Zapatero becomes first former Spanish Prime Minister investigated for corruption
The judge is examining suspected money laundering and influence peddling around the Plus Ultra bailout, in a case that reaches into Zapatero's decade of dealings…
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Sierra Leone’s first lady has social housing in inner London
Council homes in the UK are a form of social housing provided at below-market rents to those meeting eligibility criteria.
Zelensky’s former chief of staff Yermak walks free after posting €2.7 million bail
He must wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, surrender his passports, report to investigators when summoned and not leave Kyiv without authorisation.
Bulgarian court clears pro-Russian activist of spying
A Bulgarian court has acquitted the leader of a pro-Russian lobby group of charges of spying for Russia, in a ruling seen by AFP on Friday.
New book alleges ‘fraud, tax evasion and culture of deception’ at ‘green’ EU darling Northvolt
A new book by award-winning Swedish investigative journalist Gunnar Lindstedt alleges there was a culture of deception, financial mismanagement and regulatory failure…
Renew Europe chief targets French conservative media over ‘Russian propaganda’
Renew Europe President and French MEP Valérie Hayer has accused two French conservative media outlets of relaying Kremlin narratives and called on the country’s…
So-called frugal northern countries round on Spain as EU funds row escalates
For PM Pedro Sánchez, who is already grappling with corruption investigations involving figures close to the ruling PSOE, the timing is awkward.
Zelensky’s former chief of staff jailed in Ukraine graft probe
A court in Kyiv has ordered the detention of Andriy Yermak, Volodymyr Zelensky's former chief of staff.
French prosecutors seek seven-year jail term for Sarkozy in Libya funding appeal
Sarkozy, 71, was sentenced in September 2025 to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy in the same case.
Alleged top criminal in Sweden-based Foxtrot gang arrested in Tunisia
The suspect has been identified by Swedish media as Mohamed “Moewgli” Mohdhi.
Albania says it will not renew migration deal with Italy
The agreement allows Rome to process certain asylum claims in facilities on Albanian territory.
Ukraine names Zelensky’s former chief of staff as suspect in graft probe
Six other people were also notified as suspects on Tuesday, with the investigation said to be ongoing.
Ex-Macronist minister sentenced for tax fraud
Caroline Cayeux, who served as French President Emmanuel Macron’s minister delegate for local authorities in 2022
Spanish prosecutors close in on ex-PM Zapatero over alleged laundering and hidden wealth
The probe had reached an advanced stage and pointed to hidden assets and cross-border movements of funds linked to the former PSOE leader.
Can European democracy be bought? Ask the rich men of Qatar
Shame, not guilt, is the currency of scandal. In 2022, on anti-corruption day no less, Belgian police uncovered €1.
Trump’s sanctuary for Polish ex-minister shows US disapproves of PM Tusk’s actions regarding opposition
US President Donald Trump intervened personally in granting an entry visa into his county for Zbigniew Ziobro, the former justice minister in the last Polish Conservative…
French RN leaders slam ‘politically motivated accusations’ against chief Bardella over EP fraud allegation
Less than a year before France’s presidential elections, National Rally (RN) President Jordan Bardella is being investigated over the alleged misuse of European…
Magyar’s brother-in-law withdraws as Hungary’s justice minister pick amid nepotism row
Péter Magyar's pick for justice minister, Márton Melléthei-Barna, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the post.
Sweden plans electronic bracelets to monitor children at risk of gang recruitment
Criminal gangs in Sweden have increasingly recruited children and teenagers to carry out murders and other violent acts.
Hungary returns cash and gold confiscated on allegations of money laundering to Ukraine
Ukraine has got back cash and gold worth €70 million that had been confiscated by Hungarian authorities in March 2026.
ECHR sides with self- appointed Polish constitutional court judges
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has told Poland to stop what it claims is the obstruction of four judges elected to the country’s Constitutional Court…
EP committee upholds immunity of German EPP MEP in alleged fraud case resembling Le Pen’s
The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) has taken contrasting decisions on parliamentary immunity.
Romania’s motion of confidence stands as a ‘democratic instrument’, says Simion
"The real problem is not the vote itself, but the pressure that was put on MPs to ignore it — phone calls, negotiations, attempts to convince them not to follow…
EU prosecutors want a Tusk party Polish MP’s immunity lifting for corruption
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has asked Poland's parliament to lift the immunity of a serving MP as part of a corruption probe into an EU-funded…
ING Belgium settles for €1.6 million in Didier Reyders’ alleged money laundering case
ING Belgium has avoided a criminal trial by paying a €1.
Spanish Government accused of diverting EU Recovery Funds to pay pensions
In a rare public fracture at Spain’s Tribunal de Cuentas, the country’s top fiscal watchdog, several senior auditors have tried to block the routine approval…
EU ammo supplier accused of profiteering with Soviet-era stockpiles sold at premium price to Ukraine
A major Central European defence contractor at the heart of the European Union’s emergency push to arm Ukraine is facing explosive allegations that it has built…
Absurd Greens must steal from the manifestos of other parties
Why do Green political parties still exist?
Sweden to apply stricter citizenship rules for applicants
It will be more difficult to become a Swedish citizen after the Swedish government approved a new citizenship law.
The anti-fascists are now funding fascists
In recent weeks, I keep coming across new items that need constant double-checking, because they are so absurd that at first glance they appear made up.