The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Finnish PM says Russian actions in Ukraine a 'turning point'

Finland's prime minister said on Thursday Russia's actions in Ukraine were a turning point for the world and relations with Moscow could not go back to how they were before its invasion.

Reuters · May 26, 2022

NI parties describe ‘very useful’ meetings with US delegation

Alliance Party deputy leader Stephen Farry said his party had urged the US politicians to help overcome issues with the protocol.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Hard Brexit plans by ex-MI6 chief hacked and leaked by Russians

Emails describe strategy in 2018 by Sir Richard Dearlove and others to ensure Britain left EU on WTO terms

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2022

New Study: Even Safe Levels Of Alcohol May Be Risky For The Heart

According to the World Health Organization, the European Union is the heaviest-drinking region in the world.

Zenger · May 26, 2022

Europe silent on plight of detainees in Libya, says migration chief

Federico Soda said there needed to be ‘more condemnation’ of the conditions in state-run detention centres in Libya

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2022

OLD The destinations that have scrapped all travel restrictions – regardless of vaccination status

More than a dozen destinations have ended all Covid-related travel rules

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Brits warned over holidays to Portugal following border control update

Portugal is one of the top holiday getaway destinations for UK residents

Nottingham Post · May 26, 2022

Why Denmark is voting on its defence relationship with the EU – and what it says about democracy in Europe

On June 1, voters in Denmark will take part in a referendum on whether to end the country’s opt-out from EU defence policy, which prohibits Denmark from participating in EU defence matters. This means that when the EU deploys personnel under its common security and defence policy, Denmark participates in…

The Conversation · May 26, 2022

US Seizes Iranian Oil Cargo Near Greek Island

The United States has confiscated an Iranian oil cargo held onboard a Russian-operated ship near Greece and will send the cargo to the United States aboard another vessel, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Greek authorities last month impounded the Iranian-flagged Pegas, with 19 Russian crew members on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 26, 2022

Kremlin says West is to blame Ukraine grain export problems

The Kremlin on Thursday rejected U.S. and European Union claims that Russia had blocked grain exports from Ukraine, and accused the West of creating such a situation by imposing sanctions.

Reuters · May 26, 2022