Nuclear power on the rise except in UN watchdog’s home, Austria
In Austria – the home of the IAEA – the public rejected nuclear power in a referendum in the 1970s leaving a gigantic power plant that cost 1 billion euro…
EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall expresses solidarity with LGBTQ+ community
In an interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resilience says “anyone who wants to join in solidarity with the LGBTQ community in Hungary should do so.”…
Russian cargo ship captain pleads not guilty in deadly North Sea tanker collision
Vladimir Motin appeared via video link at London’s Central Criminal Court, where he denied responsibility for the presumed death of Filipino crew member Mark Angelo Pernia. Read More
Luís Montenegro reappointed as Portugal’s prime minister, rules out immediate reforms
Montenegro has rejected far-right Chega’s call for constitutional reform and said his minority government would prioritise reforms to the economy, public services, and health system. Read More
French court to rule on suspects in Pierre Noizat crypto kidnapping attempts
Twenty-five suspects in two kidnapping attempts linked to the cryptocurrency world, including the family of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat, face a Paris court on Friday. Read More
Destruction across Kharkiv region after wave of Russian attacks, Ukraine says
At least 11 people were injured in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and the nearby region overnight. Kyiv says it repelled a total of 173 assaults across…
Italy and Kazakhstan sign €4bn set of deals during Meloni visit
The Italian prime minister travelled to Astana after first visiting Uzbekistan. Read More
France to implement smoking ban in public spaces with children from 1 July
A breach of the ban — which is part of France’s wider National Tobacco Control Programme, announced in November 2023 — could be punishable with a €135 fine. Read More
New France-Singapore deal is a ‘tangible roadmap’ for defence and tech partnership, Macron says
Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Singapore has led to a new partnership focusing on AI, tech and defence, with both nations promoting multilateralism and cooperation. Read More
Several areas hit by flooding in Romania after two days of heavy rain
The Praid Salt mine is not only of economic importance to Romania, it is also a major tourism magnet, attracting approximately half-a-million tourists annually. Read More