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Published on 18/06/2026 – 8:30 GMT+2•Updated 8:59 Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks across Moscow early on Thursday morning, local Russian authorities said. In a series of posts on Telegram, Moscow mayor Sergey Sobyanin said air defences had intercepted 180 UAVS approaching the capital but that “several” had managed to strike a refinery in what he called a “massive” attack. It is the second time the refinery has been hit this week. Video footage circulating on social media appears to show an enormous explosion and major fire at the scene. Emergency services are attending attack sites around the city,…
Borrow to buy a home in Latvia today, and the bank will charge you 4.18%. Do the same in Malta, and you will pay 2.08%. Same currency, same central bank, same stage of the interest-rate cycle, yet two eurozone households face mortgage costs that are worlds apart. That gap — more than two percentage points between the cheapest and most expensive markets — is one of the most striking findings in the latest European Central Bank data on new home loans, covering April 2026. Mortgage rates are cheaper in Southern Europe The average eurozone mortgage rate stood at 3.43%, according…
In a photograph, five schoolchildren stand before a blue wall. Their starched white shirts throw them into sharp relief. From behind the tinted lenses of their bright yellow sunglasses, they look directly at the viewer. Just as the viewer looks at them. When French photographer Stephan Gladieu’s request to travel to North Korea was approved, he knew he wanted to focus on capturing the country’s people. “I made it clear from the beginning that I will not do architecture photography or photograph empty places—that had no interest for me,” Gladieu tells Euronews Culture. “I wanted to give a representation of…
Direkt nach dem G7-Gipfel kommen die EU-Staats- und Regierungschefs in Brüssel zusammen, wobei diesmal die strategische Kehrtwende gegenüber China im Fokus steht. Angesichts unfairer Subventionen und massiver Überkapazitäten Pekings schwenkt auch Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz auf einen harten, gegenüber China kritischen Kurs um. Gemeinsam mit Hans von der Burchard analysiert Gordon Repinski das Risiko eines drohenden Handelskrieges sowie den ambitionierten EU-Beitrittswunsch von Wolodymyr Selenskyj, der in Brüssel auf Merz’ deutlich defensiveren Zeitplan trifft. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview fordert EVP-Chef Manfred Weber radikale Konsequenzen aus der unberechenbaren US-Außenpolitik unter Donald Trump. Statt 27 nationaler Einzelarmeen brauche der Kontinent endlich eine schlagkräftige, europäische Verteidigungsallianz mit…
The 27 leaders of the European Union are gathering in Brussels for a two-day summit focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the shockwaves from the Chinese economy and the bloc’s next long-term budget. The situation in the Middle East, competitiveness, drug trafficking and migration will also be on the agenda. Thursday’s summit comes on the heels of a closely watched G7 meeting in Évian, France, that managed to convince US President Donald Trump to sign a joint statement pledging to increase military support for Kyiv and sanctions on Russia. For Europeans, securing Trump’s endorsement is a major diplomatic win to…
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced plans for a new international financial centre and outlined six priority areas for attracting foreign investment during the official opening ceremony of the Tashkent International Investment Forum. This initiative aims at strengthening legal protections for investors, expanding capital markets and accelerating industrial development. According to the President, the Centre will operate under a dedicated constitutional law and a special legal regime based on English common law principles. Authorities also plan to introduce extensive tax incentives, including exemptions from corporate income tax, value-added tax, property tax and customs duties for an initial period of 50…
Published on 18/06/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 In Europe we’re a bit spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing somewhere nice to stay – especially when it’s a shiny new hotel. Just look at this year, for example, where we have already seen the opening of many standout properties, including the Orient Express Venezia, the Six Senses in London, and the Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos, to name just three. While the newest hotels will always grab the headlines and attract the trendy crowd, what about those properties which have continued to stand “the test of time”? That’s the question posed…
He declined to comment on reports by the BBC and Financial Times that the attacks were linked to the Russian state, but took aim at those who have tried to disseminate false stories in the wake of the incidents. Conspiracy theories have circulated online about the assailants’ motives, shared by Russian-linked accounts and the far-right agitator Tommy Robinson. Starmer told journalists: “There are many actors who want to divide our country and to cause conflict in our country. Some of the evidence that came out of trial speaks for itself, but there are wider issues here.” He added there were…
Updated: 18/06/2026 – 6:51 GMT+2 Video released by the French presidency shows Donald Trump signing an agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran during a dinner at Versailles, with French President Emmanuel Macron seated beside him. … More
EU leaders arrive in Brussels for a summit dominated by two major debates: How far Europe should go in confronting China and how the bloc should shape its next long-term budget. Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton break down the tougher mood toward Beijing, the divisions among capitals and the battle over what Europe should spend its money on. Then, they meet the four new heads of government taking their seats around the European Council table — and assess who could become the next ally, wildcard or obstacle on Ukraine, sanctions and Israel. And finally, inside the Commission’s enlargement department, officials…