Lithuania moves to lift nuclear weapons ban, following Finland’s lead
President Gitanas Nauseda said Lithuania’s constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases had become “outdated,” as Finland’s own nuclear ban formally ended on Wednesday, prompting Russian threats that…
Viral fake AI-image shows Macron kneeling before Thai king
Did French President Emmanuel Macron kneel before Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn? Despite online claims, this viral image is fake. Read More
Aegean resumes direct flights between Paphos and Athens
At 6:31 am local time, the first Aegean flight arrived in Athens, landing at the Greek capital’s airport in the early hours of Friday morning. Read More
This steam railway that travels through the Swiss Alps is celebrating its 100th anniversary
The steam trains now operate exclusively as a tourist attraction in the summers between the stations of Realp and Oberwald. Read More
Cyprus: Only 23% of tourist accommodation is fully licensed, deputy tourism minister responds
The report by Cyprus’s Audit Office says 55% of accommodation operates without full legality, while a further 22% only hold a temporary licence. Read More
Rescued bile bears released in Denmark forest
Six rescued Asiatic black bears from South Korea start a new life in Denmark’s Knuthenborg Safaripark after an international rescue operation. Read more at Read More
‘Donald Trump’s always raging about something,’ former US NATO envoy says
Kurt Volker told Europe Today the US president’s anger at allies for not joining in the war in Iran was an “exaggeration”. Read More
Podcast | US Independence party in Brussels: Controversial celebration or diplomatic success?
A majestic celebration of the US Independence anniversary in the heart of Brussels’ European Quarter, alongside talks to end the war in Iran have sparked reflection on EU–US relations. Read…
De Croo: Defence and aid spending are ‘two sides of the same coin’
Exclusive: United Nations Development Programme administrator and former Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said the European Union’s long-term budget should balance defence and aid funding as they are both…
AI images falsely claim Kyiv monastery strike was staged
Posts circulating in several languages falsely claim that photographers were waiting on rooftops to capture the moment a strike hit Kyiv’s UNESCO-listed Perchersk Lavra monastery. Read More