EU: New regulation to accelerate the return of people with no legal right to stay
The European Union (EU) member states on Thursday gave final approval to a new regulation to accelerate the return of…
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Five-day strike by easyJet cabin crew in Portugal
– A five-day strike by easyJet cabin crew in Portugal began Friday, with 443 flights cancelled at the airline’s Lisbon,…
Cyprus deputy minister says country technically ready to join Schengen, seeks political backing
Cyprus has met all European Commission recommendations for joining the Schengen area and now needs political agreement from its EU…
EU Commission proposes cross-border emergency communications system for police, firefighters
The European Commission on Wednesday approved two draft regulations to create a European Critical Communications System, known as EUCCS, that…
Macron, Sánchez say they would welcome Britain back into EU
French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Wednesday they would welcome a possible return by Britain…
German inflation rises to 3.3% in September, highest in nearly three years, as energy costs climb
Inflation in Germany accelerated more than expected in September to 3.3%, the highest since December 2023, as escalating conflict in…
Energy prices increasing inflation risks in the euro area
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said Monday that higher energy prices are increasing inflation risks in the euro…
Dutch motorists increasingly fill up across border, petrol cheaper
Dutch motorists increasingly filled up at petrol stations across the border in the first half of this year, according to…
Israel pulls diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats
Israel said on Sunday that it would revoke the diplomatic privileges and immunities of Dutch diplomats based in Ramallah, in…
Pope lands in Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV landed Saturday evening in the city of Lourdes for the second leg of his official visit to…