SOCAR acquisition of Italy’s Italiana Petroli finalised after EU clearance
SOCAR has completed its acquisition of Italiana Petroli after securing all regulatory approvals, marking a major expansion of its downstream presence in Italy and strengthening its position in Europe’s energy…
Kazakhstan launches driverless Light Rail Transit system after 10 years of delays
After a decade of construction delays, Astana has launched its Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, featuring driverless overground trains serving 18 stations across the city. Read more at Read More
EU to ban Brazilian meat imports from September
The ban would come just two weeks after the EU-Mercosur trade deal provisionally entered into force, liberalising agricultural trade across the Atlantic despite fierce opposition from farmers. Read More
‘Zapper Bolloré’: Publishing protest spreads to French cinema at Cannes
On the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, 600 leading figures from the film industry have published an opinion piece condemning the growing influence of the conservative billionaire on…
General strike in Belgium against government reforms draws tens of thousands to the capital
The country’s three main trade unions have called for a nationwide protest against the government’s reforms. Read More
EU countries back suspension of funding for the Venice Biennale over Russian participation
Fourteen out of 27 EU member states criticised the reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, which sparked a fierce controversy in Italy, as Brussels called for a…
Tens of thousands march in Brussels during Belgium national strike
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Brussels during a national strike called by Belgian unions against the government’s fiscal reforms. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | May 12th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Zelenskyy not implicated in a major graft probe, anti-corruption investigators say
“The President of Ukraine has neither been nor is currently a subject of the investigation,” the head of Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau said on Tuesday, as the president’s former chief of…
Rare Caucasian horse breed attracts renewed attention in Germany
Rare Karabakh horses, prized for their golden coats and stamina, are preserved through joint Azerbaijani and German conservation efforts, safeguarding a centuries-old equestrian heritage. Read More