Portugal gears up for third national election in three years
Parties and voters alike are gearing up for what promises to be a unique election amid voter discontent and recent controversy. Read More
LGBTQ+ American travellers are looking to Europe for safer and more inclusive holidays
Some are even visiting to seek out potential places to relocate to, according to one travel expert. Read More
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US Supreme Court blocks Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans
The high court action is the latest in a string of judicial setbacks for the Trump administration’s effort to speed deportations of people in the country illegally. Read more at…
Poland’s Tusk says Russian hackers attacked party websites ahead of presidential election
Tusk said the website of several parties in his governing coalition were targeted by the hackers, two days before the presidential election. Read More
Conservative lawmakers block Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax-cut bill in major setback
A handful of hard-right lawmakers joined all Democrats in voting against a package of tax breaks and spending cuts, insisting on steeper cuts to Medicaid and green energy tax breaks.…
Romanians abroad begin voting in high-stakes presidential election runoff
Most recent local surveys indicate the runoff has narrowed to a near tie between presidential candidates George Simion and Nicușor Dan, with experts saying Sunday’s result could boil down to…
Protesters in Budapest demonstrate against ‘Transparency Bill’ with banner and red paint
The next demonstration in Budapest is expected on Sunday at 5:30 pm, at Kossuth Square. Read more at Read More
Brussels City begins crackdown on illegal tourist rental and short-stay accommodation
Authorities say the move is aimed at preserving access to housing for the people of Brussels, the Belgian capital, particularly in the city centre, where property pressure is high. Read…
Georgia’s Kobakhidze engages with European leaders at Tirana summit, signalling thaw in EU relations
Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s warm exchanges at the EPC summit signal a thaw in EU-Georgia relations after paused accession talks. Read more at Read More