‘A bad joke’: Greece gives green light to oil drilling while expanding marine protected areas
Environmental lawyers say that the new concessions threaten endangered species in the biodiversity-rich Hellenic Trench. Read More
Huawei lobbyists barred temporarily from the European Parliament
A temporary ban will be in place until the end of the investigation carried out by Belgian prosecutor over alleged corruption case Read More
Thousands of Serbian anti government protesters converge on Belgrade for major rally
The Serbian capital was on edge ahead of Saturday’s anti-government rally, with the authorities stepping up efforts to dissuade people from attending. Read more at Read More
EU Commission aims to tackle the EU’s skilled labour shortage
The European Commission has identified 42 occupations shortages, particularly in construction, transport and health sectors. Read more at Read More
EU Parliament ethics system ‘not fit for the job’, EU expert says
Professor Alberto Alemanno thinks the European Parliament’s ethics rules have failed to address corruption risks, but that this does not damage the image of the EU as a whole. Read…
Trump administration threatens to cut Columbia University’s federal funding
The US government says the Ivy League institution must cede control of one of its academic departments if it wants federal funding in the future. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | March 14th – Evening
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
Philippine ex-President Duterte appears at International Criminal Court via video link
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, 79, appeared at the court hearing on a video screen from a nearby detention centre in The Hague. Read more at Read More
EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation delayed until 2026. Here’s when you’ll have to pay
The ETIAS will require visa-free travellers from non-EU countries, including the UK, to obtain authorisation before short stays in the Schengen Area. Read More
This is the EU’s chance to support a better future for Syrians
If the EU and its members are truly committed to helping Syrians to break with decades of repression and impunity, they should redouble and speed up efforts to assist Syria,…