Former guard at US embassy in Norway convicted of spying for Russia and Iran
Prosecutors said the 28-year-old man handed over details about the embassy’s diplomats, its floor plans and security routines, Norwegian state broadcaster NRK reported. Read more at Read More
European Socialists gather to discuss US relations and new leadership
Europe’s autonomy in security, defence and trade will be a hot topic during the PES congress, especially amid the Trump-Sánchez tensions. Read More
Italy court blocks extradition of Ukrainian to Germany in Nord Stream pipelines blast case
The explosions ruptured the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which carried Russian natural gas to Germany under the Baltic Sea until Russia cut of supplies at the end of August 2022.…
Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary in bid to resolve Ukraine war
With a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal holding in Gaza, Trump said he’s now turning his attention to bringing the war in Ukraine to an end. Read more at Read More
EU presents new pact to reshape relations with Mediterranean countries
Brussels is to seek deeper integration with the bloc’s southern neighbours, through a new “Pact for the Mediterranean” presented on Thursday. Read More
Israel holds memorial ceremony marking anniversary since 7 October Hamas-led attack
President Isaac Herzog offered an apology to the victims on behalf of the state of Israel, acknowledging that the attacks had “fragmented” lives. Read more at Read More
Poland’s president signs off on new zero income tax law for parents with two children
The bill, presented by Karol Nawrocki in August, removes the income tax obligation on families earning up to 140,000 zloty (€32,973) a year. Read more at Read More
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Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia join EU’s SEPA scheme
Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and North Macedonia joined the Single Euro Payments Area or SEPA, enabling quicker and cheaper financial transactions across the EU. Read More
Brussels unveils its plan for defence ‘independence’ – in production only
With its roadmap for defence, the European Commission wants to boost European production of weapon systems but NATO will keep the operational reins. Read More