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A Sea-Watch rescue ship arrived in Lampedusa Saturday carrying 44 migrants rescued from an abandoned oil rig in the Mediterranean. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Sea-Watch, a non-profit sea rescue group, said the migrants were on the oil rig ‘Didon’ after taking refuge to escape a storm. The presence of the migrants on…
Published on 04/04/2026 – 14:41 GMT+2 The escape of Roberto Mazzarella, head of the eponymous clan that controls Naples, ended in a luxury resort in Vietri sul Mare, in the Salerno area. Carabinieri on Friday night arrested the boss, who had been wanted since 28 January 2025, after having escaped…
US President Donald Trump’s tirade against NATO has intensified in recent weeks against the backdrop of the war in Iran, going as far as threatening to pull out of the alliance after European countries and other Western partners refused to actively take part. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT His latest verbal assault, in…
In Kakanj, an industrial town in the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina, everything revolves around lignite. Thousands of jobs depend on it. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Here lie 440 million tonnes of coal, one of the largest deposits in Europe. I get special authorisation to enter the huge open-cast pit. Coal was…
As the war in the Middle East continues to tighten global oil supplies by 12 million barrels per day, the European Union is scrambling to address soaring energy bills and urging people across the bloc to reduce driving. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The level of alert across the EU27 intensified when Energy…
Sunday, 12 April 2026 will be a crucial day for the European Union as Hungarians head to the polls for parliamentary elections. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Hungary’s current prime minister, Viktor Orbán, leader of the eurosceptic Fidesz party, will be challenged by Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party and a former…
Published on 03/04/2026 – 4:57 GMT+2 US Vice President JD Vance will visit Hungary on Tuesday and Wednesday, during the final week of campaigning ahead of the country’s general election, the White House has announced. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Vance will hold talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and deliver remarks on…
Published on 02/04/2026 – 17:00 GMT+2 Claims of foreign interference have dogged France’s recent municipal elections, allegedly targeting left-wing politicians and prompting investigations by the authorities. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Results announced on Saturday 28 March showed the incumbent mayor of Toulouse, Jean-Luc Moudenc, representing the conservative Republicans party, winning 53.17% of…
With soaring energy prices and the threat of supply disruptions, the European Union is being forced to strike a delicate balance between staying on course towards climate neutrality and ensuring affordable energy for households and businesses across the bloc. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The EU’s plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions and…
By Alessio Dell’Anna & Damaso Jaivenois Published on 02/04/2026 – 10:30 GMT+2•Updated 10:45 If you work in Luxembourg, you’re in luck — you’re likely being paid the highest hourly wage on average across the whole of Europe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Grand Duchy at the heart of the continent offers an average net wage…
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