Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Kyiv seeks European air defence and satellite alternatives as US support wavers
Kyiv is pursuing European substitutes for American air defence systems and Starlink satellite communications. A senior Ukrainian official sa
Germany pushes Croatia to settle disputes blocking Montenegro's EU path
Germany is pressing Croatia to resolve long-standing bilateral disputes with Montenegro that could derail its EU accession. Berlin fears unr
Zurich tops European cities for income left after rent
A new report reveals stark differences in disposable income after rent across European cities. Zurich tops the list with €9,140 left monthly
EU lawmaker urges visa ban for Russians while Ukraine war continues
Dirk Gotink, a Dutch MEP from the European People's Party, argues the EU should halt the full range of visas for Russians as long as Moscow'
Latvian MEP: Trump's Russian diesel deal driven by 'dubious motives'
Latvian MEP Rihard Kols says Donald Trump's move to lift restrictions on Russian diesel is driven by dubious business motives. He warns the
Coach and freight train collide near Channel Tunnel, injuring 19 in northern France
A coach collided with a freight train near the Channel Tunnel entrance in Coquelles, northern France, on Thursday evening. At least 19 peopl
EU Leaders Dig In on Long-Term Budget as December Deadline Frays
EU leaders left Brussels without a deal on the bloc's next seven-year budget, with several governments openly questioning the December 2026
Zelenskyy set for Budapest visit as Kyiv and Budapest pursue diplomatic thaw
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been invited to Budapest for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution on 23 October. The invitation fol
EU Unity on China Hardens as Berlin Shifts Stance, Barkin Says
Germany's shift toward a firmer line on China has made the EU more united than at any point in recent years, according to analyst Noah Barki
Porto police clear housing protest camp, dozens reported injured
Porto police cleared a housing protest camp in Praça D. João I early Thursday. Organisers say at least 35 people were injured, including two
Russia detains Swedish citizen as Moscow eyes future prisoner swaps
Russia's FSB detained a Swedish citizen in Pskov region on terrorism charges and Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on espionage charges. The arr
Can a European Security Council counter Russia's hybrid warfare?
Brussels is considering a European Security Council to counter Russian hybrid attacks. Analysts say it could improve coordination but not so