Latest news bulletin | February 9th – 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
Thousands protest across Germany against far-right extremism ahead of snap elections
The far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany is currently polling in second place as the country prepares to head to the ballot box on 23 February. Read More
Kaja Kallas congratulates Lebanon after PM Nawaf Salam announces new government
The country’s new administration, the first since 2022, comes after an unusually direct intervention by the United States which said any Hezbollah involvement would be a ‘red line’. Read More
Polls open across Kosovo against backdrop of faltering economy, ethnic tensions
The vote is seen as a key test for incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti and this is the first time since independence in 2008 that Kosovo’s parliament has completed a…
West Bank and Gaza crowds greet 183 Palestinians released from prisons by Israel
The Palestinians were released on Saturday afternoon in exchange for three Israeli civilian hostages whose gaunt appearances caused widespread condemnation. Read more at Read More
Israeli hospital director raises alarm for wellbeing of remaining hostages in Gaza
The three hostages released on Saturday by Hamas appeared to be in much poorer physical condition than any of the other 18 returnees, sparking widespread condemnation among Israeli civic society…
Poland and Ukraine organise exhumations of WWII-era victims
Officials hope the exhumations will improve Polish-Ukrainian relations which have been clouded by disagreement over the history of the Volhynia massacres. Read More
Prime Minister Kurti’s party is out in front ahead of Kosovo’s elections
The vote will determine who will lead the Kosovo side in stalled normalisation talks with Serbia, facilitated by the EU to move both states closer to joining the bloc. Read…
Latest news bulletin | February 8th – 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
Ukrainian strike reportedly kills one person in Russian-occupied city
Meanwhile, three civilians were injured after the Russian army shelled the city of Kherson on Saturday morning, local media reported. Read more at Read More