EU tries to turn the page on enlargement after Iceland’s vote against new talks
Senior EU officials are downplaying the negative effect of Iceland’s referendum as ministers meet in Dublin to keep enlargement momentum going for candidate countries, while discussions on democratic safeguards are…
Death toll from Cyprus ferry sinking rises to 12 as searches continue
According to the Turkish Ministry of Defence, seven ships and six aircraft are supporting search operations for the 16 people that remain missing. Read More
Lorry driver’s botched escape attempts fail to outrun oncoming Polish train
Ignoring warnings to break through the barriers a lorry driver first attempted to reverse off a level crossing. The driver’s hesitation left his vehcile still on the tracks when a…
Travelling to Europe? EES border checks are changing from 6 September
Industry experts are concerned the removal of the Entry/Exit System’s temporary flexibilities will see border chaos return. Read More
Malaysia declares air quality emergency as haze linked to Indonesia fires reaches critical level
Haze is a recurring seasonal problem in Southeast Asia, where smoke from forest and peat fires in Indonesia can travel across national borders and affect neighbouring Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.…
Film director Tony Gatlif, author of ‘Gadjo Dilo’, dies aged 77
“Tony Gatlif loved unconventional paths, those vanishing borders,” wrote on X the French culture minister, paying tribute to the film-maker behind 25 films. Read More
Bardella to meet with Farage at Reform party conference in Birmingham, as part of international tour
Jordan Bardella and Nigel Farage are set to discuss illegal migration, as well as joint cooperation between the UK and France aimed at tackling small boat crossing at the Reform…
The cost of living isn’t killing joy – it’s just making us surgical about it
Nearly half – about 46% – of all money spent by EU households goes to three basic things: food, housing and energy, and transport. You need them to live, to…
EU warns Serbia Ratko Mladić’s funeral is ‘important test’ for future membership
EU’s enlargement chief Marta Kos says Belgrade’s handling of the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, known as the Butcher of Bosnia, will be a test for Serbia’s EU…
Tanker captain arrested over cargo ship sinking off Istanbul, prosecutors say
Search and resuce operations are ongoing with teams yet to reach the wreckage of the Tuğberk İmamoğlu or locate its voyage data recorder (VDR) or “black box.” Read more at…