Poland’s restriction of access to abortion ‘violates human rights’, says UN
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has stated that Poland is violating women's rights by "unduly restricting access to…
EU seizes assets of Bulgarian civil servants suspected of embezzling EU funds
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has seized the assets of Bulgarian civil servants suspected of embezzling funds from the European Union.
Meta ‘arbitrarily’ suspends French right-wing accounts: Marion Maréchal
French politician Marion Maréchal has accused Meta of "arbitrarily "suspending right-wing accounts on Instagram.
Macron rejects left-wing government with French democracy in uncharted territory
French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed proposals from the left-wing alliance (New Popular Front) to form a government, citing the need for “institutional stability,”…
Uber’s €290 million fine for breaching GDPR rules sparks industry outcry
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber €290 million for transferring personal data of European taxi drivers to the US without ensuring data protection…
French artist leaks phone number of assistant in attempt to target National Rally MP
French artist and comedian Michaël Youn has leaked what he said was the phone number of National Rally MP Frédéric Falcon during a concert, without realising the number…
Telegram dismisses allegations following CEO’s arrest
Messaging service Telegram has issued a statement denouncing the arrest of its CEO Pavel Durov by French authorities for alleged failures in content moderation.
Germany sets most lenient cannabis drug-driving limit in EU
Under new drug regulations in Germany, Berlin has set the most lenient drug-driving limit in the European Union.
French musician slams Democrats for using his music at national convention
French musician and producer DJ Snake has publicly distanced himself from the US Democratic Party, criticising their use of his song during the second night of the Democratic…
Swedish Home Guard faces soldier shortage after recruits realise war involves weapons
The Swedish Home Guard, the military reserve force of the Swedish Armed Forces, faces a soldier shortage after a wave of applicants realised what joining up would entail.
Hungary energy supply ‘secure’ despite oil embargo, says foreign minister
Hungary's foreign minister Peter Szijjártó has stated the country's energy supply remained "secure" despite Ukraine curtailing its oil supply.
Germany to establish first foreign military base since Second World War
Germany is set to establish its first permanent military base abroad since the end of the Second World War.
Germany’s crime rate makes double-digit climb to record high
Germany's crime rate soared to record levels in 2023, an annual report by the country's Federal Police has disclosed.
French hard-left pushes for an unlikely Macron impeachment
France's hard-left La France Insoumise (LFI) party has threatened to launch impeachment proceedings against President Emmanuel Macron.
Snoop Dogg’s new Amsterdam cannabis coffee shop under fire from authorities
Snoop Dogg's new coffee shop in Amsterdam has ruffled feathers among officials in the capital, local reports have indicated.
Macron to decide on French PM after party leaders’ meeting
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will decide who will become France's next prime minister after meeting party leaders and the heads of the country's parliamentary…
Germany’s new tight border controls may be extended until late 2025
Germany’s border controls may be extended until the European Union's new asylum system takes effect at the end of 2025, the Ministry of the Interior Nancy Faeser has announced.
France to keep Olympics heavy police presence on streets
France will maintain various forms of heightened security put in place for the Paris Olympics indefinitely, police authorities have announced.
Moscow steps up attacks after Ukraine incursion into Russian territory
Following Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk province, Moscow has stepped up its assaults on key energy targets across Ukraine.
Ukrainians will need a residency permit to work in Lithuania
The Lithuanian Government has announced that starting from September 1 Ukrainians in Lithuania will need a residence permit to work there.
Ukraine’s Deputy Energy Minister ‘arrested on bribery charges’
Ukraine's Deputy Energy Minister has been arrested on charges of corruption and bribery by the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) and the anti-corruption bureau (NABU), news…
France to experience ‘worst wheat harvest in 40 years’
Authorities estimate that this year's harvest could be between 10 and 16 per cent lower than in 2023, representing a loss of 10 million tonnes of wheat.
‘Two athletes sick after swimming in the Seine,’ Portuguese Olympic Committee says
The Portuguese Olympic Committee (COP) has announced that two of its triathletes, Vasco Vilaça and Melanie Santos, fell ill after swimming in the Seine River.
Ukraine has ‘right to hit targets in Russian territory’, says Brussels
Peter Stano, the European Commission's lead spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security, has confirmed the bureaucracy's support for Ukraine's strikes within Russia.
Estonian journalist accused of treason over book ‘designed to divide society’
Estonian journalist Svetlana Burceva has been charged with treason after writing and publishing a book in Russia entitled 'Hybrid war for peace.
NGO says Olympics committee is withholding Seine water quality data
NGO Surfrider Foundation France has accused the Paris Olympics committee of hiding poor Seine quality figures.
Pharmacy chain Rossmann axes Tesla purchases citing Musk’s ‘support for Trump’
Rossmann, one of Europe's largest chains of chemists, has announced it will no longer buy Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) for its company fleet because of the support shown…
Demand for alcoholic beer declines in Europe
According to new Eurostat figures, the European Union's production of alcoholic beer has declined, while non-alcoholic beer production has risen.
Report casts doubt on German economic viability
Germany's economy is facing challenges that threaten the viability of its growth model, a report has claimed.
Who’s who in Russia-West prisoner exchange
An exchange involving 24 prisoners has taken place in Turkey - the first since the last major swap between the West and Russia in 2010 of 14 prisoners.