Entertainment
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Coffee prices keep climbing in Czech establishments
The cost of a cup of coffee in Czech restaurants and cafés has increased by 4% over the past year, now averaging CZK 57.80, according to data from the Dotykačka point-of-sale system.15 June 2025Read More... -
Swiss tourism set for record-breaking Summer
Following a record-setting winter in 2024/25, Swiss tourism is poised for continued growth this summer. According to economist Simon Flury from BAK Economics, the number of overnight27 May 2025Read More... -
French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu was found guilty by a Paris court on Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. The 76-year-old actor received an 18-month13 May 2025Read More... -
Strong public support in Switzerland for social media ban for under-16s
A large majority of Swiss residents support banning social media use for children under the age of 16, according to a new survey. Conducted by the Sotomo research institute, the study found11 May 2025Read More... -
World’s largest Zara store to open in Antwerp
Spanish fashion giant Inditex, owner of the Zara brand, has announced plans to open the world’s largest Zara store in Antwerp. The new flagship location will be housed in the Meir Corner06 May 2025Read More... -
Swiss wine consumption drops sharply in 2024
Wine consumption in Switzerland saw a notable decline in 2024, falling by nearly 8% compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). Swiss-produced30 April 2025Read More...
News
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Germany to add 11,000 military personnel by year’s end: Bild
Germany plans to expand its armed forces by 11,000 personnel by the end of 2025, according to a report by Bild on Saturday. Citing government sources, the tabloid said the increase includesRead More... -
Sharp rise in Belgian property prices following tax cuts
House and apartment prices in Belgium have surged, driven by a recent cut in registration fees for property purchases, according to new data released by the Belgian statistics agency Statbel.Read More... -
Dutch residents smoking and drinking less, exercising more, and feeling healthier
People in the Netherlands are making healthier lifestyle choices and increasingly following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines, according to the 2024 Health Monitor by StatisticsRead More... -
French financial giants launch European defence investment fund
Four leading French financial institutions have joined forces to launch a new investment fund focused on European defence and security, amid growing momentum across the continent toRead More... -
Flanders becomes largest shareholder in Brussels Airport with €2.77 billion Investment
The Flemish government is making a major investment in Brussels Airport, acquiring a 39% stake through its investment arm PMV. This €2.77 billion move makes Flanders the airport’s largestRead More... -
EU tackles military mobility challenges
In a bid to improve the rapid and efficient movement of military personnel, equipment, and assets across the European Union and beyond, the European Commission and theRead More... -
French police detain Palestinian man after Rabbi attacked with chair
French police detained a Palestinian man from Gaza on Friday after Rabbi Elie Lemmel was struck with a chair in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine, marking the second assault against theRead More... -
Portugal among the World’s safest countries in 2025 rankings
Portugal has been ranked as the 12th safest country in the world in the latest global safety index by HelloSafe.Read More...
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Politics
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced plans to temporarily suspend the right to asylum as part of a broader strategy to address irregular migration.
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, unveiled a new campaign on Sunday, focusing on tax breaks and investment incentives aimed at boosting industrial
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his intent to restore a "stable and positive" relationship with the European Union during his first official visit to Brussels on Wednesday.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, along with her National Rally party and 24 other individuals, went on trial Monday, facing accusations of embezzling European Parliament funds.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to use Iran’s influence to help reduce tensions in Lebanon, where Israeli strikes
Over 366,000 visas were granted to citizens from Muslim and African countries during the tenure of the Law and Justice (PiS) government in Poland.
Voters in the German state of Brandenburg went to the polls on Sunday for a regional election, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) expected to emerge as
Thierry Breton, the European Commissioner for the Internal Market, responsible for technology and defense, announced his resignation from the European Commission
Germany's opposition conservatives, the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU), have reached their highest nationwide poll rating in three and a half years, according to
Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström has indicated that the EU might impose additional sanctions on Chinese companies suspected of circumventing existing EU sanctions against Russia by