The ruling party in Georgia, Georgian Dream, mobilised thousands of supporters from various parts of the country to counter the waves of anti-government protests that have rocked the capital, Tbilisi, since mid-April. The protests were sparked by the reintroduction of a bill
Candidates to be the next European Commission president clashed over EU defence policy during a live debate tonight. Danish MEP Anders Vistisen, for the far-right Identity and Democracy Party, claimed the issue is being used to push for more European integration. Speaking
Russia could cause a new air disaster in Europe as its neighbours warned commercial flights in the Baltic region have experienced issues with GPS signal jamming. Foreign Ministers from Russia’s neighbours have warned the threat has now become “too dangerous to ignore”
The European Union announced on Monday that it is tightening visa requirements for people from Ethiopia, accusing the government there of a failure to cooperate in taking back citizens found to be living illegally in the 27-nation bloc. EU headquarters said the
Latvia is urging people to turn their cellars into air-raid shelters amid fears Vladimir Putin could attack the Baltics next. Mayor of the Latvian capital Riga, Vilnis Kirsis, said: “Ensure your cellars and basements can be used as shelters in case of
Tonight, the political spotlight is on Maastricht as Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, faces off with seven other lead candidates in a European election debate. The event marks the first time these candidates will debate on stage,
Amsterdam has banned the construction of new hotels in its battle against overtourism. Perhaps even more radically, officials in the Dutch capital are also capping the total number of tourists a year allowed to stay in hotels overnight. The local Amsterdam government
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to outline his vision for Europe to become a more assertive global power against a backdrop of war in Ukraine and other security and economic challenges, in a speech on Thursday ahead of pivotal European Parliament
Venice is piloting a scheme to charge day-trippers a £4.30 (5 euros) entry fee which officials hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more liveable for its dwindling number of residents. Signs advising arriving visitors of
The European Union announced on Wednesday an investigation into whether China is using unfair methods to deprive companies in Europe of access to its market for medical devices ranging from hypodermic needles to high-tech scanners. The probe launched by the European Commission