Central Asia boosts green energy, infrastructure and SMEs with EBRD funds
Central Asia and Mongolia received around €1.72bn from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development last year to fund 120 projects. The investments have a focus on renewable energy, infrastructure…
Brazil’s Queen of Rock, Rita Lee, honored at Rio Carnival parade
The second night of parades at Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome began with Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel honoring late Brazilian rock icon Rita Lee. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | February 17th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Ukraine urges allies to act as Russia launches mass attack before talks
Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukrainian regions hours before US-backed Geneva talks, as Zelenskyy urged the world to hold Moscow accountable for continued attacks. Read more at Read More
Burabay Ice: Over a thousand runners brave -15°C on frozen lake in Kazakhstan
More than a thousand participants gathered on the frozen surface of Burabay Lake for the “Burabay Ice” race. Read more at Read More
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time US presidential candidate, dies aged 84
Reverend Jesse Jackson was a prominent civil rights campaigner who ran twice for the US Democratic Party’s nomination for president in 1984 and 1988. Read More
Ministers greenlight member states’ plans worth half of EU’s €150bn defence loan scheme
Sixteen out of 19 plans have now gotten the final green light required to secure first disbursements of funds to buy defence equipment. Read More
Why Skopelos and Andros are on the must-visit list for 2026
The author of an award-winning travel blog has included the two Greek islands on a list of ‘adored’ destinations. Read More
Austria charges man with terrorism over Taylor Swift concert attack plot
Prosecutors in Austria have filed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old who allegedly plotted to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. Read more at Read More
Why do Iran and the US choose Switzerland as common ground for talks?
Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, Switzerland has played a pivotal diplomatic role, serving as a conduit for exchanging documents and proposals when direct communication between Washington and Tehran…