STARS EU Conference Puts Transformative Education Center
Opava meeting will bring European universities together on skills, civic engagement and regional transition
China’s Methodical Crackdown on the Church of Almighty God: A Record Year of Persecution
The Church of Almighty God (CAG) released its 2026 annual persecution report on February 13, documenting the most severe year of state…
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‘No corner of Sudan is safe’: UN officials warn of famine and atrocities as war intensifies
“Just over a month ago, Sudan reached a horrific milestone: 1,000 days of a brutal war that has nearly destroyed the third…
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World News in Brief: Conflict deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan, restrictions hinder aid delivery in Gaza, UN child rights envoy concludes first visit to Syria
About 60 per cent of the population – some 1.2 million people – is already acutely food insecure, according to WFP.Food assistance is…
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Sudan: Rights chief alarmed after at least 57 killed in drone attacks in two days
Volker Türk was alarmed by the reports, which said that at least 15 children were among the victims. “These latest killings are yet another reminder of…
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Security Council LIVE: Sudan in focus amid genocide warnings in Darfur
The UN Security Council meets this morning to discuss Sudan as the war nears its third year, with fighting intensifying across multiple regions and civilians facing deepening humanitarian catastrophe. Senior UN political…
MBZ welcomes US Senator Lindsey Graham to Abu Dhabi: strategic dialogue and the international role of the Emirates
The President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, welcomed US Senator Lindsey Graham to Abu Dhabi for an official meeting focused on…
Europe
More Europe newsEU Opens DSA Case Against Shein Over Illegal Products
Commission targets “addictive design” and recommender transparency as scrutiny widens beyond Big Tech The European Commission has opened formal proceedings…
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Spain Probes Platforms Over AI Child Abuse Images
Madrid asks prosecutors to investigate Meta, TikTok and X amid growing EU pressure on online harms
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Society
More Society newsEnd of smoking in Turkey
No smoking in establishments with retractable roofs either! A draft law by the Turkish Ministry of Health envisages a ban…
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Measles cases will fall in 2025 in Europe and Central Asia, but epidemic risks remain
“Even though cases have declined, the conditions that led to the resurgence of this deadly disease in recent years remain…
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Bulgaria is in the top 5 countries with a risk of burnout
Over 60% of working people experience symptoms of emotional burnout, and the WHO already recognizes burnout as a professional phenomenon. The topic was commented on in the program…
Politics
More Politics newsJuan Antonio Peña Medina: Telde’s Accessible Mayor
From journalism to City Hall, with a “close to the street” approach
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Kallas pushes back on US ‘Europe-bashing’ at Munich
EU’s top diplomat rejects Washington’s “civilizational erasure” rhetoric, while insisting the transatlantic bond must endure—even amid sharper ideological friction.
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Brussels Region Forms New Government After Prolonged Deadlock
After months of uncertainty, the capital’s politics is being reshaped at two levels: the City of Brussels and the Brussels-Capital Region
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Economy
More Economy newsDimitar Borumov and the series “Hidden from the Economy”
Dimitar Borumov, a political economist based in The Hague, is joining The European Times as the author of Series –…
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Corruption 2025: Morocco Facing the Challenge of International Credibility
Each year, Transparency International publishes the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), now one of the most closely monitored global governance indicators. It is scrutinized not only by investors and…
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More Editor's PicksMBS and MBZ Two Power Trajectories a Silent Recomposition of the Middle East
The relationship between Mohammed bin Salman and Mohammed bin Zayed has quietly but decisively entered a new phase marked by…
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Brigitte Bardot, Film Icon and Activist, Dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot—the French screen legend whose early stardom helped define a new era of European cinema, and whose later life…
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What Makes Europe The Heart Of Global Sports And Culture?
Europe’s influence in global sport and culture is not a mystery of “old world charm” alone. It is the product of dense, walkable cities; a heritage map that…
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Robot clean-up crews tackle litter on Europe’s seabed
A ship with a crane floats in the Mediterranean sun at a marina in Marseille, France. The crane whirs as it hauls…
Humanitarian access to Gaza still insufficient for relief and rebuilding: UN development chief
Mr. De Croo, who chose Gaza for his first overseas visit since being appointed to the top job in November 2025, called…
Baku and Washington usher in a new strategic era
On February 10, 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan and the United States officially signed a strategic partnership agreement following a high-level visit marked…
MBZ welcomes US Senator Lindsey Graham to Abu Dhabi: strategic dialogue and the international role of the Emirates
The President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, welcomed US Senator Lindsey Graham to Abu Dhabi for an…
World News in Brief: Madagascar cyclone response, Gaza medical evacuations, remembering civil rights icon Jesse Jackson
According to government reports, more than 800 people have been injured and nine remain missing.The cyclone has caused widespread damage: more than…
Le Premier ministre du Qatar à Caracas : diplomatie énergétique et équilibres mondiaux
La visite du Premier ministre et ministre des Affaires étrangères du Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, à Venezuela ne relève pas d’un…
Telde: Faith, Heritage and Literary Tourism
Historic quarters, living traditions and writer-linked sites draw niche cultural travellers
What is Russian Federation showed at Defense Expo 2026?
The Kalashnikov Concern will present models of the BK-16E high-speed transport-landing ship and the BK-10 assault boat, as well as the latest…
How Much Coffee Should You Drink to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, and early prevention remains crucial, with current treatments still inconclusive about their benefits after symptoms appear.…