A process not an event: but Brejoin is in the air
Brejoin is in the air in the UK, where Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham, the two Labour politicians most likely to succeed the desperately beleaguered prime minister Keir Starmer, say that they want the UK to rejoin the EU, with Streeting describing Brexit as a “catastrophic mistake”. Starmer’s gover»»»
Sri Lanka travel just got easier: Free ETA visas launched for Indians, Pakistanis and 38 others
Dubai: Sri Lanka has introduced a new free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) tourist visa scheme for travellers from 40 countries, including India, Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the US, in a move aimed at easing entry for short-term visitors. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»
New FM Anita Orbán held first talk with Russia's ambassador after biggest drone strike on Transcarpathia
New FM Anita Orbán held first talk with Russia's ambassador after biggest drone strike on Transcarpathia Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budape»»»
Russia - DailyNewsHungary
Russia - DailyNewsHungary Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Countryside & beyond Lake Balaton Traffic Public transport Budapest Airport »»»
PM Magyar: Shredded documents and Fidesz campaign materials found in former ministry building – video
PM Magyar: Shredded documents and Fidesz campaign materials found in former ministry building – video Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest »»»
Magyar meets Tusk in Poland on first foreign trip
Magyar meets Tusk in Poland on first foreign trip Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Countryside & beyond Lake Balaton Traffic Public tra»»»
How smaller EU states are reshaping Europe’s power structure
How smaller EU states are reshaping Europe’s power structure Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Countryside & beyond Lake Balaton Traffic»»»
New poll says former PM Orbán's Fidesz may vanish
New poll says former PM Orbán's Fidesz may vanish Search: Skip to content Politics Hungarian politics EU relations Foreign affairs Migration Business Artificial intelligence Economy Energy Finance Labour market Real estate Travel Tourism Budapest Countryside & beyond Lake Balaton Traffic Public tra»»»
PM Magyar to slash own salary by half as Hungary targets politicians’ pay cuts
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Chinese cars gaining credibility among European consumers – study
European consumers’ perception of cars made in China has entered a new stage: for the first time, a majority of Europeans, 55%, say they would be open to buying their next car from a Chinese manufacturer, according to the latest international Customers & Markets Survey conducted by global managemen»»»
Muslim candidates divide right in Italian city vote
Vigevano, Italy: A local election in an industrial city in northern Italy is exposing differences over immigration between governing coalition parties and showing how the country’s rapidly changing social fabric is shaping politics. Surrounded by factories and rice paddies, Vigevano is a city of 62»»»
Germany's Dr. Wolff cosmetics company is going all in on AI
BusinessGermanyGermany's Dr. Wolff cosmetics company is going all in on AIMathilda Jordanova-DudaThis medium-sized, family-run business has embraced artificial intelligence to stay competitive. All employees are encouraged to learn about and apply LLMs. https://p.dw.com/p/5ECzXWill rapidly adopting»»»
6 reasons a second residency works
Across the Middle East today, a quiet question is repeating itself at dinner tables, in WhatsApp groups, and between colleagues. If something changes — my job, my company, my industry, my circumstances — what is my backup? For skilled professionals especially, the honest answer for many is: nothing»»»
French public increasingly sees Qatar as key ally: Poll finds
Doha, Qatar: A new French public opinion survey has revealed a significant rise in positive perceptions of Qatar among the French public, reflecting the country’s growing diplomatic and economic influence in Europe and the Middle East. According to the ‘French Perspectives on Foreign Policy Wave 2 »»»
Dual Education in Bulgaria Develops Too Sluggishly, Think-Tank Says
The national plan for secondary education admissions in Bulgaria for the 2026/2027 school year shows that 63% of the enrolment positions are for vocational training. To ensure that secondary-level vocational education is linked to the needs of the labour market, it is essential to develop the dual »»»
Crack found in California toxic chemical tank could relieve pressure
Los Angeles, United States: Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving pressure as the threat of an explosion has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. About 50,000 residents were ordered to leave their h»»»
EU’s foreign policy boss Kallas is undermining Europe’s credibility
Kaja Kallas has done it again. The EU’s top foreign policy high representative called China a “cancer” that needs decisive treatment with chemotherapy rather than temporary relief with morphine. This is the latest in a series of bizarre remarks that have unsettled her colleagues and led to the rapi»»»
EU’s foreign policy boss Kallas is undermining Europe’s credibility
Kaja Kallas has done it again. The EU’s top foreign policy high representative called China a “cancer” that needs decisive treatment with chemotherapy rather than temporary relief with morphine. This is the latest in a series of bizarre remarks that have unsettled her colleagues and led to the rapi»»»
