Valencia holds memorial service for flood victims
The King and Queen of Spain presided over a ceremony also attended by high-ranking Spanish politicians. Read More
Search for The Hague explosion victims ends with six confirmed dead
After a lengthy search for victims in the rubble of an apartment building hit by an explosion on Saturday, emergency authorities said no further people are confirmed missing. Read More
‘Don’t mess with the sun’s rays,’ EU scientists warn
Amid growing frustration over the slow pace of global action to limit greenhouse gas emissions, attention is turning to geoengineering to reflect sunlight away from the planet – but scientists…
Dangerous chemicals used in EU with ‘sense of impunity’, lawyers warn
Carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and other hazardous chemicals remain in widespread use across Europe due in part to lax enforcement of EU regulations by national authorities, according to a new report…
Polish EU presidency to focus on energy, defence and economic security
With Trump’s arrival in the US White House, a new EU Commission and the ongoing war in Ukraine, security in all its possible dimensions will be the main priority of…
Mercosur: what’s new, what’s next in the deal?
The agreement reached by the European Commission contains new provisions which seek to respond to the opponents of the agreement. But the process that must follow the political agreement reached…
Brussels avoids comment on Romania’s cancelled election after shock judicial ruling
The shock ruling by Romania’s Constitutional Court has been harshly criticised by the two candidates who made it to the second round, but not by the European Commission, which is…
Netherlands begins implementation of additional border controls
The Netherlands is reintroducing temporary controls on its borders, set to last six months. Read More
Watch: The innovator from Sierra Leone turn coconuts into fuel
In Sierra Leone, coconuts are a household favourite. Locals eat the flesh and drink the juice. Now a young eco-entrepreneur initiative, the discarded husk has been put to good use.…
Most people who opt for medically assisted dying around the world have cancer
Patients with ALS or cancer were more likely to choose assisted dying regardless of where they lived, a study found. Read More