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Slovakia resumes military contacts with Russia
The machinery of the state is failing its users in novel ways. Denmark's digitalization minister is reviewing the entire personal ID system after a data leak forced 700,000 citizens to freeze their credit. Malta and Gozo spent the morning without electricity following widespread grid failures. A cyberattack compromised Switzerland's federal software supplier. In the Netherlands, the capital is slowly sinking as a prolonged drought ruins the foundations of half a million homes, while Rotterdam authorities are relying on rabbits to restore nature reserves before they can issue building permits.
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Government resumes military contacts with Russia after four-year pause
The government has resumed military ties with Russia, fulfilling a promise made by Robert Fico and ending a four-year suspension. While the foreign ministry handles the optics, the defense establishment is actively reconnecting with a neighbor most of the continent is trying to isolate.
Prosecutor questions Prime Minister as suspect in mobile phone case
Prime Minister Péter Magyar was questioned by the Central Investigative Prosecutor's Office as a suspect in a mobile phone case. He made a short statement denying the charges.
Lecornu offers high school protesters understanding but no concessions
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu went on television to tell striking high school students that he understands their movement, but cannot meet their demands. With 375 schools disrupted, the government's strategy of buying time until late October appears to have met the usual fate of such tactics.
Royal Navy serviceman charged with spying for foreign power
A 24-year-old Royal Navy service member has been formally charged with spying for a foreign power. He is scheduled to appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court, marking a severe breach in the armed forces' security apparatus.
Key themes Military ties Data leak Power outages Espionage charge Housing strike