EU shuts out Chinese medical suppliers from European market in retaliatory trade move
The European Union has confirmed a ban on Chinese companies from participating in EU government tenders for medical devices exceeding €5 million – another piece in an ongoing tit-for-tat trade…
European Investment Bank triples its financial commitment to defence
With a new financial ceiling of €100 billion for 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) aims to invest in defence, energy networks and technology. Read More
At least one dead after Russia launches strikes on Odesa and Kharkiv
Dozens of people were injured after Russian drones targeted residential areas in the cities overnight. Read More
Spanish court rejects Airbnb appeal and keeps order to block 66,000 ‘rule-breaking’ listings
The government is clamping down on Airbnb properties to tackle its housing crisis, which the company claims is misguided. Read More
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China sends dozens of planes across central line in Taiwan Strait
The move came shortly after a British warship crossed the strait, an act welcomed by Taiwan but condemned by Beijing as provocative. Read more at Read More
More trees, more tools: Uzbekistan steps up on Aral Sea recovery and support for green business
With representatives from over 30 countries and 20 international organisations, the Eco Expo Central Asia 2025 served as a platform showcasing technologies and setting new policy directions.Read More
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Who takes the top spot – and how does Europe fare?
European restaurants make up three of the Top 5 spots on this year’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. However, Spain’s Disfrutar, in Barcelona, has been dethroned as the highest ranked…
Why do Europeans still believe a nuclear deal with Iran is possible?
Europe aims to use diplomacy to prevent an all-out war between Israel and Iran. On Friday, some of the continent’s top diplomats are set to meet Iranian representatives in Geneva…
Pan Am returns to the skies stopping in Lisbon as part of €52k nostalgia-filled transatlantic tour
Passengers took a dream journey through the historic destinations of the American airline, which went bankrupt in 1991. Read More