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BRUSSELS — The European Union called for stability in the transatlantic trade relationship after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs in a 6-3 ruling on Friday. “We remain in close contact with the U.S. Administration as we seek clarity on the steps they intend to take in response to this ruling,” European Commission Deputy Chief Spokesperson Olof Gill said in a statement. “Businesses on both sides of the Atlantic depend on stability and predictability in the trading relationship. We therefore continue to advocate for low tariffs and to work towards reducing them,” Gill…
Everyone knows the pictures of the Brandenburg Gate on 9 November 1990: people standing on the Wall, cheering, celebrating history at the moment of its creation. The scenes are emotional, stirring, iconic – even for those who weren’t there or weren’t born at the time. But just a few kilometres away is a place that also played a central role in German reunification: the former Berlin border station Friedrichstrasse. Hardly any other place experienced the rapid change of the fall of the Wall so directly. “We knew the fears on both sides, the sweats […] when you had to cross…
The IPC said six Russian and four Belarusian athletes have been awarded invitations to compete at the Games in para-alpine skiing, para cross-country skiing and para-snowboarding. The committee lifted its broader suspension of the two countries in September, after previously allowing athletes to compete only as neutrals following Russia’s 2022 full-invasion of Ukraine. The decision is now drawing political backing across Europe. EU Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef said he would skip the ceremony, warning that the IPC’s decision risked undermining solidarity with Ukraine. Estonia’s Paralympic Committee has also condemned the move, with its governing officials saying they will not attend…
By Euronews with AP, AFP Published on 20/02/2026 – 18:15 GMT+1 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to China next week, a few days after the start of the Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival. “May the Year of the Horse bring strength and give new impetus to German-Chinese relations”, Merz wrote on X, adding he is looking forward to traveling to China soon. The chancellor, who took office in May, announced his trip to China as he spoke at the congress of his conservative CDU party in Stuttgart. “We need economic relations with the entire world, and…
After over a century, Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Família basilica reached its peak height on Friday. A 17-metre-high white cross now stands on top of the Tower of Jesus Christ, the church’s central piece. “Today was a day we had been eagerly awaiting. Everything has gone well, very well,” head architect Jordi Fauli told reporters. As planned by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, the cross has four arms, enabling it to be recognised from any direction. The interior of the Tower of Jesus Christ remains under construction, and its exterior is still surrounded by cranes and scaffolding. However, only for a few…
For Canada, the ruling reinforces its position that Trump’s tariffs are “unjustified,” said Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc. “While Canada has the best trade deal with the United States of any trading partner, we recognize that critical work lies ahead to support Canadian businesses and workers who remain affected by Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and automotive sectors,” LeBlanc said in a statement. He added Canada’s relationship with America is currently going through a “period of transformation.” Business uncertainty For companies doing business in the United States, the greatest concern is uncertainty. William Bain, head of trade policy at…
France remains the world’s most visited country, breaking its own national record for tourist numbers. According to official figures, the destination welcomed 102 million visitors in 2025. In 2024, the Paris Olympic Games helped France reach 100 million arrivals. Despite the economic boon, rising visitor numbers have put pressure on the country’s hotspots. France is the world’s most visited country Last year, France welcomed 102 million international tourists, accounting for 743 million overnight stays, the country’s Economy Ministry said on Thursday. Two-thirds (76%) of those foreign holidaymakers came from Europe. The number of overnight stays in hotels and other types…
Responding to the news, a U.K. government spokesperson said: “This is a matter for the U.S. to determine but we will continue to support U.K. businesses as further details are announced. “The U.K. enjoyed the lowest reciprocal tariffs globally, and under any scenario we expect our privileged trading position with the U.S. to continue. “We will work with the Administration to understand how the ruling will affect tariffs for the UK and the rest of the world.” But William Bain, head of trade policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said the ruling “does little to clear the murky waters…
By Euronews Parsi Published on 20/02/2026 – 16:15 GMT+1 Iranian security forces have arrested at least 50,000 people across the country in the month since deadly crackdowns on mass protests that killed thousands, according to human rights organisations. The arrests have targeted students, doctors, lawyers, human rights activists and minors, with many detainees held in unknown locations without access to legal counsel or family contact, the organisations said. Iran’s government announced a death toll of just over 3,000 from the protests on 8 and 9 January. However, human rights organisations relying on hospital data, medical sources and testimony from victims’ families…
Several European Parliament lawmakers and aides face charges of doing political favors for countries, including Qatar and Morocco, in exchange for cash and gifts. All deny the allegations, although in 2023, Pier Antonio Panzeri, a former Italian EU lawmaker, struck a plea deal with the Belgian prosecutor in exchange for a reduced sentence. The delays in the case have been criticized by lawmakers and officials, who have slammed Belgian prosecutors for their handling of corruption cases involving EU institutions. Lawmakers in December voted against lifting the immunity of Italian lawmaker Elisabetta Gualmini, who is accused of involvement in the scandal,…