The baby bust: how a global demographic crisis crept up on everyone
↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»
The baby bust: how a global demographic crisis crept up on everyone
↵ Just a decade ago, the dominant demographic narrative was of "dying Russia" — a population hollowed out by the chaos that followed the Soviet collapse, shrinking through a combination of low birth rates, high mortality and mass emigration. The meme was convenient and, for a while, acc»»»
AfD Aims for Historic Win in Saxony-Anhalt — Reports
Alternative for Germany’s lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, said his party wants to form the first AfD-led regional government in Germany, European media reported. Recent polls show AfD on course to win the September election in the eastern German state, with the possibility of gove»»»
THIS WEEK: Magyar heads to Brussels to unlock Hungary’s frozen EU recovery money by 31 August
Hungarian prime minister Péter Magyar is expected in Brussels this week, seeking to reach an agreement with the EU Commission on unlocking €10.4bn in recovery funds that were frozen over the rule-of-law breaches during the previous government of Viktor Orbán. “Both sides will do everything they can»»»
Oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor Is Keeping Memory of the Surprise Bombing Alive at 106
On the day of the Pearl Harbor attack, the country's oldest living survivor of the Japanese bombing was far below deck helping repair one the boilers of the USS St. Louis. Freeman Johnson, who turned 106 in March, never witnessed the surprise attack. He never heard his shipmates firing antiaircraft»»»
3 Red Cross volunteers among suspected Ebola deaths - UPI.com
epa12987162 Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment prepare to transport the body of an Ebola victim for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Saturday. Photo by Stringer/EPA May 24 (UPI) -- The International Federation R»»»
Mawani adds Ocean Rise Express service at Jeddah Islamic Port
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s maritime connectivity is set to improve with the launch of a new Ocean Rise Express shipping service linking Jeddah Islamic Port with major Asian and European ports. Operated by CMA CGM, the new service connects Jeddah Islamic Port with Kobe, Nagoya, and Yokohama in Japan; Xi»»»
Over 50 Journalists Heading to Site of Ukrainian Attack on Dormitory in Starobelsk
Twenty-one students died and dozens more were injured as a result of the Ukrainian drone attack on a high school building and a dormitory in Starobelsk, the Lugansk People's Republic, on Friday night. “Today, media representatives from 19 countries arrived in the Lugansk People’s Republic: Austria,»»»
On This Day, May 24: Brooklyn Bridge opens to public - UPI.com
On May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened to the public, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City. 1 of 6 | On May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened to the public, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York City. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo On this date in h»»»
CDC expands Ebola screening program for Americans returning to the U.S. - UPI.com
Travelers must be screened at one of three U.S. airports before returning home. Health workers wearing full personal protective equipment on Saturday prepare to transport the body of person who died of Ebola for a safe burial at Sofepadi Hospital in Bunia, Ituri province, in the Democratic Republic»»»
Spotlight - Trump disappointed in NATO: Plan B?
As NATO foreign ministers gather in southern Sweden, fresh questions are growing over President Trump’s commitment to the alliance. The message from Washington today came via Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid continuing uncertainty over Article 5 — NATO’s collective defence guarantee. In recent »»»
Mawani Adds CMA CGM’s Ocean Rise Express Service to Jeddah Port
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has added CMA CGM's Ocean Rise Express (OCR) shipping service to Jeddah Islamic Port, aiming to strengthen maritime connectivity between Saudi Arabia and global markets, support the smooth flow of supply chains, and increase the efficiency of port operations. The »»»
IMF: EU Must Reform, Consolidate, Use Joint Debt to Cope with Spending Needs
European Union countries will face large bills for defense, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance ministers on Saturday, suggesting a mix of reforms, consolidation and joint borrowing as a way to manage that. "If left unchecked, public debt will b»»»
Screen-shunning parents turn to audio toys
Paris, France: Alone in her bedroom, six-year-old Emilia laughs at jokes told by kids on the other side of the world and listens to stories told by a lively adult voice. The tales and gags -- many baffling to adult ears -- are emitted by a Yoto player, one of a growing class of sound-only gadgets f»»»
On This Day, May 23: Accordion receives patent - UPI.com
On May 23, 1829, Cyrill Demian was granted a patent for his musical instrument called the accordion. 1 of 6 | On May 23, 1829, Cyrill Demian was granted a patent for his musical instrument called the accordion. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo On this date in history: In 1701, Capt.»»»
