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Slovak prime minister Robert Fico, a Russia-friendly populist, has been back in power since October last year He was forced to step down as PM in 2018 after widespread protests at the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak, who had been investigating corruption in the country. Over the last five months, the government has abolished anti-corruption measures – perhaps unsurprising considering several of Fico's associates were under investigation.

Six years after the murder of journalist Ján Kuciak, Slovakia's fight against corruption is not looking good.

Slovakia: The fight against corruption in jeopardy

For the first time in Northern Ireland's history, the first minister is from the Irish nationalist Sinn Féin party. On taking office, Michelle O’Neill said that a referendum on whether Northern Ireland should remain part of the United Kingdom or be reunited with the Republic of Ireland could be on the cards within a decade. But will asking this question reopen old wounds, in a place scarred by violence? And how do young people in Northern Ireland see their future? 

Ireland or the UK? Northern Ireland’s new first minister wants to hold a referendum on this contentious issue.

Northern Ireland: a referendum on reunification?

Every year, dozens of migrants trying to reach the European Union drown in the cold waters of the Drina river between Serbia and Bosnia. They are buried anonymously in nearby cemeteries, where volunteers try to give them a dignified burial and trace their missing relatives.

Dozens of migrants drown every year in the freezing waters of the Drina river between Serbia and Bosnia.

The Balkan route: the migrants lost to the Drina river

For centuries, they have dotted the landscapes of Andalusia. Acequias are irrigation canals dug by the Moors throughout southern Spain in the 9th century. Forgotten in the wake of intensive agriculture, they are now being rediscovered and restored. At a time of increasing drought in the region, they could be the solution to combatting the consequences of climate change.

In the face of drought, the southern Spanish region of Andalusia is rediscovering its ancient canals.

Drought: Andalusia rediscovers its ancient canals

In Cyprus, as elsewhere across Europe, the far right has the wind in its sails. Here, it is embodied by the ELAM party, an offshoot of the Greek far-right party Golden Dawn. It is heading towards becoming the third-largest political force in the country, not least because the issue of uncontrolled immigration is one of increasing concern to voters.

According to polls, the far-right ELAM party could become Cyprus’s third largest in the European elections.

Cyprus: the breakthrough of the far right

The Hospitallers is a Ukrainian voluntary organisation made up of civilian paramedics. This small band of volunteers are trained on the job in war medicine, and for the last two years have risked their own lives to evacuate and treat wounded soldiers at the front line.

This battalion of volunteers treats the wounded at the front in Ukraine – all at the risk of their own lives.

Ukraine: The Hospitallers volunteers saving lives.

A large majority of MEPs have backed a text aimed at increasing transparency in political advertising on social media. Digital platforms will now have to clearly label political content and identify its origin. The aim is to combat foreign interference in elections and fight disinformation more effectively.

Social media platforms will now have to clearly label politically motivated content and identify its origin.

Stricter rules for political advertising

From 15 to 17 March, Russians will go to the polls to elect their president. Vladimir Putin, who has been in power now for almost 25 years, is expected to win. Only three other candidates have been allowed to stand. In Butka, the village where Russia's first elected president Boris Yeltsin was born, residents watch from afar as the electoral campaign plays out.

From 15 to 17 March, Russia will elect its president. There are three candidates on the ballot besides Putin.

Russia: Election campaign in the Urals

In 1995, the EU went from having 12 to 15 members. Among the newcomers was Finland. 30 years later, how do Finns view the EU? Have farmers, the majority of whom were against joining, changed their minds? And now that new security concerns have arisen due to the war in Ukraine, can the country count on the union?

Back in 1994, Finns voted in favour of joining the EU. Are they still as enthusiastic?

Finland 30 years after it joined the EU

Belgium is the latest EU country to broaden its electorate and allow 16-year-old to vote. Young people in the country will be able to cast their ballot in the 2024 European elections, without having to register in advance, but only if they choose. What do the main stakeholders think?

Belgium has allowed 16-year-olds to vote in the European elections.

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Slovakia: The fight against corruption in jeopardy

Northern Ireland: a referendum on reunification?

The Balkan route: the migrants lost to the Drina river

Drought: Andalusia rediscovers its ancient canals

Cyprus: the breakthrough of the far right

Ukraine: The Hospitallers volunteers saving lives.

Stricter rules for political advertising

Russia: Election campaign in the Urals

Finland 30 years after it joined the EU

Should 16-year-olds be able to vote in European elections?

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Slovakia: The fight against corruption in jeopardy

Northern Ireland: a referendum on reunification?

The Balkan route: the migrants lost to the Drina river

Drought: Andalusia rediscovers its ancient canals

Cyprus: the breakthrough of the far right

Ukraine: The Hospitallers volunteers saving lives.

Stricter rules for political advertising

Russia: Election campaign in the Urals

Finland 30 years after it joined the EU

Should 16-year-olds be able to vote in European elections?

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