Tag: Europe
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NATO has condemned what it described as Russia’s “reckless behaviour” after a drone reportedly crossed into Romanian airspace and struck an apartment block in Galati, near the Ukrainian border. Romanian authorities said a woman and child sustained minor injuries after the drone exploded on impact during an overnight attack linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine.…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s military has been instructed to expand its control to 70% of the Gaza Strip, as tensions persist despite the October 2025 ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Speaking at a conference, Netanyahu said Israeli forces currently control around 60% of Gaza. He stated: “We are now in 60%…
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Latvia’s parliament has approved a new coalition government led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, following the collapse of former Prime Minister Evika Silina’s administration over disagreements linked to drone security incidents. The 100-seat parliament confirmed Kulbergs with support from 66 lawmakers on Thursday. The new government will lead the Baltic EU and NATO member state…
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Norway and France have signed a new bilateral defence agreement aimed at strengthening military cooperation, European security and NATO coordination amid heightened tensions linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Narvik Agreement, signed in Paris by Norwegian Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik and French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin on Wednesday (27 May), includes a…
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Canada has announced its first long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with a European buyer, marking a significant step in the country’s trade diversification and energy export strategy. The agreement between the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project in British Columbia and Germany’s state-owned energy company SEFE was announced by Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of…
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The UK and Poland have signed a new Security and Defence Partnership Treaty, strengthening bilateral cooperation amid ongoing European security pressures. The agreement reinforces NATO commitments, deepens defence integration, and identifies evolving geopolitical risks, including Russia’s long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic stability. It also expands coordination on Ukraine, cyber security, sanctions, and economic resilience across Europe.…
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Iceland’s Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir has warned that the country’s upcoming EU referendum campaign risks becoming a “Brexit moment”, citing concerns over misinformation, AI-generated content and potential foreign interference. Icelanders will vote on 29 August 2026 on whether the government should resume accession talks with the European Union, with debates intensifying over sovereignty, fishing…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed EU solidarity with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania following recent security incidents along Europe’s eastern border. Speaking in Vilnius alongside Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, Estonian President Alar Karis, and Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, von der Leyen said: “When Baltic states are being tested, Europe as a whole…
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Spain’s housing crisis prompted thousands of demonstrators to rally in central Madrid on Sunday (24 May), protesting rising rents, property prices, and housing shortages affecting many residents across Spain. The protests add pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his Socialist-led government ahead of the country’s 2027 general election, as affordability concerns intensify in major…
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Cyprus’s centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) secured first place in the 2026 parliamentary election, winning 27.2% of the vote and 17 seats in the House of Representatives. Left-wing AKEL finished second with 23.9% and 16 seats, while far-right ELAM recorded a historic result, placing third with 10.9% and eight seats. The centrist Democratic Party (DIKO) also…
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