Two dead and church gutted by fire in ‘unprecedented’ New Year’s violence in the Netherlands
Meanwhile, similar incidents of the police being targeted by fireworks were reported in Belgium and two youngsters died in an accident involving home-made explosives in Germany. Read more at Read…
Swimmers brave traditional New Year’s sea dip at Carcavelos beach near Lisbon
Dozens braved cold winds and rain at Carcavelos beach near Lisbon for the first sea swim of 2026, marking a tradition of renewal and strength despite rough conditions. Read more…
Syria says IS planned New Year’s Eve attacks on churches and social gatherings
The interior ministry said it had information that the Jihadist group planned “suicide operations and attacks … by targeting churches and civilian gathering spots,” prompting security to be tightened. Read…
Four decades in the European Union: Spain and Portugal’s journey since 1986
Spain and Portugal celebrate four decades since joining the European Economic Community on Thursday. But what has changed in the two countries since then? Read More
Israel says it ‘will enforce’ ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza
Israel will enforce a ban on 37 international NGOs in the Gaza Strip, citing failure to meet security and transparency standards. Read more at Read More
North Korea’s Kim hails troops fighting in ‘alien land’ and touts Russia alliance
Kim sent the troops to Russia under the mutual defence treaty both countries signed in 2024, the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers’ Party said in a statement. Read…
Mexico detains suspected cartel leader facing US terror charges
Pedro Inzunza Noriega, the first cartel figure charged under new narcoterrorism laws, was captured in Sinaloa state. Read more at Read More
Europe welcomed 2026 with fireworks and large public gatherings
Major European cities like London, Paris, Berlin, and Madrid welcomed 2026 with spectacular fireworks and large public gatherings, continuing beloved traditions. Read more at Read More
Russia carries war into 2026 with over 200 drones launched at Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president said on Thursday that Russia targeted energy infrastructure with over 200 drones in the latest strike on New Year’s Eve. Read more at Read More
Europe doesn’t need wishes, it needs a survival strategy
In an opinion piece for Euronews, Dr Alexander Wolf, Head of Germany’s Hanns-Seidel-Foundation’s capital office, explains why the time for naivety is over and which three illusions we have to…