UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after last-minute legal delay
Under the agreement, the UK will pay Mauritius €120 million each year to lease back their military base for at least 99 years. Read More
Rome police catch German tourist carrying ancient marble slab on electric scooter
The Special Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of Rome said finding out where the marble slab came from was possible and deemed it a cultural asset of historical…
MEP and staffer report each other to the police after alleged assault in European Parliament
A physical altercation between a Swedish MEP and a parliamentary staffer has sparked conflicting accounts and formal police reports. The incident, which took place in the European Parliament on Wednesday,…
Greece boosts firefighter and drone numbers to tackle growing risk of wildfires
Officials said the number of firefighting personnel has increased by roughly 20% over the past two years, while the fleet of fire-surveillance drones has grown to 82, up from the…
What foods should you buy now to be prepared for a possible emergency?
The recent Iberian blackout reminded citizens of the need to be prepared in the event of a crisis. When it comes to food, what should we have at home to…
8 EU countries form coalition of the willing on crisis preparedness
The eight member states are calling for more coordination across the bloc, including with EU institutions. Read More
Chancellor Merz inaugurates German brigade in Lithuania to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank
Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade aimed at strengthening NATO’s presence and deterring Russian threats in the Baltic region. Read More
Prison staff sceptical renting cells abroad will solve France’s overcrowding crisis
With prisons overflowing, France is considering renting cells abroad. But will this solve the problem or just shift it to other countries? Read More
Blue Cards: Which EU country offers the highest minimum salary for non-EU workers?
Blue Cards guarantee a minimum salary even in countries where there’s no minimum wage. Every year, EU countries issue tens of thousands of them. Read More
MEPs call on European Commission to cut Hungary off from EU funds
Cross-party MEPs demand a complete cut of funds for Hungary, claiming it regressing alarmingly. The European Commission is willing to discuss the use of the budget tool to preserve democracy.…