Surrealist sale: Magritte’s celebrated ‘Les grâces naturelles’ set for historic auction
Les grâces naturelles, an extremely rare painting by surrealist master René Magritte is expected to fetch up to €10 million when it goes up for auction for the first time…
Fake Euronews videos used in large Milan Olympics disinformation campaign
At least five videos using Euronews’ graphics were used to spread false claims about Ukrainian athletes refugees in a part that targeted news media. Read More
Poland’s debt on track to breach 100% of GDP by 2036, Commission warns
Brussels warns that without spending restraint and structural fixes, Warsaw’s debt trajectory could worsen markedly despite limited short-term risks. Read More
Left-wing MEPs push European Commission to finance abortions across borders
Signed by 105 MEPs, the letter to Ursula von der Leyen calls for a European fund to ensure effective access to reproductive healthcare, a move one million European citizens have…
Macron to outline France’s contribution to Europe’s nuclear deterrence
Europe has two nuclear-armed powers: France and the UK. While Macron’s initial offer to expand the French nuclear deterrence to European partners went largely ignored in 2020, it is now…
Fearing Ukrainian action, Orbán deploys soldiers to priority energy facilities
The Hungarian prime minister has also ordered a drone flight ban in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, near the Ukrainian border. Read more at Read More
Spain releases secret 1981 coup documents after 45 years
Spain has published 153 declassified documents on the 1981 23-F coup, revealing orders to shoot to kill and King Juan Carlos I’s role in stopping it. Read more at Read…
Sacked in the morning: Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle faces axe over Gaza debate
Germany’s Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer has allegedly called for Tricia Tuttle to be replaced as director of the Berlin International Film Festival as fallout continues over the…
European Parliament backs new rules for ‘mid-cap’ businesses in simplification effort
EU lawmakers adopted new rules to simplify the legislative framework for so-called “mid-cap” companies on Wednesday as part of its general effort to cut red tape for businesses in Europe.…
EU asks Ukraine to repair Druzhba pipeline as Croatia offers alternative route
The Adria pipeline through Croatia is the most viable alternative to provide oil to Hungary and Slovakia while Druzhba is being repaired, the European Commission said on Wednesday after an…