EU delegation cancels event in Israel over Ben-Gvir’s involvement Delegation calls off Europe Day reception, saying it did not want to offer a platform to far-right Israeli minister. Al Jazeera · May 8, 2023
The West's uphill battle to sanction Russian diamonds Russia counts diamonds as one of its top 10 non-energy exports by value. Axios · May 8, 2023
Brexit causing 'problems' in efforts to rewild Highlands, charity boss says BREXIT has made the task of rewilding Scotland more difficult, the chief executive of a leading conservation charity has said ... The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 439 of the invasion Red Cross warehouse destroyed in Odesa as Russia launches another major assault on Ukraine; 100,000 Russian soldiers have died in the battle to capture Bakhmut, says Ukraine general The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023
Australian airline passengers could soon receive compensation for delays and cancellations Advocates for a compensation scheme claim Australia lags behind the rest of the world The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
Macron to head for state visit to Germany with China and energy in the spotlight French President Emmanuel Macron will make his first state visit to Germany in July amid tensions on issues ranging from energy policy to China. Radio France Internationale · May 8, 2023
EU in Israel cancels Europe Day event over far-right minister's participation The European Union delegation in Israel on Monday cancelled its Europe Day diplomatic reception over the planned participation of far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who criticised the decision as a form of "silencing". Reuters · May 8, 2023
EU cancels Tel Aviv event in protest over radical minister The European Union says it has canceled a reception at an event in Tel Aviv marking Europe Day to prevent a radical ultranationalist Israeli minister from giving an address The Independent UK · May 8, 2023
EU lawyers say plan to scan private messages for child abuse may be unlawful Under proposed ‘chat controls’ regulation, any encrypted service provider could be forced to screen for ‘identifiers’ The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023
EU takes aim at Chinese firms in proposed new Russia sanctions - sources The European Union's executive has proposed blacklisting several Chinese companies and curbing exports to nations seen as involved in bypassing Russia trade restrictions under new sanctions against Moscow for the war against Ukraine. Reuters · May 8, 2023
EU's von der Leyen to visit Kyiv to celebrate Europe Day The European Union’s Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is traveling to Kyiv on Tuesday to mark Europe Day together with Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy The Independent UK · May 8, 2023
Slovakia PM quits and is replaced by caretaker as political crisis deepens Central bank governor takes over months before election likely to be won by a Moscow-friendly party The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023
EU expected to delay fingerprinting and facial recognition checks at Dover Exclusive: move predicted after fears extra checks could mar travel to 2024 Paris Olympics The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023
In Short, Europe: Explore review – a continental tasting menu for cinema Slovenian girl power, Scottish body-positive burlesque, an animated Belgian throuple and a trans-curious Irish stablehand all feature in this collection of potent shorts The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023
Reuters · May 7, 2023 EUs plans to slap sanctions on Chinese firms aiding Russia's war machine - FT The European Union has proposed sanctions on Chinese companies accused of selling equipment that could be used in weapons to support Russia's war machine, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Reuters · May 7, 2023 Israel demolishes Palestinian West Bank school Israeli authorities demolished a Palestinian school in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, drawing harsh condemnation from the European Union.
Irish Mirror · May 7, 2023 Francis Fitzgerald recounts 'frightening' online threats as she calls for Coco's Law to be enacted across EU The Fine Gael politician is backing calls for Coco’s Law – pioneered by Jackie Fox in memory of her daughter Nicole Fox Fenlon – to be enacted all 27 European member states.
Reuters · May 7, 2023 Polish plane on EU border patrol narrowly avoids collision with Russian jet A Polish border guard aircraft on patrol for the European Union's border agency Frontex over the Black Sea near Romania narrowly avoided a collision with a Russian fighter jet on Friday, Romania and Poland said.
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023 Czech president warns Ukraine against rushed counteroffensive Petr Pavel sounds cautious note, saying Kyiv no longer has element of surprise that led to military successes last year
Wales Online · May 7, 2023 Government pays law firm £4million to help them get rid of EU rules The Department of Business and Trade has hired lawyers from one of the largest firms in the UK
Space · May 7, 2023 Europe wants its own satellite megaconstellation to compete with SpaceX Starlink: report Planning is underway for a European constellation that will provide internet connectivity from low-Earth orbit similar to SpaceX's controversial Starlink megaconstellation.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2023 Government’s £4m legal bill for post-Brexit bonfire of EU laws The business department has enlisted one of the UK’s biggest law firms to help get push through a bonfire of EU laws by the end of the year
Bangkok Post · May 7, 2023 Russian jet intercepts Polish plane over Black Sea A Russian fighter jet intercepted a Polish plane patrolling for the EU's border agency over the Black Sea, causing the pilots to temporarily lose control of the aircraft, Warsaw said Sunday.
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023 How to get a better mobile phone deal in the UK With above-inflation increases, tips and tricks to find the right plan are even more important
Reuters · May 7, 2023 Erdogan's milestones before Turkey's election Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan hopes to extend his rule into a third decade in a May 14 election but faces his toughest test yet at the ballot box, with his popularity hit by a cost-of-living crisis driven by runaway inflation.