Europe

German lawmakers advocate for lifting weapons export ban to Israel amidst ongoing conflict

Israel and Hamas Reach U.S.-Brokered Peace Deal Amid Ongoing Tensions Israel and Hamas have reached a U.S.-brokered peace deal this week following two years of intense conflict that resulted in the deaths…

7 hours ago

Europe

Ukraine and UK launch joint production of interceptor drones

Ukraine and the United Kingdom have initiated a joint project to produce interceptor drones, marking a significant step in strengthening Europe’s defense architecture. Announced on October 12, 2025, the initiative, known as…

1 day ago

Innovations·Top stories

Inside Russia’s Expanding Information War in Europe

A Coordinated Push for Influence Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow’s information operations in the European Union have evolved from overt propaganda into a sophisticated, multi-layered campaign. The…

5 days ago

Europe·Top stories

German political controversy after invitation to Russian diplomat at Brandenburg exhibition

On October 7, 2025, the Russian ambassador to Germany, Sergey Nechaev, attended the opening of the art exhibition “War and Peace” at the Brandenburg state parliament (Landtag) in Potsdam, invited by the…

7 days ago

Politics·Top stories

Czech election results: Andrej Babiš claims victory amid ongoing fraud allegations

The path to the premiership is anything but straightforward for right-wing populist Andrej Babiš, whose ANO movement won big in the parliamentary vote.…

1 week ago

World

Russian journalists in Vienna suspected of being intelligence operatives

Two newly arrived correspondents of Russia’s state news agency TASS in Austria may be undercover operatives of Moscow’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), according to an investigation by The Insider published on October 2, 2025.…

2 weeks ago

Top stories·World

Macron warns Europe underestimated Russian threat

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europe gravely underestimated the scale of the threat posed by Russia, stressing that open societies remain vulnerable to manipulation and disinformation. In an interview published…

2 weeks ago

Politics·Top stories

Ukrainian military mission trains Europeans in drone warfare amid Russian threat

Ukrainian instructors have launched specialized training in Denmark to help European armed forces counter drone strikes, sharing battlefield-tested tactics as Russia’s use of unmanned aerial vehicles continues to expand. On September 30,…

2 weeks ago

Top stories·World

Austria expels Russian diplomat over OMV espionage scandal

On September 30, 2025, Austria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared a Russian embassy official persona non grata following an alleged espionage case involving the country’s largest energy company, OMV. The diplomat has already…

2 weeks ago

Politics·Top stories

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant faces eighth day on emergency generators

Europe’s largest nuclear power station, the Zaporizhzhia plant in southern Ukraine, has been disconnected from the national grid for the eighth consecutive day and is running solely on emergency diesel generators. The…

2 weeks ago

Top stories·Ukraine

Four EU states spent more on Russian LNG than they gave Ukraine

Four European Union countries — France, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands — paid Russia €34.3 billion for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports between 2022 and 2025, while their combined financial assistance to…

2 weeks ago

Top stories·World

Russia-linked provocation in France leads to arrests in Serbia

On September 29, 2025, Serbian authorities arrested 11 individuals under warrants issued by French police, accusing them of orchestrating a series of hate crimes in France and Germany. The suspects face allegations…

2 weeks ago

Top stories·World

Medvedev warns Europe of war amid rising tensions

On September 29, 2025, Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, posted a controversial statement on his Telegram channel, warning that while Russia “is not interested in war with Europe,” the…

2 weeks ago

Top stories·World

Moldova’s defence ministry warns of forged military summons amid election tensions

Moldova’s Ministry of Defence has issued a public warning after discovering widespread circulation of fake military summons on Telegram channels, urging citizens to report for compulsory service. The ministry stressed these summonses are…

3 weeks ago

Top stories·World

Russia’s “CopyCop” offensive: a stealth information war against Europe

Immediate overview A covert Russian campaign using a sprawling network of fake news sites and AI-generated content has intensified in 2025, targeting European publics and democratic processes. Known in investigative reporting as…

3 weeks ago

Politics

Russian fan movement reboot sparks security concerns in Europe

European football faces a potential security challenge as Russia moves to relaunch the All-Russian Union of Fans (VOB), appointing combat veteran Stanislav Orlov, known as “Español,” to lead the organisation. This initiative…

