‘We must consume better, differently, and less’: EU pollution check-up exposes waste problem
Air pollution, pesticide use, and plastic litter at sea are down, but more action is needed for the bloc to meet its clean goals by 2030.Read More
Belfast factory to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defence missiles
The move comes as part of the UK’s four-point roadmap to ‘reach peace and defend Ukraine’. Read more at Read More
Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
A frozen festival, Lady Gaga’s ‘Mayhem’, Marvel’s Daredevil returns from Hell’s Kitchen and double Robert Pattinsons in goofy space satire ‘Mickey 17’ – here’s what’s on your cultural agenda this…
Scottish painter Jack Vettriano dies in France at 73
Jack Vettriano, the self-taught Scottish painter renowned for his dreamlike beach scenes, has died at the age of 73. Read More
How is trade between the EU and Ukraine evolving?
The EU trade surplus with Ukraine peaked in the fourth quarter of 2024 at €5.8 billion. Read More
Trudeau to discuss Trump’s annexation threats with King Charles
The British monarch, who is Canada’s head of state, has been criticised for his silence on the issue. Read more at Read More
Former football leaders Blatter and Platini in court again over €2.1 million FIFA payment
The two men were acquitted almost three years ago, but the Swiss Attorney General’s Office and FIFA appealed against the decision. Read more at Read More
Latvia’s ‘Flow’ wins Animated Feature Oscar, marking the country’s first Academy Award
Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis made history at the 97th Academy Awards, with his wordless animated feature ‘Flow’ winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. This marks Latvia’s first-ever Oscar win.…
World Wildlife Day: Conservationists say green corridors can help animals thrive in Kenya
As wild animal populations increase, conservationists are calling for more routes to give them safe passage from conflict and wildfires.Read More
Centre-right ÖVP’s Christian Stocker sworn in as new Austrian chancellor
Three parties finalised a coalition without the far-right after talks dragged on for five months post-election. Read more at Read More