EU and US closer to finalising trade deal text as Washington sends back suggestions
The technical details of the tariff exemptions are long overdue, but the European Commission is optimistic that the text will be finalised soon. Read More
Requests for EU solidarity to battle wildfires at same level already as entire 2024 fire season
Spain made its first-ever request for European assistance to tackle wildfires on Wednesday. Read More
Trump-Putin talks: Is Russia really contesting US sovereignty over Alaska?
As the Russian and US presidents prepare to meet in the Alaskan capital, speculation that Vladimir Putin rejects the legitimacy of Russia’s 1867 sale of Alaska to the US has…
Citizens’ petition ‘Stop Destroying Games’ reaches 1.4mln signatures, likely triggering EU review
The “Stop Destroying Games” petition reached 1.4 million signatures. If they can be validated, the European Commission will evaluate whether new laws are needed to save online games when they…
Which EU countries record the most drowning fatalities?
In 2022, more than 4,800 people died after drowning. Men make up most of the victims, with most deaths happening at sea. Read More
Europe says it leads the world in Earth Observation. But what is it?
Europe took another step towards cementing its position as a global leader in space-based climate monitoring, with the successful launch of its Ariane 6 rocket carrying a new weather and…
Hunting microplastics: French scientists sound the alarm on plastic pollution
We eat, breathe and drink them, but there is still much we don’t know. We’re talking about microplastics. They’re dangerous for the environment and for our health. They can absorb…
Fact checking claims by Fox News about crime rates and migration in Ireland
Right-wing American channel Fox News sparked a controversial debate after it aired a TV segment alleging that Dublin is one of the most dangerous cities in Europe, while also implying…
European leaders hope to sway Trump on Ukraine during virtual meeting. They likely won’t
US President Donald Trump will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday with Europe once more fearful its interests will be trampled on. Read More
Why Alaska? Trump and Putin to meet in strategic US-Russia site
Alaska’s complex history and strategic location add weight to the first face-to-face talks between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine. Read More