Ukraine should become an “associate member” of the European Union before becoming a fully fledged member state, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said in a proposal aimed at breaking the two-year deadlock in the country’s bid to join the bloc. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “It is obvious that we will not be able to complete the accession […]
Continue ReadingMay 21, 2026, 10:35 a.mMay 21, 2026, 10:35 a.m Two men have been executed again in connection with protests in Iran. According to the justice portal “Misan”, the two are said to have been “members of terrorist groups” and to have organized an armed uprising. This endangered national security. People have been executed again in […]
Continue ReadingA heatwave has gripped large parts of India with roads and markets emptying during afternoons and some farmers switching to night-time work to avoid scorching temperatures. The India Meteorological Department forecast maximum temperatures on Thursday of around 45C in the capital, New Delhi, where authorities have opened temporary “cooling zones” to help people cope. The […]
Continue ReadingByEuronews Published on 05/21/2026 – 9:29 GMT+2 An earthquake tremor was recorded on Thursday morning in the Campi Flegrei area of Naples. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reports that the epicenter of the 4.4-magnitude quake was located off the Gulf of Pozzuoli at a depth of 3 kilometers. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The quake […]
Continue ReadingHantavirus: EU health preparedness From around 10.00, MEPs and Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas will assess EU emergency coordination and preparedness for health crises, in the wake of the hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged wildlife expedition ship MV Hondius earlier this month. Dana POPP(+32) 470 95 17 07@EP_PublicHealth “Stop Destroying Videogames” citizens’ initiative At 9.00, MEPs and […]
Continue ReadingEuropean Union leaders are coming around to the idea of talking directly to Russia. But they have yet to decide on who should represent them and what they should be talking about. Who should speak for Europe? When EU foreign ministers meet in the Cypriot port city of Limassol next week, one issue they will […]
Continue ReadingGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine “associate member” status in the European Union without voting rights while it pursues full membership, according to a letter seen by AFP on Thursday. The plan would allow Kyiv representation at EU summits, the European Commission and parliament, but without voting powers.
Continue ReadingWith drone alerts, emergency shelters and fighter jets over the Baltics, Europe’s security fears suddenly feel much less theoretical at the GLOBSEC forum in Prague. On the ground in Czechia for the Brussels Playbook Podcast, Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur unpack the growing wave of drone incursions linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine. They also […]
Continue ReadingBusiness News The chip company Nvidia has continued to grow rapidly in the AI boom. May 21, 2026, 04:43May 21, 2026, 04:43 Last quarter, sales rose 85 percent year-over-year to $81.6 billion. Growth was therefore higher than in the previous quarter. Nvidia is still doing well financially.Image: keystone Operating profit adjusted for special items climbed […]
Continue ReadingAccording to media reports, US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clashed in a conversation over further action against Iran. May 21, 2026, 04:29May 21, 2026, 04:29 The reason for this is different ideas about how to deal with a new proposal to end the Iran war, reported the portal “Axios” and […]
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