Albania assures EU its Kushner-linked tourism project will meet environmental standards
Albania has promised that a €1.4bn project linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law will meet EU environmental standards, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said on Monday. Read More
Latest news bulletin | June 15th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 15th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Czech government scraps licence fees for public media in move critics call threat to press freedom
The right-wing populist coalition of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has approved a bill replacing the traditional funding model with direct state financing, triggering strikes and protests. Read More
Moscow strike on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra ‘one of Russia’s most serious crimes against Christian culture’
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, one of the most important historic and religious symbols of Ukraine, has been hit in Moscow’s drone and missile attack overnight on Monday, in what President Zelenskyy…
From energy corridors to AI: Can the Turkic world become a new economic force?
Turkic states met in Shusha this weekend to boost competition law, digital cooperation and trade, aiming to align antitrust rules and strengthen regional connectivity. Read more at Read More
Voices of Pride: European celebrities advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights
Pride Month, celebrated every June, shines a spotlight on LGBTQIA+ people, their achievements, and the challenges they continue to face. While support for the community often becomes more visible during…
Ukraine and Moldova press ahead with bid to join the EU on enlargement ‘Mega Monday’
In what’s been hailed by the European Union’s enlargement chief as ‘Mega Monday’, Ukraine and Moldova are breaking a two-year political deadlock by formally kicking off the first phase of…
Trial opens for Swedish army consultant accused of attempted espionage for Russia
The trial, scheduled to last three days, is being held largely behind closed doors, given the sensitive nature of the information involved. Read More
Do the World Cup’s pricey tickets reflect US market rates and stop scalpers, as FIFA says?
FIFA says World Cup ticket prices reflect US market rates and help prevent scalpers from profiting. But experts and consumer groups say the comparison with US sports leaves out important…
Delays to UK’s Houses of Parliament renovation could add £420 million to bill
Plans to restore the Victorian neo-Gothic edifice, which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Westminster Abbey, stretch back more than a decade. Read More