Von der Leyen convenes seminar to address competitiveness and ‘frustrations’
Two commission officials indicated that the “seminar” on competitiveness will also address the Commission’s “working methods”. Read more at Read More
US-flagged tanker challenged by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz
The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned. Read more at Read More
Two Swedish citizens jailed in Denmark for grenade attack near Israeli embassy
Court in Copenhagen jailed the pair for 14 and 12 years respectively for terrorism and attempted murder over the attack in October 2024. Read more at Read More
Michaelmania: Official trailer for Michael Jackson biopic goes off the wall
The newly released official trailer for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic gives audiences the most detailed look at the movie so far. Read More
Slovak ex-minister and Fico adviser who quit over Epstein messages ‘feels like a fool’
Miroslav Lajčák, an ally of Slovak PM Robert Fico, messaged Jeffrey Epstein about women and diplomacy in 2018 while he was foreign minister. Read more at Read More
Sweden and Denmark to supply Ukraine with €245m air defence system
Sweden and Denmark will send €245 million in TRIDON Mk2 air defence systems to Ukraine, boosting protection as Russia escalates strikes on energy sites. Read more at Read More
Portugal braces for second major storm as authorities urge residents to prepare emergency kits
Portugal braces for storm Leonardo with heavy rain, 95 km/h winds and coastal waves up to 11 metres, days after deadly storm Kristin struck.Read More
‘Melania’: Why the Mrs Trump documentary isn’t a documentary at all
Euronews Culture’s David Mouriquand went to see the Melania Trump documentary ‘Melania’ so you don’t have to. Read More
Europeans ‘would do well listening to Mario Draghi,’ OECD chief tells Euronews
OECD chief says appetite for multilateral trade remains strong despite tariffs. Cormann says Europe should take note of recommendations laid out by former ECB president Mario Draghi to maintain ‘success…
EU countries can pause Entry/Exit System to avoid summer travel chaos, Commission says
The scale-up of the biometric technology has already experienced teething problems, causing significant delays for air, ferry and Eurotunnel passengers. Read More