Pro-choice campaigners in Malta create lockboxes containing abortion pills Critics hit out at ‘dire’ situation in the country which has the strictest laws around abortion in western Europe The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
Orbán may be gone, but his prejudices are now baked into the European political mainstream EU leaders have normalised once fringe racist narratives in their migration, border control and even foreign policies says Shada Islam, commentator on EU affairs The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
America Is Losing Its Allure for the World's Migrants The U.S. economy continues to outstrip the competition but takes a hit from declining immigration. Reason · Apr 27
‘Most failing airport in Europe’: Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base blaming drop in traffic The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back. Euronews · Apr 27
Defence: Which European countries have mandatory and voluntary military service? Countries across Europe are reviving conscription amid shrinking military numbers and heightened geopolitical tensions worldwide. Can mandatory military service fill the gaps? Euronews · Apr 27
The Eukrainian review – heroic portrait of the diplomat trying to haul Ukraine into Europe Viktor Nordenskiöld’s film follows Ukraine’s deputy minister Olha Stefanishyna as she negotiates her country’s path into the EU, but lacks some of the rigour needed The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
Italian Culture Minister shuns opening of Venice Biennale due to Russia pavilion Moscow has not participated in the Biennale since 2022. This year, it received the approval of the president of the Biennale Foundation, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco. The decision caused tensions within the Italian government and Brussels. Euronews · Apr 27
China slams ‘Made in Europe’ push, mulls retaliation Beijing released a statement on Monday attacking the EU’s strategy to supercharge local industry, arguing that the European preference creates investment barriers and discrimination – and that countermeasures could follow. Euronews · Apr 27
Newsletter: EU leaders back US president after attack Also in this newsletter: On 40th Chernobyl disaster anniversary, Zelenskyy accuses Russia of committing 'nuclear terrorism.' Euronews · Apr 27
Nuclear, renewables, and green hydrogen: Is the EU betting on the right energy mix? Europe's energy security has been severely hit by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iran war halted tanker traffic in early March 2026, so flows of Qatari and Emirati LNG and Persian Gulf oil have been reduced or brought to a standstill. Euronews · Apr 27
Kanye 'Ye' West Portugal concert to go ahead - government will take action in case of risk Kanye West is scheduled to perform at the Algarve Stadium on 7 August. However, with the cancellation of several shows across Europe, doubts have been growing as to whether the concert will take place. The organisation guarantees that the event will go ahead and points to concerns about sales alone. Euronews · Apr 27
What is Europe doing to avoid a new energy crisis? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot EU fossil fuel imports have increased by €24 billion since the US-Iran war, with oil prices up 60 per cent and gas 70 per cent. How will the EU’s new AccelerateEU plan avoid a full-scale energy shortage? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. Euronews · Apr 27
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EU Wants Replaceable Smartphone Batteries — But iPhones May Qualify for an Exemption The EU will require smartphones and tablets to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027, aiming to reduce electronic waste and extend device lifespans. International Business Times UK · Apr 27
Euronews · Apr 27 Which country in Europe has the most data centres driving the AI boom? The US is the clear global leader of data centres, with more than double the EU total. Germany and the UK rank ahead of China. Euronews Next takes a closer look at the number of data centres and the factors driving investment.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26 UK urged to deploy EU-style ‘trade bazooka’ against Trump’s tariffs ‘Inadequate economic security’ is putting growth and jobs at risk, says British Chambers of Commerce
The Conversation · Apr 26 Tea tree oil may affect fertility, the EU says. A pharmacologist explains why that’s so misleading The heady scent of tea tree is one of the iconic smells of the Australian bush. And the essential oils derived from tea trees have been used as medicines, first by Indigenous people, then by colonists.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26 Orbán associates rush to move wealth out of Hungary after election defeat Incoming PM Péter Magyar accuses Fidesz-linked figures of trying to shield their wealth from accountability
Radio France Internationale · Apr 26 Turkey steps up as Europe's indispensable and uncomfortable defence partner Europe is turning to Turkey to fill the security vacuum left by an increasingly unreliable United States. But as Nato's secretary-general was praising Ankara's growing military role this week, the European Commission president was placing Turkey in the same bracket as China and Russia. The contradiction points to a dilemma…
MarketBeat · Apr 26 3 Stocks Poised to Grow on European Rearmament Spending EU defense spending increases may mean big wins for some U.S. defense names, although investors should keep in mind that local spending will be prioritized.
The Conversation · Apr 26 Soil monitoring: what the new EU-wide ‘ground rules’ have in store for Europe The European soil monitoring directive, adopted by the European Union at the end of 2025, aims to achieve healthy soils by 2050. Brussels’ directive is centred on an environmental DNA based approach. France’s experience in measuring soil quality could be used advantageously, particularly as the best monitoring tools are those…
Euronews · Apr 26 Europe fuel prices before the Iran war and after the ceasefire: Where did they rise most? Fuel prices in Europe rose rapidly following the US–Israel strike on Iran and peaked shortly afterwards. While prices declined moderately after the ceasefire, both diesel and petrol remain notably higher than pre-strike levels.
International Business Times UK · Apr 25 10 Photos of Chris Kebbon: Greta Thunberg and Rumoured BF Skip Flotilla Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations Greta Thunberg and Chris Kebbon distance themselves from the Freedom Flotilla amid sexual misconduct allegations, prioritizing personal safety over participation in the controversial mission.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25 Macron says EU’s mutual defence clause ‘not just words’ French president cites joint military aid to Cyprus as proof of Europe’s ability to defend itself during trip to Athens
The Independent UK · Apr 25 Leaders of France and Greece say the EU's defense splurge is no alternative to the NATO alliance The president of France says the European Union’s ongoing push to bolster its own defensive capabilities isn’t intended to spawn an alternative to the NATO alliance but to answer a long-standing U.S. call for the continent to take charge of its own security