Spain proposes 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents Pedro Sánchez announces measure in response to anger over rising housing costs The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025
Ryanair calls for alcoholic drink limit at EU airports amid legal action against unruly passenger Ryanair is calling on European authorities to limit the sale of alcoholic beverages at airports across the continent, as the Irish airline continues legal action against a passenger who it says caused a costly flight diversion last year The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
Zuckerberg asks Trump to stop US companies from having to pay EU fines Meta CEO says American companies shouldn't have to pay for violating EU regulations. TechRadar · Jan 13, 2025
Man attacked by shark says it wanted to kill him having mauled someone else – so he jabbed it in the eye Peppino Fappani, 69, narrowly survived the attack in Egypt The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
The major new EU red tape to be imposed on British travellers after lengthy delays Exclusive: The Independent believes nothing will change until late autumn 2025 at the earliest The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
O’Neill warns of disruptive effect on trade of triggering Stormont Brake The Northern Ireland First Minister said the DUP had moved to use the mechanism last month without informing her or her colleagues of their intention. Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025
Future of Russian gas looking bleak as Ukraine turns off taps and Europe eyes ending all imports Russia’s contract for the transit of its gas across Ukraine expired on December 31 last year and Kyiv refused to consider a new deal. Ukraine’s decision was supported by the European Commission, even though the lost imports are equivalent to 5% of European demand. The Conversation · Jan 13, 2025
EU's executive branch denies cover up over the health of its president, Ursula von der Leyen The European Commission is denying that it tried to cover up the state of health of its president, Ursula von der Leyen, who was hospitalized with severe pneumonia The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
Ryanair calls for limit of two alcoholic drinks at airports in Europe Airline asks authorities to impose new curbs as it seeks to recover €15,000 in costs related to diverted flight The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025
Gordon Brown's former spokesperson given newly created UK Government role GORDON Brown’s former Downing Street director of communications has been given a top new role in the Labour Government ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2025
Russia Says Ukraine Targeted Infrastructure Of Gas Pipeline To Turkey Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of launching a weekend drone attack on infrastructure of a major gas pipeline that carries Russian supplies to Europe via Turkey. International Business Times · Jan 13, 2025
Austrian far right and conservatives reach budget accord in a step toward new government Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners say they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
Former Gordon Brown spokesman to drive UK’s efforts to reset EU relations Michael Ellam returns to the Civil Service after more than a decade at HSBC. Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025
Why Ryanair desperately wants restrictions to stop drunk passengers The airline is curently trying to sue a disruptive passenger The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025 Business confidence falling in UK and eurozone, recruiters warn Fears over UK growth and political uncertainty in France and Germany making firms reluctant to hire staff
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025 As Trump enters the fray, the danger is that a nationalist Europe will fragment, not stick together Rightwing leaders such as Meloni and Orbán set themselves up as Trump whisperers – but they only want to preserve their own interests, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
Top News · Jan 12, 2025 Croatia's Milanovic Leads In Presidential Runoff Election Get insights into Croatia's presidential runoff between Zoran Milanovic and a conservative candidate, with implications for the country's political landsca...
Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2025 EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh Top Western and Middle East diplomats and ministers met to discuss sanctions relief for Syria after al-Assad’s removal.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025 The big menopause swizz: do hormone supplements really work? The global market for menopause products is worth £16.93bn, the majority of that spent on dietary supplements – but is there any evidence they do anything?
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025 Britain is a weak link in Donald Trump’s new world order, so it needs to find friends… fast Amid deepening debt and an onslaught by the president-elect, Labour must calm the markets, then think big economically
The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025 How Jimmy Carter cut the cost of your holiday – and widened your horizons The Man Who Pays His Way: The notion of allowing airlines to decide on routes and fares in response to demand was revolutionary
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025 ‘A welfare state with a budget on the right side of zero’: Iceland’s youngest-ever prime minister has a plan for a new kind of governance Kristrún Frostadóttir, who entered politics just four years ago, speaks to the Observer about feminism, the far right and reopening talks on joining the EU
The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2025 Will Greenland become independent and why does Donald Trump want it? DONALD Trump has not yet become US President and already he is looking for ways to cement his influence across the globe.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025 UK can be ‘AI sweet spot’: Starmer’s tech minister on regulation, Musk, and free speech Technology secretary Peter Kyle has the task of making Britain a leading player in the AI revolution, but says economic growth will not come at the cost of online safety
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025 The Observer view: Donald Trump’s imperial bullying must be nipped in the bud Countries that cherish democratic values need to take a stand against the president-elect’s throwback to unabashed American expansionism