Trump calls top Democrat Schumer a ‘Palestinian’ over Qatar aeroplane gift row
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has angered US President Donald Trump over his scrutiny of Qatar’s offer of a luxury aircraft as a gift. Read more at Read More
Chopard unveils this year’s Palme d’Or trophy as 78th Cannes Film Festival kicks off
Chopard unveiled the latest Palme d’Or trophy – consisting of 19 leaflets in 18 karat sustainable gold and mounted on a crystal rock cushion – that is to be given…
France vows to expel Algerian diplomats in latest tit-for-tat move
This latest episode in the diplomatic tug of war between the two countries comes a month after Algeria expelled 12 French officials from the country in mid-April — a move…
Costa praises Montenegro’s EU progress, urges focus on 2028 membership goal
Montenegro’s president said the country hoped to “close as many chapters as possible” ahead of the next EU intergovernmental conference hosted by the Polish presidency. Read More
European Parliament blocks new EU transparency rules
A report meant to implement an EU body for ethical standards was voted down by the European Parliament’s committee on constitutional affairs, due to opposition from the EPP and right-wing…
Ireland and Spain among those most hostile to the Jewish community, Israeli minister told Euronews
In a new report, Israel’s government has accused several European countries of a sharp increase in cases of antisemitism. Read more at Read More
Commission unveils major plan to simplify EU’s agricultural rulebook
New tweaks to EU farming rules could potentially save farmers up to €1.58 billion annually, according to Commission estimates, but continue a trend toward making the EU’s green farming architecture…
Booking your summer holiday? These destinations cost up to 17 per cent less to fly to this year
Choosing the right dates to travel over summer can also save you hundreds. Read More
Mount Athos monastery home to diverse Orthodox community
Perched on a cliffside above the Aegean Sea, the Monastery of Simonos Petra is home to one of Orthodoxy’s most diverse monastic communities. Read more at Read More
Europe ‘lagging’ behind on human rights by not recognising right to healthy environment, experts say
There is now a robust legal framework to tackle serious environmental crimes, but experts say the Council of Europe missed a chance to protect human rights.Read More