Author: staff
Published on 28/05/2026 – 20:59 GMT+2 Israel is breaking all contact with United Nations chief António Guterres, the country’s ambassador announced on Thursday, saying it was “outrageous” Israel is being blacklisted over alleged sexual violence in conflict zones. “We are done with this secretary-general,” Ambassador Danny Danon said in a video posted on X. “The decision to blacklist Israel and accuse us of using sexual violence as a weapon of war is an outrageous decision,” he said, referring to an upcoming report from Guterres’ office. “The secretary general and his team continue to spread lies against Israel. To put us…
He added that his first task will be border security and anti-drone measures, including a compensation mechanism to cover damages. Budget stabilization, fair elections, migration and fighting corruption are also on the agenda, along with ongoing support for Ukraine. “The economy goes hand in hand with security. Without security, there cannot be an economy, and without an economy, there will not be security,” said Kulbergs. The new coalition was assembled after two stray Ukrainian drones struck Latvian oil infrastructure earlier in May, prompting Prime Minister Evika Siliņa’s resignation. Kulbergs, a former automotive businessman and head of Latvia’s Auto Association, only…
The Commission, however, said the revenue potential of crypto taxes is hard to estimate due to the lack of data. Tough budget equation The Commission’s new analysis adds an additional layer of complexity to budget negotiations among EU governments. Cyprus, which holds the Council’s six-monthly rotating presidency, is set to present a new budget breakdown with revised numbers and spending allocations around June 10. The EU’s taxes — known as “own resources” — require unanimous approval among the bloc’s 27 governments. The additional revenue is designed to finance the EU’s common cash pot from 2028 to 2034, which totals almost…
Published on 28/05/2026 – 16:54 GMT+2•Updated 17:32 Investing in the electrification of transport and heavy industry is the right energy strategy if the European Union wants to preserve its economic sovereignty and revive struggling industries, International Energy Agency (IEA) chief Fatih Birol told Euronews. “We can generate electricity from renewables, nuclear power and perhaps natural gas, and we should electrify our economies as much as possible,” Birol said, arguing for a shift away from fossil fuels towards an electricity-powered economy. His comments come as the EU faces a deepening energy crisis, worsened by the US-led conflict with Iran and the…
La France, qui assure la présidence du G7 jusqu’à la fin de l’année, a fixé quatre priorités politiques. Parmi elles, “la résilience et la durabilité du secteur numérique”, qui englobent l’empreinte environnementale du secteur. L’IA, qui consomme d’énormes quantités d’énergie, est notamment devenu un sujet de discussion de plus en plus brûlant en Europe. L’Agence européenne pour l’environnement a d’ailleurs averti au début du mois que “l’expansion rapide de l’IA représente un défi croissant pour atteindre la neutralité climatique”. La prise en compte explicite de l’impact environnemental de la tech est toutefois “une ligne rouge pour les États-Unis”, a déclaré…
Published on 28/05/2026 – 17:53 GMT+2 Six European Union countries have raised renewed concerns over the bloc’s carbon market, saying that the costs it links to pollution could force industry to relocate production outside the EU to countries with weaker environmental rules. During a gathering of industry ministers in Brussels on Thursday, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Romania and Slovakia warned that their steelmakers, cement plants, aluminium smelters and chemical producers are being squeezed between soaring energy costs, geopolitical instability and tightening carbon rules under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), the bloc’s carbon market. At the centre of…
Published on 28/05/2026 – 18:06 GMT+2 A federal judge has declined to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting, clearing the way for potential sweeping changes in how American elections are run shortly before this year’s midterm vote. US District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee in Washington, rejected the request by Democrats and civil rights groups late on Wednesday that had argued Trump’s order would likely be found unconstitutional because the states and Congress, not the president, have the power to set election rules. Nichols agreed with the Trump administration’s contention…
Italy said on Thursday it was seizing more than €200 million in assets belonging to late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro derived from drug trafficking and reinvested in Europe and beyond. The “vast fortune” of the ruthless Cosa Nostra boss, a legendary figure finally captured in 2023 in Palermo after three decades on the run, had been amassed since the 1980s, Italy’s financial police said in a statement. Messina Denaro, head of Sicily’s Castelvetrano clan who had six life sentences to his name, died in prison a few months after his arrest at age 61. The investigation by the Guardia…
Airbus has signed a partnership with French AI start-up Mistral AI, to expand the use of AI across its aviation, defence and space businesses. According to a joint press statement released on Thursday, the European aerospace giant aims to embed artificial intelligence across its commercial aircraft, helicopter, defence and space operations. Under the agreement, Airbus will gain access to Mistral AI’s full range of products and researchers, allowing the company to develop custom AI tools for complex aerospace projects. Airbus said the partnership would focus on “trusted” and “secure” AI, particularly for sensitive defence and aerospace applications. “This partnership paves…
Greece and Türkiye have long battled it out for the title of Europe’s most affordable summer escape, but in 2026, the balance is starting to shift. While Türkiye still offers lower prices for many travellers, soaring inflation has pushed up costs in some of its most popular resorts. This has led to an increasing numbers of Turkish tourists heading to neighbouring Greece instead. From beach tavernas to package holidays, the two Mediterranean heavyweights are now competing on far more than sunshine alone. A recent Euronews report found that tourism between Greece and Türkiye has tripled – but only in one…