By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Gunfire erupts in Niamey as presidential palace comes under attack
Overnight clashes in Niamey targeted the presidential palace and a military airbase, prompting the junta to urge calm. State TV went off air
Iceland votes on whether to restart EU membership talks
Icelanders are voting today on whether to resume EU membership negotiations, a move that would not commit the country to joining but could r
France's political class regroups as summer recess ends
France's political season is restarting with key figures like Bardella, Faure, Lecornu, Hollande, and Philippe making moves. Party leadershi
European leaders mourn Norway's King Harald V at 89
Norway's King Harald V has died at 89, ending a 35-year reign. European monarchs and world leaders have paid tribute to his dedication and w
Nepal flood missing toll tops 2,400 as UNICEF warns 17,000 children need aid
The number of missing in Nepal's catastrophic floods has passed 2,400, with 586 bodies recovered. UNICEF reports at least 17,000 children ne
Greenland launches truth commission on forced contraception of Inuit women
Greenland announced a truth and reconciliation commission on Friday to address the forced contraception of thousands of Inuit women by Denma
Evening briefing: key European stories for August 28, 2026
Hungary moves closer to unlocking €10bn in EU funds. Spain prepares for a deep partial lunar eclipse. Alpine towns grapple with tensions ove
Kyiv endures second day of relentless drone attacks as alerts disrupt life
Kyiv faced a second day of Russian drone attacks on Friday, with repeated air-raid alerts disrupting daily life. One person was killed and w
Russian drone strikes ignite fires across Ukrainian warehouses
Russian drones struck targets across Ukraine overnight, igniting warehouse fires in several regions. At least two people were wounded in the
Syria's president appoints ex-SDF commander as adviser after Kurdish force integrates
Mazloum Abdi, who led the Syrian Democratic Forces until its dissolution, has been appointed adviser to President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The move
Greek families face wide price gap as school season begins
Greek parents are bracing for the back-to-school shopping season, with basic supplies for primary pupils estimated at €100–€120. Prices vary
Greek F-16s intercept Turkish drone near Alexandroupoli airport
Greek F-16s intercepted a Turkish drone over the northern Aegean, near Alexandroupoli airport. The incident follows Turkish statements about