Party leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say future belongs back in EU
The main parties from each nation want to break away from the UK but have different positions on how and when this might take place. Read More
EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade deal
Manila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts…
Parliament pushes tougher energy permit deadlines, setting up clash with EU countries
The European Parliament is trying to turn permitting reform into a stronger, common EU rulebook, while capitals seek flexibility to accommodate national legal systems, environmental constraints and administrative structures, according…
Hungary moves to amend controversial child protection law after EU court ruling
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced amendments to the country’s child protection law, which the EU’s top court ruled discriminatory in April. The changes could end discrimination against sexual…
12 European nations call on EU to expand Arctic presence amid growing threats
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top diplomat, said the bloc had to remain “vigilant” in the face of increasing Russian military activity in the Arctic, as…
Every room in this soon-to-open luxury hotel boasts incredible views of the Dolomites
The First Cortina in Cortina d’Ampezzo will welcome guests from early December this year. Read More
One dead, 25 missing after migrant boat sinks off Greek island near Crete
The 320km stretch of sea between Libya and the islands of Crete and Gavdos, has become a popular route for asylum seekers heading to Greece. Read More
Mass funeral in Bukavu for 26 children killed in DR Congo school blaze
Bukavu held a mass funeral on Monday, 14 September, for 26 children killed in a school fire and subsequent stampede three days earlier, as UNICEF and local authorities called for…
Iran seizes assets of 240 dissidents and journalists as protest arrests top 6,000
The judiciary froze 182 bank accounts and confiscated property belonging to journalists, activists and public figures accused of acting in favour of “hostile governments”. Tehran has executed at least 532…
EU halves cheap parcel influx in bid to rein in Chinese e-commerce giants
The EU has cut the number of low-value parcels entering the region by half, following the introduction of a €3 flat fee. The measure is part of a broader effort…