Afghanistan faces ‘triple’ returnee, climate and aid cut crisis, IOM mission chief says
The UN’s migration agency is being forced to make “difficult decisions” to “deprioritise” vulnerable Afghans returning home as deep aid cuts bite. Read more at Read More
Netherlands join boycott of Eurovision 2026 over Israeli participation
The Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS, has confirmed the Netherlands will join Slovenia, Iceland, Spain and Ireland in boycotting next year’s Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is involved. Read More
From Krakow to Valencia: What are the best European city breaks right now?
Travellers ranked these European cities as hot favourites for city breaks, offering rich culture, outstanding food and diverse experiences. Read More
EU auto summit confirms strategic focus on electric cars
The meeting between the President of the EU Commission and top representatives of the automotive industry was highly anticipated. Brussels stood firm by its CO2 targets until 2035. Read more…
The Rolling Stones working on new album – is an EU tour coming?
Following the chart-topping and Grammy-winning success of the band’s ‘Hackney Diamonds’ album, The Rolling Stones are reportedly finishing off their 25th studio album – and could be heading to Europe…
How the European Parliament turned a minute’s silence to political mudslinging
Under parliament rules, silence tributes are announced by the Parliament president at the opening of the plenary sessions and must be requested by political groups prior to the opening. Read…
Nuclear war: Can you afford to survive? Here’s how much private bunkers cost across Europe
Europe’s Cold War bunker network has largely been decommissioned. But now, some civilians are opting for personalised nuclear protection as the continent begins to upgrade its defence infrastructure. Read More
Russia flexes its military muscles at NATO’s doorstep days after sending drones to Poland
Poland closed all border crossings with Belarus as the joint Russia-Belarus military exercises Zapad-2025 begin at NATO’s doorstep. Moscow and Minks claim the drills simulate repelling an attack against Russia…
Families hold vigil in Nepal as death toll from protests rises
The grieving families of those killed during violent protests in Nepal gathered in Kathmandu on Thursday, lighting candles outside a hospital morgue and demanding justice and information about missing relatives.…
Crowds cheer in Brasília after Bolsonaro convicted of coup attempt
Opponents of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro celebrated across Brasília on Thursday night after the Supreme Court sentenced him to more than 27 years in prison for attempting a coup.…