European Politics
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Belarus's Euronews ban draws sharp European criticism
Belarus has placed Euronews on its extremist materials list, restricting access to the website. European leaders and journalists condemn the
Spain gives Italy ultimatum to end border checks on Spanish travellers
Spain has given Italy until Sunday to remove border checks on travellers from Spain, calling them unjust and discriminatory. Madrid warns of
EU targets five more Russians over strikes on Ukrainian cities
The EU has imposed sanctions on five people tied to Russia's military-industrial complex following recent Russian air strikes on Ukraine. Th
Belarus's Euronews ban turns viewers into targets, Tsikhanouskaya warns
Minsk has labeled Euronews as 'extremist' media, a move Tsikhanouskaya says targets both press freedom and Belarusian viewers. The ban follo
Lithuania warns Russia may stage false-flag drone attack on Baltic infrastructure
Lithuania's defence minister warns Russia may stage a false-flag attack using Ukrainian drone parts to target Baltic infrastructure. The goa
Metsola's third-term bid unsettles Socialists in European Parliament
Roberta Metsola is poised to seek a third term as European Parliament president, a move that would break with the informal rotation between
Minsk's Euronews ban turns Belarusian viewers into targets
Belarus has designated Euronews as 'extremist' media, blocking its website and exposing readers to potential legal consequences. Opposition
Belarus bans Euronews website, labels it 'extremist' media
Belarus has added Euronews' website to its list of extremist materials, effectively banning the outlet. Readers could face penalties for sto
UK anti-terror referrals hit record as far-right concerns dominate
The UK's Prevent programme saw a record 10,293 referrals in 2024-25, up 39% year-on-year. Extreme right-wing ideology was the top concern, a
Ceuta mayor urges EU to deport migrants after border surge
Ceuta's mayor described last week's mass border crossing as an 'invasion' and demanded immediate deportations. He said the city remains over
Munich court sentences Afghan man to life for deadly car ramming
A Munich court sentenced Afghan national Farhad N. to life in prison for a car-ramming attack that killed a mother and her two-year-old daug
Sweden to hand seized shadow fleet ship to Ukraine, court confirms
Sweden will transfer the seized Russian cargo ship Caffa to Ukraine after its Supreme Court rejected an appeal. Kyiv suspects the vessel of