Bulgarian nationalists attack car believing von der Leyen was inside
Pro-Russian Revival Party leader Kostadin Kostadinov was filmed blocking the entrance of a car at a weapons plant in Sopot during a visit by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
Who’s behind the viral calls for a September 10 nationwide shutdown in France?
Calls to ‘shut down France’ first emerged in fringe online groups. They’re now being espoused by the political mainstream. Read More
Flotilla departs Barcelona in bid to break Gaza blockade
A fleet of 20 ships left Barcelona on Sunday carrying more than 300 crew members and humanitarian aid for Gaza, in the largest attempt yet to break Israel’s 18-year blockade.…
‘More important than a Michelin star’: Lithuanian chef named best sushi master
The World Sushi Championship is held annually in Tokyo, Japan, to promote food safety and authentic sushi cuisine. It is organised by the World Sushi Skills Institute, established with the…
Cheap flights, costly choices: How extreme day trips are fuelling overtourism and climate damage
Budget ‘flying visits’ come at a great cost, contributing to overtourism and the climate crisis. Read More
Unions warns of ‘woefully low’ firefighter numbers as EU faces record wildfires
More than one million hectares burned in Europe in the summer of 2025. Despite the growing threat, unions warn that firefighter numbers remain ‘woefully low’, urging investment in staffing, prevention…
Latest news bulletin | September 1st, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 1st, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
At least 250 dead after 6.0 magnitude quake rocks Afghanistan
Local officials warned the death toll was likely to rise after the quake struck the province on Kunar in eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border. Read more at Read More
Xi Jinping stresses the need for greater cooperation within the SCO to advance peace and development
The Chinese president addressed Eurasian leaders at the opening banquet of what Beijing is calling a pivotal meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, where he underlined the need for greater…
Flotilla leaves Barcelona in biggest attempt yet to break Israeli blockade of Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla will be the fourth attempt to break the maritime blockade so far this year, it is the largest attempt yet to break the long-standing Israeli blockade…