Brussels, my love? Ursula von der Leyen cracks the whip on gender parity
In this edition, we look at the far right’s victory in German local elections, and the EU’s efforts to get more women in top jobs Read More
‘I knew they could do anything to us’: Oleh’s journey to escape Russian occupation
Most of the life of 17-year-old Oleh has been overshadowed by Russia’s war against Ukraine. In 2022, he was forced to flee from Russian occupation via Mariupol and a Russian…
Latest news bulletin | September 7th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
Tourists evacuated by helicopter from Swiss mountain after mudslide cuts off road
The flights, using Air Zermatt rescue helicopters, had to be approved by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA). Read More
Zelenskyy says Ukrainians have ‘no choice to fight’ two years after Russian invasion
Speaking to Italian business representatives at the Cernobbio Forum at Lake Como, Zelenskyy said Ukrainians, “want this war to end more than anyone else in the world.” Read More
EU envoy urges Kosovo and Serbia to step up efforts towards normalising relations
Kosovo was a Serbian province until NATO’s 78-day bombing campaign in 1999 ended a war between Serbian government forces and ethnic Albanian separatists in Kosovo, pushing Serbian forces out. Read…
Azov Brigade says previously ‘catastrophic’ situation in Niu-York stabilised
Moscow has repeatedly claimed its forces have captured all of Niu-York but the Azov Brigade has dismissed those claims, saying Ukrainian forces continue to hold their positions. Read More
New French PM plans to reopen debate on pension reform
In his first interview since his appointment as Prime Minister, Michel Barnier announced his desire to improve pension reform and promised ‘concrete measures’ to control migratory flows while respecting the…
Venice Film Festival roundup: Standout films, flops, and what could win big
Which film will claim the Golden Lion, and which ones fell flat? Discover all the highlights, surprises and misfires in our ultimate Venice Film Festival roundup. Read More
State of the Union: Is Scholz a chancellor on call?
This edition of State of the Union focuses on the fallout of regional elections in Germany, the latest spat between Hungary and the EU and Mongolia’s refusal to arrest Vladimir…