Crépol suspects shared Snapchat thread laced with anti-France abuse
Fourteen people of the attacking group remain under formal investigation for murder and attempted murder.
‘I’ve gotten many death threats, a tremendous amount of hate’, dr. Nathan Cofnas tells Brussels Signal
He published on July 21. UK papers followed. Cambridge opened an investigation. Arday resigned on August 5 and was found dead in his home 9 days later.
US exposes Italy-based tech collective used by violent far-left groups and terrorists
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said far-left terrorism was “a profound threat to the United States and the broader West”.
Berlin police has difficulties recruiting German-speaking officers
The German test, a dictation plus grammar, remains the main filter. About 40 per cent of applicants fail it.
Belgium’s biggest wildfire in a century probably caused by government contractor
The fire broke out around midday on August 14 in the High Fens, a Natura 2000 protected peatland reserve on the Liège plateau near the German border.
Meta settles US child-safety claims for up to €15.5 billion
The deal resolves litigation originally filed by 29 states in 2023 and later joined by additional states and territories.
Jerusalem court acquits settler over attack on French nun, orders psychiatric detention
Prosecutors said he recognised the woman by her habit, ran at her, pushed her to the ground and kicked her.
German finance minister steps in: ‘Sugar tax on sugar-free beverages makes no sense’
Klingbeil was responding to an internal ministry paper that became public on August 25 which caused controversy.
Zelensky awards Order of Freedom to Musk
A presidential decree confers the award on the American entrepreneur, engineer and head of SpaceX and Tesla, Interfax-Ukraine reported.
German police union deputy chairman resigns over past accusations
Hüber said he had informed GdP federal chairman Jochen Kopelke, the executive federal board and the federal control committee after intensive discussions.
Hungary’s new government classifies Russia as a “threat”
The language appears in guidelines for Hungary's delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, which opens in September.
Schnabel says ECB must raise rates further to contain inflation
"At the current policy rate, inflation is unlikely to return to target over the medium term, and therefore further tightening will be necessary".
Museum heists turn violent as thieves recruited online
Offenders are increasingly using sledgehammers, axes, crowbars, firearms and, in some cases, explosives to smash their way into premises and display cases.
Germany plans sugar tax that includes sugar free drinks
Pure milk and 100 per cent fruit juices would remain exempt.
Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in three theme parks near Paris
Including one widely reported to be inspired by the Japanese manga and anime franchise Dragon Ball Z.
German police union deputy faces sworn claims over East German border past
The same witness states that Hüber then kicked the prisoner three times in the face as a Stasi transporter arrived to take him away.
Draghi’s new group on European sovereignty opens with Swiss HQ, US tech and failed AI hedge fund
Day-to-day direction falls to Luis Garicano, a Spanish economist at the London School of Economics and a former MEP, who is listed as executive director.
Brussels rattled by a series of shootings over three consecutive days
Saint-Gilles mayor Jean Spinette has linked the shootings and recent car fires to rival gangs trying to reclaim dealing spots as the summer holiday ends and both customers…
Norway rejects EU Arctic drilling ban and ditches ‘green battery’ role
The concept, once promoted by Norwegian officials to justify new interconnectors with Britain and Germany.
Two former Italian centre-left PMs reject woke culture and urge focus on economic inequality
In a letter, the leader of the Five Star Movement (M5S) questioned whether "woke culture can constitute the ideological backbone of a progressive force".
Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision 2027 over Israel’s continued participation
The decision marks the second consecutive year that the Netherlands will sit out the competition.
Crans-Montana bar co-owner is in pre-trial detention over alleged domestic violence
He is accused of assaulting his wife, Jessica Moretti. The alleged violence was serious enough for her to be taken to hospital.
Baden-Württemberg issues emergency form to schools over forced marriage risk during summer holidays
The document offers practical guidance for teachers on recognising warning signs and lists specialised advice centres that can assist.
Brussels councillor faces drug charges after police seize 100kg of cannabis in Ganshoren
He was released under conditions. Four other individuals in the same investigation have been placed under arrest warrants.
Russia conducts missile tests near disputed Kuril Islands after Japanese protest
Japanese officials confirmed on Friday that Tokyo had lodged a formal protest after receiving notification of the planned missile tests.
Slovenian president faces scrutiny over Russian-linked close associate’s link to former spy chief
Krivolucka has confirmed that she and Jeglič were a couple. She told POP TV she had not known of his past at the time and had had no contact with him for at least 15 years.
Leading German corporations demand immediate implementation of reforms
They called for the burden to be reduced on a sustainable basis, describing further increases as unacceptable for businesses and employees.
Latvia confirms downed drone was Ukrainian
Latvia's National Armed Forces said that analysis of the recovered debris had established its origin.
European leaders demand Israel halt West Bank settlement project
France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Norway and Canada issued a joint statement on after Israeli authorities opened tenders for more than 1,200 housing…
NABU releases new tapes implicating Zelensky’s former deputy chief of staff in corporate raiding
Investigators say the group used unauthorised interference with Ministry of Justice databases to seize control of enterprises.