ZAGREB – A two-day informal meeting of the leaders of the European People’s Party (EPP), the largest European political group, begins today in Zagreb, where […]
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EU designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization
Brussels – Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard is a terrorist group, the EU has determined. A political agreement on the terrorist designation was reached at the […]
Alexis Tsipras has found another left to break
On a warm May evening in Thiseio, beneath the Acropolis, Alexis Tsipras stepped back into the centre of Greek politics. The former prime minister and […]
Judge launches inquiry into Trump-IRS settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
A federal judge is demanding answers to allegations that President Donald Trump defrauded her court by filing a lawsuit against the IRS as a pretext to reach […]
Hungary’s Magyar has ‘unlocked’ €16B in EU cash. Getting it is another story.
BRUSSELS — Péter Magyar trumpeted his meeting with Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels as a breakthrough — but Hungary is still a long way from receiving […]
Romania asks for NATO support after Russian drone crash
BRUSSELS — Romania will ask NATO to fast-track air defense deliveries and will also shutter its only Russian consulate after a Russian drone crashed into […]
Vietnam, EU elevate ties citing ‘threat’ to ‘rules-based order’
Hanoi (dpa) – Vietnam and the European Union on Thursday upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam’s highest diplomatic tier, amid a tumultuous period […]
Kallas: Russia is using winter as a weapon
BRUSSELS – The attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine show that Russia is failing to win on the battlefield and is using winter as a […]
Crackdown on AI-generated nudity: The EU’s fight for greater online safety
AFP, Agerpres, ANSA, BTA, dpa, EFE, FENA Faced with strong reactions from the wider public against the use of artificial intelligence that violates people’s privacy […]
Berlin gives the OK for tougher trade action on China
Germany has signaled its willingness for the EU to take firmer action to stop a surge in Chinese goods, buoying a new push by the […]
Poland’s president snubs Zelenskyy over historical slight
WARSAW — Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Friday said he would move to strip Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland’s highest state honor after Kyiv named […]
‘Fundamentally Different Ideas’ Cloud US-Iran Talks, Former Senior US Diplomat Says
To understand where Iran negotiations stand and whether diplomacy can still prevent escalation, RFE/RL spoke with Ethan A. Goldrich, a veteran US diplomat who served […]
Trump Concludes Situation Room Meeting On Possible Iran Deal
As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing […]
Italy accused of breaching migrants’ rights over release of Libyan militia chief
Two migrants are suing Italy in the European Court of Human Rights over its release of a Libyan warlord wanted for crimes against humanity. A […]
Germany pushes back on US attack over streaming law
Germany on Friday rejected Washington’s accusations that its proposed streaming investment law breaches the newly minted EU-U.S. Turnberry trade pact, insisting it is a cultural […]
After assisting 7,000 unaccompanied Children, Greek network forced to suspend protection services
Due to inaction from the government, Eurochild member NCR (The Network for Children’s Rights) announced the suspension of the support activities of its child protection […]
Meet the Artemis II astronauts preparing for humanity’s return to the Moon
Four astronauts from the United States and Canada are about to take off on the Artemis II mission that will circle the Moon.
EU to release €16bn to Hungary previously frozen under Orbán
Decision comes as police announce policy U-turn to allow Pride parade to take place in Budapest Europe live – latest updates The EU is to […]
‘True trailblazer’: British author and activist Maureen Duffy dies aged 92
Duffy wrote novels, plays and poetry, campaigned for gay rights, and was a ‘tireless advocate’ for authors’ rights Maureen Duffy, author of more than 60 […]
Europe, NATO Warn Moscow After Drone Hits Building In Romania
Romania has accused Russia of a “serious and irresponsible escalation” after a drone hit a high-rise building inside Romanian territory near the border with Ukraine.