Arson attack at Skopje synagogue linked to so-called Islamic State, officials say
The Islamic State group has a profoundly hostile opposition toward Jews and its ideology frames Judaism as the primary enemy of Islam. Read More
US Hormuz coalition ‘not in competition’ with France-UK proposal, FM says
France says a new US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will complement, not compete with, its own UK-backed mission as standoff with Iran in the vital waterway roils…
World record made in Europe: The world’s longest railway tunnel is being built under the Alps
Deep below the Alps, huge tunnelling machines are cutting their way through the mountain massif. The longest railway tunnel in the world is being built at the Brenner Pass. An…
UK jury convicts Kuwaiti national over attempt to attack Israeli embassy in London
The conviction comes the day after Britain’s security services raised the terrorism threat level to “severe”, the second highest level in the five-tier system, meaning an attack is “highly likely…
Man detained for plotting attack on Dutch princesses with axe to appear in court
It was not clear where or when the man was arrested and the suspect’s name was not released, in line with Dutch privacy regulations. Read More
Tuscany, flames out of control on Monte Faeta: 800 hectares burnt, 3,000 evacuated
Fires on Monte Faeta, between Pisa and Lucca, are being fuelled by windy weather conditions. Read More
Workers’ health isn’t the only thing at risk of job strain — the economy is too, study finds
As Europe marks Labour Day, work strain is taking a deadly toll on employees worldwide. From burnout to anxiety, many Europeans say they dare not speak out about their concerns…
Dutch football league passport dispute could force replay of 133 matches
An appeal lodged by NAC Breda over the status of players who chose to play for nations other than the Netherlands could bring this season’s Eredivisie to a halt and…
Podcast | Is the future looking bright or bleak for European workers?
Can the EU become more competitive while preserving its workers’ rights? What role do trade unions have in a time of deregulation? Is AI going to replace Europeans’ jobs? Brussels,…
Man charged with attempted murder over stabbings of Jewish men in London
The suspect, identified as Essa Suleiman, faces three counts of attempted murder following Wednesday’s stabbings of two Jewish men, as well as another incident earlier elsewhere in London. Read More