Second US ambassador to Ukraine steps down in less than one year
The acting US ambassador to Ukraine is to step down from her post in Kyiv and retire, the US State Department announced. Reports have indicated her reasons for leaving the…
MEPs with new-borns can delegate their vote – but only if they are women
The European Parliament has approved a rule allowing proxy voting for new mothers before and after childbirth. However, it raises questions about gender equality, as it does not cover male…
Brussels Airport warns a ‘large number’ of flights will be cancelled next month amid strikes
Belgium’s three largest trade unions are set to strike over current retirement age laws. Brussels Airport warns that this will disrupt its operations and ground a large number of flights.…
Dreamy hotels and indulgent pastries: How Palermo seduced soon-to-be-wed singer Dua Lipa
The pending nuptials of the British singer may see the Sicilian destination come much more under the international spotlight. Read More
‘This is not patriotism’: Outrage at Donald Trump’s face on new passports
The US State Department is reportedly finalizing a “radical redesign” of the passport, which will feature a picture of Donald Trump from his second inaugural portrait. The plan and design…
‘The quintessential Pop portrait’: Roy Lichtenstein’s Anxious Girl goes up for auction
The rarely seen Pop Art painting is expected to fetch up to $60 million (approximately €51 million) at Christie’s sale next month. Read More
Ukraine formally asks Israel to seize vessel carrying grain stolen by Russia
A senior Ukrainian diplomatic source told Euronews that “if Israel responded to other requests via diplomatic channels, there would have been no need for tweets”, as Israeli FM Sa’ar lashed…
The world’s best beaches have been revealed, and number 2 is in Europe
Sandy stretches in destinations including Greece, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France and Ireland all made the top 50 ranking this year. Read More
Gulf unity on display in Jeddah, but absences and signals reveal limits to coordination
Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia to address the fallout from the Iran war, projecting unity but stopping short of concrete steps as divisions and uncertainty persist. Read more at…
From the white kingdom to the green land of the midnight sun: Finland, Europe’s top summer destination
Finland changes its skin when summer arrives. The land of snow, northern lights and icy landscapes transforms between June and August into a bright, green and vibrant place, where lakes…