EU approves €38bn in first defence investments under €150bn SAFE scheme
Three member states that have asked for funding under SAFE have yet to have their national plans greenlit by the European Commission, the first of two required steps. Read More
Paris court sets 7 July for ruling in far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s EU funds graft appeal case
In March 2025, a Paris court ruled that Le Pen was at the heart of “a fraudulent system” that her party used to siphon off European Parliament funds worth €2.9…
Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of tankers reported in Danish waters almost daily in 2025, Denmark says
Sailing from the Gulf of Finland and through the Baltic Sea, the ageing and poorly-maintained tankers mainly transport crude oil as well as refined products such as gasoline and diesel.…
Beyond Rosalía and Bad Bunny: Spanish-language music is breaking its own boundaries
A whole generation of artists and listeners seems to have given impetus to a new wave of music in the world’s second most sung language. The question of identity and…
Brawl erupts in Turkey’s parliament over justice minister appointment in cabinet reshuffle
No official reason was given for Wednesday’s Cabinet shake‑up, though the Official Gazette said the outgoing ministers had “requested to be relieved” of their duties. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 11th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 11th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Fistfight erupts in Turkish parliament over justice minister appointment
A brawl has erupted in Turkey’s parliament as lawmakers clash over a controversial appointment to the Justice Ministry. Read more at Read More
Inside Europe’s 112 lifeline on its annual day: The operators racing to save lives
If you were in an emergency, would you know which number to call? Today marks European 112 Day, dedicated to raising awareness of the EU’s emergency number, and the people…
‘Hothouse’ Earth: Scientists sound alarm as multiple climate systems near critical tipping points
Sharp changes could result in a cascade of subsystem interactions that would steer the planet toward extreme warming and sea level rise.Read More
Industry bosses call on EU leaders for ‘urgent and bold’ action to cut energy prices
The plea comes ahead of an informal summit in Alden Biesen on Thursday, when leaders will discuss the bloc’s competitiveness and ways to revitalise the economy, particularly for energy-intensive sectors.…