EuropeZoran Milanović re-elected as President of Croatia. Eurosceptic and strongly critical of support for Ukraine, he marks a change of course.
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French nationalist leader Jean-Marie Le Pen is dead
EuropeNational Front founder and former party leader Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday at the age of 96.
Nationalist party allowed to form government in Austria
EuropeThe national populist Freedom Party is also critical of the West's sanctions against Russia and its unlimited military aid to Ukraine.
Eva Vlaardingerbroek: The establishment dreads that Germany will stop feeling guilty
Europe“If Germans finally let go of their World War II guilt complex, it’s game over for the globalist powers”, says the Dutch commentator.
USB-C is now a common standard in the EU
Tech“Means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need”, according to the European Commission itself.
Saudi man arrested after terror attack on German Christmas market
EuropeA doctor in his 50s from Saudi Arabia has been arrested after driving into a crowd of people at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, killing several people.
British pubs introduce beer rationing
EuropeDemand for Guinness stout ahead of Christmas is so high that the brewery's owner has been forced to implement a rationing system.
Scholz government collapses in Germany
EuropeThe country will hold new elections in February.
Prominent US critic elected as Georgia’s president
EuropeThe former Manchester City professional believes the country's opposition is controlled by the US and driven by “an insatiable desire to destroy our country”.
The Czech Republic exempts long-term Bitcoin holdings from taxation
EuropePrime Minister Petr Fiala describes the reform as “a modernization” that will strengthen the Czech Republic's role in the crypto world.
Constitutional Court overturns Romanian election results
Europe"They cannot accept that the Romanian people have finally said 'we want our lives back'", said election winner Călin Georgescu.
French government collapses
Europe“They chose chaos", says French President Emmanuel Macron.
BBC nominates man for list of inspiring women
Europe“We are proud to shine the spotlight on exceptional women”, says the founder of the 100 Women list.
Arla cows given “methane-reducing supplements” – Brits call for boycott
EuropePublic anger at the dairy giant's decision to feed its animals preparations to make them fart and burp less - “for the sake of the climate”.
Ajax vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: What really happened in Amsterdam?
EuropeWhat began as a football match in Amsterdam spiraled into a night of chaos, with violent clashes, arrests, and international condemnation.
UK court to rule on legal definition of “woman”
EuropeThe UK Supreme Court is now considering whether trans women should be included in the definition of a woman under the Equality Act.
EU plans huge military investment
EuropeHundreds of billions of euros could be spent on military projects - including increased arms production.
IKEA gives millions to former GDR forced laborers
EuropeNearly €7 million will be distributed to the German fund.
German government crisis could lead to new elections
EuropeThe government has fallen following Chancellor Olaf Scholz's decision to dismiss Finance Minister Lindner.
European Commission: Ukraine soon ready for membership negotiations
EuropeIf Ukraine meets all the conditions, the European Commission wants to start negotiations “as soon as possible in 2025”.
Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
EuropeSentenced to 18 months in prison for repeating allegations that a named Syrian migrant had attacked British schoolgirls.
Georgian Dream wins the election – opposition rejects result
EuropeThe ruling party accuses the opposition of wanting to drag the country into war with Russia.
Bulgaria to hold seventh general election in four years
Europe Bulgaria’s political state is described as "extremely worrying, with destabilization and dysfunctional institutions".
Swedish energy giant’s wind project threatens Scotland’s endangered wildcat
EnvironmentVattenfall is facing fierce criticism over its investment in wind turbines in a Scottish forest.