Kallas warns Albania of complex reforms but says its future is in the EU
Brussels decided in 2020 to start full membership negotiations with Albania, and talks began last October on how the Western Balkan country aligns with the EU in its fundamental principles.…
Italy fines Roman Colosseum ticketing agencies €20m for practices that forced tourists to pay more
Ticketing agencies made it almost impossible to purchase standard-price entry to Italy’s most popular tourist attraction. Read More
The 10 best and funniest signs from the US ‘Hands Off’ protests
Beyond the devastating implications of the Trump administration’s policies, protesters have gotten to showcase their creativity during recent protests. Here are some of our favourite signs and banners. Read More
Madonna and Elton John end yearslong feud
The two artists made up backstage on Saturday Night Live, where Elton John was performing alongside Brandi Carlile on 5 April. Read More
As EU seeks to cut defence dependency on US, how can it improve tank production?
The EU is trying to break its military dependency on the US amid pressure from the Trump administration, and buy more defence equipment in Europe. Read More
Another summer of disruption? Spain’s anti-tourism protests reignite ahead of Easter break
Residents say new government measures are not enough to combat the negative effects of mass tourism. Read More
From Portugal to Russia, here’s how Europeans experienced the hottest March on record
Early spring weather is starting to feel more and more like summer, say campaigners who want to see polluters pay.Read More
NATO cannot be ‘naive’ about China’s arms build-up, says Rutte
The head of the transatlantic military alliance stressed that China’s military build-up and support for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine should not be overlooked, as he called on NATO…
Global execution figures hit highest level in almost a decade, says Amnesty
Amnesty International says that 1,518 executions were carried out worldwide in 2024, marking a 32% increase on the previous year. Read more at Read More
Ukrainian troops advance into Russia’s Belgorod, Zelenskyy confirms
The Ukrainian president publicly stated for the first time that Ukrainian troops have been active in Belgorod, making it the second incursion into Russia’s border regions since August 2024. Read…