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Published on 22/06/2026 – 13:32 GMT+2 The German government announced on Monday that it intends to acquire 40% of the defence contractor KNDS, a move designed to bolster European arms production in partnership with its NATO and EU ally France. The decision deepens state involvement in a company whose hardware has become central to Europe’s rearmament efforts. KNDS was created in 2015 through the merger of Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and France’s Nexter. The French state holds a 50% stake, while the other half belongs to the German family behind Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, whose planned exit has opened the door for Berlin…
While most of us get our travel inspiration from social media platforms and websites (like Euronews Travel) these days, there’s just something about having a physical book. Rather than endlessly scrolling, you find yourself slowing down and gently flicking through the pages, truly absorbing what you’re reading and seeing. It’s little wonder, then, that Assouline’s books have become must-haves for coffee tables the world over, particularly the travel series with its iconic brightly coloured covers. Now travellers passing through Doha’s Hamad International Airport will get to see oversized versions of those eye-catching spines with the launch of the brand’s first…
Published on 22/06/2026 – 12:34 GMT+2 Everyone’s favourite furry red monster from Sesame Street just can’t catch a break… Earlier this month, Elmo learned the hard way that New York Knicks fans don’t go in for diplomacy when he wished both the Knicks and their NBA Finals opponents, the San Antonio Spurs, well just before tip-off. “Elmo hopes both teams have fun!”, he wrote on X in his typically wholesome manner. This was met with fury and a tirade of colourfully worded reactions from Knicks supporters, with one savagely responding: “Don’t you dare forget your roots you little red f***.”…
The Commission president made note of Starmer’s efforts to reinforce European defense during a period in which U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed doubts about NATO’s future and moved to reduce the presence of American troops in Europe. London and Brussels inked the EU–U.K. security and defense partnership last year to create a new structure for joint military cooperation. Von der Leyen also celebrated Starmer’s support for Ukraine, which was a defining feature of his premiership. During his time in office, Starmer signed a landmark 100-year partnership agreement with Kyiv and helped launch the so-called Coalition of the Willing with…
Renting a car in Yerevan with a debit card is a practical choice for tourists who want more freedom during their stay in Armenia. The city is easy to use as a starting point for short trips, mountain routes, wine regions, monasteries, and lake views. A rental car helps save time and gives better control over the travel plan. Before booking, it is important to check the payment rules. Some rental desks still ask for a credit card. Others accept debit cards, but may block a deposit. For many visitors, this is not convenient. A better option is to choose…
Storm denied that the comment constituted hate speech. “I will not accept being called a racist by political colleagues, and I take that kind of defamatory allegation very seriously,” he told POLITICO. “I don’t understand why Ms Al-Sahlani thinks it’s a reference to her ethnic background, country of birth, or heritage, and any interpretation suggesting otherwise is incorrect.” “The phrase ‘go home’ was intended to mean that if she found the democratic decision and the reactions to it so distressing, she would have been better off leaving the chamber and taking time to reflect rather than accusing a big majority…
Published on 22/06/2026 – 10:55 GMT+2 Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, one of the children of the late EssilorLuxottica founder Leonardo Del Vecchio, has taken a private succession dispute into the open, pressing the board of the family’s investment vehicle to back a buyout that would tighten his grip on one of Europe’s great fortunes. EssilorLuxottica owns a portfolio of over 150 brands including the eyewear brands Ray-Ban and Oakley, as well as the famous streetwear label Supreme, among others. The 31-year-old set out his case in an open letter published on Friday by Quotidiano Nazionale, the Italian newspaper owned by…
Every year, 200 billion cubic meters of fossil gas are wasted through methane leaks and flaring across the global fossil fuel system. That is equivalent to around twice the annual liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports of Qatar. Cutting methane would recover energy that has already been extracted, while preventing it from entering the atmosphere and accelerating the climate crisis. Every year, 200 billion cubic meters of fossil gas are wasted through methane leaks and flaring across the global fossil fuel system. That is equivalent to around twice the annual liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports of Qatar. At a time of…
Published on 22/06/2026 – 10:07 GMT+2 China has imposed export controls on 10 American companies involved in defence, aerospace and rare earth mining, in response to Washington’s decision to expand a blacklist of Chinese firms it says have links to the country’s military. The measures were announced on Monday by China’s Commerce Ministry, which said Chinese exporters would be prohibited from supplying “dual-use” items to the listed entities. Dual-use goods are products that can have both civilian and military applications. The ministry said the move came “in response to the US government’s egregious act of adding to its so-called ‘Chinese…
Published on 22/06/2026 – 9:58 GMT+2 Rail operator Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has unveiled an updated version of one of its signature European journeys, the “Balkan Explorer”. The 12-day itinerary aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express links Venice with Istanbul, travelling through Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Bulgaria and Türkiye. The refreshed route reflects a growing appetite for exploring beyond Europe’s classic capitals, combining iconic cities with lesser-known cultural and natural attractions. The journey begins with two nights in Venice before the private train departs eastwards via Trieste and into Slovenia. Among the new highlights is an exclusive…