Belgium to buy €700 million cruise missiles for F-35 jets, drones
BRUSSELS: Belgium is set to spend nearly €700 million on Norwegian-made cruise missiles for its new F-35 fighter jets, according to reports by De Tijd and L’Echo. The AGM-184 JSM missiles are being developed by Norway’s Kongsberg with US defence firm Raytheon. The weapons can strike targets on land»»»
WHO warns Ebola outbreak risk now 'very high' in DR Congo
The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo to “very high,” warning the outbreak could accelerate rapidly. With no approved vaccine or treatment available, health officials are racing to contain the virus and »»»
Ebola risk now at highest level in DR Congo, says WHO
GENEVA: The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continued to rise. There are now 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths in the DRC, with almost 750 suspected case»»»
Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel to end settlement expansion
ROME: Italy, France, Britain, and Germany urged Israel on Friday to stop expanding its settlements in the West Bank, saying the government was “undermining stability” and prospects for a two-state solution. “We call on the government of Israel to end its expansion of settlements and administrative »»»
Europe’s secret Plan B to replace NATO
Soldiers of the “Black Jack” brigade ritually furled and packed their unit’s colours in Fort Hood, Texas, in early May, as the tank unit’s 4,000 troops prepared to deploy to Poland to help defend NATO against the Russian threat. “When an armoured brigade combat team deploys forward, it sends a clea»»»
European stocks hit one-month high as regional markets rally
Brussels: European stock markets closed higher on Friday, with major regional indices reaching their strongest levels in more than a month amid broad investor optimism and gains across key sectors. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 index rose 0.73% to finish at 625.12 points, marking its biggest we»»»
Jordan’s crown prince highlights vocational training cooperation during Germany visit
BERLIN: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah met Germany’s Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali Radovan in Berlin on Friday, and the two sides discussed economic cooperation, vocational training and humanitarian support. The crown prince expressed Jordan’s appreciati»»»
Zelensky says he expects US proposals on new formats for peace talks
KYIV: Diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine should be reinvigorated, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday, adding that he expected new US proposals on how that diplomacy will be conducted. Zelensky, speaking in his nightly video address, also said the frontline situation was favo»»»
Freed Gaza Flotilla Activists Allege Israeli Abuse Including Rape
Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organizers said on Friday, with several hospitalized with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape. Israel's prison service denied the allegation»»»
WHO raises DRC Ebola risk to 'very high;' 177 deaths suspected - UPI.com
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks during a press conference on the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda at WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday. Photo by Martial Trezzini/EPA May»»»
Ebola Risk Now at Highest Level in DR Congo, Says WHO
The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continues to rise. The WHO upgraded its risk assessment level from high to very high for the DR Congo, while keeping the regional»»»
Italy, France, UK, Germany Urge Israel to End Settlement Expansion
Italy, France, Britain and Germany urged Israel Friday to stop expanding its settlements in the West Bank, saying the government was "undermining stability" and prospects for a two-state solution. "We call on the government of Israel to end its expansion of settlements and administrative powers, en»»»
Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel to end settlement expansion
Italy, France, Britain and Germany urged Israel on Friday to stop expanding its settlements in the West Bank, condemning settler violence and warning construction companies not to bid for tenders. "We call on the government of Israel to end its expansion of settlements and administrative powers, en»»»
NATO allies bewildered by Trump’s about-face on US troop moves in Europe
HELSINGBORG: NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment on Friday at US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 US troops to Poland just weeks after he ordered the same number of forces pulled out of Europe. The apparent change of mind came after weeks of statem»»»
NATO ministers seek clarity after Trump’s ‘confusing’ about-face on US troops in Europe
European foreign ministers holding talks at a NATO summit in Sweden Friday scrambled to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over President Donald Trump’s decision to send 5,000 US troops to Poland, just weeks after he ordered 5,000 troops to be pulled out of Europe. Sweden's foreign »»»
Focus - Germany becomes destination of choice for Jews leaving Israel
Last year, for the first time in its history, Israel recorded a negative migration balance. In 2024, 82,700 Israelis left the country, an all-time record. In Europe, Germany is benefiting the most, attracting 18 percent of this emigration according to the OECD. Settling in Germany is facilitated by»»»