European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Cyprus Parliamentary Elections: DISY and AKEL Neck-and-Neck as Far-Right ELAM Rises to Third
Centre-right DISY and left-wing AKEL are locked in a close contest for first place in Cyprus's parliamentary elections. The far-right ELAM h
Turkish Police Storm CHP Headquarters with Tear Gas in Ankara
Over 100 police officers cut through the gate of the CHP building in Ankara and deployed tear gas against party members. The raid enforces a
European Leaders Condemn Russia's Use of Oreshnik Missile as Reckless Escalation
Russia launched an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile at Kyiv, prompting condemnation from European leaders. German Chancellor Fr
Cyprus Votes in Tense Parliamentary Election Amid Political Fragmentation
Cypriots are voting today in one of the most closely contested parliamentary elections in decades. The campaign has been dominated by debate
Russia's Oreshnik Missile: Hypersonic Threat to European Security
Russia's Oreshnik missile is a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile that can strike targets across Europe at hypersonic spee
UK Police Chiefs Call for Ban on Under-16s Using Social Media and Messaging Apps
UK police chiefs say the internet is unsafe for children and call for a ban on under-16s using social media, gaming, and AI apps with privat
Russian Overnight Strikes on Kyiv Kill One, Injure Over Twenty
At least one person was killed and over 20 injured in a Russian overnight attack on Kyiv. The assault involved drones, cruise missiles, and
Trump Claims Framework Deal with Iran to End War 'Largely Negotiated'
Trump announced on Truth Social that a deal with Iran to end the conflict is 'largely negotiated' and includes reopening the Strait of Hormu
Zelenskyy Rejects Merz's Associate EU Membership Plan, Demands Full Rights
President Zelenskyy has dismissed a German proposal for associate EU membership without voting rights. He argues Ukraine's role in defending
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Terminal and Chemical Plant Deep Inside Russia
Ukrainian drones struck the Sheskharis oil terminal in Novorossiysk, sparking a fire and injuring two people. President Zelenskyy confirmed
Poland Takes Delivery of First F-35 Jets to Strengthen NATO's Eastern Flank
Poland has taken delivery of its first three F-35 fighter jets, with 29 more on order. Defence Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz hailed them as 'new
Paris Attacks Coordinator Mohamed Bakkali Granted Prison Leave, Sparking Outrage
Mohamed Bakkali, sentenced to 30 years for coordinating the 2015 Paris attacks, has been granted six 36-hour prison leaves by a Belgian cour