Chess legend Judit Polgar rejects offer to become Hungary’s president
Until a successor is elected, the Speaker of Parliament, Agnes Forsthoffer, is serving as interim head of state. Parliament must elect a new president within 30 days. Read More
Iceland has ‘nothing to lose’ in EU membership talks, says French foreign minister
Iceland first applied to join the European Union in 2009, in the wake of the collapse of its financial sector, but suspended accession talks in 2015. Read More
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
Keegan also wrote newspaper columns, became one of the first English footballers to have his own branded football boots and released the hit single Head Over Heels in Love. Read…
Attacks on Ukrainians in Poland rise, police data show
Police received 180 reports of alleged hate crimes against Ukrainian citizens in the first half of the year, an increase of more than 30%. Read More
Brussels proposes easing methane penalties after heavy lobbying from industry
The European Commission has stopped short of introducing new legal requirements, instead publishing optional model contract clauses to help energy importers meet the EU’s methane regulations. Read More
Banking fragmentation main issue ‘holding EU competitiveness back’, commissioner says
Maria Luís Albuquerque, commissioner for Financial Services, believes the European Union’s banking sector needs a “change in mindset”. She says the EU should be willing to take greater risks while…
New UK PM Andy Burnham vows 10-year plan to stabilise country
Andy Burnham made a speech at Downing Street moments after being confirmed as the UK’s new prime minister, speaking about support for Ukraine, ending rough sleeping and stabilising the economy.…
Cyprus marks the 52nd anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of the island
Turkey launched its invasion on the 20th of July, 1974, occupying roughly 37% of the island. Around 3,000 people, mostly civilians, died in the invasion, while 1,619 were reported missing.…
Watch Live: Andy Burnham takes over from Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister
Watch as outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns from the role, paving the way for Andy Burnham, the former Greater Manchester mayor, to take over. Read More
EU slaps €550 million fine on AliExpress over illegal and counterfeit goods
The EU’s crackdown on Chinese online marketplaces is accelerating, with aggressive compliance checks and increased charges for imports into the bloc from fast-fashion sites like Temu and Shein. Read More