A major Muslim gathering in northern Paris will take place as scheduled after a French administrative court overturned a government order to ban it. Authorities had argued that the four-day Annual Encounter of Muslims of France posed a potential security risk, citing concerns that the event could become a target for terrorist attacks. However, organisers […]
Rescue teams in Germany have ended efforts to save a stranded humpback whale after more than a week of attempts along the Baltic Sea coast. The whale, first trapped on a sandbank in March, was briefly freed but later swam into increasingly shallow waters near Poel Island, where it became stuck again. Experts say the […]
Major financial firms, including Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, asked employees in Paris to work remotely after a bomb attack targeting Bank of America’s office was thwarted last weekend. The precautionary move also extended to some Citigroup staff in Frankfurt, reflecting heightened security concerns following the incident. French authorities have detained four suspects,
Russia has launched a new recruitment drive aimed at university students, offering lucrative financial packages to join its growing drone units involved in the Ukraine conflict. Universities across the country are promoting these opportunities, highlighting benefits such as academic leave, free accommodation, and substantial salaries. Officials say the initiative is part
Relatives of the 57 victims killed in Greece’s deadliest train disaster gathered in large numbers at a courtroom in Larisa as the long-awaited trial officially resumed. Many families struggled to enter the overcrowded venue, with some saying they were “packed like sardines” while others were unable to clearly follow proceedings. The crash, which occurred in […]
Intel has announced plans to spend $14.2 billion to repurchase the 49% stake in its Ireland semiconductor manufacturing facility that it previously sold to Apollo Global Management. The move will restore full ownership of the Leixlip-based plant as the company strengthens its financial position and benefits from rising demand for processors driven by artificial
Hungary’s centre-right Tisza party has widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz ahead of the April 12 parliamentary election, according to two independent opinion polls released on Wednesday. The surveys indicate that Tisza, led by Péter Magyar, is gaining momentum among decided voters, although a significant portion of the electorate remains
Euro zone manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly four years in March, according to a survey by S&P Global, with the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rising to 51.6 from 50.8 in February. While the headline figure signaled growth, analysts noted that supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict temporarily inflated […]
Global pharmaceutical companies are delaying the launch of new medicines in Europe as they navigate pricing uncertainties driven by U.S. policy changes under President Donald Trump. The U.S. government has been pushing to lower prescription drug costs by linking them to prices in other developed markets, particularly Europe, through a “most-favoured-nation” pricing model.
The Civil Aviation Authority has proposed a cap on passenger charges at Heathrow Airport, setting fees between £27.20 and £30.50 per passenger for the 2027–2031 regulatory period. Announced on Tuesday, the move is part of efforts to ensure pricing remains fair for travelers while still supporting essential infrastructure investment at Europe’s busiest airport. The









