Spanish Supreme Court clears path to residence for migrants with criminal records
Officials could no longer reject an application on the record alone. They would instead have to weigh each case individually.
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Bardella pitches ‘national unity’ government as RN broadens election strategy
The RN president said he would devote "all his energy" to securing the election of Marine Le Pen in 2027.
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Investigators examine fallen cable as Andalusian president cites climate change in deadly Almería fire
Most died while trying to flee by car, in a blaze that tore through a rural community of British and Belgian residents and became the deadliest in the Spanish region's…
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Tensions with Ukraine rise as Poland commemorates Volhynia anniversary
July 11, 1943 is known in Poland as "Bloody Sunday", the day which marked the height of the Volhynia massacre.
Italian prosecutors stop naming suspects’ nationality in official statements
The measure is not a nationwide rule and does not prevent journalists from independently reporting a suspect’s nationality.
Magyar moves to remove Hungary’s president in constitutional overhaul
Fidesz parliamentary group leader Gergely Gulyás said the move marked the end of constitutional democracy.
Rajoy reignites French immigration debate with ‘without Frenchmen’ remark
Former Spanish prime minister made the remark in a football column for the Spanish newspaper 'El Debate'.
Seville halts mosque building permit after Vox legal challenge
The scheme, promoted by the Fundación Mezquita de Sevilla, includes a prayer hall, ablution rooms, a courtyard and a 30-metre minaret alongside social and cultural…
Brother of Nice truck terrorist arrested near the Promenade des Anglais
Local residents had repeatedly complained about his behavior, describing him as aggressive and intimidating.
AfD hits all-time high of 28 per cent in new German poll, CDU slumps to 22 per cent
These results reflect deep voter dissatisfaction with the current centre-left coalition of Christian Democrats and Socialists.
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Italy expels Russian attachés over alleged spy ring inside its intelligence services
Tajani has dismissed any counter-measure as political retaliation rather than a decision based on evidence.
Passengers pull man back inside after Ryanair window detaches in mid-air
The injured man, a tourist from Serbia aged 61, was taken to hospital in Thessaloniki with friction burns but was otherwise in good condition.
Morocco fans riot in London and Dutch cities after World Cup defeat by France
Four people were arrested and officers in riot gear were sent in to clear the street, which reopened at about 1am.
Dutch minister forced to cancel surprise visit to asylum center because it’s too unsafe
Previous visits by ministers and officials have sometimes been met with protests or required heightened security.
Orbán’s Fidesz rallies at presidential palace against plan to remove Sulyok
Sulyok, elected in 2024 by a Fidesz-dominated parliament, has refused to resign and has referred the proposal to the Council of Europe's Venice Commission.
Deadly wildfire sweeps southern Spain as Andalusia declares emergency
At least 12 people have died, some of them found inside their vehicles, as Andalusia's regional government raises the alert to emergency phase and evacuates four…
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German company bankruptcies highest in over two decades
In the April-to-June period, there were 4,996 insolvencies of partnerships and corporations.
German MPs order hundreds of iPhones on taxpayers’ expense, many go to family
In the final quarter alone, 43.5 per cent of all devices were ordered, including 402 iPhones and 191 iPads worth almost €550,000.
Taxpayer-funded reception to mark French assisted dying law sparks outcry
Public money is being used to celebrate one of the most ethically divisive pieces of legislation in recent French history.
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Polish journalists protest purge of public media in Hungary comparing it to Tusk’s actions
In their statement they recall events that took place in Poland in December 2023, days after the present centre-left government led by Tusk took power.
Irish police hunt asylum seeker over killing of US migration activist
Carney, a mother of one who worked locally in healthcare support, had roots in Kerry through her grandparents.
Poll show Le Pen beating any oppenent in 2027 presidential election
According to an Ifop survey for newspaper Le Figaro and TV station LCI, conducted immediately after Le Pen announced her candidacy.
Sánchez uses official air force jet to attend daughter’s graduation
The A310 is the largest aircraft in the Spanish air force's VIP fleet and is fitted out to carry about 80 passengers.
Le Pen can start presidential campaign without electronic tag
Le Pen announced on the evening of the verdict that she would stand and would appeal to the Court of Cassation.
Estonia orders Moscow-linked Orthodox church to sever ties with Patriarch Kirill
Tallinn has given the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church until late December to appoint a new metropolitan and break from the Moscow Patriarchate or face dissolution…
Dutch prosecutors bring criminal charges against Tata Steel over harmful emissions
The Public Prosecution Service says its investigation found sufficient grounds to take the steelmaker to court over emissions near its IJmuiden plant.
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Berlin Mayor under fire for lying during major power outage
It was one of the longest outages in the city’s post-war history.
Saxony to dismantle €10 million wind turbine because ‘it’s noisy’
Being almost 170m high, it is the biggest wind turbine in Saxony, supplying periodic energy to around 5,000 households.
Burkini ban ruled ‘discriminatory’ by Austrian court
The Salzburg Regional Administrative Court determined that the ban was not justified by legitimate hygiene or safety reasons.
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Le Pen clears the ban but her road to 2027 still runs through the courts
A reduced sentence restored Marine Le Pen's eligibility, though a pending appeal, an electronic tag and a crowded field left her presidential bid far from settled.