Lebanon minister hopes new Israel ceasefire is ‘more genuine’ than previous truce
Lebanon’s Minister of Culture Ghassane Salamé tells Europe Today that a US-brokered ceasefire with Israel offers hope of ending Israel-Hezbollah hostilities, despite previous truces breaches. Read More
Overtourism: Which European countries are becoming the most hostile to travellers?
As tourism surges across Europe, tensions with local communities are mounting over access to housing and rising costs. Which countries are seeing the biggest backlash? Read More
‘It’s not happening’: EU loses hope in maritime services ban for Russian tankers
The EU is stuck with a ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the silence of G7 allies and the opposition of…
Social media operation linked to Iran manipulated public through fake Irish and Scottish profiles
Researchers say that social media accounts affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps posed as Scottish and Irish nationals in order to cultivate their following, before switching their narrative to…
This Finnish ski resort is launching a summer-long treasure hunt for a €20,000 gold bar
Visitors will have longer to search in the daylight as Levi experiences the midnight sun from late May to the end of July. Read More
Greenland is part of Denmark ‘for now,’ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says
The US is reported to have had 17 military facilities and more than 10,000 troops on Greenland at the height of the Cold War. Read more at Read More
Ayatollah says Iran delivered ‘decisive blow’ to ‘malicious enemy’
In an unexpected statement on Thursday, Iran’s Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said the “malicious enemy” has been defeated with “a decisive blow” to the US, in a possible signal of preparing…
Once Upon A Rant In Hollywood: Quentin Tarantino blasts Hollywood as a ‘flavourless sausage factory’
“These days I’d rather read a book,” Tarantino said about the current state of Hollywood. There are, however, a few films the curmudgeonous director has enjoyed… Read More
Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of ‘Persepolis’, dies aged 56
Marjane Satrapi became known worldwide for her critically acclaimed autobiographical graphic novel “Perspolis” – which she later directed as an animated feature. It premiered at Cannes in 2007 and was…
New York mayor Mamdani and Bastian Schweinsteiger unveil World Cup trophy
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger welcomed the World Cup trophy to New York as part of FIFA’s official Trophy Tour ahead of the 2026…