France releases suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker after ‘several million euro’ fine
Oil tanker named the Grinch has left French waters after the company that owns the vessel paid a penalty worth “several million euros”. Read more at Read More
From Berlin to Tenerife: All the destinations Ryanair won’t fly to anymore in 2026
Ryanair has added another French airport to its list of route cuts for 2026, citing aviation taxes. Read More
Tehran threatens US and closes Hormuz for drills amid nuclear talks
Iran has temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills on Tuesday as tensions with the US escalate, even as new nuclear talks in Geneva seek to avert open…
EU ‘won’t shy away’ from new sanctions on Russia if G7 allies fail to reach deal
Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said a G7 deal is not an “absolute precondition” for a full ban on maritime services for Russian tankers. Brussels wants the new sanctions approved by…
Sweden is giving away private islands. Billionaires are banned from applying
Visit Sweden has said the initiative is about sharing ‘a very Swedish perspective on freedom and responsibility in nature’. Read More
‘Flying’ ferries and conservation wins: Positive environmental stories from 2026
Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year’s most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.Read More
National governments or EU institutions: Who do Europan citizens trust the most?
A new survey of 27,000 people living across the bloc reveals profound disparities in levels of trust in local, national and EU institutions. Read More
Belgium summons US ambassador in dispute over antisemitism accusations
In a lengthy post on X, US ambassador to Belgium Bill White accused the country of antisemitic prosecution of Jewish Belgians. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot called the accusation “dangerous…
Cheating row at Winter Olympics challenges curling’s culture of trust
A cheating row over “double-touching” has rattled curling at the Winter Olympics, testing the sport’s culture of trust and self-officiating. Read more at Read More
Quiet, comfortable and low emissions: How this ‘flying’ ferry is transforming Stockholm’s waterways
The Swedish capital’s hydrofoil electric ferry slashes emissions by up to 94%, according to a new report.Read More