Paris court jails ex-Élysée silverware keeper for porcelain theft ring
A former presidential tableware steward was found guilty of stealing the pieces, his partner of helping sell them online, and a Louvre employee of buying some of the items. Read…
Dangerous mission: Germany could send minehunting boats to secure Strait of Hormuz
According to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, the navy could also use its logistics base in Djibouti for maritime reconnaissance missions. Read More
EU rushes to Budapest talks with Magyar team to unlock frozen funds amid Ukraine tensions
European Commission officials are due to meet the team of Hungary’s prime minister-designate, Péter Magyar, in Budapest on Friday, just five days after his election victory, to begin the process…
Bulgaria prepares for disinformation ahead of snap elections
Disinformation researchers warn that Bulgaria has “one of the most permissive information environments” for non-democratic malign manipulation within Europe. Read More
No country can legally restrict navigation in Strait of Hormuz, UN maritime chief says
The Secretary-General of the UN’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) told Euronews that shipping shouldn’t become “collateral” in conflicts. Read More
Is it worth stockpiling cash as phsyical currency makes comeback in Poland?
While the trend towards the complete digitalisation of payments prevailed not long ago, today central banks and governments say that physical money may prove indispensable in crisis situations. Read More
Orbán’s defeat and US shift raise hopes to unblock EU sanctions on Russia
After Viktor Orbán’s defeat at the polls and Washington’s decision to phase out waivers for Russian oil, hopes are rising in Brussels that a package of sanctions against Moscow will…
Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left caused by ‘dire strait’ crisis, IEA chief warns
Last week, the Airports Council International Europe wrote to the European Commission, saying jet fuel shortages could begin at the start of May if tankers do not start passing through…
EU to slash power bills by cutting taxes and grid costs
The Commission’s draft proposal to change energy taxation risks being politically sensitive as several EU countries have limited fiscal space. Environmental groups urge Brussels to propose a windfall profit tax…
Russia hits Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro in one of deadliest attacks on Ukraine
Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on major cities across Ukraine, killing at least 16 and injuring scores, as Zelenskyy urged more support from allies. Read More