Autumn literary season: a uniquely French phenomenon?
Once again this year, several hundred novels are published at the end of summer for the “rentrée littéraire”. But what does this key moment look like among our European neighbours?…
Could an EU custodian break the long deadlock on the Russian assets?
The debate on Russian money held in Belgium has returned. Could an EU custodian convince Belgium and break the political deadlock? Read More
US peace envoys Witkoff and Kushner to visit Kyiv and Moscow with plan to ‘end the war’
The announcement came as Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region killed four overnight, per local authorities. Read more at Read More
Malta off the beaten track: Discover the quieter and more authentic side of this busy island nation
If you want to beat the crowds in Malta, then skip the capital Valletta and head to Gozo, Mdina or one of the charming fishing villages. Read More
Latest news bulletin | September 5th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | September 5th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Latest news bulletin | September 5th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 5th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
France ‘will reject extremism’ and Le Pen in presidential election, Haddad says
Polls suggest far-right veteran Marine Le Pen is on course to become France’s next president, though the race remains in its early stages. But EU minister Haddad says voters will…
Meloni marks government longevity at Bari rally with 2027 vote in sight
The durability of Meloni’s coalition has been a rarity in postwar Italy, where governments have often fallen before the end of their mandates. Read more at Read More
Spain matches September heat record at 45.7C as extreme heat grips country
The unseasonably high September temperatures follow a series of extreme summer heatwaves across Europe, which scientists say have been intensified and prolonged by human-driven climate change. Read More