Ratko Mladić Funeral in Belgrade Reignites Debate Over Serbia’s Reckoning With War Crimes
Belgrade — The funeral of former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić in Belgrade has triggered a renewed international debate...
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AfD Scores Historic Victory in German State Election but Falls Short of Majority
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has achieved a historic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, becoming the...
EU Moves to Deepen Greenland Ties With New Investment Push Amid Arctic Rivalry
The European Union is preparing a major expansion of its economic engagement with Greenland as Brussels seeks to strengthen ties...
Taiwan Uses Semiconductor Power to Strengthen Global AI Alliances
Taiwan is increasingly turning its semiconductor industry into a tool of international diplomacy as governments seek secure access to advanced...
EU Border Check Flexibility Ends as New Biometric System Raises Travel Delay Concerns
BRUSSELS — A temporary period allowing European border authorities to ease the implementation of the European Union's new biometric entry...
Brazil: Government Raises Concern Over New European Restrictions on Brazilian Animal Products
Brazil has formally expressed concern over new European Union restrictions affecting Brazilian animal-protein products, with the government raising the issue...
Lithuania Makes First Pacific Islands Forum Appearance
Date: September 4, 2026Country: LithuaniaCategory: Lithuania News / International Affairs Pacific Coast Rawpixel Vilnius Expands Diplomatic Engagement Across the Pacific...
Germany’s China Trade Crisis Deepens as Chinese Competition Pressures German Industry
Germany’s long-standing economic relationship with China is entering a more difficult phase as German manufacturers face stronger competition from Chinese...
France Begins Road Tests of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Technology
Date: September 4, 2026Country: FranceCategory: Technology / Transport French Authorities Begin Real-World Evaluation of Tesla FSD PARIS: France has begun...
Slovakia Strengthens Energy Security as Government Pushes for More Stable Power Supplies
Slovakia is putting energy security and reliable supplies at the centre of its economic policy as the government works to...
Greece Steps Up Civil Protection Preparations as Authorities Strengthen Wildfire Response
Greece is strengthening its civil-protection system and emergency preparedness as authorities continue working to improve the country's ability to respond...
Bulgaria Advances Major Infrastructure Projects as Government Focuses on Transport Connectivity
Bulgaria is continuing efforts to modernise its transport infrastructure, with authorities focusing on road and railway projects designed to improve...
Sweden Pushes for Stronger EU Pressure on Russia at Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Sweden is calling for stronger European pressure on Russia and continued long-term support for Ukraine as Foreign Minister Maria Malmer...
Belgium Introduces €3 Customs Duty on Small Parcels as Authorities Review Early Results
Belgian authorities have begun assessing the initial impact of a new €3 customs duty on small parcels, as the government...
Netherlands Sets Out New International AI Strategy to Strengthen Digital Security and Global Cooperation
The Netherlands is placing artificial intelligence at the centre of its international economic and security policy, with the Dutch government...
Portugal Completes Major EU-Funded Road and Rail Investment Targets
Portugal has announced that it has completed all the road and railway milestones and targets established under its Recovery and...
Italy Extends Border Controls With Spain for Another 15 Days
Italy has decided to extend temporary checks on passengers arriving from Spain by air and sea, keeping additional controls in...
Germany Tightens Rules on Green Advertising as New September Regulations Take Effect
Germany has introduced a series of new rules in September, including tighter requirements for environmental advertising, expanded tax-assistance services and...
Zelenskyy Seeks Urgent Decisions to Unlock $30 Billion for Ukraine
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for swift action by the government and parliament to secure around $30 billion...
Italy Expresses Solidarity With Germany Following Reported Hybrid Attack in Leipzig
Rome: Italy has voiced strong support for Germany following what Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described as a Russian hybrid...
Romania Accelerates EU-Funded Investment as Government Focuses on Infrastructure and Economic Development
Romania is continuing to push ahead with major investment projects backed by European funding, with infrastructure, digitalisation and economic development...
Europe Announces €2 Million Emergency Aid for Nepal After Devastating Flash Floods
Brussels/Kathmandu: Europe has announced €2 million in immediate humanitarian assistance for Nepal following devastating flash floods that have affected communities...
Zelenskyy Visits Moldova for Independence Day Talks With Sandu on Security and Energy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Moldova on August 27 for the country’s Independence Day celebrations, holding talks with Moldovan...
Europe’s Globalisation Model Faces a New Test as Trade Becomes More Fragmented
Brussels: Europe’s economic model is facing a major test as rising geopolitical tensions, tariffs, supply-chain risks and tougher competition reshape...
EU Signals Strong Support for Ukraine Ahead of Independence Day
August 21, 2026 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has highlighted the European Union’s support for Ukraine ahead of...
Europe Divided on Same-Sex Marriage as Public Support Reveals a Strong West-East Gap
Brussels, August 13, 2026 — Public opinion across Europe shows a striking geographical divide over whether same-sex marriage should be...
Pax Silica Explained: Why the Global Race for AI Chips Is Creating a New Technology Alliance
The next great contest in global technology may not be fought over oil or traditional industrial resources. Increasingly, it is...
Deadly Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Hits Kyiv, Prompting Renewed Calls for Stronger Air Defenses
Ukraine has renewed its appeal for stronger international military support after one of the largest recent Russian missile and drone...
Ceuta Faces Historic Migration Emergency as Massive Border Crossing Sparks Humanitarian and Political Crisis
Ceuta, Spain — Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has experienced one of the most significant migration emergencies in its...
Ceuta Faces Humanitarian and Political Test After Unprecedented Migrant Surge from Morocco
CEUTA, Spain — Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta is confronting one of the most significant migration emergencies in its...
Ceuta Border Pressure Rekindles Europe’s Migration Debate as Political Divisions Deepen
The Spanish enclave of Ceuta, located on the northern coast of Africa, has once again become the center of a...
Brenner Base Tunnel Moves Closer to Completion After Historic Austria-Italy Railway Breakthrough
A major milestone has been achieved in European transport infrastructure as the Brenner Base Tunnel project moves closer to completion...
Trump Vows Trade Action Against European Union Over Penalties on U.S. Technology Companies
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the European Union over its regulatory penalties against major American technology companies,...
Europe Showcases Next-Generation AI Robots Through the EU ROBIN Research Network
Artificial intelligence and robotics are rapidly transforming industries, healthcare, education, and everyday life. Demonstrating Europe's growing leadership in intelligent machines,...
EU–Gulf Relations Enter New Phase Amid Shifting Middle East Diplomacy
Ursula Von Der Leyen Évian / Brussels | June 2026 | International Affairs Desk European and Gulf diplomatic relations are...
European Union Labels Iran’s IRGC as Terrorist Group, Triggering Diplomatic Shockwaves
Brussels | January 30, 2026 In a landmark foreign policy decision, the European Union has officially classified Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary...
Albania Edges Closer to EU Membership Amid Calls for Further Reforms
Albania's path to European Union membership continues to progress, with encouraging signals coming from the European Parliament. Members of the...
EU Proposes Stronger Protections for Workers from Hazardous Chemicals
Brussels, July 18, 2025 – The European Commission has introduced a significant proposal aimed at strengthening worker safety across the...
EU Budget Shaped by Citizens: A Bold Step Toward Participatory Democracy
In a remarkable demonstration of participatory governance, the European Commission has announced a groundbreaking initiative where 150 randomly selected citizens...
2025 EU Justice Scoreboard: Strengthening Europe’s Legal Backbone for Economic Growth
Brussels, July 2025 – The European Commission has officially released the 2025 edition of the EU Justice Scoreboard, offering a...
