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Voting got off to a slow start in some areas when the polling stations opened at 08:00 CET. According to media correspondents, security was stepped up at strategic points in the capital, with members of the National Guard and the police deployed at key locations. This referendum is taking place against a backdrop of political instability and is being challenged by the opposition, not only because it has already been approved and published in the Official Gazette of the Republic -before the people had been ‘heard’- but also because it was drafted by the military junta, that is, by a…
Frostadóttir reiterated, however, that the referendum outcome will be respected, that no further accession negotiations with the EU will be undertaken during the ruling government’s term, and that EU accessions were likely to be a theme of the next general elections. “It’s crucial right now that we take stock; we make a decision on what we do with … the application,” she said. The prime minister did not say when the matter would be put to parliament. Iceland first started talks to join the EU in 2009, talks which collapsed in 2013. The application, however, was never formally withdrawn. She…
After two flights and more than 7,000 kilometres from Paris, we have witnessed first-hand a launch that has put Europe at the forefront of global space technology: the placing in orbit of a state-of-the-art satellite that speeds up mapping of the Earth’s surface to monitor disasters and help prevent floods and fires from continuing to devastate countries across the Old Continent. The heart of the Ariane 6 launch system is not on the pad, but in a windowless control room several kilometres away. That is where we are received by the deputy launch director, Frédéric, whose surname we are withholding…
Iceland’s “No” camp has narrowly won a referendum on whether to resume the country’s suspended European Union membership negotiations, officials have confirmed. The final result was close but decisive: “No” finished nearly 5.6% ahead of “Yes,” a gap of just under 13,000 votes out of more than 225,000 cast — enough to settle the question, but far from a landslide. Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir used a post-result press conference to call for unity, urging the country to respect both sides of the debate. “47% of the population was interested in it [restarting EU talks]. I think it is important that…
After two flights and more than 7,000 kilometres from Paris, we have been able to witness first-hand a launch that has put Europe at the forefront of global space technology: placing in orbit a cutting-edge satellite that speeds up mapping of the Earth’s surface to monitor disasters and help prevent floods and wildfires from continuing to devastate countries across the Old Continent. The heart of Ariane 6’s launch system is not on the pad but in a windowless control room several kilometres away. That is where we are received by the deputy launch director, Frédéric – whose surname is withheld…
Published on 30/08/2026 – 14:45 GMT+2 Spain’s government plans to allocate €165 million to Ceuta’s recovery, an emergency package of measures that will be approved this Tuesday by the Council of Ministers, one month after the mass arrival of migrants in the autonomous city. The sum will be added to the medium-term recovery plan worth €180 million, according to local media, in a move previously announced by First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo. The new package aims to revive the local economy and strengthen public services after a crisis that has disrupted activity in the autonomous city…
By Cagla Uren & Euronews Published on 30/08/2026 – 14:26 GMT+2•Updated 14:37 A passenger ship carrying around 270 people capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday. The vessel, which was reportedly sailing from Kyreneia in Cyprus to the Turkish port of Taşucu, sank at around midday, roughly two kilometres off the coast, per local media. Murat Senkul, the mayor of Kyreneia, described the situation as “very serious” in a post on Facebook, adding that a rescue operation was under way. Speaking to CNN Turk, Senkul said 159 people had reportedly been rescued so far. Video footage circulating on social media appears…
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland — The mood at the Icelandic ‘no’ camp’s election-night gathering is buoyant. Even before the first results come in, they are already confident of winning the referendum on resuming accession talks with Brussels. “We’re going to win,” says Salma Björk Önnudóttir, one of the managers of the No campaign. She would ultimately be proven right. When the first partial results are announced, cheers and chants erupt. The official result — confirmed around 9:30 a.m. local time on Sunday morning — had been in the air for hours. By a narrow margin of 52.8 percent to 47.2 percent, Icelanders…
Iceland says “Nei”. In a closely watched referendum that came down to the wire, the Nordic country rejected the reopening of accession negotiations with the European Union. A “yes” would have restarted the process that was abandoned in 2015. Back then, Reykjavík managed to close 11 chapters of the long-winded process. The wealthy nation was all but guaranteed to become a frontrunner in the race. But Icelanders instead chose to maintain what they have: a closely aligned partnership with the 27-strong bloc that is one step short of full-fledged membership. Here are the four takeaways. Fish trumps it all For…
Icelanders gathered in Reykjavik to follow the results of a referendum on whether to restart European Union accession talks, with both supporters and opponents celebrating as the vote count progressed. Footage shows “Yes” campaign supporters cheering and dancing as early results gave them an initial lead. Foreign Minister Thorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir was also seen greeting supporters. On the opposing side, “No” campaign supporters gathered to watch the results, cheering and celebrating as the final outcome became clearer. The proposal was ultimately rejected, with 52.8% voting against restarting EU negotiations and 47.2% in favour, according to Iceland’s national broadcaster RUV. Reykjavik…