World / Europe

Bardella could become youngest French PM at helm of far-right National Rally 01 Jul 2024 - 08:30 pm

Nice, France: At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National Rally the strongest political force in France. And...

Greek fires near Athens brought under control: firefighters 01 Jul 2024 - 06:01 pm

Athens: Forest fires that raged in the outer suburbs of the Greek capital over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said...

Napoleon pistols up for auction 01 Jul 2024 - 03:17 pm

Paris: Two pistols that Napoleon Bonaparte once intended to use to kill himself are up for auction this weekend, expected to reach up...

Swedish town overwhelmed by global interest in cheap land offer 01 Jul 2024 - 02:55 pm

Stockholm: A town in western Sweden has suspended land sales after being overwhelmed by requests for offering land at less than 10 euro...

Meta risks fines over 'pay for privacy' model breaking EU rules 01 Jul 2024 - 01:51 pm

Brussels: The EU accused Facebook owner Meta on Monday of breaching the bloc's digital rules, paving the way for potential fines worth billions...

Tree-less canopy walkway shines spotlight on Hungary graft 01 Jul 2024 - 09:15 am

Nyírmártonfalva, Hungary: It should have been a forest canopy walkway -- but instead it is a bridge above an expanse of saplings and...

Greece fighting dozens of wildfires braces for worse to come 30 Jun 2024 - 03:51 pm

Athens: A large wildfire broke out southeast of Athens on Sunday afternoon, amid warnings that the worst of the summer heat is yet...

France's exceptionally high-stakes election has begun. The far right leads preelection polls 30 Jun 2024 - 02:08 pm

Paris: Many French voters are frustrated about inflation and economic concerns, as well as President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership, which they see as arrogant...

Two dead, one missing after Swiss landslide: police 30 Jun 2024 - 12:54 pm

Geneva: Two people have died and a third is missing after torrential rains triggered a landslide in southeastern Switzerland, police said on Sunday....

One dead, five injured in France wedding hall attack 30 Jun 2024 - 12:43 pm

Thionville, France: One person was killed and five others wounded in northeastern France when several masked gunmen opened fire at a wedding ceremony,...

France votes in snap polls as far right eyes power 30 Jun 2024 - 10:34 am

Paris: Polls opened in France on Sunday for the first round of snap parliamentary elections which could see the far-right party of Marine...

German AfD party re-elects leaders after election gains, opponents protest 29 Jun 2024 - 05:36 pm

Berlin: The far-right Alternative for Germany re-elected its leadership duo Saturday after the party made gains in the recent European election, while thousands...

Russian judokas to boycott Paris Olympics 29 Jun 2024 - 02:50 pm

Paris: The judo competition at next month's Paris Olympics will not feature any Russians after the national federation announced a boycott of the...

Police officer wounded, 'attacker' killed in front of Israeli embassy in Belgrade: minister 29 Jun 2024 - 02:28 pm

Belgrade: A Serbian police officer on Saturday killed an "attacker" who wounded him using a crossbow in front of the Israeli embassy inBelgrade,...

Pogacar favourite as Tour de France sets off from Florence 29 Jun 2024 - 01:32 pm

Florence, Italy: The Tour de France set off from the Italian city of Florence in searing heat on Saturday with Tadej Pogacar gunning...

Paris Airbnb goldrush ends as Olympics approach 28 Jun 2024 - 08:36 pm

Paris: Parisians looking to pocket a fortune by renting out their apartments to tourists visiting the French capital for the Olympics have been...

EU questions Shein, Temu over consumer protection 28 Jun 2024 - 04:41 pm

Brussels: The EU on Friday demanded wildly popular shopping platforms Shein and Temu explain what action they are taking to protect consumers, including...