Category: Europe

A Russian jet-powered drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro’s main railway station on Thursday, killing at least 14 people and injuring at least 14 others, Ukrainian officials said. Among the wounded was an 11 year old boy. Ukraine’s state railway operator, Ukrzaliznytsia, said the drone hit as a passenger train bound for Zaporizhzhia stood […]

The European Union has approved €319 million in Austrian state aid for Infineon Technologies to upgrade its semiconductor plant in Villach, Carinthia, into what the company says will be the world’s first high-volume factory for next-generation power chips. The grant will help fund a €1.1 billion modernization of the Villach site. Infineon plans to produce […]

For nearly a decade, British governments have followed an unwritten rule: do not reopen the argument over Brexit. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has now broken it. Marking 100 days in office on October 27, Burnham said Brexit has failed and called for a far closer relationship with the European Union, possibly including rejoining the 27 […]

At least 64 people have died after two high speed trains collided near Toledo in central Spain, in the country’s second deadly rail disaster this year. Rescue teams searched carriage by carriage through the wreckage on Wednesday, fearing the toll could rise further. The crash involved a train operated by state owned Renfe and another […]

The leaders of Finland and Norway have held a rare, direct telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking to keep open a diplomatic channel as efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine continue, reported by BBC News. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre initiated the 90-minute call from Helsinki, […]

A possible deal to restore Russian gas flows through Ukraine could become part of renewed efforts to bring Moscow to the negotiating table and end the war. The idea is being discussed in Washington as diplomatic activity around a possible ceasefire gains momentum. After talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo, US special envoy […]

The European Union is preparing to give its border agency, Frontex, sweeping new powers to remove migrants outside Europe, in one of the most far-reaching changes to the bloc’s migration policy in years, according to Euro News. Under reforms due to be presented by the European Commission on Tuesday, Frontex will be able to help […]

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would welcome an “honest discussion” about whether the United Kingdom could return to free movement with the European Union, reopening one of the most divisive questions of the Brexit era. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Burnham said Britain should pursue a new relationship with Brussels, potentially […]

European cities are preparing for another tense weekend as fears of fresh violence grow following days of protests, clashes and destruction. From Paris to Milan and Brussels, authorities are increasing security, businesses are protecting their property, and cultural institutions are closing their doors in anticipation of possible unrest. France is at the centre of the […]

PARIS, Friday: France is preparing for a tense Saturday as the government strengthens security measures ahead of nationwide demonstrations. Police trainees nearing the end of their training will join security efforts, while thousands of officers and specialised units are expected to be deployed across the country, reported by The Nation. According to broadcaster BFMTV, the […]