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Romania approves $9.74 billion defense package to modernize its armed forces
Europe, News May 5, 2026 , by IRIA
Romania’s parliament has approved a wide-ranging military procurement program to modernize its armed
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EU invests $1.26 billion in 57 defense projects focusing on drones, AI, and Ukraine cooperation
Europe, News April 17, 2026 , by IRIA
The European Commission has announced a €1.07 billion ($1.26 billion) investment in 57 defense projects
Comments Off on Hungary votes for change as Peter Magyar wins election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule 0

Hungary votes for change as Peter Magyar wins election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule
Europe, News April 13, 2026 , by IRIA
Hungary’s long-serving prime minister, Viktor Orban, has lost power after 16 years, following a decisive
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US Vice President JD Vance visits Hungary days before elections to back Viktor Orban
Europe, News, US April 8, 2026 , by IRIA
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has openly backed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during a high-profile
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Russian President Putin warns Armenia over increasing ties with EU
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 4, 2026 , by IRIA
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin issued a blunt warning to Armenia during a rare and tense public
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UK, Finland and Netherlands explore joint defence investment bank
Europe, News March 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom, Finland, and the Netherlands are exploring plans to jointly establish a bank to finance
Comments Off on Iran war ‘is not NATO’s war’: European countries reject Trump’s call to help reopen Strait of Hormuz 0

Iran war ‘is not NATO’s war’: European countries reject Trump’s call to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
Europe, Middle East, News, US March 17, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom and several European allies have pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s
Comments Off on Polish president vetoes $50 billion EU defense loan plan, deepening rift with government 0

Polish president vetoes $50 billion EU defense loan plan, deepening rift with government
Europe, News March 14, 2026 , by IRIA
Poland’s president has vetoed a major defense financing bill that would have allowed the country to
Comments Off on France increases Red Sea naval presence, Turkiye deploys F-16 jets to Northern Cyprus amid regional tensions 0

France increases Red Sea naval presence, Turkiye deploys F-16 jets to Northern Cyprus amid regional tensions
Europe, News March 11, 2026 , by IRIA
France and Turkiye have stepped up their military deployments in the eastern Mediterranean and surrounding
Comments Off on Europe braces for energy crisis, security shocks and political divisions as Iran war reshapes joint strategy 0

Europe braces for energy crisis, security shocks and political divisions as Iran war reshapes joint strategy
Europe, Middle East, News March 5, 2026 , by IRIA
Europe is rapidly adjusting to a widening geopolitical crisis as the United States-Israel war against