By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
US firm Covenant eyes missile production in Saxony by 2027
Covenant, a US defence startup, plans to produce medium-range missiles near Leipzig from 2027. The missiles, with a range over 1,500 km, cou
India and Uzbekistan forge strategic pact with $5bn trade goal and uranium deal
India and Uzbekistan have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting a $5bn trade target for 2030. Talks
Iceland's narrow 'No' to EU talks stirs relief and regret
Iceland voted 52.8% against resuming EU accession talks, with 47.2% in favor. The result brings relief to some and sorrow to others, while t
At least seven dead as passenger ship capsizes off northern Cyprus
At least seven people died when a passenger ship capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday. Turkish and local authorities rescued
Russia warns of massive strikes on Ukraine's grid as Kyiv depot toll hits 38
Russia's defence ministry says it is preparing massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in retaliation for Kyiv's attacks on Russi
Iceland's No vote deals a heavy blow to EU enlargement ambitions
Icelandic voters have rejected reopening EU accession talks by a narrow margin. The result is a setback for Brussels' enlargement strategy a
Zurich tops European apartment prices, new report finds
Zurich is the most expensive European city to buy an apartment, at €22,910 per square metre. London is 35% pricier than Paris. Istanbul is t
Iceland's narrow no vote ends EU accession bid for now
Icelanders narrowly rejected a proposal to restart EU accession talks in a closely fought referendum. The result keeps the island outside th
Solidarity flotilla heads to Ceuta as migration tensions ease
A flotilla of about 50 vessels from Spanish ports sailed to Ceuta on Saturday to show solidarity after the late-July migration surge. Organi
Iceland's EU referendum draws record early turnout as vote too close to call
Preliminary figures show Reykjavík's noon turnout exceeded the 2024 parliamentary election. More than 20% voted early. Final polls put the y
Uzbekistan marks 35 years of independence with grand New Tashkent show
Uzbekistan marked 35 years of independence with a grand celebration in New Tashkent. The event featured live music, dance, and a large drone
Uzbekistan at 35: Mirziyoyev unveils decade of reform and investment
Uzbekistan celebrated 35 years of independence in New Tashkent, where President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined ambitious plans for the next dec