Greeks welcome continuity in Erdogan’s re-election in Turkey Erdogan’s rhetoric may be unfriendly towards Greece, but his predecessors were outright dangerous, many Greeks say. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Eurostar could be forced to stop running London-Amsterdam trains for almost a year in 2024 The incredible shrinking network: Brexit plus refurbishment could see the number of stations served by the cross-Channel train operator cut from 13 to four The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Kinnock's Brexit warning to Starmer over EU Single Market and economic pledge The former Labour leader issued a warning to the current incumbent over meeting his economic vow while remaining outside the Single Market and Customs Union Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak’s White House jolly can’t mask the fact that Brexit Britain is a fading power The prime minister arrives in Washington with no real leverage in Europe – and therefore no real leverage with Joe Biden, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Europeans who see Russia as adversary or rival double in number since 2021 Survey reveals shift in opinion since Ukraine war and big majority favour EU increasing its defence capabilities The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023
Ukraine evacuates thousands after key dam destroyed KYIV: An attack on a major Russian-held dam in southern Ukraine on Tuesday unleashed a torrent of water that flooded two dozen villages and forced the evacuation of 17,000 people, sparking fears of a humanitarian disaster. Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023
Ryanair cancels 400 flights with passengers stranded across Europe amid French strikes Passengers claimed they were left waiting for hours at airports, including Paris and Malaga, without being offered a hot meal, only crisps and fizzy drinks Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023
Tory divisions over post-Brexit laws exposed in Commons clashes Kemi Badenoch accused of disrespecting backbenchers who fear ‘bonfire of regulations’ will not take place The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023
Ukraine war: what we know about the Nova Kakhovka dam and who gains from its destruction The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam came just as Ukraine’s much-anticipated counter-offensive seemed poised to begin. The Conversation · Jun 6, 2023
European Union urges probe into 'horrible and heinous' poisoning of Afghan schoolgirls The European Union is urging Afghan authorities to follow up on the poisoning of schoolgirls in the country's northern region The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023
EU member Slovenia overwhelmingly defeats Moscow ally Belarus for a seat on the UN Security Council In an election reflecting opposition to Russia’s war against Ukraine, European Union member Slovenia has overwhelmingly defeated Moscow’s close ally Belarus for a seat on the U.N. Security Council starting in January The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023
Home Office delays left EU citizens struggling post-Brexit, watchdog says EU CITIZENS were left struggling to work, rent homes and open bank accounts because of UK Government failures post-Brexit... The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023
Tory minister says 'I'm not an arsonist' in ugly blue-on-blue scrap over EU law Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch faced the wrath of Conservative Brexiteers after a climbdown on plans to tear up all retained laws by the end of the year Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023
Eurostar between Amsterdam and London to be cancelled for up to a year And the final train from London St Pancras to Disneyland Paris departed at 10.34am on Monday Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023
Reuters · Jun 6, 2023 Belgian police raid EU parliament office of Qatargate suspect Belgian police on Tuesday raided the office of Marc Tarabella, a Belgian EU lawmaker and suspect in a corruption scandal, his lawyer told Reuters.
The Conversation · Jun 6, 2023 UK PM Sunak visits Washington to strengthen ties, watch baseball – having already struck out on trade deal Alongside meetings with President Joe Biden, U.S. business leaders and members of Congress, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will take in a baseball game during a Washington trip that starts June 7, 2023. He may be given the honor of throwing out the first pitch; many at home will be…
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 Bulgaria gets new government as former rivals enter uneasy alliance Bulgaria’s parliament has formally approved the new government proposed by two main political rivals — the GERB party of ex-Premier Boyko Borissov, which won the April general election, and the runner-up, the pro-European liberal coalition “We Continue the Change — Democratic Bulgaria.”
Reuters · Jun 6, 2023 Bulgaria's parliament elects new government led by PM Denkov Bulgaria's parliament on Tuesday voted in a government led by Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, which is set to implement reforms that would lead the Balkan country into the euro zone and Schengen groupings of European nations.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 ‘I am not an arsonist’: Badenoch defends EU law ‘bonfire’ climbdown The Business and Trade Secretary was grilled by MPs during an appearance at the European Scrutiny Committee.
Reuters · Jun 6, 2023 Cyprus unveils campaign to counter spike in asylum seekers Cyprus is launching an information campaign to counter a spike in irregular migration, authorities said on Tuesday, saying they were struggling with the highest inflows in the European Union.
Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023 Brits warned to check health insurance before going on holidays due to Brexit rules Brits travelling to an EU country or Switzerland post-Brexit should have either a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
Reuters · Jun 6, 2023 Breakthrough on stalled EU migration deal coming this week - official European Union countries are expected this week to agree on how to share out the responsibility of hosting refugees and migrants, a top EU official said on Tuesday of what would mark a breakthrough after years of bitter feuds within the bloc.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 EU warns of 'solidarity fatigue' despite warm welcome for millions of Ukraine refugees The EU is warning of “solidarity fatigue” toward Ukrainian refugees as the bloc's economy slows, affecting poor families in particular
Birmingham Post · Jun 6, 2023 Wales could lose £500m of EU funding if unspent before the end of the year The report found that every 1% of EU grant funding not spent equates to just under £27m
Birmingham Post · Jun 6, 2023 Wrexham Enterprise Hub closing with Welsh Government blaming shortfall in post EU funding Operator of the hub Town Square is exploring ways to keep the hub operational