As the war in the Middle East continues to tighten global oil supplies by 12 million barrels per day, the European Union is scrambling to address soaring energy bills and encouraging people across the bloc to reduce driving. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The level of alert across the EU27 intensified when Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen shifted the […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 03/04/2026 – 12:34 GMT+2 Sweden’s coastguard said it boarded a vessel subject to EU sanctions on Friday, suspecting it of an environmental crime after an oil spill in the Baltic Sea. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The Flora 1 tanker vessel was boarded after an oil spill stretching 12 kilometers was detected early on Thursday east […]
Continue ReadingThree Greek cabinet members resigned on Friday in a burgeoning EU farm subsidy scandal that has heaped pressure on the country’s conservative government, state TV ERT reported. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The channel said the ministers of agriculture and civil protection had resigned, alongside a deputy health minister, with the government spokesman set to make announcements on […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 03/04/2026 – 4:57 GMT+2 US Vice President JD Vance will visit Hungary on Tuesday and Wednesday, during the final week of campaigning ahead of the country’s general election, the White House has announced. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Vance will hold talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and deliver remarks on the “rich partnership between the […]
Continue ReadingOver 40 countries launched on Thursday a coalition to secure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for energy exports, once the war between the United States, Israel and Iran comes to an end. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The group includes countries from across the globe, reflecting the worldwide impact of the economic […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 02/04/2026 – 15:55 GMT+2 Austria has rejected US requests for military overflights of its territory since the start of Iran was in line with its policy of neutrality, a defense ministry spokesman said on Thursday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “There have indeed been requests and they were refused from the outset,” Colonel Michael Bauer said, […]
Continue ReadingGermany and Italy are pushing for sweeping new powers to block foreign stablecoin operators from the European Union unless their home countries meet EU regulatory standards — a move that could shut out some of the largest crypto firms from one of the world’s biggest financial markets, according to a document seen by Euronews. ADVERTISING […]
Continue ReadingPublished on 01/04/2026 – 18:04 GMT+2 Hungary’s opposition Tisza Party has increased its lead over the ruling Fidesz party ahead of the April 12 parliamentary elections, according to a set of polls. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING A survey by the 21 Research Institute, published Wednesday commissioned by the news portal 24.hu, shows Tisza has 56% support among […]
Continue ReadingThe European Commission is laying the technical and legal groundwork to make the first payment to Ukraine under the €90 billion loan as soon as Hungary lifts its veto, hoping to shield the country’s war-battered budget from painful cuts. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán is blocking the financial lifeline over an unrelated dispute with […]
Continue ReadingUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington will “re-examine” its relationship with NATO after allies refused to support the US-Israel war in Iran, echoing remarks from President Donald Trump about a potential withdrawal from the alliance. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “I think there’s no doubt, unfortunately, after this conflict is concluded, we are going to […]
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