Lukashenko sworn in again as Belarus’ president, tells critics ‘You have no future’
Lukashenko marked three decades in power last year and his political opponents have denounced the tightly orchestrated presidential election on 26 January as a farce. Read More
Will deportation hubs help speed up migrant returns?
The Common European System for Returns aims to speed up deportation of asylum seekers who aren’t permitted to stay in the European Union. In an unexpected move, it also opens…
Chinese lithium must not become ‘the new Russian gas’, says EU industry chief
The EU has drawn up a priority list of 47 projects for the mining and processing of critical raw materials, which local authorities will be required to fast-track through the…
Top US intelligence officials claim Signal chat did not mention classified details
Senior intelligence officials testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, a day after an explosive report in The Atlantic, with the CIA director denying that ‘a huge mistake’ had been made.…
At least six killed in Israeli strikes in Syria as troops clash with armed residents
Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said troops fired back at gunmen who attacked them, before launching a drone attack. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | March 25th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies
Marking the 1821 War of Independence, Athens hosted a military parade, church services, ceremonial gun salutes, and a flag-raising at the Acropolis, attended by national leaders. Read more at Read…
EU spends €17m securing the Red Sea, but stays mum on US ‘free-loading’ jibe
EU member states launched a mission in 2024 to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Read More
If we give up on territorial integrity we open a Pandora’s box, Costa warns amid Greenland tensions
“The respect of the internationally recognised borders is a universal principle,” the European Council president said on Tuesday. Read More
Health ministers urge the European Commission to boost anti-tobacco action
In a letter to Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi, health ministers from 12 countries urge the Commission to step up its fight against tobacco and novel nicotine products. Read More