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Published on 29/01/2026 – 18:32 GMT+1 The European Union has begun considering a new proposal to ban the entry of Russian soldiers who have fought in the war in Ukraine, fearing security risks. The plan, which is still in under development, was put up for discussion by Estonia during a meeting of foreign affairs ministers on Thursday. “We have close to one million combatants in Russia. They’re mainly criminals. They are very dangerous people,” Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said upon arrival. “I’m sure, and we have information, that most of them will come to Europe after the war. And…
Euronews Group, Europe’s largest international news media organisation, has reported the strongest financial performance in its history, marking the successful completion of a three-year turnaround. Revenue reached €77 million in 2025, an all-time high for the Group, translating into record EBITDA and the best net result since its creation. The results significantly exceed the targets set out in Euronews’ 2023–2025 strategic plan, confirming the editorial, commercial and financial success of the transformation. The three-year overhaul reshaped the Group’s operations, strengthened its editorial positioning and restored sustainable profitability following years of accumulated losses. The record financial results were accompanied by outstanding…
The Spanish Film Academy has awarded its 2026 International Goya to New York-born actress Susan Sarandon, who follows in the footsteps of the likes of Cate Blanchett, Juliette Binoche, Sigourney Weaver and Richard Gere since these honours were established in 2022. Sarandon will also take part in the 40th edition of the flagship awards of Spain’s audiovisual sector, in a ceremony to be held at the Auditori of the Centre de Convencions Internacionals de Barcelona on Saturday 28 February. At 79, the actress has garnered five Oscar nominations and one win for her role as a nun in ‘Dead Man…
Vor Südspanien, im Militärhafen von Rota, startet das größte NATO-Verlege-Manöver des Jahres. Rund 10.000 Soldaten, mehr als ein Dutzend Schiffe, der Weg führt von Südeuropa bis nach Deutschland und weiter Richtung Osten. Das Ziel: zeigen, wie schnell die Allianz im Ernstfall reagieren kann. Rixa Fürsen berichtet vom Deck des spanischen Kriegsschiffs Castilla und spricht mit Matthias Gebauer (SPIEGEL) über die Allied Reaction Force, die Lehren aus dem Ukrainekrieg und die wachsende Unsicherheit über das amerikanische Schutzversprechen. Das Berlin Playbook als Podcast gibt es jeden Morgen ab 5 Uhr. Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team liefern Politik zum Hören – kompakt, international,…
Published on 29/01/2026 – 10:42 GMT+1 There is backlash, but NATO chief Mark Rutte does not care. Why? Because he is the only European who speaks the language of US President Donald Trump. Meet “Teflon Mark.” He was the longest-serving Dutch prime minister because absolutely nothing sticks to him. Rutte went from riding a bicycle in The Hague during his premiership to flying constantly across the Atlantic to put out NATO fires. Also, meet the pianist. Rutte gave up his dream of being a musician because he claimed he was not “good enough”. Yet he mastered a different instrument called…
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and his Kazakh counterpart Yermek Kosherbayev signed a memorandum Tuesday removing visa requirements for holders of national passports to promote tourism between the nations. The agreement marks another step in Kazakhstan’s recent efforts to deepen relations with Israel. Speaking at a joint press conference in Astana, Sa’ar said his visit reflected a desire to “further strengthen these relations in order to realise their full potential.” He welcomed President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s decision to join the Abraham Accords in November, highlighting that Kazakhstan is the first Central Asian country to do so. “I commend this bold and…
Czechia will go ahead with the purchase of 24 American F-35 fighter jets but is seeking to improve the conditions of the deal, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said on Thursday. “We will definitely want to work on this and improve the contract, because the project is at such a stage that it must continue,” Babiš told journalists following a visit to Čáslav air base. “I certainly see a great opportunity to improve the terms of the contract, especially in terms of financing and, of course, in terms of budgeting regarding exchange rate differences,” he added.
The European Union has achieved the necessary unanimity to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, a highly symbolic rebuke in response to the Islamic Republic’s violent crackdown on street protesters. The political decision was taken on Thursday during a meeting of foreign affairs ministers in Brussels. Formal adoption of the blacklisting is expected in the coming days. The designation will introduce an asset freeze, a prohibition on providing funds, and a travel ban on all standing members of the IRGC, many of whom are already subject to these very restrictions under the EU’s regular sanctions…
US President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan said on Thursday that he was restoring law and order after unrest in Minneapolis sparked by the killings of two protesters by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Homan arrived in Minnesota’s largest city this week as protests surged, businesses shuttered and local leaders openly challenged the federal government’s immigration crackdown. “I’ve been on the ground since Monday to regain law and order in the city beloved by many and to work together to move threats from the community,” he said at a news conference, in his first remarks on site. Talking…
Britain and China have also agreed to conduct a “feasibility study” to explore whether to enter negotiations towards a bilateral services agreement. If it proceeds, this would establish clear and legally binding rules for U.K. firms doing business in China. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “As one of the world’s economic powerhouses, businesses have been crying out for ways to grow their footprints in China. “We’ll make it easier for them to do so – including via relaxed visa rules for short-term travel — supporting them to expand abroad, all while boosting growth and jobs at home.” The U.K. and…