‘Day of the Jackal’ author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86, his literary agent says
He wrote more than 25 books including “The Afghan,” “The Kill List,” and “The Fist of God” that have sold over 75 million copies, his agent Jonathan Lloyd said. Read…
Dutch citizens carry out own border checks in pushback against migration policy
The move has been criticised by the justice minister who has called for the checks to be stopped, saying such steps are the responsibility of the border police. Read More
Dozens evacuated in Switzerland’s Valais canton as heavy rain unleashes mudslide
Residents of Val de Bagne woke up on Monday to new debris flows after a major mudslide forced around 30 people to evacuate. Read More
Referendum in Italy to fail as turnout far below threshold, polling agency says
The referendum, proposed by trade unions and civic organisations, addresses issues that have generated political debate in Italy in recent years, particularly labour market reform, as well as migrant reception…
Sperm donation policies in Europe called into question after cancer gene scandal
A Danish donor, unknowingly carrying a mutation in a gene that increases the risk of cancer, is said to have helped conceive at least 67 children, 10 of whom now…
European Commission chief von der Leyen unveils EU ocean pact at UN conference
The EU pact aims to restore natural habitats in oceans and promote the competitiveness of the maritime industry. Read More
Holiday planning: Where and how are you most likely to get scammed?
The travel industry is among the sectors considered “most susceptible to fraud.” New research reveals the most common scams in some of the world’s top travel destinations. Read More
Poland scrambles fighter jets to secure airspace amid Russian airstrikes on Ukraine
Poland and NATO scrambled jets to secure Polish airspace after Russian strikes near Ukraine’s border. No airspace violations reported. Forces remain on alert. Read More
Patriots for Europe leaders join far-right National Rally’s ‘Victory Day’ fete in French village
A number of far-right leaders from the “Patriots for Europe” group are expected to attend the rally in the Loiret region on Monday, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and…
Fact check: Where in Europe grants the most citizenships?
As Italians take to the ballot box to vote in the country’s citizenship referendum, EuroVerify takes a look at claims that Rome grants the most citizenship applications in Europe every…