Britain organising flights out of Israel for UK nationals 'early next week', says Foreign Office

22 June 2025, 10:14 | Updated: 22 June 2025, 10:36 Israel's Ben Gurion Airport is empty of passengers following an Israeli military strike on Iran, near Tel Aviv, Israel. Picture: Alamy The UK government is organising an escape plan for British...

Europe Frets About US Pullout After NATO Allies Bolster Spending

NATO’s European allies are focused on getting through this week’s summit unscathed. But even if President Donald Trump is satisfied with fresh pledges to ramp up spending, anxiety is growing about the US military presence in the region. Only after...

EU diplomacy calls for dialogue after US attack on Iranian nuclear sites

Moldova’s Sovereignty Day will be marked on Monday, June 23, in Chisinau, with a march organized by the authorities at the initiative of the country’s president, Maia Sandu, as well as a rally announced by the leadership of the Socialist Party,...

EU, Mattei Plan to propel African reforms

ITALY: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has said that the development partnership between Africa and Italy under the Mattei Plan, along with the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative, holds great potential to accelerate Africa’s progress in...

EU repeats plea for diplomacy after US bombs Iran

The EU reiterated its call for a diplomatic solution to the war between Israel and Iran, after the US bombed three key Iranian nuclear sites. "I urge all sides to step back, return to the negotiating table and prevent further escalation," the...

European giants struggle to win over Indian car buyers — What’s holding them back?

European carmakers Renault, Volkswagen, and Skoda continue to face declining sales in India amid tough competition, tax challenges, and shifting consumer preferences towards compact SUVs and alternative fuel vehicles. Despite years of presence in...

European auto brands Renault, Volkswagen, Skoda continue to struggle to boost sales in India

European automotive brands Renault, Volkswagen, and Skoda face sales decline in India, struggling to adapt to market demands. | Photo Credit: REUTERS European mass market automotive brands Renault, Volkswagen, and Skoda continue to struggle to...

European carmakers Renault, Volkswagen and Skoda struggle to boost sales in India

European mass market car manufacturers like Renault, Volkswagen and Skoda continue to find it hard to expand their presence in the India market, witnessing a decline in sales in the last three financial years, industry data showed. According to...

Britain’s Quiet Billions: The EU Divorce That Never Quite Ended

8 But beneath the surface of this so-called clean break lies a stubborn truth that ministers rarely voice: the UK continues to send billions to Brussels. Though Britain is no longer a voting member of the club, it is still very much on the hook...

EU urges 'all sides to step back' after US strikes Iran

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union on Sunday called for de-escalation and a return to negotiations after the United States joined Israel's war with Iran by striking Iranian nuclear sites. Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign on...

EU urges restraint as US joins Israel-Iran conflict

The European Union on Sunday called for de-escalation and a return to negotiations after the United States joined Israel’s war with Iran by striking Iranian nuclear sites. Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign on Iran on June 13....

EU to discuss Iran situation tomorrow

The European Union's (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaya Kallas, has called on all parties to withdraw following the US strikes, APA reports. According to her, EU foreign ministers will discuss the situation with...

Italy Grants Referees Legal Protection Amid Rise In Assault

Last Updated:June 22, 2025, 12:03 IST Italy will grant referees the same legal protection as police officers to combat rising assaults in sports, introducing harsher penalties, including imprisonment, for violence. (Credit: X) Referees in Italy...

Italy’s Migration Numbers Surge

Ukrainians made up the largest group of new arrivals, followed by Albanians, Bangladeshis, Moroccans, Romanians, Egyptians, Pakistanis, Argentines, and Tunisians Italy saw a dramatic rise in both immigration and emigration in 2023–2024, reaching...

EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Calls for Iran Nuclear Talks

(MENAFN) On Sunday, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged all parties involved in the Iran nuclear dispute to de-escalate tensions and return to diplomatic negotiations. “I urge all sides to step back, return to the negotiating table and...

Europe is set to be hit by a record surge in tourism. How will it cope?

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EU report rips into Israel

The EEAS report draws heavily on findings from independent international institutions, focusing in particular on the humanitarian fallout from Israel’s military operations in Gaza and violence in the occupied West Bank. The European Union has...

EU top diplomat urges ‘all sides to step back’ after US strikes

Germany: Why are so many Turks applying for citizenship?

Germany has become increasingly attractive for Turks — whether for life, work or study. Immigration statistics show that a total of 22,525 Turkish citizens received German passports in 2024 — a 110% increase over 2023. Turkey is now second only to...

President Emmanuel Macron Demands Immediate Release Of French Couple Held In Iran Since 2022, Calls Detention Inhumane

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated his unwavering demand for the release of a French couple who were detained by the Iranian government back in May 2022. The two French nationals, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, were held by Iran...