Poland and Hungary have introduced stricter measures to limit the employment of non-EU workers as both governments seek to address public concerns over immigration. Poland has reduced work permits for non-EU citizens, while Hungary has stopped issuing worker visas to applicants from several countries, including the Philippines, Georgia, and Armenia. Business groups and
Firefighters in Spain and France are battling major wildfires as extreme heat and dry conditions continue to grip southern Europe. Spain’s largest wildfire of the year has scorched around 32,000 hectares in Guadalajara, though the blaze has begun to stabilise, allowing some evacuated residents to return home. In France, firefighters are working to contain multiple
Daniel Siad, a 69-year-old modelling scout linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead at his home in Colombes, a suburb of Paris. French prosecutors confirmed that an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of death, with an autopsy expected to provide further details. Siad’s name appeared numerous times in […]
France’s record-breaking late-June heatwave has placed immense pressure on funeral homes, hospitals, and elderly care facilities as excess deaths continue to rise. Funeral director Gautier Caton said his company received bodies at up to three times the normal rate, forcing him to rent refrigerated containers and even assist overcrowded funeral services in Paris.
Thousands of people have signed an online petition supporting former Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli after he was removed from office following controversy over videos showing him cycling in sports tights. Although no official reason was given for his dismissal, critics accused him of focusing more on social media content than his official duties. Çiçekli […]
Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar has declined the nomination to become Hungary’s next president, a day after Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced his intention to nominate her for the largely ceremonial role. Polgar thanked the government for its confidence but said she did not feel capable of taking on the responsibility of uniting a divided […]
Investor confidence in Germany improved sharply in July, exceeding market expectations, according to the latest survey by the ZEW economic research institute. The economic sentiment index more than doubled to 26.3 points, up from 10.5 in June, outperforming analysts’ forecast of 17.5 points. ZEW President Achim Wambach said the stronger outlook reflects growing optimism
Violent clashes broke out in Bologna, Italy, after the death of Abderrahim Fakir, a Moroccan-born entrepreneur, during an attempted police arrest. Hundreds of protesters took to the streets after video footage of the incident circulated online, with some demonstrators confronting riot police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. The footage showed Fakir lying
Defence companies are accelerating the development of high-speed interceptor drones as Russia deploys increasing numbers of jet-powered Shahed attack drones in the war against Ukraine. At the Farnborough International Airshow, Ukrainian drone manufacturer SkyFall unveiled its new P1-SUN Jetkiller, designed to intercept faster aerial threats with improved speed and
Rome is transforming the long-neglected Corviale housing complex through a €58 million EU-backed regeneration project aimed at improving climate resilience and social inclusion. Home to around 4,500 residents, the iconic 1-kilometre-long housing estate is being upgraded with renovated public spaces, greener landscapes, and energy-efficient community facilities to help









