Hidden gem to holiday hotspot: How Albania became one of Europe’s fastest-growing travel destinations
The number of tourists visiting the Balkan nation has doubled in the past decade as more and more people discover its fascinating history, brilliant beaches and awe-inspiring hiking trails. Read…
Zelenskyy asks EU countries to keep Usmanov and Fridman under sanctions
The EU must not remove Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the sanctions list, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said amid fraught negotiations in Brussels. “Pressure on Moscow must be strengthened,” he said.…
British Prime Minister Burnham declines to rule out rejoining EU
The divisive nature of the 2016 Brexit vote has proved tricky to shake off for many in the UK, and the debate has once more been thrust under the spotlight…
US open to meeting Iran at UN as conflicting reports over peace deal swirl
Tehran’s decision-making structures appear gripped by a war of words as conflicting reports emerge on Tuesday about an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the…
New book by Princess Diana’s brother prompts war of words with King Charles
After excerpts of the book were published last week, Buckingham Palace responded with a strongly-worded statement that’s rare by the measured standards of the royal household. Read More
Head of Spain’s RTVE backs ongoing Eurovision boycott over Israel’s participation
Spain withdrew from the 2026 contest in Austria, alongside the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland and Slovenia, in protest against Israel’s participation. Read More
France warns of fresh oil shock, urges EU to free up refinery capacity
In a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, Macron said the EU’s energy security has so far relied heavily on buffers — including stockpiles, refinery flexibility, weaker demand and redirected…
Bigger EU budget and joint borrowing needed in ‘turbulent times’, Greek minister says
Greece’s deputy minister for foreign affairs has advocated for a bigger EU budget and joint debt in targeted sectors to address “unprecedented technological and industrial transformation” in one of the…
Exclusive: EU countries sound alarm over weapons brought back from Ukraine front line
Returning soldiers from Ukraine’s front are bringing weapons and military gear into the European Union, a confidential document warns, raising concerns over battlefield-equipment smuggling into the bloc. Read More
Iraq to collect 6 million weapons despite pushback from Iran-backed militias
Baghdad recast 30 September — originally a hard deadline for armed factions to surrender an estimated 6 million weapons — as the start of the regulatory process as Kataib Hezbollah…