EC quietly reveals proposal on Tobacco Taxation Directive
Under the looming shadow of negotiations over the European Union’s next long-term budget, the European Commission has quietly released a proposal to overhaul the bloc’s…
Irish Government to delay alcohol labelling until 2029
Ireland's controversial alcohol labelling, which was set to be introduced in 2026, is likely to be pushed back to 2029.
Dutch solar park ordered to remove 78,000 panels to protect Schiphol Airport
A solar panel park near Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport has been ordered by a judge to remove 78,000 panels after they were found to be blinding aircraft pilots.
Islamist influencer convicted for pocketing donations for Palestine
A regional court in Düsseldorf sentenced the Islamist influencer Dehran Asanov for fraud. He was said to have pocketed donations for Palestine.
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Finns increasingly self identify as politically right-wing
A recent survey shows that 49% of Finns now identify as politically right-wing, highlighting a shift towards polarization and ideological fragmentation within the political…
Swedish study shows property values negatively affected near wind farms
Onshore wind farms have had a detrimental effect on the property value of Swedish real estate, a study found.
Greek PM Mitsotakis ‘sidesteps criminal probe’ in alleged €2.5B farm fraud
The Greek Government said it planned to hold a parliamentary inquiry committee to investigate the country's alleged farm subsidy fraud scandal, broadening the scope and avoiding…
Belgian soldiers to hide faces from AI on national parade
Belgian soldiers must hide their faces at the military parade during the country's national holiday over concerns about artificial intelligence and advanced video technology.
EU tobacco reforms face delays as tax debate heats up
The European Union's long-awaited review of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) is now expected to conclude in mid-2026, yet another delay in one of the bloc’s most contentious…
BBC ‘breached guidelines’ with Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas official’s son
An internal report by the BBC concluded that the media giant breached its own editorial guidelines by failing to disclose that the narrator of a Gaza documentary was the son…
Ethnic clashes in Spain after migrants allegedly beat up elderly man
Spain has seen several nights of ethnic violence between locals and migrant communities after an elderly Spaniard was attacked.
Brussels antique dealer raided over alleged money laundering tied to Reynders
The Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office has confirmed that a Brussels antique dealer's premises were raided over suspected money laundering in connection to former European…
Man behind UK police boycott amid Rotherham grooming scandal honoured for ‘chivalry’
Muhbeen Hussain, who led a Muslim community boycott of the UK's South Yorkshire Police following the Rotherham grooming scandal, has been awarded a a British order of chivalry.
It’s not true: €250M fraud accusation against Brussels Region falls flat
An investigation has accused the debt-ridden Capital Region of Brussels of unlawful using €250 million of EU funds meant for the metro expansion into debt servicing.
Spanish Socialists drop in polls, while Vox surges
Support for the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has fallen, weighed down by numerous alleged scandals, if the most recent polls are to be believed.
EC suspected own translator to be alleged Russian spy, report states
A translator who was present at closed-door top meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in late 2024 was suspected by the European Commission of being an alleged…
Macron claims Brexit at heart of small boat crisis, says British ‘sold a lie’
French President Emmanuel Macron has blamed Brexit for the Channel-crossing migrant crisis, claiming the British people had been "sold a lie".
‘Sad victory’ says man behind motion as Von der Leyen secures European parliament backing
A much-anticipated vote of no-confidence against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen triggered by the controversial deal she made with Pfizer has failed to…
EU wants tobacco tax to fund own budget, Sweden says ‘Nej’
Swedish finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson has come out aggressively against Brussels' new Tobacco Tax Directive, calling it “completely unacceptable”.
EU carbon tax ‘to cost Belgian families €250 to €400 a year extra’
The European Union's new carbon tax, the Emissions Tradings System 2 (ETS2) set to be enforced from 2027, was likely to cost Belgian families €250 to €400 a year, an analyst…
NGO ship’s former master Rackete quits as MEP
Carola Rackete, a German MEP known for her activism regarding NGO migrant vessels, has announced her resignation from the European Parliament.
Embattled Spanish PM Sánchez refuses to throw in towel
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez told the parliament during a heated extraordinary plenary session he was not planning to resign over the corruption scandals haunting…
German CDU follower allegedly assaulted outside EP for wearing MAGA hat
A student committed to the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) was allegedly attacked in Brussels after showing support for US President Donald Trump.
Dutch war-hero escapes prosecution for tackling protester
Decorated Dutch war-hero Marco Kroon will not be prosecuted for blocking a pro-Palestinian protester during a Second World War remembrance event but did receive an official…
Fiscal reversal: Italy can access cheaper loans than France
For the first time in two decades, Italy was now able to secure cheaper loans than France.
Spanish customs raid Socialist official’s house in alleged illegal tobacco probe
Anabel Mateos, recently appointed as the first Deputy Secretary for Organisation of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), had a property she owns raided by customs…
Brussels’ prosecutor under police protection after threats from drugs mafia
Julien Moinil, Brussels' Chief Prosecutor, was put under police protection following threats from the city’s criminal drug underworld.
Belgium: Man accused of mistreating dog targeted in arson attack
A man accused of abusing his dog, leading to the death of the animal, has become the target of widespread public outrage in Belgium, including setting his house on fire.
Beijing announces import restrictions on EU medical tech and tariffs on brandy
China announced it would impose retaliatory import restrictions on European medical devices and anti-dumping duties on European brandy.
Spanish Socialist bigwig resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
Francisco Salazar, a close ally of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and a top figure in the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), has resigned amid allegations of…