Arab News 32m

Mayar Sherif ‘proud’ of Roland Garros performance against Coco Gauff, who hailed Egyptian’s ‘bravery’

PARIS: Mayar Sherif’s journey at this year’s Roland Garros came to an end on Thursday with a second-round defeat to defending champion Coco Gauff but the Egyptian says she leaves Paris feeling “proud” of her performances and “motivated” for what’s to come. Sherif, who won four matches in Paris thro»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

EU's Six Biggest Economies Agree on Capital Markets Supervision

Finance ministers from the EU's six biggest economies (E6) agreed among themselves on Friday to support more centralized capital markets supervision, in a breakthrough crucial for deeper integration of Europe's fragmented capital markets. The push for financial market players to be supervised at a »»»

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Arab News 3h

Norway’s natural-born goalscorer Haaland finally gets global stage

LONDON: Erling Haaland propelled Norway back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and spearheads a golden generation ready to thrive on the global stage. Despite a tough draw alongside one of the tournament favorites France, African powerhouses Senegal and Iraq, a Norway side also contai»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Italy Urges EU to Strengthen Border Vigilance Against Ebola Risks

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday said she wrote to the European Union's top leaders urging strengthened coordination on border vigilance in response ‌risks that ‌Ebola infection ‌may ⁠spread in the ⁠continent. "Italy believes that the epidemiological situation in Central Africa linke»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Canadian in high-profile assisted suicide case expected to plead guilty

Toronto: The man accused of helping dozens of people worldwide kill themselves by selling them poison is set to appear in a Canadian court on Friday, where he is expected to plead guilty to 14 crimes. Since Kenneth Law's arrest in 2023, details of the online forums where he advised distressed peopl»»»

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Al Majalla 13h

State assassinations: whack-a-mole or strategic weapon?

Once upon a time, terrorists had a monopoly on killing the prominent. Between 1894 and 1901, individuals acting in the name of anarchism assassinated the president of France, the prime minister of Spain, the empress of Austria, the king of Italy, and, most spectacularly of all, the president of the»»»

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Arab News 1d

Italy on red alert as France, Portugal beat hottest May day record

ROME: Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal and France reported their hottest days in May as Europe struggled with a heatwave that has smashed records across the continent. Britain and France have already reported their hottest-ever May days this week as a “»»»

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The Peninsula 28.05. 17:31

Italy on red alert as Portugal beats record for hottest May day

Rome: Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal recorded its hottest day in May as Europe struggled with a heatwave that has smashed records across the continent. Britain and France have already reported their hottest ever May days this week as a "heat dome" bro»»»

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DW 28.05. 17:22

Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy securitySrinivas MazumdaruStrategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. https://p.dw.com/p/5EOlKThe IEA has warned that »»»

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The Peninsula 28.05. 15:30

Italy declares red heatwave alert for Rome, four other cities

Rome: Italy's health ministry on Thursday declared a red heatwave alert for the cities of Rome, Florence, Bologna, Brescia and Turin as an unseasonal heatwave sweeps Europe. The red alert, the first of the year in Italy, is issued to warn of "possible negative effects on the health of healthy, acti»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 28.05. 12:45

Extreme heatwave soaring through Hungary and Europe, chaotic winds at Lake Balaton

Europe is experiencing an extraordinary early-season heatwave, with temperature records tumbling from the British Isles to Southern Europe as an intense “heat dome” traps hot air above the continent. Record temperatures sweep across the continent Meteorologists say temperatures in several countries»»»

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The Peninsula 28.05. 11:42

Italy declares red heatwave alert for Rome, three other cities

Rome: Italy's health ministry on Thursday declared a red heatwave alert for the cities of Bologna, Florence, Rome and Turin as an unseasonal heatwave sweeps Europe. The alert, the first of the year in Italy, is issued to warn of "possible negative effects on the health of healthy, active people" an»»»

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DW 28.05. 11:07

Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy securitySrinivas MazumdaruStrategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. https://p.dw.com/p/5EOlKThe IEA has warned that »»»

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Gulf News 28.05. 11:03

Italy seizes $232m in assets tied to late mafia boss Messina Denaro

Rome: Italy said Thursday it was seizing assets worth more than 200 million euros ($232 million) belonging to late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro in an operation involving a string of offshore territories. Police said in a statement the assets had been amassed since the 1980s "in the interests of»»»

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Gulf News 27.05. 23:50

Italy issues highest heat warning ahead of major heatwave

ROME: The Italian Ministry of Health has issued its highest "red" alert warning as a major heatwave prepares to strike the country, covering four major cities: Rome, Florence, Bologna, and Turin. Temperatures are projected to surpass 30°C in several regions on Thursday. The red alert indicates that»»»

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France24 27.05. 22:49

Temperatures soar across Europe as 'heat dome' drives May records

A “heat dome” is driving unusually high temperatures across Europe, pushing readings well above seasonal norms. The UK and France have already set May records while Spain and Italy are facing heat alerts and limits on outdoor work. Scientists say climate change is making these kinds of extreme heat»»»

