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German politicians uneasy after Biden’s Russia-West prisoner swap
Politicians in Germany have been left uneasy by a prisoner exchange spearheaded by US President Joe Biden in which a convicted Russian killer was released.
Illegal migration to Italy plummets in first seven months of 2024
Illegal migration from the Mediterranean to Italy has dropped in the first seven months of this year.
Olympics sex controversy: Meloni backs boxer after loss to Khelif
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has come out in support of the Italian boxer who lost an Olympic bout to Imane Khelif, the Algerian fighter who is currently…
Who’s who in Russia-West prisoner exchange
An exchange involving 24 prisoners has taken place in Turkey - the first since the last major swap between the West and Russia in 2010 of 14 prisoners.
Turkey blocks public access to Instagram
Turkey has blocked access to social media platform Instagram.
Polish journalist who called Lennon song ‘Communist’ reinstated
Przemysław Babiarz, a Polish State television (TVP) journalist, will return to commentating on the Olympics after his suspension.
Italy misses own deadline to open migrant camps in Albania
Italy's plans to set up detention camps in Albania for migrants picked up at sea has been delayed.
Destroying the world in French style, anything goes, nothing stands
What we saw a week ago at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympiad did not just come out of the blue.
EU implements AI Act amid push to ditch fax machines
The European Union's landmark AI Act has come into force amid efforts by regional governments to phase out the fax machine.
EU foreign service’s Mora slammed for photo with terrorist leaders
Enrique Mora, Deputy Secretary-General of the European Union’s External Action Service (EEAS), has been criticised after he posed for a group photo together with…
AfD politician fined €50,000 for calling journalist a ‘fascist’
Stephan Brandner, a politician with the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has been fined €50,000 for referring to a journalist as a "fascist".
Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets amid Russian gains
Ukraine has received its first F-16 fighter jets from the West, European politicians and news agencies have reported.
More German companies mull relocation due to high energy prices, survey finds
High energy prices and a lack of reliable energy supplies are hindering German companies' production and investments, with a growing trend of industrial firms considering…
Europe’s largest wind-power plant stacks up hundreds of millions in losses
Sweden's Markbygden Ett, Europe's largest wind-power plant, has lost more than €322 million since its start-up and between 2017 and 2023, the loss margin was minus…
Farage: success now, but does he have the discipline to lead in the future?
In between the questions raised at Westminster by the huge majority of the new Labour government and the broken remains of the Conservative party, there is one other…
Venice brings in new measures to control mass tourism
Following recent demonstrations against mass tourism that erupted across Spanish regions including Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, Venice has limited group visits…
Hungary slams EPP accusation of ‘enabling Russian espionage’ as ‘childish lies’
The Hungarian Government has responded to criticism from the European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament of Budapest's new visa policy for Russian and…
German Catholic diocese calls for migrant-rescue boat funders
The German Roman Catholic Diocese of Trier has called for sponsorship for a new sea-rescue ship for the pro-migrant aid organisation Sea Eye.
Austrian Minister for the EU aims for Geneva Convention changes over ‘migration crisis’
Karoline Edtstadler, Austrian Minister for the EU and the Constitution, has said she wants to adapt the Geneva Convention to the Status of Refugees of 1951 to fight…
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights blast bloc’s border policies
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has published a report heavily criticising the EU's border policies.
No evidence of ‘major disinformation incidents’ during EU elections, Commission admits
There is no evidence that any kind of "major disinformation incident" took place during the EU elections in June, the European Commission has admitted.
Paris, Barcelona and Brussels ‘worst European capitals for robberies’
The European cities suffering the most robberies are Paris, Barcelona and Brussels, according to statistics published by Eurostat and the UK police.
Estonia to strengthen borders amid ‘hybrid warfare threats’ from Russia
Estonia's newly elected government has strengthened the country's border security amid hybrid warfare threats from Russia.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran by an Israeli attack
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of 30 July morning in Iran, the Palestinian militant group said, drawing fears of wider escalation…
Belarus president pardons German on death row
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has decided to pardon Rico Krieger, a German sentenced to death on terrorism and other charges, the BelTA state news agency…
Breton is back: France approves outgoing Commissioner for second term
Breton had been Commissioner for Internal Market during the last legislative session, with the Frenchman pushing through two important pieces of digital legislation:…
Profound Christian moment mocked by Olympics
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games contained an element that was ghastly and profoundly offensive in itself, and echoes more loudly as it ricochets…
Patriots demand answers over ‘disgusting’ plan to censor Musk’s X
The Patriots for Europe group in the European Parliament has demanded that the European Commission provide details of what it claimed was a "disgusting" plan to…
Aiming for EU membership, Moldova plans Transnistria reintegration
Moldova is trying to advance Transnistria's economic and political reintegration.