Did Pedro Sánchez ‘regret’ not having ‘nuclear bombs’ to stop the war in Gaza?
Statements made by the Spanish premier have triggered a flood of allegations online. Euroverify fact-checks. Read More
Watch this: What EU countries use the most online advertising?
On average, 32.6% of EU businesses used online advertising in 2024, according to new data by Eurostat. Malta, Finland and Cyprus emerge as biggest users. Read More
Von der Leyen announces suspension of EU payments and trade partnership with Israel
In an unusually tough-worded speech, von der Leyen denounced a “man made famine” in Gaza and “a clear attempt” by Israel to “undermine the two state solution”. But she also…
French police arrest nearly 200 as ‘Block Everything’ protests paralyse the country
French police arrested nearly 200 people as ‘Block Everything’ protesters attempted to paralyse France following the collapse of François Bayrou’s government. Read more at Read More
‘Profoundly misguided’: Israeli film industry responds to filmmaker boycott pledge
Since the publication of a pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions that are “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people”, the number of signatories has reached 3,500. Representatives…
Celebrating the 80-year legacy of Mike, ‘The Headless Wonder Chicken’
On this day, 80 years ago, a farmer beheaded a chicken in Colorado, US. Hold the press! However, the strange thing is that the animal refused to die. The bird…
Zero-emission trucks are ready, but Europe is not
The EU’s current regulatory path is setting Europe’s truck and bus makers up for failure, argues Christian Levin, the chairman of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and CEO of…
Follow live: Ursula von der Leyen delivers State of the European Union speech
Ursula von der Leyen faces a tough audience in Strasbourg as she delivers her much-anticipated State of the European Union speech. Read More
Trump says he’s ‘not thrilled’ about Israeli strike on Qatar that killed five
Hamas claimed its top leadership survived Israel’s strike on the Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday — although five lower-level members were killed. Read more at Read More
Tired of Europe’s crowded hotspots? Put these ‘not hot’ destinations on your 2026 itinerary
These under-the-radar European destinations are upgrading tourism for 2026 while still keeping their quiet charm. Read More