Videos of Iran protests spread as internet returns
Iran has seen a fresh wave of unrest as protests and mourning gatherings unfolded across several cities in early January. Read more at Read More
Brussels unveils proposal for €90 billion loan for Ukraine, urging EU lawmakers to approve it fast
The European Commission is aiming to pay out the first tranche of funds for Kyiv as soon as April. The proposal replaces a plan to issue a reparations loan based…
Cyprus sceptical of reopening direct talks with Putin as peace talks progress
The idea of reopening direct channels of communication with Russia has been backed by France and Italy, but Cyprus says it prefers to stick to the “long-standing position” of diplomatic…
Former Ukrainian PM Yulia Tymoshenko charged amid anti-corruption investigation
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was charged on Wednesday amid an anti-corruption investigation for allegedly offering bribes to members of the Ukrainian parliament. Read more at Read More
Fact check: Can the EU defend Greenland in a US attack?
Europe is bound by NATO and EU defence clauses to step in if Greenland is attacked by the US. What are they and how far do they apply? Read More
France imposes entry ban on 10 British far-right activists over anti-migrant activities
A social media account called “Raise the Colours Operation France” late last year posted videos of far-right activists on France’s northern coastline. Read more at Read More
Greenland ‘can count on us,’ European Commission chief says ahead of White House talks
Von der Leyen’s comments come as US officials will host the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers at the White House for crunch talks later on Wednesday. Read more at Read…
Tehran blames ‘terrorists’ for deaths of demonstrators in Iran
Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on nationwide unrest, blaming alleged “terrorists” and releasing graphic descriptions of violence to justify severe legal measures against those they label as “rioters” and…
Europe’s safest airlines revealed in new global ranking
Seven European carriers made the top 25 list this year, according to AirlineRatings. Read More
Bulgaria’s Kukeri dancers revive ancient winter rituals
Bulgaria comes alive each January as Kukeri dancers take to village streets to perform rituals meant to drive away evil spirits and mark the end of winter. Read more at…