The hottest wellness trend in the UK? Communal sweating in saunas
Sauna-bathing has taken London and the rest of the UK by storm. But it’s got a twist. Read More
Russia will have qualifications galore on ceasefire, says expert – Radio Schuman
It’s going to be tricky getting Russia to agree to ceasefire in Ukraine, post-Soviet political expert Donnacha Ó Beacháin tells Radio Schuman Read More
Trump says Ireland cheats the US as its leader joins him to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Trump praised the Irish Prime Minister but spoke about the European Union as an opponent of the US that had been treating his country “unfairly” for decades. Read More
European defence ministers show united front in support for Ukraine
As the United States moves closer to Russia, European powers are scrambling to reassess their defence strategy. Read More
Polish Prime Minister urges Turkey to play key role in Ukrainian peace process
The leaders of Turkey and Poland met in Ankara to discuss strengthening Turkey-Poland relations, Turkey-EU ties during the Polish presidency of the European Council and regional issues including Russia’s ongoing…
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.…