Putin’s autocratic regime not enough to freeze assets of Russia-linked companies, EU’s court rules
Autocratic rule alone is not enough to freeze the assets of Russia-linked firms, the EU’s top court has said in an influential ruling on Thursday. National authorities need solid, objective…
With an eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe’s largest civil defence exercise since WWII
Western officials say Russia is carrying out a campaign of sabotage and disruption across Europe that has involved fires, attacking power stations and sending drones into EU airspace. Read More
Russia to close German cultural centres after Berlin blames Moscow for airport drone plot
Moscow has been widely accused by Western officials of running a campaign of sabotage and disruption with the aim of undermining support for Ukraine and destabilising European nations. Read More
Estonian defence minister resigns in €70m EU-funded procurement scandal for Ukraine
Defence minister has resigned over an arms deal for Ukraine involving EU funds paid to an Indian company with no track record of making shells. Read More
AI-powered robots showcased at European Parliament in Brussels
AI-powered robots demonstrate delivery, factory and household tasks at a robotics showcase in Brussels, highlighting advances in artificial intelligence. Read more at Read More
Cassandra Wilson, the celebrated Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies aged 70
Cassandra Wilson, known for her deep, moody and genre-bending contralto, was one of the most influential American jazz vocalists of the last 40 years. She redefined the boundaries of contemporary…
Spain’s Sánchez: officers ‘chose to defend human life’ during Ceuta migrant surge
Addressing the congress, Sánchez pointed to “one of the fastest return processes in European history” as evidence his government acted swiftly and lawfully in Ceuta. Read More
Nepal Army cable helps Nuwakot flood survivors cross river
Flood survivors in Nuwakot cross the swollen Trishuli River on a temporary cable as soldiers and residents help pull them to safety. Read more at Read More
Europe Today: Europe enters new security era as Spain’s government hits new crisis
EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says it’s a new era for European security, one of rising hybrid threats. Meanwhile, the Spanish government is in disarray after a leaked…
Milestone: Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government becomes Italy’s longest-lasting since WWII
Surveys show that the cost of living, a deteriorating public health system, security and immigration are among Italians’ top concerns ahead of next year’s general election. Read More