3 weeks ago

Sport·Top stories

Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes Europe’s path to independence in State of the Union address

Ursula von der Leyen Outlines Europe’s Future Amid Rising Global Tensions In her recent State of the Union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized Europe’s need to assert its…

3 weeks ago

Brussels

Europe strengthens reliance on Ukrainian corn amid drought

Europe is set to maintain and possibly expand its purchases of Ukrainian corn in the 2025–2026 marketing year, according to Agroportal. The demand is driven by a projected shortfall of around 2 million…

3 weeks ago

Top stories·Ukraine

Cyberattack disrupts major European airports

A large-scale cyberattack on the evening of September 19 severely disrupted operations at airports in London, Brussels and Berlin. According to BBC, the attack targeted the servers of Collins Aerospace, disabling its MUSE…

3 weeks ago

Top stories·World

European-Ukrainian partnership reshapes combat robotics

On 16 September 2025, Defence News reported that German defence firm ARX Robotics unveiled its new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), the Combat Gereon, at the DSEI exhibition in London. The vehicle, built on the…

4 weeks ago

Top stories·World

European military deployment in Ukraine seen as beneficial for Europe, US, and NATO

Support for a post-war European mission in Ukraine is gaining traction at the White House and Pentagon. If realized, this mission would signify an operation based on European forces and resources, with…

4 weeks ago

Ukraine

Denmark selects Franco-Italian SAMP/T air defense system over US Patriot systems

The decision comes after Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland.…

1 month ago

World

Kremlin exploits Charlie Kirk’s murder to push anti-Ukraine narratives

Russia is deliberately using the killing of American commentator Charlie Kirk to fuel anti-Ukraine narratives in the United States. Kremlin officials are amplifying claims that supporters of Kyiv are linked to violence,…

1 month ago

Top stories·World

UEFA delays decision on overseas European football matches amid rising tensions

The European Commission has intervened strongly against games being played in foreign countries.…

1 month ago

World

Human activity behind Europe’s record wildfires: urgent call for policy response

Devastating Wildfire Season in Europe Driven by Human Actions Europe is experiencing its most severe wildfire season on record, with over a million hectares of forest and woodland consumed by flames by…

1 month ago

Politics

US withdraws from transatlantic initiative against Russian disinformation

The United States has terminated its participation in a joint program with European partners aimed at countering Russian disinformation, a move announced on September 9 that could weaken collective defenses against hybrid…

1 month ago

Top stories·World

Europe must assert itself in face of global challenges, says von der Leyen

Europe must fight for its future in “a world of imperial ambitions and imperial wars,” Commission president Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament in her annual State of the Union…

1 month ago

Politics

Mike Pence urges European leaders to increase pressure on Russia amid Ukraine conflict

Pence Urges Europe to Press Putin on Ukraine Conflict Former Vice President Mike Pence called on European nations to intensify pressure on Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the war in…

1 month ago

Politics

Belgian prime minister presents vision for revitalizing Europe at Amsterdam lecture

Belgian Prime Minister Advocates for a Stronger Europe in Amsterdam Lecture During a prestigious lecture in Amsterdam, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever presented a vision for a more robust and prosperous…

1 month ago

Politics

Leaders of the Coalition of the Willing convene in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine

Paris – Today, France and Britain lead the Coalition of the Willing in discussions to establish security guarantees for Ukraine amid ongoing efforts for a peace agreement with Russia, reports 24brussels. French…

1 month ago

Brussels

Germany inaugurates Europe’s fastest supercomputer, Jupiter, to boost AI capabilities

Germany’s Jupiter supercomputer, inaugurated on Friday at the Jülich research centre, has been recognized as Europe’s fastest and now ranks as the fourth fastest in the world, reports 24brussels. This sophisticated system…

1 month ago

Politics

Ukrainian drones hit two major Russian refineries

On 28 August 2025, Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck two major oil refineries deep inside Russia, targeting the Afipsky refinery in the Krasnodar region and the Kuibyshev refinery in the Samara region. The…