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France24 27.05. 22:49

The Debate - Where does Europe's far-right turn? Populists look to distance themselves from Trump

If the first thing Europeans think of when they fill up at the pump is Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran, it's little wonder that previously pro-Maga populists are quietly distancing themselves from the president of the United States. In fact, Trump actively campaigning for Peter Magyar's riva»»»

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Novinite 27.05. 17:34

Europe’s Car Market Expands for Third Straight Month as Bulgaria Posts Strong April GrowthOpinions

Europe’s automotive market continued its upward trend in April, marking a third consecutive month of growth driven by rising demand for electric and hybrid vehicles. Bulgaria emerged as one of the continent’s fastest-growing markets, according to new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers'»»»

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Novinite 27.05. 17:34

Could Bulgaria Benefit From the “1 Euro House” Model?Opinions

The “1 euro house” concept, which gained popularity in parts of Italy and other European countries, is increasingly being viewed as more than just a social experiment. Economists and regional planners now see it as a potential tool for reviving depopulated areas and attracting new investment. The i»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 27.05. 10:05

Media Review: May 27

FOREIGN POLICY Dnevnik.bg reports that Prime Minister Rumen Radev is visiting France and Belgium on Tuesday for talks with European and NATO leaders. The government press service says Radev is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris before travelling to Brus»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 27.05. 09:17

New Car Registrations in Bulgaria Rise over 18% in April, Average Rate for EU Shows 5.1%

Bulgaria showed an 18.34% increase in new car registrations in April compared to the same month in 2025, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). 4,742 new cars were registered in the country in April. Stronger growth among European countries was reported on»»»

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Actmedia 27.05. 09:00

Nicusor Dan: Romania calls for larger EU cohesion and agriculture funding in post-2027 budget

Romania wants larger allocations from the European Union budget for cohesion policy and the Common Agricultural Policy, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday.In a post on platform X, he recalled that Romania initiated the joint declaration of the Friends of Cohesion group of states regarding the EU»»»

Gulf News 27.05. 07:13

Philippines: How new rail, ports, power, digital links could reshape Luzon’s economy

Manila: A sweeping network of railways, ports, bridges, power projects and digital infrastructure across Luzon is emerging as one of the Philippines’ most ambitious economic transformation efforts in decades. At the centre of the push is the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), a trilateral initiative la»»»

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France24 27.05. 05:21

Why is Europe heating up faster than the rest of the world?

Why is Europe warming faster than other parts of the world? The continent is currently in the grip of an early-season heatwave, with record May temperatures driven by a “heat dome” of hot air over western Europe. Scientists point to human-caused emissions, shifting atmospheric patterns, and rapid A»»»

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Gulf News 26.05. 23:33

Seven die in France from causes related to heatwave

PARIS: Seven people have died in France in circumstances related directly or indirectly to the current heatwave, French Junior ​Energy Minister Maud Bregeon said on Tuesday. Five of the seven fatalities were people drowning in lakes, ‌rivers ⁠or on beaches, Bregeon said. The ‌government has ⁠ordere»»»

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RT 26.05. 21:16

Here’s why many Western leaders’ approval ratings are tanking

Every political and social order comes in two flavors: What its small elite and the minority exploiting it to the full want everyone to believe, and the reality that most of its members actually live in. The two never match, but this mismatch need not be a big problem. However, if the difference be»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 26.05. 20:01

Breaking: Budapest Mayor receives Ukraine award from Zelensky in Kyiv, later evacuated to shelter

Gergely Karácsony received the prestigious “Saviour City” award on behalf of Budapest directly from Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, in recognition of the Hungarian capital’s support for Ukraine since the outbreak of the war. The award, established by the Ukrainian state in 202»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 26.05. 18:51

Foreign Minister Confers with Italy's Ambassador

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on Tuesday received the Italian Ambassador in Sofia Marcello Apicella, Petrova's Ministry said in a press release. The two acknowledged the excellent dynamics of the political dialogue between Bulgaria and Italy at the highest level and the fruitful coop»»»

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Sputnik 26.05. 17:34

Italy Aims to Accelerate Return to Nuclear Energy - Prime Minister

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Italy intends to accelerate its return to nuclear energy through safe modular mini-reactors, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday. "We want to move forward quickly on the path to bringing nuclear energy back to Italy, focusing on the most innovative technologies using sa»»»

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France24 26.05. 16:03

Ferrari unveils first electric car as luxury rivals hit the brakes on EVs

Ferrari has rolled out its first fully electric car, the"Luce (Italian for "Light"), marking a high-stakes shift by Italy's best-known luxury sports car maker even as competitors including Porsche and Lamborghini ​scale back ‌their EV ambitions, citing weak demand. Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari h»»»

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France24 26.05. 15:36

Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record

France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. The French government sa»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 26.05. 15:24

