Greek Cypriot man tells police he accidentally drove into the north on Thursday
The case is being investigated by the Dhekelia bases police and a procedure to return the man’s vehicle is under way under with the help of the UN. Read more…
Hungary stages Europe’s largest fireworks display for national holiday
Hungary celebrated its national holiday on Wednesday with a record-breaking fireworks display over the River Danube in Budapest, billed as the largest in Europe. Read more at Read More
Scathing new ‘South Park’ episode takes aim at Donald Trump’s federal takeover of D.C. police
South Park’s Season 27 continues to be one of the most talked-about in recent memory, with its new episode – which aired last night – pulling no punches when it…
95-year-old former North Korean soldier living in South campaigns to be repatriated to the North
Ahn Hak-sop volunteered to fight for the North Korean army in 1952 but was captured by South Korean soldiers in April 1953, months before the fighting stopped with the armistice.…
Ukrainian suspected of links to Nord Stream pipeline blasts arrested in Italy, prosecutors say
The damage added to tensions over the war in Ukraine as European countries moved to wean themselves off Russian energy sources following the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour. Read…
Latest news bulletin | August 21st, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 21st, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Why has the UK banned this Sanex shower gel ad?
A shower gel commercial has been banned in the UK for “suggesting white skin superior to black skin”. The company behind ad has defended their spot… Read More
Denmark cuts 25% book sales tax due to alarming low-level ‘reading crisis’
With data showing one in four 15-year-olds struggle to understand a simple text, Denmark is scrapping its 25% VAT on books, the world’s highest tax, in a effort to tackle…
‘Remove stops from Google Maps’: Venetians angered after tourists discover €2 gondola ferries
The ‘traghetti’ ferry passengers between the two banks of the Grand Canal – a useful service considering there are only four bridges that cross it. Read More
Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro planned to seek asylum in Argentina, police say
Bolsonaro is currently awaiting a Supreme Court ruling about an alleged coup attempt and learned on Wednesday he might face another case as police formally accused him and one of…