Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
EU Transport Ministers to Tighten Scrutiny of Chinese Port Investments
EU transport ministers are preparing guidance to assess foreign investments in European ports, aiming to counter Chinese influence. The draf
UEFA Extends Ban on Russian Teams Through 2026/27 Season
UEFA has confirmed Russian teams will remain banned from its competitions for the 2026/27 season. The decision follows a joint appeal from U
Series of Magnitude 5.2 Quakes Shakes Northern Evia, Felt in Athens
A series of earthquakes around magnitude 5.2 hit the northern Gulf of Evia on Sunday afternoon. Landslides were reported on local roads, but
Pay Transparency Deadline Looms: Most EU States Unprepared for New Rules
The EU Pay Transparency Directive requires member states to enforce salary transparency by June 7, 2026, but most countries are behind sched
Dutch Police Arrest Four in Probe of Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assaults
Dutch police arrested four men in a probe into drug-facilitated sexual assaults, with evidence of sharing abuse images. Authorities are anal
Crans-Montana Bar Owners Face New Questioning Over Deadly 2026 Fire
Jacques and Jessica Moretti, owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, are being cross-examined again over the 2026 New Year's fire t
Four Farm Workers Burned Alive in Italy: Gangmaster Violence Exposes Migrant Exploitation
Four farm workers were burned to death in a minivan in southern Italy, with two Pakistani nationals arrested. The sole survivor describes th
EU's €92 Million Ocean Plan: From Science to Seabed Surveillance
The EU unveils a €92 million plan to dominate ocean observation, aiming for 35% of the global market by 2035. The initiative combines climat
Brexit Backlash? EU Support Rises Across Europe, Including UK, Pew Finds
Pew Research finds EU support at 62% across eight countries, up from 49% in 2016. The UK's favorable view jumped to 67%, while Sweden leads
Misleading Videos Exploit PSG Victory Violence to Push Anti-Immigration Agenda
Real violence erupted in Paris after PSG's Champions League final win, with over 890 arrests and three deaths. But misleading videos—some ol
German Customs Seize 8 Tonnes of Cocaine in €500M Bust; Two Arrested in Spain
German customs intercepted 8.4 tonnes of cocaine in a container at Wilhelmshaven port, disguised as cacao beans. Two suspects were arrested
UK Police Bodycam Shows Handcuffed Stabbing Victim; Officer Conduct Under Review
Bodycam footage shows 18-year-old Henry Nowak handcuffed after a fatal stabbing in Southampton. The attacker, Vickrum Digwa, falsely claimed