German Chancellor warns of ‘very critical’ economic situation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz issued a stark warning about his country's economy in a New Year's letter to his governing coalition, describing its situation as "very critical"…
Head of Ukraine’s Security Service ousted after corruption scandal
Vasyl Maliuk, the former head of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), has been removed from his position amid a widening corruption scandal that has rocked President Volodymyr…
Paris court convicts ten people of online harassment against Brigitte Macron
A Paris correctional court has found ten individuals guilty of cyber-harassment against France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron, saying they have spread and relayed false and…
Switzerland identifies victims of Crans-Montana ski fire, with half of them children
Four days after a catastrophic fire tore through a Swiss bar during New Year's Eve celebrations, Valais cantonal police confirmed all 40 people who died have now been positively…
Spain joins left-wing Latin American countries in condemning US ouster of Maduro
Spain aligned itself with a group of five left-wing Latin American nations in issuing a joint statement rejecting the United States' unilateral military operation leading…
Moody’s lowers city of Budapest’s rating to junk
Ratings agency Moody's downgraded the city of Budapest's credit rating to junk level late Monday, pointing to weak liquidity and an increased default risk amid a row between…
France to deploy 10,000 security forces in Paris to deter New Year’s Eve riots
French authorities are mobilising a massive police presence in anticipation of violence and rioting during New Year's Eve celebrations in Paris and around the country.
Danish postal service stops delivering letters after 400 years
PostNord, Denmark's state-run postal service, will deliver its last ordinary letters on December 30, ending more than 400 years of traditional letter delivery in the country.
Greece and Cyprus to intensify military cooperation with Israel in Eastern Mediterranean
Greece, Israel, and Cyprus agreed to increase their joint air and naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean significantly starting in 2026, as part of a broader effort…
‘Grotesque’ criminal case against former AfD MEP implodes in court
A long-running criminal case against Gunnar Beck, a former Member of the European Parliament for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has imploded before a Neuss North…
Germany deports criminals to Syria for first time in over ten years
Germany has carried out its first deportation to Syria since the 2011 outbreak of the country's civil war, by sending a convicted Syrian national back to Damascus on a scheduled…
Greta Thunberg arrested in London during pro-Palestinian protest
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in London December 23 while demonstrating in support of Palestine Action members who are on hunger strike in prison.
Fierce anti-government protests in Albania after corruption charges
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Albania's capital on December 22 2025, hurling petrol bombs at the government building housing Prime Minister Edi Rama's…
Transparency International ‘pressured party to remove MEP demanding transparency on EC contracts’
Transparency International, an anti-corruption group advocating for openness and accountability, faces hypocrisy allegations after reportedly attempt to quash an MEP's investigation…
The EU just had its battle of Adrianople, expect some change
In the early hours of December 19, a historic battle has been fought in the halls of the EU's ivory tower.
French Securitas training module asked security agents to respect Sharia Law when administering first aid
A training module used in France by the security firm Securitas for its personnel indicates the company's employees should attempt to follow Sharia law when administering…
Germany’s next generation will be poorer without large-scale reforms, says economics minister
Germany's Economic Affairs Minister Katherina Reiche says her country's next generation will be poorer than the present one unless Germans started to work more hours.
Police search home of French culture minister, suspected of secretly taking €300k as MEP
French police have raided the home of French culture minister Rachida Dati on suspicion of alleged corruption during her days as member of the European Parliament.
Belgium wins battle over Russian assets, EU to lend Ukraine €90bn instead
European leaders have decided to loan €90 billion to Ukraine over the next two years using their own means instead of frozen Russian assets.
Italian Deputy PM acquitted by Supreme Court of kidnapping charges
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has won his case at the Italian Supreme Court regarding accusations of kidnapping migrants, which could have resulted in a long…
Irish President greets Kneecap and hosts Thunberg amid pro-Palestine events
Irish President Catherine Connolly is facing criticism for greeting Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) of the Belfast rap trio Kneecap, which has frequently been accused…
De Wever digs heels in on EU’s Russian assets plan: ‘They will have to carry me out of there’
Belgian Prime Minister De Wever is indicating his country is ready to offer maximum resistance against the European Union's preferred plan on the use of the frozen Russian…
‘Phase out of Russian gas is too little, too late,’ campaigners say
European plans to get rid of Russian gas have left campaigners lukewarm, calling the target date too distant.
Lithuania arrests 21 over alleged cigarette smuggling by balloon
Lithuanian authorities announced the arrest of 21 individuals suspected of belonging to an organised criminal network involved in smuggling cigarettes from Belarus using specially…
Macron says fine on drug use to rise to €500
President Emmanuel Macron announced that the fixed penalty fine for drug use in France will increase from €200 to €500.
Italian court to dismiss its final part of Qatargate investigation
The Milan prosecutor's office is set to request the dismissal of the remaining Italian strand of the Qatargate investigation.
European geopolitical analysts sanctioned for claiming Ukraine and NATO triggered Russian reaction
The European Council has sanctioned two European geopolitical analysts, one French and one Swiss, over their views regarding the war in Ukraine as part of its targeting of…
Greece repays €5.29 billion early under first bailout loan
Greece completed an early repayment of €5.29 billion in loans from its first 2010 bailout programme, highlighting its economic turnaround since the debt crisis hit the country.
Palantir CEO trashes ‘stupid’ German policies on economics and migration
In an interview with Handelsblatt conducted in New York, Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp unleashed a blistering assessment of Germany, in particular its flailing technology…
International Chess Federation allows Russian and Belarusian youth to play under national flags
Young Russian and Belarusian chess players will now be able to compete under their national flags.