A tragic fire at a perfume warehouse in Dilovasi, an industrial town in Turkey’s Kocaeli Province, has left six people dead and several others injured. The blaze broke out around 09:05 local time on Saturday, sending thick flames and smoke into the sky as emergency teams rushed to the scene. Authorities confirmed that five people […]
Serbia’s parliament has passed legislation enabling a controversial luxury hotel and apartment project in Belgrade led by Jared Kushner’s firm, Affinity Partners. The planned $500m (£380m) development would replace the former Yugoslav Army headquarters — a site heavily damaged during NATO’s 1999 intervention and regarded by many as a national memorial. Despite
Belgium is urgently working to strengthen its drone defence systems following sightings that caused temporary shutdowns at Brussels’ Zaventem Airport, affecting around 3,000 passengers. Drones were also spotted near a Belgian military base, prompting concern over growing threats to both civilian and defence infrastructure across Europe. Support has already come from
Tesla shareholders have approved a record $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk, betting on his ability to transform the company into an $8.5 trillion enterprise over the next decade. Under the agreement, Musk will forgo a salary and receive payment only if he meets ambitious performance targets, including producing 20 million vehicles, developing one […]
President Donald Trump has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, marking a diplomatic win for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The decision, confirmed by a White House official, follows Orban’s visit to Washington, where he argued that his landlocked nation faced severe energy supply challenges without Russian […]
A concert by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Paris was disrupted multiple times on Thursday night when protesters set off flares in the auditorium. Four people were detained after clashes broke out in the Pierre Boulez hall, forcing the performance led by conductor Lahav Shani and pianist Sir Andras Schiff to be temporarily halted due […]
Greek prosecutors have moved to charge four top officials in the Hellenic coastguard, including the current commander Vice Admiral Tryfon Kontizas, over the catastrophic sinking of the Adriana fishing vessel in June 2023. The boat, carrying around 650 migrants en route from Libya to Italy, capsized off Pylos after hours of being monitored by Greek […]
Semiconductor maker Nexperia has restarted some chip deliveries after weeks of disruption caused by a dispute between the Netherlands and China over technology transfers. German officials welcomed the signs of “de-escalation,” expressing hope that temporary permits would soon restore supply to Europe’s major automotive industry. Germany’s Aumovio has secured exemptions
Three weeks after a daring daylight robbery saw €88m worth of crown jewels stolen from the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery, France’s prestigious museum is facing harsh criticism for neglecting security. A Court of Auditors report — completed before the heist — revealed that museum management prioritized new acquisitions and exhibitions over essential safety upgrades, despite
Georgian prosecutors have filed criminal charges against eight opposition figures, including jailed former President Mikheil Saakashvili, accusing them of attempting to topple the government and aiding foreign adversaries. The move follows a recent EU enlargement report that sharply criticised Georgia’s democratic backsliding, warning that its progress toward membership









