Europe
Ireland keeps nuclear door open as data centre energy demand surges
Ireland is keeping the door open to nuclear power as a potential answer to the growing energy demand from data centres, even as the government…
‘Escape master’ who broke out of multiple European prisons arrested
Spain’s National Police have arrested a fugitive known as the “escape master” in Tarragona. The man was the subject of a European arrest warrant…
Carney to address European Parliament as Canada pivots away from Trump
Mark Carney will address the European Parliament next month as Canada and the EU seek closer ties as the split with the US escalates under President…
If Iceland joins the EU, where does that leave Norway?
A “Yes” vote could leave the EU’s other Nordic neighbour in an awkward position, putting pressure on Norway to reconsider its relationship with…
EU countries face nearly €41bn in extra fossil fuel costs
The Netherlands, Italy, France and Spain are among the top ten countries worst hit by additional fossil-fuel import costs caused by disruption in the…
Row over weight of half a loaf leaves German baker with €15,000 bill
Published on 26/08/2026 – 9:18 GMT+2•Updated 9:21 A baker in Bavaria who says he had to spend €15,000 on new scales after a row with a customer over…
Germany and Italy clash over migrant rescue ships and returns
The detention of a German rescue ship in Italy has reignited a long-running dispute over the role of private vessels rescuing migrants in the…
EU sea defence: the new race to protect cables, pipelines and trade
In just the last decade, the EU has spent almost €118 billion in maritime defence, with a sharp 23.6 percent increase in 2022 after Russia’s invasion…
Communication channels open: Vatican’s top diplomat visits Moscow
Published on 25/08/2026 – 9:22 GMT+2 The Vatican’s most senior diplomat began a visit to Russia on Monday, aimed at maintaining dialogue with Moscow…
Ceuta migration sparks nearly 9,600 hate posts on social media
The latest incident in Ceuta sent hate speech on social media soaring, with 9,590 posts detected by the Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia…