By Anna Schroeder
Former EU affairs correspondent based in Brussels. Covers the Commission, Parliament and the diplomacy of the twenty-seven.
Bern police seek witnesses after suspected arson at Romanian embassy
Bern cantonal police believe a fire outside the Romanian embassy was deliberately set. An embassy employee extinguished the blaze before fir
Russia sentences man for spying for Poland amid escalating espionage cases
A Russian court sentenced Georgy Pirogov to 23 years in a high-security colony for passing classified information to Polish intelligence. Th
Romanian drone crash exposes low-altitude radar blind spot
A drone crashed in Romania near the Ukrainian border after flying undetected at very low altitude. The incident follows a NATO intercept ove
In quake-hit Cali, a 'hugs here' station offers solace amid the rubble
A 'hugs here' station in Cali offers free embraces and a listening ear to residents traumatized by the deadly earthquake. Volunteers like An
Midday Europe Briefing: August 14, 2026 – Markets, Politics, and Summer Events
European markets show resilience despite August volatility. Political tensions rise in France ahead of elections. Greece prepares for August
Ceuta's migrant crisis leaves thousands of minors unprotected
Thousands of unaccompanied minors in Ceuta remain outside the protection system, facing risks of violence and exploitation. NGOs urge Spain
Spain extends Almaraz nuclear plant operations to 2030, delaying closure by three years
Spain's government has approved a three-year extension for the Almaraz nuclear plant, pushing its closure to 2030. The decision follows pres
US military disputes claims of mental health crisis on carrier Lincoln
US Central Command denies reports of a mental health crisis and supply shortages on the USS Abraham Lincoln, calling them 'false claims.' Se
Portugal's pet abandonment crisis: a legal gap leaves animals behind
In Portugal, pet abandonment remains normalized, with legal loopholes allowing heirs to dump animals without consequences. Cases like Ziro a
Farage returns to UK parliament after Clacton by-election win
Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election, securing his return to the UK parliament. The vote was boycotted by major parties, and turnout
White House claims tariff evasion costs $19–26 billion annually
The White House estimates that tariff evasion through transshipment costs $19–26 billion annually. China is accused of routing exports via o
Cali rescue dog pulled from rubble as quake search enters final hours
A dog was pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Cali on Thursday. The rescue came as emergency teams made a final push to find survivors be