French court sentences ex-surgeon to 20 years in prison in country’s largest sex abuse trial
Joël Le Scouarnec received the maximum sentence for multiple rapes and sexual assaults on minors. Read More
EU ‘ready to impose costs’ on China over cyberattack against Czechia, warns Kallas
The cyberattack in Czechia comes amid growing speculation of a diplomatic reset between the EU and China prompted by Donald Trump’s policies. Read More
Turbulent schedule: Which airlines suffered the most delays and cancellations in 2025?
Ryanair and EasyJet had the most delays overall but have better rates than many major carriers. The new data comes as the EU prepares to change air passenger rights after…
EU Commission attempts finance boost to keep start-ups in Europe
The EU Commission wants to address the current funding gap by setting up a private-public partnership. Read More
Seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Canary Islands, emergency crews say
The Spanish archipelago located off Africa’s western coast has for years been a main route, and a deadly one, for migrants trying to reach Europe. Read More
Racial profiling still rife across the EU, Council of Europe says
New technologies such as facial recognition could worsen the problem, experts have suggested. Read More
Severe flooding cripples Romania’s historic Praid salt mine
Heavy flooding in Romania’s Harghita County has caused critical conditions at the historic Praid salt mine, a major tourist attraction. Authorities are assessing the damage. Read More
US aid cuts leave humanitarian sector in crisis, warns lead aid organisation
US cuts to humanitarian aid created a critical funding gap, threatening the ability of organisations like the Danish Refugee Council to support millions in need. Charlotte Slente, the Council’s Secretary…
New US Senate bill could wreck Russia, but damage EU economy
In a bid to isolate Moscow, a new bill in the US Senate threatens to impose 500% tariffs on any country that buys Russian fossil fuels. If implemented as intended,…
Spanish minority language question echoes across Europe
Spain is continuing to push for greater recognition of its regional languages at EU level, but it’s far from alone among countries wresting with a multilingual population where some feel…