Latest news bulletin | February 25th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
Pope Francis ‘rested well’ as thousands pray outside the Vatican
The 88-year-old pontiff remains in critical condition after spending eleven days in hospital with pneumonia in both lungs. Read More
German CDU leader Friedrich Merz ‘resolute and determined’ says former EU chief
Merz’s Conservative CDU emerged as the largest party in Sunday’s federal elections, winning 208 seats in the 630-seat German parliament. Read More
Israel denies entry to two EU lawmakers, accusing one of supporting boycotts
The expulsion follows a new Israeli law barring entry to individuals who support the prosecution of Israeli soldiers or deny Hamas’ 7 October attack. Read more at Read More
Flying car developed by Alef Aeronautics completes test, with production planned soon
Alef Aeronautics’ flying car, the Model Zero, passed a major test. It can drive and fly, with production slated for 2025-2026 and 3,000 pre-orders already in place. Read more at…
British couple arrested in Afghanistan to be released ‘as soon as possible,’ Taliban says
Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who run education and training programmes in central Afghanistan, were detained by the Taliban earlier this month. Read more at Read More
Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Transgressive 90s icons, the art of window displays, Carnival Casanovas and a new Disney+ series about an infamous group of all-female thieves – here’s our week’s highlights. Read More
Safe from harm: Casa Gomis, the architectural gem rescued by the Spanish state
Last month, the Spanish government spent €7.2 million to protect and preserve Casa Gomis, a rationalist architectural gem hidden in the outskirts of Barcelona. Graham Keeley visited the house to…
Will Merz rekindle the Franco-German flame? | Radio Schuman
The Franco-German partnership, historically central to key decisions in Brussels, has been strained over the past three years. This is due in part to domestic political crises in both France…
Exclusive: US to offer Ukraine security-for-resources fund sharing agreement
US to offer bilateral agreement giving it co-management role over the country’s resources in exchange for a long-term financial commitment to the reconstruction of the country after the war, according…