Is Belgium becoming a narco-state? Belgian politicians debate on The Ring
Brussels and Antwerp have seen rising drug-related shootings and turf wars among trafficking networks. Has Belgium lost control of the drug issue? Brussels Mayor Philippe Close and conservative opposition politician…
Portuguese rapper jailed in Germany for drug trafficking deported to Portugal
Ivo Vieira Silva, known by his stage name 18 Karat, was deported in the early hours of Wednesday. Sentenced in Dec 2022 to six years and three months, he will…
OPCW reinstates Syria’s voting rights, citing ‘significant change in circumstances’
In 2013, Syria agreed to join the OPCW and disclose and hand over its toxic stockpile under Russian and US pressure and to avert the threat of air strikes by…
Santas fill Danish streets for annual congress
Dozens of Santas and Mrs. Clauses gather in Aalborg, Denmark, for the World Santa Claus Congress, with parades, family activities and summer festivities. Read more at Read More
Growing momentum for EU joint borrowing, Cuerpo tells Euronews
Spanish Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo used finance ministers’ meetings in Brussels to promote his €850 billion proposal for joint EU borrowing, arguing that the timing is right as Europe seeks…
Poland jails former Russian opposition activist and his wife for spying for Moscow
According to court documents, Russian citizen Igor R., identified by Russian media as Igor Rogov, was jailed for seven years while his wife Irina was sentenced to three years. Read…
EU set to greenlight Hungary’s €10 billion recovery envelope
The decision would pave the way for the release of post-pandemic funds that had long been withheld over corruption concerns. Read More
Europe must not ignore Egypt’s persecuted Baha’is
In an Euronews opinion piece, MEP Nikos Papandreou urges the EU to press Egypt to end discrimination against the Baha’i community. He argues Cairo should honour its constitutional commitment to…
Latest news bulletin | July 9th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 9th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Art under attack: Ramallah Contemporary Arts Festival returns with revamped programme
After a two-year hiatus enforced by Israel’s war on Gaza and a broad halt to cultural life, the Ramallah Contemporary Arts Festival is back, resuming events for the first time…