Azerbaijan Punches Above its Weight in Regional Geopolitics

Flamboyant outfits set for Vienna as Eurovision 2026 hosts

The glitz and the glamour of extremely popular live TV broadcast of The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Vienna in Austria again, marking the city’s third time hosting the event after 1967 and 2015.

Parisians share views on European support for Ukraine in talks with Trump

Parisians express hope and support for Europe’s backing of Ukraine as President Zelenskyy prepares for talks with Trump and European leaders in Washington, believing that continued diplomatic efforts will help resolve the ongoing conflict.

Spain deploys more troops as wildfires rage across the country in extreme heat

Spain has deployed hundreds more troops to fight 20 major wildfires as extreme heat fuels one of the worst fire seasons in southern Europe in two decades.

Türkiye's Defence Industry gains Momentum across Europe

Türkiye’s fast-growing defence industry is gaining global recognition. European countries are rearming and demand for reliable suppliers rising.

Britain, U.S. and others slam Iran over alleged assassinations

Fourteen Western allies have condemn Iranian Intelligence services, accusing it of a surge in alleged assassinations targeting individuals in Europe and North America.

Explainer: What is orientalism? Why it still shapes the way the world sees the east?

What Is Orientalism? In 1978, Palestinian-American scholar Edward Said published Orientalism, a groundbreaking critique of how Western powers have historically imagined and depicted “the Orient” — a vast region loosely defined to include the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Europe, Japan to joint efforts to address unfair trade, boost economic security

The European Union and Japan announced the launch of a Competitiveness Alliance to boost cooperation on trade, economic security, and innovation and the twin transitions.

EU and China hold tense summit amid trade imbalances and global tensions

EU leaders met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday for a one-day summit focused on trade imbalances, global conflicts and strategic tensions, but expectations for major breakthroughs remained low due to hardened positions and rising geopolitical strain.

EU set to triple entry fee for short-term visa-exempt visitors

The European Commission has announced a new fee for non-EU travellers who do not require a visa to enter 30 European countries. Under the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), the fee will increase from €7 to €20.

EU, Iceland to begin talks on security and defense pact

The EU and Iceland have announced negotiations on a Security and Defense Partnership Agreement, aimed at deepening cooperation and giving Iceland access to the EU's €150 billion SAFE programme for joint defence procurement.

Merz visits UK as Europe closes ranks in face of threats

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made his first official visit to London on Thursday to sign a comprehensive friendship treaty with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aiming to reset post-Brexit ties between Britain and the European Union.

Medvedev rejects claims Russia might attack Europe

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday that while Russia has no plans to attack NATO or Europe, it will respond fully and potentially with pre-emptive strikes – if the West escalates the Ukraine conflict. That’s according to state TASS news agency.

EIT invests €63 million to boost innovation in European universities

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced a €63 million investment to strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Europe.

U.S. and Europe gives Iran deadline for new nuclear deal or face new sanctions

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of France, Germany and the UK have agreed to set the end of August as the unofficial deadline for reaching a new nuclear deal with Iran, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing three sources familiar with the talks.

Wildfires sweep Mediterranean as Europe braces for a hotter summer

Southern Europe is facing an intense wildfire season as heatwaves and dry conditions threaten to spark more blazes across the Mediterranean in the weeks ahead.

EU close to agreement on new sanctions against Russia, Kallas says

European Union countries are close to reaching an agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday.

EU, China urged to show stronger climate leadership

European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera called on China and the EU to reaffirm their full commitment to the Paris Agreement during climate talks in Beijing.

Oil prices climb amid China demand and looming Russia sanctions

Oil prices hit a three-week high on Monday as rising Chinese imports and expectations of fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia buoyed market sentiment.

EU races to avert Trump’s 30% tariff threat with urgent U.S. talks

EU ministers pledged on Monday to accelerate trade negotiations with Washington as President Trump’s looming 30% tariffs threaten to upend transatlantic commerce.

Europe ‘deeply' concerned by Georgia’s democratic backsliding, urges Tbilisi to reverse course

The Foreign Ministers of European countries have released a joint statement on recent developments in Georgia, expressing deep concern over the deteriorating situation in the South Caucasian country. The ruling Georgian Dream party issued a sharp condemnation of the joint statement.

Australians rethink European summer as heat and crowds reshape travel habits

Rising heatwaves and tourist congestion are changing how Australians travel to Europe. More are now choosing spring and autumn over the traditional July–August peak to escape extreme temperatures and overtourism.

EU population hits record 450.4 million, driven solely by migration

Migration offset natural decline for the fourth consecutive year, pushing the European Union’s population to an historic high of 450.4 million in 2024, according to Eurostat figures released on Friday.

Germany’s debt forecast to rise sharply as spending surges on defence, infrastructure

Germany’s public debt is projected to climb from 62.5% to 74% of GDP by 2030, driven by record defence and infrastructure spending, according to a report by the European rating agency Scope.