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Greece is creating two new national marine parks to meet 2030 ocean protection targets early
Beyond the environmental substance, the designation of marine parks has diplomatic implicationsRead More
Hundreds of migrants reach Greek island of Crete amid rising smuggling
Greek Coast Guard rescued 74 migrants on Crete, part of hundreds of arrivals over the weekend, as traffickers shift to longer Mediterranean routes from North Africa. Read more at Read…
Russia ramps up drone production using teenage workers, video shows
The Yelabuga plant in Russia, employing teenagers, produces thousands of drones each month to further strengthen Putin’s strategy of nightly attacks on Ukrainian cities and other civilian targets. Read more…
Western defence ministers meet to discuss providing Ukraine with weapons
The talks come after Trump announced a plan whereby European nations would send US weapons — either from existing stockpiles or new arms — to Ukraine via NATO. Read More
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one and injure six as fires break out in the city
Repeated Russian drone and missile strikes hit Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight on Monday, killing one person and injuring at least six. Read More
Greece introduces new cruise tax: How much will passengers have to pay?
Depending on the season and port, passengers will pay different disembarkation fees on Greek islands. Read More
Paris pays homage to entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker with vibrant new mural
A striking new mural in northeast Paris celebrates Josephine Baker – American-born performer, French Resistance spy, and civil rights hero – bringing her spirit back to the streets of the…
Fact check: Which European country has the most public holidays?
A proposal by France’s prime minister to get rid of two public holidays has prompted a discussion as to where in Europe workers get the most additional days off. Read…
Climate shelters: when the heat is on, where can you escape to?
Heatwaves have become more frequent and intense, causing a search for solutions to cool cities. With energy poverty leaving people more unprotected inside their homes, climate shelters can be an…