2 months ago

Top stories·World

Assessing Europe’s role in global leadership during the Trump presidency

From a picturesque mountain resort in Austria, at the European Forum Alpbach, host Sarah Wheaton unpacks fresh threats by the U.S. to hit countries with tariffs over their digital rules — drawing…

2 months ago

World

France’s military chief emphasizes need for Europe to strengthen defense or risk vulnerability

General Thierry Burkhard said in an interview that European governments and populations are in denial about the “level of violence in the world today.”…

2 months ago

World

Trump asserts EU leaders jokingly dubbed him ‘president of Europe’ during White House meeting

Trump Claims EU Leaders Refer to Him as “President of Europe” Donald Trump stated on Monday that leaders of the European Union have “jokingly” called him “the president of Europe,” reflecting a…

2 months ago

Politics

Washington approves sale of more than 3,000 ERAM missiles to Ukraine

The United States has approved the sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-to-surface missiles to Ukraine, according to a report published on August 23 by the Wall Street Journal. The $850…

2 months ago

Top stories·World

Draghi warns of urgent EU reforms in response to geopolitical challenges

The former ECB chief warned that the EU “must adapt” to existential challenges.…

2 months ago

World

Russia escalates sabotage operations across Europe

On August 20, 2025, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty published an article based on a report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), warning that Russia has sharply increased its sabotage activities across Europe,…

2 months ago

Top stories·World

Zelensky, Trump and European leaders meet in Washington

On August 18, 2025, high-level talks at the White House brought together U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and leading European leaders in a major step toward addressing the ongoing…

2 months ago

Top stories·Ukraine

Europe weighs military spending options amid shifts in defense priorities and US reliance

As Europe embarks on a substantial investment in military capabilities to enhance its defenses and bridge the gap with U.S. firepower, the ramifications of these spending choices will shape the continent’s industrial…

2 months ago

Politics

Merz proposes location in Europe for Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit

The forthcoming three-way summit involving US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to occur in Europe, as indicated by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on…

2 months ago

Politics

Foiled cyberattack targets major Polish city water supply

On August 14, 2025, Poland narrowly avoided a potential disruption of water services in a major city after a cyberattack was detected and contained in time, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…

2 months ago

Top stories·World

Severe wildfires threaten Europe as unprecedented heatwaves persist

Record heatwaves have turned Europe into a sweltering sauna above 40 degrees Celsius. The extreme summer heat has created favorable conditions for rampant wildfires, which have already killed several people, displaced thousands,…

2 months ago

World

Europe urges Trump to support Ukraine in talks with Putin

Though sidelined in Alaska, European leaders are trying to influence the outcome of Ukraine peace talks — and showing some success.…

2 months ago

World

Wallace warns against Ukraine ceasefire talks without European presence

Former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has cautioned that holding Ukraine ceasefire negotiations without European representation could pressure Kyiv into a damaging deal. He argued that US President Donald Trump and Russian…

2 months ago

Top stories·World

Soca dance: how Caribbean rhythms captivated European music charts

“Soca Dance” Takes Europe by Storm In the summer of 1990, “Soca Dance” by Charles D. Lewis exploded onto the European music scene, seamlessly merging Caribbean rhythms with pop elements that captivated…

2 months ago

World

Europe’s challenge: Navigating its influence in the Israel-Palestine conflict

Europe’s Challenge: Transforming Words into Action on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Gershon Baskin, the Middle East Director of the UK-based International Communities Organization, asserts that for decades, European leaders have expressed a desire…

2 months ago

Politics

EU provides disaster response support as wildfires devastate southern France

EU Offers Assistance as Major Wildfire Engulfs Aude, France The European Union has extended its support to France, where a significant wildfire has been described as “a disaster of unprecedented scale” by…

2 months ago

World

Germany takes the lead in Europe’s anti-immigration shift

Germany’s Shift in Migration Policy Signals New European Stance In a significant move reflecting Germany’s evolving approach to migration, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt convened counterparts from several European nations with stringent immigration…

