EU sets stage for decoupling Moldova’s accession bid from Ukraine’s
From the start, the accession bids of Moldova and Ukraine have been informally coupled. But now, after the opening of the first cluster of negotiations, the two candidates might go…
Holiday islands under pressure: The snake invasion threatening Ibiza and Mallorca
Up to four invasive snake species, harmless to humans, are threatening the biodiversity of Mediterranean islands. One has learned to swim to nearby islets to feed on local fauna, pushing…
Climate cooperation must go on despite US absence, Chinese minister says
The European Union, Canada and China convened at the annual “Ministerial on Climate Action” to discuss expectations ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. Read More
EU’s phase-out of China-made inverters gets a reality check
As the EU plans to ban Chinese power inverters from EU-funded projects over cybersecurity fears, industry and investors are warning that European supply can’t yet replace Chinese suppliers any time…
Pope Leo XIV at World Food Programme: ‘We feed conflicts more than people’
Pope Leo XIV visited the World Food Programme headquarters, where he denounced “imbalances in political and moral priorities” that hinder aid to the needy. Read More
Israel FM urges EU dialogue, rejects ‘dictated’ positions after Kallas row
A blistering row between Israel and the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas seems to be widening, with Israel’s foreign affairs minister Gideon Sa’ar making what appears to be a…
Greece records strong rise in tourism revenue and arrivals in first four months of 2026
Greek tourism gathered significant momentum in the first four months of 2026, with travel revenues and arrivals far outstripping the same period of 2025. Read More
Epidaurus: 10,000-strong ovation for National Opera’s ‘Medea’
The production was a reconstruction of the historic 1961 production of ‘Medea’ with Maria Callas, staged once again in the very same venue. Read More
‘Passeport’ controversy explained: Why did a French town cancel a play about refugees?
A mayor’s decision to cancel a play about refugees has caused uproar in France and raised concerns about the far-right’s grip on culture. Read More
Iran and US make progress on Hormuz despite Trump’s explosive threats
JD Vance said 18 hours of talks in Switzerland had “laid a very good foundation” after both sides agreed a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and maintain…