Watch the video – Which countries are littering Europe with electronic waste instead of reclying?
EU candidate countries show particularly concerning rates of improper e-waste recycling. Read More
Extreme heat linked to more than 1,300 deaths in Portugal in 20 consecutive days
Between 27 July and 15 August, 1,331 excess deaths were reported with the over 75 age group particularly hard hit. Read More
Hungary and Slovakia demand EU action after Ukraine hits key oil pipeline again
Ukraine attacked the Druzhba pipeline for the third time, halting oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary. The European Commission has not reacted so far, but US President Donald Trump said…
Putin ‘laughing’ as Europeans fall into his ‘trap’ on Ukrainian land concession, says Kallas
In an interview, EU diplomacy chief slammed calls for Ukraine to cede land, warning they fall into a trap set by Russian premier Vladimir Putin. She accused Moscow of blocking…
Was Ursula von der Leyen kicked out of the European leaders’ meeting with Trump?
Some viral social media posts claim that Donald Trump said to the European Commission president that he wanted ‘a grown-up talk with important people’ before asking her to wait outside.…
Will travelling outside the EU subject French to stricter tax audits?
A viral video claiming that French people getting on a flight to a non-EU destination will be subjected to stricter tax controls has spurred outrage. However, this measure is nonexistent.…
Watch the video – Europe’s SMEs are crippled by cyber scams: Which countries are most affected?
Cybersecurity fears are preventing the growth of Europe’s SMEs. Almost half are deliberately choosing not to expand due to their vulnerability. Read More
Ursula von der Leyen ‘extremely saddened’ by situation of children in Gaza
The EU Commission president says she thinks the humanitarian situation in Gaza is appalling, and children have the right to protection even more than everybody else in the world. Read…
Trial begins for former Danish minister accused of possessing child sexual abuse material
Former MP and minister Henrik Sass Larsen is accused of possessing photo and video files containing child sexual abuse material, as well as a child-like doll made for sexual purposes.…
EU, US release long-awaited trade statement setting 15% all-inclusive tariff on EU goods
The joint statement, which comes nearly a month after the trade deal was struck, is being described as a “first step” by the EU side, which hopes to secure more…