Socialist Ribera becomes von der Leyen’s new right-hand woman
Teresa Ribera, Spain’s climate expert, is set to become the EU’s second most powerful woman in Ursula von der Leyen’s new College of Commissioners. Read More
German government denies it suspended permits for arms exports to Israel
Reports indicate that arms exports have fallen dramatically from the previous year, and no more permits have been issued for weapons sales since March. Read more at Read More
EU to allocate €14 million to help Canary Islands host migrants
The funds will come from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of a joint operation launched with Frontex. Read more at Read More
Von der Leyen’s portfolio paradoxes
Exotic hybrid portfolios, overlapping policies, and candidates with a problematic past could all plague plans for the new European Commission outlined by Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen yesterday. Read More
Cruise caps and cutting off power: European cities get serious on overtourism
Valencia, Budapest and Athens are all putting in place new legislation to tackle overtourism and illegal short-term accommodation. Read More
World’s most powerful passport: Spain knocked off top spot by Asian nation
Although Singapore is now in pole position, many European passport holders have impressive freedom of movement. Read More
What was stored at the Russian arms depot in Tver region struck by Ukraine’s drones?
Renovated in 2018, the facility in Toropets is estimated to have stored tonnes upon tonnes of military goods, including explosives, artillery shells and ballistic missiles. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | September 18th – Evening
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WATCH: Passenger and freight trains collide in Prague, 25 injured
A collision between a high-speed RegioJet passenger train and a stationary freight train in Prague left 25 people with minor injuries on Wednesday. Read more at Read More
WATCH: Firefighters battle hundreds of fires across central Portugal
Portugal is battling over 100 active wildfires, with the most severe in Aveiro. Read more at Read More