Latest news bulletin | February 19th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Hungarian polls split on April election outcome as Fidesz and Tisza trade leads
Independent polls show Péter Magyar’s Tisza party clearly ahead of ruling Fidesz, while government-linked pollsters still predict a strong win for Premier Viktor Orbán. Read more at Read More
Putin tells Cuban FM Russia will not accept recent US sanctions against Havana
Speaking with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow, Putin reminded his guest that Russia “will not accept anything of the sort” when discussing the sanctions against the country. Read…
Geothermal energy could replace 42% of EU’s fossil electricity. Which nation has the most potential?
Enhanced geothermal systems could wean the EU off fossil fuels, even in countries without volcanic activity.Read More
A brake on the far right, but at what cost? Portuguese electoral showdown on The Ring
In this episode of The Ring, recorded at the Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon, we examine the outcome of Portugal’s presidential election and its implications for both…
One crescent, many disputes: Why don’t Muslims begin fasting together?
Differences over when Ramadan begins are often justified on ‘jurisprudential’ grounds, yet they expose how politics can hijack moon-sighting and ritual. Read More
Epstein fallout: Anne-Claire Legendre replaces Jack Lang as head of Arab World Institute
Until now Emmanuel Macron’s adviser on North Africa and the Middle East, Anne-Clark Legendre says she will champion “the Arab strand in French culture”as the new head of the Arab…
Exclusive: EU agrees procedure to choose host country for future European Customs Authority
The European Parliament and member states have drafted a procedure to select the hosting country of the future European Custom Authority, which is expected to be formally approved in the…
Economists say French far right won’t sway ECB pick, but successor manoeuvring is ‘not a good look’
Analysts say a far-right victory in France would not be able to force through a ‘maverick” candidate or rewrite economic policy, though the political manoeuvring risks undermining the ECB’s reputation.…
Reaching ‘The Peak’: Coca-Cola’s Olympic celebrations in Milan set for record numbers
Coca-Cola’s centenary celebrations of being partnered with the Olympics have barely begun but an interactive exhibition charting its role and presence throughout the games proving extremely popular in Milan. Read…