The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
26 May 2026
Another Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale

Another Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale

At the Venice Biennale, considered by many to be the most important art event in the world, Russia once again opened its pavilion on Tuesday. However, it will be open only to the press.

Russia and Ukraine bombing away just before ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine bombing away just before ceasefire

Will it remain empty promises or will Putin and Zelensky keep their word? In any case, the run-up to the ceasefire announced unilaterally each time went particularly bloody and violent.

Putin's security increased substantially

Putin's security increased substantially

According to a report by a European intelligence agency that U.S. news channel CNN was able to access, the Kremlin has significantly increased security for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Sweden intercepts ship from suspected Russian ghost fleet

Sweden intercepts ship from suspected Russian ghost fleet

The Swedish Coast Guard on Sunday intercepted a tanker that is more than likely part of the notorious Russian "ghost fleet". This was revealed by the Swedish Civil Protection Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin on Sunday on X. The oil tanker had an unknown destination and did not meet maritime safety standards. The boarding happened off Sweden's southern coast.

Election winner fights 'Putinization' and holds manhunt for shredded documents

Election winner fights 'Putinization' and holds manhunt for shredded documents

Hongaarse burgerrechtenactivisten deden een vreemde vondst nadat bekend raakte dat Péter Magyar de Hongaarse verkiezingen won.

OpenAI and Elon Musk diametrically opposed in court

OpenAI and Elon Musk diametrically opposed in court

Should OpenAI have been allowed to become a commercial company? This question is the stakes in a court case between two of the most influential tech billionaires on the planet: head of Tesla and X Elon Musk and chief executive of ChatGPT maker OpenAI Sam Altman.

German defense minister: 'Withdrawal of U.S. troops was foreseeable'

German defense minister: 'Withdrawal of U.S. troops was foreseeable'

For German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, it comes as no surprise that the United States has announced the withdrawal of 5,000 American soldiers from Germany.

Drinking water: Europe opens infringement proceedings against Italy (second time)

Drinking water: Europe opens infringement proceedings against Italy (second time)

The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Italy for failure to correctly transpose the Drinking Water Directive.

Repeated drone attacks incite unrest at key Russian oil refinery

Repeated drone attacks incite unrest at key Russian oil refinery

Russian President Vladimir Putin was still calling for calm on Tuesday, stressing that there was "no serious danger" in Tuapse. But local authorities and international sources warn that these arson attacks could have disastrous consequences.

Is there still hope for Escobar's hippos? Indian tycoon wants to save them from being slaughter

Is there still hope for Escobar's hippos? Indian tycoon wants to save them from being slaughter

Indian billionaire Anant Ambani is proposing to transfer Pablo Escobar's 80 hippos destined for slaughter in Colombia to India, but his Vantara center is causing controversy.