Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Fake News Targets Mbappé and Macron: No Sexual Harassment Allegations
A fake website mimicking Eurosport published a false report that Kylian Mbappé accused President Macron of sexual harassment. The story, sha
Europe's Working Week Divide: From 31.9 Hours in the Netherlands to 42.4 in Turkey
Average weekly working hours in the EU range from 31.9 in the Netherlands to 39.6 in Greece. Including candidate countries, Turkey tops the
US and Iran Trade Strikes as EU Rolls Out New Sanctions on Russia
Iran launched a missile attack on a US air base in Jordan following President Trump's accusation that Tehran was behind the downing of an Am
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
Sea Drone Self-Destructs in Romanian Port of Constanța, No Casualties Reported
A sea drone detonated in the Romanian port of Constanța after the area was evacuated and secured. Romanian authorities confirmed the device
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