European leaders back Ukraine ceasefire proposal at current contact line
European leaders have closed ranks in support of Ukraine after US President Donald Trump announced a potential summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest. Read More
Education exodus: Amid mounting challenges, how fulfilled are teachers in the EU?
The OECD warns of future teacher shortages, as rising numbers of young educators plan to leave the profession while older staff near retirement. Read More
Fire at Hungary’s largest refinery contained, no injuries reported
Hungary’s strategic oil refinery in Százhalombatta, 27 kilometres from Budapest, may temporarily shut as a result of the fire. Read More
Will the EU’s climate goals be affected by Washington’s trade war?
US pressure and Chinese restrictions on rare earth metals are disrupting EU supply chains, challenging the bloc’s climate goals and increasing dependency on foreign resources. Read More
Fact-checking claims that no female hostages made it out of Gaza
European journalists and commentators have purported that “not a single woman” survived captivity following the release of the last remaining hostages kidnapped by Hamas. These claims are misleading. Read More
Storm wreaks havoc in Paris suburbs, leaving trail of destruction
A powerful storm struck the Val-d’Oise region, northwest of Paris, on Monday evening, leaving one person dead and nine others injured after violent winds caused three cranes to collapse in…
Poland detains eight over suspected Russia-linked sabotage, says PM Tusk
Two suspects were also arrested in Romania for allegedly depositing incendiary devices at an international courier company in Bucharest. Read more at Read More
Austria deports first person to Afghanistan since Taliban takeover, sparking outcry
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker said more deportations would follow, sparking criticism from human rights groups such as Amnesty International. Read more at Read More
Nubian women in Kenya revive tradition through urban farming
In the heart of Kibera, Kenya’s largest informal settlement, a group of Nubian women is transforming small urban spaces into thriving gardens through hydroponics and circular farming. Read more at…
Would-be assassin given 21-year sentence for shooting Slovak PM Robert Fico
Juraj Cintula, 72, was found guilty of terrorism by a court on Tuesday over the attack he carried out on 15 May 2024. Read more at Read More