French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris
French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal. Read More
As EES rollout expands, travel association urges use of contingency measures to ease delays
The new system has already been causing significant delays for air passengers. Read More
Minute of silence in Switzerland for victims of Crans-Montana fire
Switzerland paused to honor 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire with a minute of silence. Residents gathered, and flowers were placed at a makeshift memorial. Read more at Read…
Storm Goretti continues to cause travel mayhem and power outages in northern Europe
More than 10 people have died in weather-related accidents across Europe this week with the latest deaths reported in Turkey where local media said five people had been killed. Read…
German court begins trial of ‘White Tiger’ online predator
A trial for a 21-year-old German-Iranian known as “White Tiger” started in Hamburg on Friday and will last until December. Accused of 204 offences, including murder and attempted murder, he…
‘Death to the Dictator’: Iranians chant after a night of protests
Protesters filled the streets of the capital Tehran and other cities on Thursday night, despite a deadly security crackdown. Read more at Read More
Repair and reuse: inside Europe’s refurbished tech market
Technological devices are getting more powerful — and certainly more expensive. Smartphones, in particular, are leading the way: high-end models easily exceed a thousand euros, yet they are typically used…
EU rejects violence against protesters in Iran, backs ‘legitimate aspiration’ for change
The crackdown on protesters in Iran has prompted an outcry among European leaders, with High Representative Kaja Kallas denouncing Tehran for its “disproportionate” and “heavy-handed” response. Read More
Switzerland holds minute’s silence for ski resort town bar fire victims
Investigators have said they believe sparkling candles atop champagne bottles started the fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana when they came too close to the ceiling. Read more at…
Europe will do ‘everything it can’ to support Syria, von der Leyen says
The chief of the EU executive pledged Europe’s full support for Syria’s recovery after meeting interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday. Read more at Read More