Explosions heard in Iran’s capital as Israel claims preemptive strikes
Israel has moved to shut schools on Friday as a protective measure as an Iranian retaliatory strike campaign is expected. US State Secretary Marco Rubio confirms Washington was not involved…
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu boycotts court hearing citing ‘unlawful’ change of venue
The trial venue was moved from a courthouse in central Istanbul to Silivri prison, where Imamoglu is being held, just 24 hours before proceedings were set to commence. Read More
EU long-term budget: Is health funding on the chopping block?
As new priorities demand greater resources, the health sector risks significant cuts in the upcoming long-term EU budget. Read More
Egypt blocks activists from march to Gaza to draw attention to humanitarian crisis
Egypt says its side of the Rafah crossing remains open, but access to the Strip has been blocked since Israel seized the Palestinian side as part of its war with…
How can the EU respond to companies moving their production elsewhere?
MEPs are calling on the European Parliament to take action against industrial relocations after the BSH Domestic Appliances group announced the closure of a 650-employee factory in Spain. Read More
Battle over NGO financing heats up again in Brussels as MEPs seek investigation
Three right-wing political groups seek to re-table a proposal to establish an investigative committee at the European Parliament, as Transparency International files a complaint against MEPs leaking sensitive NGO contracts…
Italy not liable for Libyan coastguard’s actions in 2017 boat sinking, ECHR says
Since 2017, Italy has supplied Libya with funding, vessels and training as part of an agreement to slow the numbers of migrants crossing the Mediterranean. Read More
Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez apologises after top aide implicated in corruption scandal
A police report leaked to the media on Wednesday identified party secretary Santos Cerdán as responsible for handling illegal commission payments linked to public contracts. Read more at Read More
Israel reportedly preparing to strike Iran: A political manoeuvre or all-out war?
Iran maintains its nuclear activities are entirely peaceful and geared to civilian use but Israel claims previous Iranian deception means a military response is the only way to stop Tehran…
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