Council of Europe
Strasbourg, — Last September 30th 2025, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has re-elected Despina Chatzivassiliou as its Secretary General, granting her a second five-year term that…
Europe
In a major show of European solidarity, the European Commission has proposed €945 million in aid from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Spain recover from the deadly “DANA…
Europe
New measures have been introduced to EU chemical rules that will restrict the use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in firefighting foams. They will protect people and the environment,…
Europe
In 2027, Heilbronn (Germany) will be the European Green Capital, and the European Green Leaf Awards, for smaller cities, will go to Assen (the Netherlands) and Siena (Italy). Heilbronn got…
Europe
At an informal European Council meeting in Copenhagen, EU leaders discussed how to strengthen Europe's defence, including defence capacities, support for the Eastern flank and governance. They also spoke about…
Europe
The New European Bauhaus prizes 2025 has awarded 22 winners from around Europe for their skill in fusing sustainability, inclusion and aesthetics in their designs. Winning projects include Pollino in…
Europe
The EU’s annual campaign promoting cybersecurity among EU citizens and organisations kicks off today and will run throughout October. It brings together hundreds of partners in a series of conferences,…
Europe
The Commission is advancing the savings and investments union to deliver tangible benefits for all EU citizens. Two new proposals focus on improving financial literacy at all stages of life…
Europe
Illustration of what the UN has termed the ‘triple planetary crisis' of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution across the global ocean. Adapted from: von Schuckmann et al, 2025. Copernicus…
International
Russia has deployed a heavy military transport helicopter Mi-26 from the Aerospace Forces to Mali. Photos confirming its presence were published by the observer top_force on his channel on the…