3 months ago

World

Europe must change its approach to the war in Ukraine, says Amsterdam expert

Europe Must Reassess Its Stance on the War in Ukraine Europe needs to reconsider its position on the war in Ukraine, ceasing its limited and emotionally detached support for Kyiv. It must…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Trump calls on European nations to strengthen immigration policies to protect societies

Trump Urges Europe to Strengthen Immigration Policies During Scotland Visit On July 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump called on European nations to adopt stricter anti-immigration measures to safeguard their societal integrity.…

3 months ago

World

Trump’s 50-day ultimatum signals US-Europe unity against Kremlin

On July 15, 2025, global media continued intense discussions around US President Donald Trump’s 50-day ultimatum to Russia, sending a strong message of Western cohesion amid ongoing tensions. According to The New York…

3 months ago

Top stories·World

NATO frontline countries remain confident amid Trump’s doubts about collective defense

NATO Nations Assert Commitment Ahead of Talks The Nordic and Baltic countries, recognizing their vulnerability to potential aggression from Russian President Vladimir Putin, have reiterated their confidence in NATO’s collective defense commitments.…

4 months ago

World

Slovakia’s NATO Loyalty Tested as PM Fico Threatens to Walk Away Over Defense Spending

In a move that stunned political analysts and diplomats alike, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has openly suggested that Slovakia could exit NATO if the country is forced to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP…

4 months ago

Opinion·World

Ghent-based start-up Bizzy aims to conquer European market with AI sales agent

The Belgian start-up Bizzy has secured a €4 million capital injection from several well-known tech entrepreneurs, according to De Tijd. The funding will be used to develop a smart, AI-driven sales assistant…

4 months ago

Innovations

Arla and DMK take first step towards merger to form Europe’s largest dairy cooperative

The German DMK Group and Arla Foods, a dairy cooperative including several hundred Belgian farmers, have taken the first step towards forming Europe’s largest cooperative dairy company. On Wednesday, the companies announced…

4 months ago

Business

Belgium calls for EU response to US sanctions against International Criminal Court

Belgium, together with Slovenia, is calling for the European Union’s blocking statute to be invoked as a response to the recent US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC). The European Commission…

4 months ago

Politics·World

Mayor of Ghent elected president of European city network

Mayor of Ghent Mathias De Clercq was on Friday in the Portuguese city Braga elected as president of Eurocities, the network of 222 cities in 38 countries. As an umbrella organisation, Eurocities…

4 months ago

Earth & Climate·Politics

European consumer groups file complaint against Shein for misleading practices

Belgium’s Testaankoop, along with 24 other consumer organisations across Europe, has filed an official complaint with the European Commission against Chinese fashion retailer Shein. The groups accuse the online giant of using…

4 months ago

Business

BYD to build network of ultra-fast charging stations in Europe

Chinese car manufacturer BYD wants to build a network of ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles, known as ‘flash chargers’, in Europe. Executive vice president Stella Li announced this during a conversation…

4 months ago

Innovations

Aedifica and Cofinimmo agree to merge, creating Europe’s largest healthcare real estate group

Belgian healthcare real estate firms Aedifica and Cofinimmo have agreed to merge, forming the largest healthcare property company in Europe. The combined portfolio will be worth €12.1 billion, making the group the fourth-largest globally.…

4 months ago

Business

Nationalist Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election

Karol Nawrocki won the second and decisive round of Poland’s presidential election, official results showed Monday morning. The right-wing nationalist candidate narrowly beat his pro-European challenger, Rafał Trzaskowski. Nawrocki received 50.89 per…

4 months ago

Politics·World

Three Years of War: Global Implications and the Call for Unified Western Action

For three years, the world has been living under the shadow of the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine — a conflict that has deeply reshaped the landscape of global political dynamics. Despite Ukraine’s declared…

5 months ago

Ukraine·World

EU proposes scale-up fund to retain promising tech startups

The European Commission has unveiled plans to launch a large-scale investment fund aimed at preventing promising tech startups from relocating outside the EU. The Scaleup Europe Fund, expected to launch in 2026,…

5 months ago

Business·World

Antwerp and Charleroi face off for final European spot

The curtain will fall on the Belgian football season Thursday evening as Royal Antwerp host Sporting Charleroi in a decisive play-off for the country’s final European ticket. At stake is a place…

