Hundreds of ships mark Hamburg harbour’s 837th anniversary
Hamburg celebrated the 837th anniversary of its harbour with a maritime parade featuring around 250 ships, from historic sailing vessels to modern coast guard boats. Read more at Read More
Swedish FM says focus should be on sanctions, not talks with Moscow
Speaking exclusively on Europe Today, Sweden’s foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenegard said Europe must increase pressure on the Kremlin because Russia is “not really interested in peace”. Read More
Kallas rules out former German Chancellor Schröder as a mediator in Ukraine talks
Kallas on Monday ruled out Schröder as a potential mediator between Ukraine and Russia, saying he “would be sitting on both sides of the table”. Read More
Vienna unveils giant Eurovision mural
Vienna has unveiled Austria’s largest mural on a vacant office tower as part of the Eurovision Song Contest cultural programme. Read more at Read More
Iran executes young aerospace engineer over CIA and Mossad espionage allegations
Iran has executed a 29-year-old aerospace engineer Erfan Shakourzadeh on Monday for alleged spying, despite his claims of torture and coerced confession, according to his note from prison. Read more…
Remains of US soldier who went missing during military drill in Morocco recovered
The disappearances triggered a search-and-rescue operation involving more than 600 personnel from the United States, Morocco and other military partners. Read more at Read More
Listen up: Audible launches New York pop-up bookstore with no printed books
New York is the launchpad this month for Audible Story House a pop-up bookless bookstore. The firm hopes the idea will take off in the city and cement its place…
Birds, Bad Omens and Obsession: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe
From horror movies about obsessional love to exhibitions highlighting the diverse creativity of the Asia-Pacific – here’s what to visit, listen to and look out for in Europe this week.…
Mercosur: How are Europe and South America deepening their economic ties?
The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect in May and is expected to boost EU exports to the Mercosur region by 39% by 2040, but how do the benefits compare…
MFF mayhem: should the EU increase its budget, or focus on austerity?
The next MFF has sparked a high-stakes tug-of-war between the European Commission, which proposed an initial €1.8 trillion plan, the European Parliament, insisting on an additional €200 billion, and “frugal”…