German startup Isar Aerospace successfully sent its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Norway’s Arctic Andøya Spaceport, marking the first time a commercial rocket has reached orbit from continental Europe. The milestone is a major boost for Europe’s efforts to develop independent access to space and compete in the rapidly growing satellite-launch market. Spectrum carried
Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands have agreed on steps toward deals with non-EU countries to establish facilities for migrants who no longer have legal residency in the European Union. The five nations aim to reach agreements with host countries by the end of this year. The countries, known as the Group of Five, […]
Global food prices climbed to their highest level since late 2022 in August, driven by extreme weather, geopolitical tensions and growing concerns over agricultural supplies, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO Food Price Index averaged 133.3 points, up from a revised 130.8 in July, marking the highest reading since […]
France has announced more than €1 billion in financial support for farmers affected by record heatwaves and droughts this summer. Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said the package is a major effort given the country’s tight budget situation, with €520 million to be distributed through rapid payments to help cover weather-related losses. France’s main farmers’ union,
Argentine President Javier Milei has stepped up Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands, announcing plans for tougher penalties against companies involved in oil development around the British-controlled territory. Argentina, which calls the islands Las Malvinas, continues to pursue its claim through diplomatic and international channels. The dispute dates
The European Union’s border agency Frontex will deploy patrol boats to the English Channel and North Sea to support French search-and-rescue operations amid increased migrant crossings. Two Spanish vessels will operate from September to October, followed by a Lithuanian boat through January. The Channel is one of the world’s busiest shipping routes, where migrants
Denmark expects to begin sending migrants without legal residency to a return hub outside the European Union by the end of 2027, Immigration and Integration Minister Morten Bodskov said on Friday. Denmark is working with Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Greece to develop the bloc’s first partnership arrangement of this kind with a non-EU country. […]
Volkswagen’s board has approved plans to eliminate another 50,000 jobs by 2030 as part of the German automaker’s biggest restructuring in its nearly 90-year history. The latest cuts will bring the total number of jobs the group plans to reduce to around 100,000. The company, which owns brands including Audi, Porsche and Skoda, is also […]
German authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack at a construction site outside the Munich headquarters of defence technology company Rohde & Schwarz. Police arrested a 28-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, both Bulgarian, who are suspected of throwing incendiary devices. The fire caused no significant damage and no injuries were reported. The incident
Former Italian general and far-right politician Roberto Vannacci is set to attend the influential TEHA business forum in Cernobbio, marking a significant step in his growing acceptance within Italy’s political and business establishment. His Futuro Nazionale party has quickly risen to become Italy’s fourth-most-popular political force, according to recent polls. Vannacci









