Georgia’s visa-free regime with EU at risk over ‘backsliding’ concerns
The EU plans to reintroduce its visa regime with Georgia unless Tbilisi curbs democratic backsliding. The European Commission will notify the South Caucasus country of its decision by 31 August.…
Tourists evacuated after Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula hit by 12th eruption in four years
Guests at the nearby luxury Blue Lagoon geothermal spa resort were evacuated as a precaution. Read More
Emmy nominations 2025: Young star of British hit show ‘Adolescence’ could break an important record
The Emmy nominations have been announced, and while Apple TV+’s Severance and The Studio lead the pack, our favourite show of the year – the British four-part drama Adolescence on…
A new show in London is retelling the story of Elvis through immersive theatre
Using live actors, music, and cutting-edge tech, a new immersive show in East London retelling the story of Elvis Presley’s legendary career. Read More
Orbán demands EU sanction Ukraine over death of Hungarian conscript
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán claims a Hungarian citizen was beaten to death after refusing army conscription in Ukraine. Kyiv denies the allegations and urges Hungary not to interfere. Read More
Small business owners in Bulgaria fear change from the lev to the euro slated for January
European Union officials gave the green light in June for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the euro currency union, a key EU project aimed at deepening the ties…
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Exclusive: Palestinian Foreign Minister “shocked” at EU’s failure to act against Israel over Gaza
Palestinian minister for foreign affairs says the EU should sanction Israel over its violations in Gaza and the West Bank, in accordance with the EU’s own rules and values. She…
5 key ideas behind the EU Commission’s new farming rulebook
The EU long-term budget reform marks a turning point for EU agricultural policy, granting member states greater control in a partial renationalisation of the bloc’s farm subsidies. Read More
UN finds child malnutrition rates have doubled in Gaza since March
Hunger has been rising among Gaza’s more than 2 million Palestinians since Israel broke a ceasefire in March to resume the war and banned all food and other supplies from…