Vox takes Sánchez to court over Ceuta
The party has authorised a criminal complaint charging the Prime Minister, the interior minister and the secretary of state for security with collaborating with…
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Belgium’s ‘aid worker’ in Gaza turns out to be a Hamas terrorist in the Khan Younis Brigade
Nabhan had worked for Enabel since 2020 on a European programme supporting small businesses in Gaza.
Italian military prosecutor examines soldiers in Vannacci’s party
The case could nevertheless develop into a wider investigation into Futuro Nazionale and the possibility of its dissolution under Italy's anti-Fascist legislation.
Europe’s sovereigntist leaders hail AfD landslide in Saxony-Anhalt
Messages of congratulation reached Magdeburg from Madrid, Lisbon, Rome, The Hague and Budapest within hours of the first projections.
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Tusk gets his minister and right-hand man elected to Polish top court
Opponents, including the whole of the opposition right, argued that Berek, who until August served as a minister in Tusk's government, should not sit on the tribunal.
AfD sweeps Saxony-Anhalt with its best result in any German election
The party has taken more than double the vote of the governing Christian Democrats in a landslide without precedent in its history.
Mitsotakis promises tax cuts and higher wages as Greeks protest over living costs
The Greek Prime Minister has set out a four-year plan of income support and tax relief less than a year before a general election.
German power grid sabotage points to climate extremist, not Russia
Investigators have named a 48-year-old activist as their main suspect after days in which ministers suggested a foreign power might be behind the attacks.
Portugal’s largest unsubsidised solar park enters insolvency
The business model has become increasingly challenging as solar generation has expanded rapidly across the Iberian electricity market.
Wagenknecht’s BSW implodes in Thuringia as MPs abandon party
Ten of the 12 remaining BSW members of the Thuringian parliament announced on Friday that they were leaving the party.
German migration commissioner resigns after new questions over family link to Stade massacre
Gazioglu, a 45-year-old Turkish national from the Hanover area, allegedly shot six employees at a mother-and-child facility in Stade on June 29.
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Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate and brother for trafficking a minor and money laundering
According to the indictment, the main trafficking allegations concern a girl who was 15 when she was recruited.
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Ukraine’s ex-defence minister Fedorov becomes Italy’s defence adviser
After leaving the Ukrainian government, he called to restore national elections during wartime.
Burnham and Macron now want Channel deterrence scaled up across Europe
Both governments have promised tougher action before, and French police still cannot stop a dinghy once it is afloat.
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Confederation leader sees Poland outside the EU but inside the EEA
Krzysztof Bosak argued that Poland could adopt a status similar to Norway, Switzerland or Iceland, remaining economically integrated with Europe without being caught…
Channel gangs turn to ‘mega dinghies’ as crackdown dries up small boat supply
Once-rival criminal networks are pooling migrants onto single vessels after police interceptions left the smugglers short of inflatable boats
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Polish Government backs local powers to ban short-term lets
The legislation is to give greater rights for residents, communities, condominiums and housing cooperatives as well as local authorities regarding the situation…
Gunmen in deadly Dutch village raid set off from Brussels
A security guard was shot dead and two police officers seriously wounded in Overasselt, in violence the Dutch justice minister has called unprecedented.
Moroccan minister renews Ceuta claim as Sánchez defends ties with Rabat
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Magyar says Ukraine is ‘not ready’ for the EU, echoing Orbán
The Prime Minister was cast by his predecessor as Kyiv's candidate during the April election campaign.
Toei denies licensing a Dragon Ball park in France, contradicting Paris
The statement undercuts the August 24 Élysée announcement that France and Saudi Arabia would build a manga park inspired by the franchise near the French capital.
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CPAC arrives in Italy as Rome emerges as potential MAGA hub in Europe
The first activities begin this weekend.
Lithuania urges NATO to answer Russia in the ‘grey zone’ after Leipzig attack
Defence minister Robertas Kaunas said the alliance had to meet Moscow's hybrid operations with an equivalent response, a day after Berlin blamed Russia for the failed…
Maltese jury clears businessman of ordering Caruana Galizia murder
The acquittal has triggered street protests in Valletta and opposition calls to recall parliament, almost nine years after the investigative journalist was killed…
Recruiters of Daesh jihadists detected among Ceuta immigrants
Counter-terrorism officers believed at least 10 men previously arrested, convicted and deported from Spain over jihadist offences had crossed back on July 30.
Spanish police fire tear gas at Ceuta protesters outside Congress
Riot units cleared the streets around parliament on Ceuta Day, five weeks after no such equipment was used as tens of thousands walked into the enclave.
Guardia Civil identifies Moroccan intelligence agents who crossed into Ceuta
A second report for the National Court lands as Pedro Sánchez faces the Congress of Deputies over the July border collapse.
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Ceuta protests spread across Spain as police report points to Rabat
Hundreds of municipalities took part, with the largest gathering filling Madrid's Plaza de Cibeles.
Spain’s foreign minister accuses EU governments of amplifying Ceuta disinformation
Albares asked partners for political and financial solidarity at the European Union's only land border with Africa
Swedish Social Democrats slump in latest poll as election race tightens
Novus's previous reading, on August 19, had put the opposition 6.9 points ahead. Observers note that either side could now win.