Greece says ready to welcome Finland, Sweden in NATO

21 Sept 04:49 Key points summarised by AI

Greece's Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias, affirmed full support for Finland and Sweden joining NATO, highlighting their excellent relations and potential contributions to the alliance.
This move signals the end of Finland and Sweden's Cold War neutrality, directly challenging Russia's stated aim to prevent NATO expansion, despite Moscow's warnings of a response.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.