Additional EUFOR peacekeeper troops arrive in Bosnia amid rising tensions
The EU announced plans to send peacekeepers to Bosnia after the nation’s top court suspended laws adopted by its ethnic-Serb majority regional entity. Read More
Portuguese parties want fresh elections as soon as possible
Party leaders advocate for snap elections, which may occur on either 11 or 18 May. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who is convening the Council of State tomorrow, will make…
Donald Trump vows to respond to EU retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
US President Donald Trump said he would respond to the European Union’s retaliatory tariffs against his 25% import levies on steel and aluminum. Read More
European Parliament sidelined from new ‘rearm Europe’ plan
Some MEPs deplored the Commission’s use of Article 122 of the Treaty to avoid a vote on the newly proposed €150 billion instrument for defence funding. Others are less concerned.…
European Parliament mulls seizure of Russian assets to help Ukraine
The total amount of frozen money is more than the entire aid provided to Ukraine by the EU over the three- year war. But taking it is not without risk.…
What is climate whiplash? New report reveals dangers of flooding and drought in European cities
Researchers have found that 90 per cent of all climate disasters are driven by too much or too little water. Read More
US stocks rally as inflation cools and euro holds four-month highs
US stocks rallied as February’s inflation data came in lower than expected, boosting hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, while the Nasdaq…
Spain could fine AI companies up to €35 million in fines for mislabelling content
Spain’s council of ministers approved a draft law that would fine AI companies up to €35 million for not correctly labelling their content. Read More
The next Microsoft will be started by a 17-year-old girl, Tara Chklovski says
Can young women revolutionise the world of tech? According to Tara Chklovski, CEO of Technovation, the answer is yes – it’s simply a matter of providing them with the same…
Solo travel: How to avoid paying a ‘singles tax’ and pick the perfect destination
Solo travellers can find themselves paying over €2,000 more for their holiday package, but more travel agents are now catering for single adventurers. Read More