Soldiers, not talks will decide Russia’s war in Ukraine, Lavrov says
Russia’s top diplomat criticised Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin, rejecting the possibility of direct talks with Kyiv. Read More
Why Ireland is under fire over its alumina exports to Russia
Though legal, Ireland’s alumina exports to Russia have prompted outrage just as the country prepares to assume the EU Council’s presidency. Read More
What is ‘Kushner Island’ and why are Albanians protesting about it?
Known as Sazan Island, the former Italian military outpost and once secret communist naval base is being contested again as plans for a luxury resort raise questions about conservation. Read…
Seven EU countries push Brussels to resist further weakening of car emission targets
The document signed by seven EU countries reveals a growing divide within Europe between governments seeking flexibility for car manufacturers and those determined to preserve the integrity of the EU’s…
‘Difficult’ to see changes soon in Middle East, UN representative
Hervé Lecoq, UNIFIL’s deputy head of mission, believes a peace process between Israel and Hezbollah is “very complicated”. Yet he insists UNIFIL cannot “force an agreement”, saying any breakthrough depends…
Plan to curb China’s growing influence in EU ports takes shape
A draft document seen by Euronews shows that EU transport ministers are preparing guidance for member states on how to assess foreign investment in EU ports and apply controls to…
Pope Leo XIV denounces ‘scourge’ of sexual abuse before meeting victims in Spain
Speaking to reporters on the flight to Madrid on Saturday, the pope said the scandal of sexual violence was “still an open wound” for the Church. Read More
Viktor Orbán returns to Brussels after election setback
Hungary’s former prime minister will return to Brussels next week for the first time since his election defeat in April, attending a gathering of the far-right Patriots for Europe. Read…
Nine EU countries rebel against EU’s green targets for corporate cars and vans
While stopping short of opposing fleet decarbonisation itself, the member states argue that Brussels should resist the tendency to regulate and instead construct more incentives for large companies to invest…
Drone from Russia shot down in eastern Latvia, military spokesperson says
Europe has been on high alert for weeks after a string of drone flyovers into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a “drone wall” to better detect and…