EU and Council of Europe Partnership Supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Drive to Apply European Standards
Bosnia and Herzegovina is advancing its European Union accession ambitions, supported by a close partnership between the EU and the Council of Europe....
China’s Rare Golden Monkeys Debut in European Zoos: A New Chapter in Diplomatic Wildlife Exchange
In an unprecedented diplomatic and conservation effort, China has loaned its rare golden snub-nosed monkeys to prestigious European zoos in France and Belgium....
EU Proposes Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Crisis Amid Escalating Humanitarian Concerns
The European Union, led by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, has proposed a significant package of sanctions targeting Israel in response to...
UK Defence Review 2025: Military Space Strategy Uncertain
The UK government has unveiled its landmark 2025 Strategic Defence Review (SDR), marking the largest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold...
Man Walks Over 1,200 Miles to Raise Awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
Aidan Courts, a determined man from Redditch, has embarked on an extraordinary journey, walking more than 1,200 miles from Land’s End to John...
EU to Freeze Chinese Medical Device Firms Out of Major Public Tenders for Five Years
The European Union has taken a landmark step to restrict Chinese medical device manufacturers from participating in public procurement contracts valued over €5...
EU Forest Monitoring Law: A Landmark Step Toward Resilient European Forests
European forests, covering nearly 40% of the continent’s land area, are at a critical juncture. The European Commission’s recent proposal for a Forest Monitoring...
Austria Wins Eurovision 2025 in Neutral Switzerland as Israel’s Performance Unites Europe
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025, held in neutral Switzerland’s Basel, concluded with Austria’s JJ winning the coveted title with the song “Wasted Love”. The...
Strong Local Governments: Cornerstone of Democracy, Says Congress President at Yerevan Forum
The President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, Marc Cools, underscored the critical role of strong...
Hungary’s Foreign Funding Bill Sparks EU Outcry Over Threat to Free Press
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has introduced a controversial foreign funding bill that critics say will “effectively outlaw...