Crisis at Grasset: Bolloré strikes back as 308 authors call for a ‘conscience clause’ in publishing
French billionaire Vincent Bolloré says Grasset “will go on” and has dismissed the “uproar of a small caste” after the mass exodus of authors from the famous publishing house on…
Who is Rumen Radev, the former fighter pilot on course to be Bulgaria’s next PM?
Bulgaria’s former president hailed a “victory of hope” after his Progressive Bulgaria coalition topped the polls in Sunday’s election, the eighth such parliamentary vote in five years. Read More
This Spanish airport will close for a month and cancel all flights
As summer approaches, Spanish airports continue to see turmoil like strikes, closures and widespread walk-outs. Read More
Turkey rallies global middle powers in Antalya amid Hormuz crisis
At the Antalya summit, Erdoğan brought together leaders of 150 countries to tackle crises, promote alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, and showcase the growing diplomatic clout of middle powers.…
Slovenia’s outgoing PM Robert Golob fails to form government coalition as Janša opts to wait
Robert Golob admitted failure to form a coalition in Slovenia on Monday, opening the way for former three-time Premier Janša, who said he was in no rush and open to…
Latest news bulletin | April 20th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Cyprus upgrades key bases with US funds to boost Middle East relief
Cyprus will upgrade key air and naval bases with US and EU-backed funding to boost its role as a humanitarian hub for Middle East evacuations, according to officials. Read More
Moscow sparks outrage with ‘Polish Russophobia’ show at Katyn massacre site
The Russian Military-Historical Society headed by Putin’s adviser organised the display at the site where Soviet secret police murdered around 22,000 Polish officers, police and intelligentsia in spring 1940 on…
Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake
Authorities have urged residents of the affected areas to seek higher ground, heed safety instructions and exercise caution. Read more at Read More
Kneecap, Fontaines D.C. and more back ‘Stop The Game’ campaign protesting Ireland v Israel game
Several high profile figures from the music world are backing a campaign to boycott the upcoming Ireland v Israel football game: “Playing Israel is supporting Genocide.” Read More