5 months ago

Sport

‘It’s a critical time’: European farmers struggle through driest spring in a century

Extreme weather costs the EU about €28.3bn in lost crops and livestock per year, more than half the losses stem from drought When drought descended on Hendrik Jan ten Cate’s farm in…

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

Europe is losing appeal to foreign investors, survey shows

Europe has become less appealing to foreign investors over the past year, according to a survey by the consultancy firm EY. Traditionally strong performers such as France and Germany experienced a sharp…

5 months ago

Business

EU announces €500 million package to attract researchers

The European Union plans to offer a new 500 million euro package for 2025-2027 to make Europe a “magnet for researchers”, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday. Stressing…

5 months ago

World

The EU as a Guarantee of Real Peace and Stability in Europe

In recent decades, Europe has become accustomed to peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial economic relations. However, since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the entire continent has found itself under threat,…

6 months ago

Ukraine·World

“Vladimir, stop”: Trump’s first appeal to Putin after the massive terrorist attack on Kyiv

In the night of April 24, 2025, Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone attacks on Kyiv since the war began. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 215 air targets…

6 months ago

Ukraine·World

Peace dictated by an aggressor is not peace — it’s a delay of the next war

Europe knows this lesson too well. Appeasement has never brought lasting peace. It has only emboldened the next tyrant. Today, Ukraine is not just defending its own borders — it is protecting…

6 months ago

Ukraine·World

Tesla sales in Europe down 45 per cent

Sales of new Tesla vehicles in Europe fell by 45 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Tesla has been…

6 months ago

Society

MEPs call for more support for “Three Seas Region”

MEPs have demanded dedicated EU funding to strengthen infrastructure, connectivity and resilience across the Three Seas region. This comes just ahead of the upcoming Three Seas Summit in Warsaw on 28–29 April.…

6 months ago

World

Trade union leaders mark 80 years of anti-fascist resistance in Brussels

On the 80th anniversary of the defeat of fascism in Europe, members of the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) gathered in Brussels to pay tribute to resistance fighters of the…

6 months ago

Society

Meli aims to become Europe’s largest honey company by 2030

Belgian honey producer Meli has announced its ambition to become Europe’s largest honey company by 2030. The statement coincides with the company’s centenary celebrations this year. To achieve this goal, Meli plans…

6 months ago

Business

Solvay opens rare earths production line in France to boost European supply

Solvay has inaugurated a new production line for processing and refining rare earth elements in La Rochelle, France, the Belgian chemicals group announced in a press release on Tuesday. It is the…

6 months ago

Business

Europe provides 10m euros extra aid as Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 3,500

The European Commission has released 10 million euros in additional humanitarian aid for the victims of the earthquake in Myanmar, the Commission announced on Monday. The funds will be used to provide…

6 months ago

World

‘Moroccan measles variant’ found in Brussels sewage water

Research by KU Leuven university shows that the so-called “Moroccan variant” of the measles virus has been found in sewage water in Brussels. Morocco is currently facing a large measles outbreak, but…

7 months ago

Society

Germany’s Rheinmetall eyes growth chance as Europe rearms

German arms producer Rheinmetall says a new “era of rearmament” in Europe promises it huge prospects of growth. The plans to boost defense spending come as US interest in the continent’s security…

7 months ago

Business

Washington’s Concessions to the Kremlin: Implications for Ukraine and the World

If Washington forces Kyiv into an openly unfavorable deal with Moscow, it will severely damage its reputation among allies. The political situation surrounding Russia’s war against Ukraine is becoming increasingly complex. Discussions…

7 months ago

Ukraine

EU summit on Ukraine: Europe seems ready to spend on defense

From “watershed moment” to “turning point,” there’s been no shortage of declarations about the danger from Russia as the US turns on Ukraine and Europe. But did EU leaders rise to the…

7 months ago

World

Zelensky Stood Firm Against Pressure During Meeting with Trump in Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington for negotiations with Donald Trump. The main topics of discussion were the future of U.S.-Ukrainian partnership and security guarantees for Ukraine. The meeting took place…

8 months ago

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