Catholic Church to pay €1.6 million to abuse victims but says payments ‘do not erase past’
Portugal’s bishops and religious orders have announced that they will pay 1.6 million euros in financial compensation to victims of sexual abuse. Read More
France bids farewell to former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin who ‘fought for justice and freedom’
Jospin, who introduced the 35-hour workweek and extended free healthcare when he was head of government from 1997 to 2002, died on Sunday, aged 88. Read More
Italian police warn crooks using animals to intimidate victims after busting illegal reptile house
Police carrying out a raid in an apartment block in Bari found “exotic and dangerous animals” in a secret basement room which had been transformed into a reptile house. Read…
US drones await clearance to land at Lajes after Portugal seeks more information
The landing of MQ-9 Reapers at Lajes Air Base was expected early this week but has yet to take place. Portugal has reportedly asked for further technical details about the…
Europe’s housing crisis: Who is really paying the price?
Home prices and rents have skyrocketed over the past 15 years. Europe needs 10 million more houses to keep up. For young people, low-income families, and essential workers, finding affordable…
EU lawmakers support EU–US trade deal, with conditions attached
The European Parliament on Tuesday cleared the way for the implementation of the Turnberry agreement, but the safeguards attached by lawmakers must still be approved by EU member states before…
EU Parliament approves controversial bill to increase migrant returns
MEPs approved a law enabling member states to build deportation centres outside the EU, endorsing talks with non-recognised third-country entities and imposing entry bans on returned migrants. Read More
EU Chemicals Agency backs ‘forever chemicals’ ban, with final decision to the Commission
The European Chemicals Agency’s opinion follows pressure from Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands to take urgent action to restrict PFAS use due to its environmental and health impact.…
Watch the video: Pole and Hungarian, brothers be?
Donald Tusk has publicly called Budapest’s alleged handling of EU secrets a “disgrace” and strongly condemned its growing loyalty to Moscow. This is no longer just a political disagreement; it…
Budapest’s contact with Moscow during key EU meetings ‘greatly concerning,’ says Barroso
The former President of the European Commission believes Council President António Costa should exclude Hungary from confidential EU meetings if it fails to provide adequate clarifications over the incident. Read…