By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Interpol Red Notice Issued for Ukrainian Woman in Monaco Bombing
Interpol has issued a red notice for 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska, the main suspect in a bomb attack in Monaco. The explosion injured m
Ukraine and Moldova Advance EU Accession Talks with External Relations Cluster
EU countries have unanimously agreed to open the external relations cluster for Ukraine and Moldova. A formal ceremony is expected on 14 Jul
Lithuania Moves to Lift Nuclear Weapons Ban Following Finland's Lead
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has declared the country's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases obsolete. F
Former US NATO Envoy Says Trump's Anger at Allies Is 'Exaggeration'
Kurt Volker, a former US ambassador to NATO, says Donald Trump's anger at European allies for not supporting the US-led war in Iran is an 'e
Tourism-Driven Rent Hikes Squeeze Locals Across Southern Europe
Greeks face the steepest tourism-driven rent increases in Europe, at €342 per year since 2019. Spain, Portugal, and Italy also see significa
Kyiv Death Toll Reaches 30 After Russia's Largest Drone and Missile Barrage
Ukraine's emergency services confirmed 30 dead in Kyiv after Russia's largest attack on the capital. The Red Cross warehouse was destroyed,
Trump Calls US Support for NATO 'Ridiculous' Ahead of Ankara Summit
Donald Trump has called US support for NATO 'ridiculous,' claiming the relationship is not reciprocal. The remarks come less than a week bef
Fire in Squatter-Occupied Flats Forces Evacuation of 80 Residents in Valencia
A fire in two ground-floor flats in Valencia's Benicalap neighbourhood forced the evacuation of 80 residents as a precaution. The blaze was
UN Closes Human Rights Office in Burkina Faso After Junta Suspension
The UN Human Rights Office will close its Burkina Faso branch by 30 November after the military junta suspended its operations. The decision
Russia Deploys Faster Jet-Powered Drones to Overwhelm Ukraine's Air Defenses
Russia is shifting to jet-powered drones that can reach speeds of 500 km/h, outpacing Ukraine's interceptor drones. Kyiv's air force now mus
Leaked EU Document Confirms Hungarian Spy Ring, Pressures Commissioner Várhelyi
A leaked European Commission document confirms that Hungary's Permanent Representation operated a spy ring targeting EU staff between 2012 a
Malta Trial Reveals €150,000 Payment for Journalist's Murder
Malta's trial of Yorgen Fenech opened with evidence of a €150,000 cash payment for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The journalist's 20