European lawmakers call for end to EU support for all Libyan security forces
Nearly 40 members of the European Parliament from four political groups are urging an end to funding for all Libyan security forces, as violence at sea has dramatically increased in…
Kainan City sets world record for mass gingerbread house decorating
Kainan City in western Japan has set a new world record for the most people decorating gingerbread houses simultaneously, Guinness World Records confirmed on Sunday. Read More
Strong rise in non-EU tourists boosts Greece’s travel sector amid drop in EU visitor numbers
Both tourism spending and visitor numbers in Greece increased in the eight months between January and August 2025 Read More
Target 2050: European cities want ‘balanced’ tourism that works for their citizens
Local governments are warning that the tourism industry’s rapid growth is putting pressure on infrastructure, causing pollution levels to rise and reducing the quality of life for residents. Can European…
Police clash with protesters outside Dublin asylum centre
A second night of unrest erupted in Dublin on Tuesday as protesters gathered near an asylum hotel, leading to clashes with police and six arrests. Read more at Read More
‘Your mom’ becomes trending reply in Trump administration labelled ‘moronic’ and ‘childish’
It’s a comeback that every teenager has used. However, when several members of the Trump administration turn to the reply “your mom” to answer newsworthy questions, many online have become…
Virtuoso victory: American pianist Eric Lu triumphs at Poland’s International Chopin Competition
American classical pianist Eric Lu is celebrating a “dream come true” after winning the International Chopin Competition with a stunning performance in Warsaw. Read More
Imprisoned journalists from Belarus and Georgia win EU’s Sakharov Prize for 2025
The European Parliament awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia. Read more at Read More
Is this seat taken? Gang arrested over theft of 1,000 restaurant chairs in Spain
The stolen chairs, which had an estimated value of €60,000, were resold in Spain, Morocco and Romania, according to police. Read more at Read More
Eurostar unveils €2bn plan to run double-decker trains through Channel Tunnel
The huge investment comes after several companies risk dismantling Eurostar’s monopoly on the Channel Tunnel. Read More