Iceland’s EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout in expected close race
In Reykjavík, voter turnout was higher by noon than at the same time during the 2024 parliamentary election, local media reported. Read More
Nepal flood highlights growing risk of glacier disasters in the Alps
“Europe is among the continents warming the fastest, driven by human-made climate change. Rapidly retreating glaciers and thawing permafrost are destabilising high mountain regions,” glaciologist Olaf Eisen said. Read More
Bundeswehr expands ‘Schakal’ fleet for NATO’s eastern flank
The Bundeswehr is pursuing a number of other major procurement programmes for main battle tanks, artillery systems, and air defences. Read More
Hundreds evacuated after Russian strike sparks major fire and explosions at a warehouse in Bucha
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office said it had launched a pre-trial investigation into possible “negligence” surrounding storage conditions at the warehouse. Read More
How Canada’s turn toward Europe might test the EU’s borders
The boundaries of the EU are inevitably informed by geography – but Canada, which shares the EU’s values and its vision of the world order, could challenge the bloc’s limits…
Iceland goes to the polls in high-stakes EU referendum
Icelanders vote today on whether to resume EU membership talks in a high-stakes referendum. Polls show the race is too close to call, with a slim Yes lead eroding in…
Europe’s royal houses and world leaders mourn the death of Norway’s King Harald V
Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, King Harald had been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August, suffering from haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood…
Ceuta warns it is ‘on the brink of collapse’ as Spain seeks Frontex and Europol help
Meanwhile, Spain’s interior minister called for calm after Ceuta residents clashed with police during protests against migrants who have remained in the enclave following a mass influx. Read More
Greenland to open truth commission over forced contraception of Inuit women scheme
From the 1960s to 1990, more than 4,000 Greenlandic women were forced to wear a contraceptive coil, in the majority of cases without their consent. Read More
Brussels’ chief prosecutor calls for drugs gangs crackdown after spate of shootings
Julien Moinil said that there have been 69 shooting incidents in Brussels so far this year and 170 in total since the start of 2025. Read More