Official: Revolut begins rollout of Hungarian bank account numbers for millions of users

Fintech giant Revolut has officially begun the gradual rollout of Hungarian bank account numbers to its customers in Hungary, marking a major step in the company’s local expansion and potentially reshaping how millions of Hungarians use digital banking services. The company announced on LinkedIn on»»»

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Novinite 26.05. 15:24

Bulgaria Among EU Leaders in Women’s Participation in ICT SectorOpinions

In 2025, employment in the European Union’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector reached 3.4 million people, reflecting continued expansion of the industry across the bloc, according to Eurostat data. The figure marks an increase of 5.1 percent compared with 2024, when around 3.2 m»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 26.05. 14:36

Why are buyers from these countries suddenly eyeing Hungarian property after the election?

Interest in the Hungarian property market from abroad has risen sharply from certain Western European countries since Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary election, according to new data from Duna House. However, the company says there is still no sign of a large-scale emigration or return migration wave a»»»

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Al Awsat 26.05. 12:14

More Climate Records Under Threat as Spring Heatwave Bakes Western Europe

Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures Tuesday as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above normal levels for May. A so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the sort of heat not usually seen u»»»

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Arab News 26.05. 11:07

Canada’s Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘unacceptable’

MONTREAL: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney denounced on Monday the “appalling treatment” of activists aboard the Gaza-bound aid flotilla as “unacceptable” during a call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to a statement. Last week, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar »»»

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BNE 26.05. 11:03

Eastern EU faces mounting demographic strain as populations shrink and age, Eurostat says

Eastern European members of the European Union are facing mounting demographic pressure from population decline, ageing societies and persistently low birth rates, according to new data from the EU’s statistics agency Eurostat, highlighting a widening demographic divide across the bloc. While the E»»»

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Libya Herald 26.05. 10:55

Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector

The Tourism Information and Documentation Centre, part of Libya’s Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, released yesterday its statistical report for the first quarter of 2026. The report includes key indicators of tourism performance, visitor traffic, accommodation occupancy rates, and the national»»»

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Libya Herald 26.05. 10:38

Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June

Libyan Express announced today the launch of its direct scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport and Malta starting 22 June The carrier said it is scheduling two weekly round-trip flights. It will be recalled that Libyan Express airline announced on 11 May that it had signed a coopera»»»

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France24 26.05. 10:35

France, UK swelter as first-ever May heatwave alert issued

France and the UK experienced record high temperatures for May over the weekend, according to the country’s national weather service, with Paris recording this year's first temperature above 30C on Saturday. A spokesperson for Météo-France added that a yellow heatwave »»»

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The Peninsula 26.05. 10:10

Ferrari unveils first fully electric car

Rome, Italy: Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills. The Luce -- Italian for "Light" -- has a top speed of over 310 kilometres per hour (190 mph) and a range o»»»

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Gulf News 26.05. 07:53

Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain

Forecasters in Europe warned Tuesday of exceptional heat as record temperatures driven by a "heat dome" push temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent. The surge follows a record-breaking Monday, with France logging its hottest day in the month of May on record, according to its w»»»

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The Peninsula 26.05. 07:45

Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain

London: Forecasters in Europe warned Tuesday of exceptional heat as record temperatures driven by a "heat dome" push temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent. The surge follows a record-breaking Monday, with France logging its hottest day in the month of May on record, according »»»

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BNE 26.05. 07:04

Advent, FedEx consortium launches €7.8bln all-cash bid to buy out and delist Poland's InPost

A consortium including private equity firm Advent and FedEx has launched a recommended all-cash public offer to acquire all shares of Polish automated parcel locker operator InPost and delist it from the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. Funds managed and/or advised by Advent International, FCWB - a who»»»

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Gulf News 26.05. 04:07

Stellantis: Wants to revive the legendary 2CV as a $17,000 EV

European car buyers may soon see the return of one of the continent’s most iconic people’s cars — this time powered by batteries instead of gasoline. Stellantis, the multinational auto giant behind brands such as Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, and Ram, is reportedly firming up plans to launch a trul»»»

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RT 25.05. 19:59

Five NATO countries block plan for mandatory Ukraine funding – Telegraph

The UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Canda have rejected a proposal for NATO member states to spend 0.25% of their GDP on military assistance to Ukraine, The Telegraph has reported. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was hoping that mandatory funding for Kiev would be approved at the bloc’s summit in A»»»

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Al Awsat 25.05. 18:47

Heat Dome Over Europe Scorches UK, France, Spain

Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week. A so-called "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behin»»»

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Gulf News 25.05. 18:05

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»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 25.05. 14:19

Hungary braces for mini heatwave: temperatures soar above 30°C before sudden cooldown

Hungary is set for a scorching start to the final week of May, with temperatures expected to climb above 30°C in several parts of the country before a cold front brings a noticeable cooldown midweek, according to the latest forecast from HungaroMet. Summer heat arrives early Monday will bring plent»»»

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