No, Greek PM’s wife didn’t buy a multi-million-euro flat with public funds
The Greek government’s director of digital communications has warned of a recent barrage of misinformation in the country. Read More
Record amount of wildfire destruction marks dark year for Europe
Experts say that the higher temperatures and lower rainfall brought by climate change are making forest fires worse. Read More
Which EU countries lead in second-home ownership?
In one European country, almost half of all homeowners have a second property. Across the bloc, the appeal tends more to be one of leisure than investment. Read More
Hungary sanctions Ukrainian drone commander for bombing oil pipeline in Russia
Robert Brovdi is a key commander of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. Hungary’s sanctions will see him face difficulties entering the Schengen Zone, including NATO institutions. Read More
European NATO allies set to collectively reach 2% spending target for first time
The 2% of GDP guideline was instituted in 2014, but allies have recently pledged to up the target for core defence spending to 3.5% of GDP. Read More
EU summons Russian envoy after strike damaged the bloc’s delegation in Kyiv
“No diplomatic mission should ever be a target,” High Representative Kaja Kallas said in reaction to Russia’s latest barrage of drones and missiles. Read More
Debunking Trump’s account of Russia’s failed bid to seize Kyiv
The US President says Russian troops would have captured the Ukrainian capital in hours in February 2022 had troops not got ‘stuck in the mud’. War analysts tell a different…
‘Non-staffers go home’: European Parliament tightens rules on access to its premises
The days of wandering freely through the European Parliament’s maze-like corridors are over: starting next week, journalists, diplomats and lobbyists will need an invitation to set foot in many parts…
No, Spain’s wildfires were not started on purpose to clear land for construction projects
Spain has battled several devastating wildfires. The disaster is prompting claims that the fires were deliberately caused to make way for construction projects. Here is why these claims are false.…
Digital euro talks gain speed — but key hurdles remain
EU finance ministers are racing to agree on the legal framework for a digital euro by the end of 2025, but thorny issues remain, from privacy and data protections to…