NATO fighter jet downs stray Ukrainian drone over Estonia
For the first time, a NATO fighter jet shot down what is believed to have been a stray Ukrainian drone over the Baltic country. Ukraine apologised for the “unintended incident”,…
New film charts the life and times of Zurita de Oliveira, the mother of Portuguese rock
Francisca Marvão directs a documentary full of music and energy with a mostly female cast, in which artists and bands of today bring back the music of the first person…
US lawmakers raise alarm over legality of Pentagon’s lethal drug boat strikes
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have questioned whether the military has the legal authority to use lethal force against civilian-style vessels in international waters outside of a declared theatre of…
‘A perfect storm for our industry and our jobs,’ foresees MEP if EU-US trade deal not completed
European People Party MEP Željana Zovko warned that US “ideological fights” and EU “complex process procedures” could inhibit an EU-US deal from being reached at tonight’s high stakes talks in…
EU’s fertiliser rescue plan aims to prevent another farm uprising
With fertiliser prices soaring due to the volatility of global markets, the European Commission is attempting to calm struggling farmers ahead of key political talks on the European Union’s agricultural…
‘Ukraine is paying the highest price to return home to European values,’ Oleksandra Matviichuk says
The Ukrainian human rights defender and European Order of Merit laureate said that after three centuries in Russia’s shadow, Ukraine is now “back in Europe.” Read More
Viral posts falsely claim Eurovision winner was secretly bought
Posts claiming that the infamous pan-European music competition was rigged gained significant traction online, amidst wider scrutiny about the contest’s voting rules and promotional campaigns. Read More
Brussels’ Manneken Pis goes sporty
Brussels’ iconic Manneken Pis statue received a makeover in honour of the annual World Fair Play Day. Celebrated on 19 May, the event shines a spotlight on “fair play” in…
Thailand plans to cut visa-free stays for tourists amid crackdown on foreign crime
Holidaymakers from more than 90 countries could soon face shorter visa-free stays in Thailand, as officials move to curb crimes involving foreign nationals despite tourism remaining vital to the country’s…
Four Seasons opens a stunning new resort on the Red Sea
Found on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia, the luxury property has a spa, three swimming pools and a 1.3km-long beach. Read More