EU expands sanctions on Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to include Hamas Politburo members

Published on 30/05/2026 – 10:27 GMT+2 The European Union has expanded sanctions targeting the militant groups Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to include members of Hamas’ Politburo. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The bloc said Friday that it had listed ten members of Hamas’ top political leadership body as subject to a travel ban and asset freeze, prohibiting […]

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France sees a sharp rise in anti-Jewish, anti-Christian and anti-Muslim acts, says government

The Interior Ministry this week published a report providing “a comprehensive overview” of anti-religious acts recorded in France between 2010 and 2025, with a particular focus on the past year. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The document highlights the significant rise in attacks on people and property motivated by “a real or perceived affiliation to a religion, or […]

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EU taxes on digital services, gambling, crypto could yield up to €11 billion per year – Commission

The European Commission estimates the next EU budget could benefit from almost €11bn in additional annual revenues from new taxes on digital services, gambling and crypto assets, according to a document shared with EU member states and seen by Euronews. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The taxation proposals are being discussed as part of negotiations over the next […]

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48 more police officers deployed to Lisbon airport from Friday

Published on 05/28/2026 – 20:51 GMT+2•Updated 05/29/2026 – 9:46 GMT+2 Portugal’s Ministry of Internal Administration stated, in a clarification sent to the Lusa news agencythat a further 48 officers from the Public Security Police (PSP) will be deployed to Lisbon airport from Friday onwards. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING According to the same source, a further 14 “boxes” […]

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