Von der Leyen convenes seminar to address competitiveness and ‘frustrations’
Two commission officials indicated that the “seminar” on competitiveness will also address the Commission’s “working methods”. Read more at Read More
US-flagged tanker challenged by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz
The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned. Read more at Read More
Two Swedish citizens jailed in Denmark for grenade attack near Israeli embassy
Court in Copenhagen jailed the pair for 14 and 12 years respectively for terrorism and attempted murder over the attack in October 2024. Read more at Read More
Slovak ex-minister and Fico adviser who quit over Epstein messages ‘feels like a fool’
Miroslav Lajčák, an ally of Slovak PM Robert Fico, messaged Jeffrey Epstein about women and diplomacy in 2018 while he was foreign minister. Read more at Read More
Sweden and Denmark to supply Ukraine with €245m air defence system
Sweden and Denmark will send €245 million in TRIDON Mk2 air defence systems to Ukraine, boosting protection as Russia escalates strikes on energy sites. Read more at Read More
Religious tourism is booming in Cyprus thanks to these UNESCO-listed churches
The Troodos region is home to 10 UNESCO-listed churches, which draw religious tourists from across the globe. Read more at Read More
Czech government faces parliamentary no-confidence vote over row with the president
The government has a majority to survive the vote in the lower house of parliament, which could happen on Tuesday. Read more at Read More
Japan hit by deadly heavy snowfall leaving 30 dead and remote areas buried
Unusually heavy snow in Japan has killed 30 people and buried some regions under 4.5 metres, forcing troops to help clear roads and support the elderly. Read more at Read…
Son of Norway’s crown princess pleads not guilty to rape charges as trial begins
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is on trial in Oslo on 38 charges of crimes including rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession. Read more at Read More
Iran: Tehran market blaze sends huge smoke plumes over city traffic
Iran saw a major fire break out on Tuesday at the Jannat bazaar in western Tehran, sending thick black smoke across a busy road and visible from several parts of…