European officials slam Israel’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists as ‘unacceptable’
The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Turkey last week in the latest attempt by activists to breach Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory. Read More
EU migrant repatriations on the rise, but which countries are carrying out the most explusions?
Numbers are going down for both immigrants and asylum seekers, while repatriation orders are increasing, with Germany, France and Sweden on top. Read More
Commission sides with Spain on EU cash as parliament calls for transparency in ‘obtuse’ deals
Commission sides with Spain on EU cash for pensions row as the parliament calls for transparency in ‘obtuse’ deals. MEPs say allegations have already damaged mutual trust ahead of delicate…
Video shows Lithuanians sheltering in underground parking during drone alert
Footage showed residents sheltering in an underground parking area after Lithuanian authorities issued a drone alert in Vilnius and urged people to move to safe locations amid reported activity near…
Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin ‘monsters’ in Cannes
Pedro Almodóvar is in Cannes today for his new film ‘Bitter Christmas’. During a press conference, he stated that Europeans must become a “shield” against “monsters” Trump, Netanyahu and Putin.…
‘Global race for critical raw materials is about power,’ EU Commission says
The European Commission official framed access to critical raw materials as a ‘vital investment’ for long-term economic resilience, helping the European Union avoid future supply shocks. Read More
Visegrád group eyes revival with post-Orbán Hungary
A revival of the Visegrád group is on the cards as Hungary’s new PM Péter Magyar moves to reset relations with his neighbours. Whether the V4 can reclaim real clout…
Police in Germany arrest married couple on suspicion of spying for China
Earlier this week, German Green MP Konstantin von Notz, deputy chief of the intelligence oversight committee, warned of a growing threat from China. Read More
Trump shows off massive White House ballroom construction site
Donald Trump toured the construction site of his proposed White House ballroom in Washington, calling it “one of the most beautiful buildings” ever built in the United States. Read more…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offers Cubans ‘new path’ in special video address
Addressing the Cuban people directly in Spanish, Rubio accused the country’s communist leadership of theft, corruption and oppression. Read more at Read More