The Ukrainian War Update/primer for July 10, 2024
As readers are by now well aware, it’s been some time since we’ve released...
Blog posts from all corners... and now boxing picks!
CEE Crime, Spy and Somewhat Appalling Politics Roundup (July 8, 2024--extended version)
Surveillance. Legal and illegal. Or better put: when is it legal or illegal? Even...
Narco busts, CEE gangs and... Turkey
Witam, dzien dobry, ahoj and good on you. Hej, it pays to start the...
A bit of USD 4 bln intrigue to start the month...
Yes, it’s July 1, 2024 and The Corners blog is finally back. Finally. But...
Real estate scam artist series (Part One)--"conditions" and the "positive due diligence report scam"
Some weeks ago we covered real estate scams that have plagued the CEE, and...
The CEE crime, spy and somewhat appalling politics roundup (May 10, 2024)
Some loyal readers will remember how I started last week’s blog, which went something...
The War in Ukraine Update (May 2, 2024): Russia's breakthrough northwest of Avdiivka gains steam
This week it’s once again spy stories galore, not to mention the attack on...
Hole-in-the-wall restaurant review: Warsaw's S'Poco Loco
Rarely does an eatery absolutely blow Yours Truly to Kingdom Come. Well, not so...
The Ukrainian War Update/Primer 2 (and more) for April 26, 2024
Yes, this has been a big week, and no, you probably do not need...
Under-aged sexting: the damage, the criminal elements and what to do if your child is a victim
Today’s theme is no less than disturbing. Or better put: it's a disturbing reality...