‘Europe will respond’ to repeated Russian drone incidents, von der Leyen vows
Drone panic gripped Lithuania on Wednesday as Vilnius shut down due to a suspected airspace incursion, grounding flights and prompting the evacuation of top leaders. European Commission President Ursula von…
Eurovision winner Dara turns Sofia into a giant ‘Bangaranga’ party
Thousands gathered in central Sofia to celebrate Dara after Bulgaria’s first-ever Eurovision victory, with concerts, red carpets and live broadcasts across the city. Read more at Read More
Putin – Xi meeting: 3 things you need to know
Putin and Xi signed a joint statement in Beijing on Wednesday that included an agreement to increase military cooperation. Read more at Read More
EU fertiliser plan exposes link between energy and food bills
Critics argue that the European Commission’s plan, framed as a rescue package for farmers squeezed by soaring energy costs, geopolitical disruption and mounting pressure on food production, falls short of…
Surrounded by the EU: Why neutral Switzerland is investing heavily in drones
Traditionally neutral Switzerland is ramping up defence spending in response to new threats such as drones, missiles and cyberattacks, focusing on air defence and closer cooperation with European partners. Read…
Ukraine and Hungary move to resolve deadlock over minority rights that has stalled Kyiv’s EU bid
After years of difficult relations, Hungary and Ukraine are holding talks on the rights of the Hungarian minority in the war-torn country — a longstanding point of contention between the…
As Iran mulls tariffs on Hormuz internet cables, how might the fees threaten Europe?
The move could raise connectivity costs and create greater digital vulnerability for Europe, but some experts argue that the continent has enough backup bandwidth to survive without access to the…
Lisbon tops global study of the world’s most livable cities for expats
As more people move abroad for work, lifestyle and flexibility, a new ranking has revealed the best cities for expats to actually live in. The study factors in everything from…
Woman dies after falling into uncovered maintenance hole in New York City
A woman has died after falling into an open NYC manhole. Utility officials say a truck dislodged the cover minutes before she fell. Read more at Read More
After over a year of tit-for-tat, the US and China could slash sky-high tariffs
After more than a year of escalating trade tensions, Beijing and Washington say they are ready to cut tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of goods — but…