UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after last-minute legal delay
Under the agreement, the UK will pay Mauritius €120 million each year to lease back their military base for at least 99 years. Read More
MEP and staffer report each other to the police after alleged assault in European Parliament
A physical altercation between a Swedish MEP and a parliamentary staffer has sparked conflicting accounts and formal police reports. The incident, which took place in the European Parliament on Wednesday,…
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What foods should you buy now to be prepared for a possible emergency?
The recent Iberian blackout reminded citizens of the need to be prepared in the event of a crisis. When it comes to food, what should we have at home to…
Greece boosts firefighter and drone numbers to tackle growing risk of wildfires
Officials said the number of firefighting personnel has increased by roughly 20% over the past two years, while the fleet of fire-surveillance drones has grown to 82, up from the…
8 EU countries form coalition of the willing on crisis preparedness
The eight member states are calling for more coordination across the bloc, including with EU institutions. Read More
European budget airlines’ hand luggage fees ‘violate EU laws’, say consumer organisations
The consumer groups argue that the fees for hand luggage contravene a ruling from more than a decade ago by the European Court of Justice. Read More
Three dead, thousands affected after floodwaters swamp New South Wales
Record-breaking floods on Australia’s east coast have left at least three people dead and one missing, as authorities warn of more heavy rain in the coming days. Read more at…
Cocoa, coffee and wheat: The EU food imports threatened by biodiversity and climate crises
Climate finance is not a form of altruism, the researchers argue. Rather, it is essential to Europe’s food security.Read More
UK seas are unusually hot – and scientists say the heatwave could just be getting started
UK waters are up to 4°C above normal in a marine heatwave that may offer an early warning of extreme summer heat.Read More