Macron reaffirms support for Greenland during visit ahead of G7 Summit
During a joint news conference in Nuuk, the leaders of France, Denmark and Greenland emphasised their unity and called for deeper cooperation. Read More
New demonstrations in Spain against overtourism
Organised by the alliance “Southern Europe against Overtourism” – demonstrators joined forces with groups in Portugal and Italy. Read More
‘Message of solidarity and friendship’: Emmanuel Macron visits Greenland
On his maiden visit to the Danish autonomous territory, the French president met with both Denmark’s and Greenland’s heads of government. Read More
France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour
Sarkozy is only the second former French leader to have the Legion of Honour medal taken away – the first was infamous Nazi collaborator Philippe Pétain. Read More
Russia launches fresh massive aerial attack on Ukraine. 2 Khinzal missiles downed
The Ukrainian airforce reported an overnight aerial attack with 194 weapons targetting mostly the Poltava Oblast east of Kyiv. Read More
Germany is rearming, but what about its veterans?
On 15 June, Germany celebrates its veterans for the first time. But behind the symbolic gesture lies a systemic failure: those who need help often don’t get it. Read More
LGBT+ pride parades held in several of Europe’s capitals
Vienna, Warsaw, Rome, and Athens all held pride parades on Saturday, with attendees demanding political change on LGBTQ+ issues as well as celebrating Pride Month. Read More
What’s at stake for Europe if Strait of Hormuz is blocked?
Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, but what would that mean for Europe and what is at stake if it happens? Read More
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia warehouse destroys 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid
A warehouse in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia was struck by Russian drones in the early hours of Saturday, rendering some 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid unusable. Read More
Iranian regime muzzles media with grim death penalty warning
Revolutionary Guard issues statement warning that any ‘exchange of information’, including news reports, seen as benefiting Israel will be punished with the maximum penalty – a death sentence. Read More