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European summits in Copenhagen and US missile threats against Russia increase danger of world war
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the European Political Community summit, in Copenhagen, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. [Photo: Suzanne Plunkett/Pool Photo via AP]The past two days mark...

Europe Erupts in Protests Against Israel’s Attack on Gaza-Bound Global Sumud Flotilla
Across Europe, a wave of outrage has ignited mass protests in response to Israel’s attack and seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian convoy aimed at delivering vital aid to Gaza. The flotilla, described by organizers as the largest...

EU Climate Breakdown
Image by Aakash Malik. In the sharpest possible contrast to the US approach to climate change, in a very grown-up adult fashion, the EU has publicly stated: “EU officials warn climate breakdown and wildlife loss are ruining ecosystems that...
European Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership Growing Earnings Up To 53%
In recent weeks, European markets have shown resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index remaining stable as investors navigate interest rate policies and trade tensions. As business activity in the eurozone reaches a 16-month high,...

EU Leaders Stall €140 Billion Ukraine Loan Over Frozen Russian Assets Dispute
As reported by three informed officials to the British publication Financial Times EU leaders at an informal summit in Copenhagen could not reach consensus on the proposed 140-billion-euro loan for Ukraine, relying on frozen Russian assets....

Humiliating Europe: Trump’s culture war and the EU’s response
What do Donald Trump’s culture war, Moldova’s EU ambitions, and Czechia’s upcoming parliamentary election have in common? They all reveal how Europe is being tested — and sometimes humiliated. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton...

European gyms vs Indian gyms: A Ukrainian woman spills the truth
A Ukrainian woman, Viktoriia Chakraborty, shared her honest review comparing European and Indian gyms. She praised Indian gyms for their affordability, social community, flexible hours, and accessible trainer advice, suggesting European gyms could...

Europe's legacy of Jew-hatred gets boost from the Palestinian cause
Three days before the Six-Day War, when tiny Israel was surrounded by the vast armies of the Arab states that promised to throw the Jews into the sea, it was Charles de Gaulle, the president of France, who imposed an arms embargo. France, Israel’s...
Opinion: The EU is considering sanctioning Israel - will it finally act as a single voice?
WHERE IS THE EU as a single voice and actor in the Israel-Palestine humanitarian and political crisis? This is a question I get asked regularly. During the summer of 2001, I was really blessed to have secured an internship with the European...

European countries condemn Israeli interception of Gaza-bound flotilla
Israel's interception of an international flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza has sparked condemnation across Europe, with governments urging Israel to ensure the safety of their citizens aboard the Gaza-bound vessels, reported Xinhua. The...

Building a research career: Harinath’s reflections from YIM
At YIM 2023, Harinath Doodhi’s career took a surprising turn, from a chance encounter to a faculty position and his first funded grant in India. For him, YIM became more than a meeting; it was a launchpad for connections, mentorship, and...

Laura Kövesi: The Relentless Prosecutor Taking on Europe’s Corruption
Few figures in European justice embody the rare blend of determination, vision, and incorruptible integrity that Laura Codruța Kövesi does. Born in 1973 in Sfântu Gheorghe, Transylvania, Kövesi grew up in a time of political upheaval and social...
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Trump ditches Putin? Not all of a sudden, says Ukraine expert as Europe simmers in tension | Exclusive
In the span of just a few weeks, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has witnessed a dramatic turn of events. From US President Donald Trump’s latest U-turn from his old position to Russia’s latest incursion into the European airspace, the geopolitical...

How much of Europe’s oil and gas still comes from Russia?
Last week the European Commission said it was preparing to introduce tariffs on Russian oil imports entering the EU through Hungary and Slovakia. It comes as US President Donald Trump has piled pressure on NATO members to stop buying Russian...

At the edge of Europe, at the centre of 6G
Finland is home to just over five million people, yet it leads one of the world’s most ambitious 6G programmes. 6G Flagship, the first dedicated 6G research programme anywhere, has established the University of Oulu as a reference point for anyone...

Hungary’s Orbán claims 'EU has decided to go to war' and calls for petition against Brussels
Published on 02/10/2025 - 13:19 GMT+2 •Updated 16:26 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán launched a new scathing attack against the majority of EU leaders over the plans to counter Russian incursions into member states’ airspaces, as discussed...

Energy bill hikes to be stopped under new deal between UK and EU
Energy bill hikes to be stopped under new deal between UK and EU Energy bill hikes are so be PAUSED under new deal with the European Union - as UK businesses are at risk of a £800m tax. The UK and EU are set for a temporary deal to stop British...

Armenia preparing to host 8th European Community Summit - Pashinyan
Armenia has commenced preparations for the 8th European Community Summit, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the closing session of the 7th European Community Summit in Copenhagen. YEREVAN, October 3. /ARКА/. Armenia has...
Trump considers rebate and European futures mildly firmer - Newsquawk European Opening News
APAC stocks were mostly firmer, taking their cue from Wall Street’s gains amid light newsflow, whilst the looming delay of the US jobs report due to the government shutdown keeps focus on Fed speak and ISM data. US President Trump said he is...

Deputy Prime Minister Zafirov Meets Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty in Brussels
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov met Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty, during the 18th European Platform for Roma Inclusion (EPRI) meeting in Brussels, the Government Information Service announced on Friday....