Three hospitalised after bees attack dozens of people in France
The incident occurred on Sunday in the centre of Aurillac, a town in the south of the country. Read More
Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania
The move by Polish leader Donald Tusk follows rising tensions over illegal immigration. Read More
Ursula von der Leyen to argue for her survival in EU Parliament
Two-thirds of votes cast by MEPs later this week will be required to force the President and the Commissioners to resign, which has happened only once in EU’s history Read…
Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat yet risks remain
Germany faced forest fire warnings, Spain saw rising interest in Nordic vacations, and Poland experienced historic river drying as massive heatwaves persisted over the past period. Read More
No, Trump hasn’t threatened to bomb Norway if he doesn’t get Nobel Peace Prize
Trump has previously been nominated for the award and has claimed that it is rigged against him. So far, he has never won it. Read More
Ireland, Lithuania and Spain: Who will lead the Eurogroup next?
On Monday 7 July, finance ministers from the euro area are expected to elect their new president. Who is running for the position, and what proposals are they putting forward?…
German President in Vilnius: “Your security is our security”.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pledged his support for Lithuania during his visit to Vilnius, emphasising the common values and strategic partnership between the two countries. Read More
Poland set to reintroduce checks on borders with Germany, Lithuania amid spike in illegal migration
Poland is introducing temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania from 7 July. The decision was announced by Prime Minister Tusk in response to Germany’s handling of migrants. Read More
Spain’s San Fermin bull-running festival begins with a firework blast looking to ‘Free Palestine’
The nine-day festival is famed for its “encierros,” or bull runs, which, starting on Monday, will see thousands of people sprint to avoid six bulls charging along a winding cobblestoned…
Thousands celebrate and pay tribute to the Dalai Lama as the global symbol turns 90
The birthday party capped a week of celebrations, during which the Nobel Peace Prize winner said he plans to reincarnate after his death, ending years of speculation that he might…