Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum
Ten drones launched by Russia overnight were shot down by air defence units, Ukraine’s air force reported. Read More
338 days without a government: Can Brussels break the deadlock? | Radio Schuman
Brussels has been without a regional government for almost one year. How is this impacting locals, and expats? Will there be another election to break the deadlock? Read More
Too few women in conflict resolution can lead to blind-spots: NATO official
Women represented only 16% of negotiators in active peace processes led or co-led by the United Nations in 2022. Read More
French MPs reignite divisive debate over assisted suicide
The end-of-life bill is back in the legislative process after it was interrupted by French President Emmanuel Macron’s dissolution of parliament last year. Read More
Serbian students participating in ultramarathon arrive in Brussels
A group of 21 students who started an almost 2,000 kilometre ultramarathon from Novi Sad in Serbia on Friday have arrived at their final destination – Brussels. Read More
Bulgarian head of Russian spy ring gets more than 10 years in prison, UK judge says
Roussev, who worked out of a former guesthouse in the English seaside resort town of Great Yarmouth, had a stash of spy equipment that police described as an ‘Aladdin’s cave’…
Power outage disrupts London subway services during afternoon rush hour
The Transport for London website showed that at least three subway lines were suspended due to a power failure and there were severe delays and partial suspensions on at least…
Keir Starmer sets out new policies to ‘significantly’ restrict immigration to the UK
The policies revealed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer include English language requirements and a crackdown on overseas recruitment for the social care sector. Read More
Will the EU ban phones at school?
That’s one of several ideas floated by EU education and youth ministers meeting in Brussels this week, alongside proposals for tougher age checks, restrictions on social media for minors, and…
Syria will take back citizens trying to reach island by boat, Cyprus says
Human traffickers are cutting deals with local employers to bring in Syrians, according to Cyprus’ deputy migration minister. Read More