EU keeps racing pigeons tethered as bird flu ruffles feathers
Despite pleas from pigeon fanciers, the EU isn’t loosening its grip on avian flu rules just yet, keeping racing pigeons grounded as a precaution. Read More
Fire that shut Heathrow Airport caused by technical fault known for years, report says
Europe’s busiest air hub was shut down for around 18 hours on 21 March after a fire at the North Hyde substation in west London knocked out power to the…
Give more of EU’s long-term budget to fund space projects, says Commissioner
The EU Commission is in the final stages of drafting a proposal for the bloc’s seven-year budget after 2027, which currently stands at €1.2 trillion. The EU Commissioner for Defence…
Ferrari wins EU Court battle to retain iconic Testarossa trademark
The EU General Court has upheld Ferrari’s rights to the Testarossa trademark, ruling that its use on second-hand cars, parts, and licensed scale models constituted genuine use. Read More
A year after New Caledonia’s deadly riots, France hosts summit on territory’s future
New Caledonia was hit by mass riots in May 2024, triggered by France’s plans to give thousands of non-indigenous long-term residents voting rights. Read More
Fact check: What we know about the link between climate change and heatwaves
As extreme heat lingers across swathes of Europe, Euroverify looks at the evidence linking human-driven climate change with hotter and more persistent heatwaves. Read More
European Parliament to vote next week on toppling von der Leyen’s Commission
The MEP proposing the motion of censure claims he has collected enough signatures to start the process. If officially confirmed, the debate and vote will be held during the July…
Exhibition on Nazi atrocities in EU Parliament as Greek and Polish MEPs demand reparations
The exhibition aims to recall the extent of the destruction suffered by Poland and Greece at the hands of Germany during World War II and provide evidence for those who…
Macron has ‘substantial’ phone call with Putin, their first direct talks since September 2022
Macron and Putin held regular discussions around the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Macron visiting Putin in Russia in February 2022, but dialogue eventually stalled. Read More
Royals attend ceremony celebrating 25th annivesary of Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden
‘A permanent connection, this creates prosperity and positive development in the Øresund region,’ Denmark’s Minister for Transport said. Read More