent comment piece: Is NATO partly to blame?

No sunflower oil on the shelves
No sunflower oil on the shelves due to the war in Ukraine.
Comment: Not fit for purpose
“Why wasn’t Russia ejected from the United Nations for an illegal invasion?”

Demonstration against NATO and Russia's military operation Ukraine, in London
Protesters march on Trafalgar Square during a demonstration organised by the Stop the War Coalition against NATO and Russia's military operation Ukraine, in London.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
- Super luxury British hotels set to open in Mallorca this summer
Comment
Don’t panic Captain Mainwaring
“The British army has given all its guns to Ukraine"
Jason Moore02/02/2024 09:43