Europe

Italy should rethink nuclear power, IEA chief says

Italy has no operating nuclear reactors and relies heavily on energy imports, including electricity generated by nuclear power in neighboring countries such as France.

FILE PHOTO: International Energy Agency Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol speaks during a press conference on developments in global energy markets, in Brussels, Belgium March 6, 2026.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa hold a press conference at the Chancellery, in Berlin, Germany March 30, 2026.

EU to restore Syria relations, strengthen trade and security ties, document shows

A European pond turtle next to the foot of a European straight-tusked elephant, April 16, 2026; illustrative.

Neanderthal children in central Europe may have hunted turtles for materials, not for food - study

President of the Rassemblement National parliamentary group, Marine Le Pen, attends a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly, France's lower house of parliament, in Paris on April 14, 2026.

Israeli ambassador meets with France’s Marine Le Pen, extending outreach to Europe’s far-right


From Nazi Germany to Tehran: When appeasement fails - opinion

Iran’s nuclear ambitions mirror prewar Europe, and the US must make the hard choice between appeasement and taking decisive action.

 Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani walks near an Iranian missile during an unveiling ceremony in Tehran, Iran, in this picture obtained on February 17, 2024.

National carrier to spread Montenegro’s ‘next EU member’ message across Europe

Montenegro has taken its European Union campaign to the skies, unveiling an Air Montenegro jet with the slogan “28by28".

Montenegro flag blowing in the wind with a scenic view from St Ivan fortress on Kotor bay.

Iranian opposition orgs. urge ICC probe into regime's alleged crimes against humanity

Legal analysts cited in Western coverage say the ICC faces jurisdictional challenges because Iran is not a member of the Rome Statute.

Iranian Protesters gather around burning cars near a masque while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026.

Who is to blame for Europe's post-Oct. 7 tsunami of antisemitism? - opinion

Antisemitism is a scourge that demands sober, collaborative action against all our enemies – not Jewish infighting. Jewish communities deserve better.

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun testifies during his Senate confirmation hearing for the role of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Germany can no longer blame only the far Right for antisemitism - opinion

Germany still sees antisemitism as a far-right relic; the events after the October 7 massacre exposed a far more complex and uncomfortable reality.

Occupation Against Antisemitism occupied a building at the Technical University in Berlin

Authority in Board of Peace is structured around Trump, not its members, legal experts say

This institutional design may explain why several European governments have stayed out. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have declined to participate. The Vatican has formally refused. 

World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

'Russia is to Ukraine what Hamas is to Israel': Ukrainian ambassador marks four years of war

He added that Ukraine has formally designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk attends a ceremony marking the two years anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Tel Aviv on February 23, 2023.

€149 billion by 2029: The unstoppable rise of European gambling revenue

This data-driven article explores the dynamics shaping Europe’s gambling market, the regional trends driving growth, plus Poland’s unique growth pattern amidst the broader regional boom.

Europe’s gambling market is rapidly growing, driven by the shift to online and mobile platforms.

Drones smuggling weapons, drugs from Egypt pose serious risk to Israeli security

Arab affairs expert Ruth Wasserman Lande, the former deputy ambassador to Cairo, told The Jerusalem Post that the released terrorists in Egypt posed a local and regional threat.

A GUN being smuggled from the West Bank to east Jerusalem, found by Israel Police, February 15, 2026.

Iran could order proxies to attack American targets in retaliation if US strikes - NYT

Attacks could reportedly include the Houthis resuming its attacks on Western shipping boats in the Red Sea, or Hezbollah, al-Qaeda, and other "affiliates" attacking US bases or embassies in Europe.

 People wave flags next to an Iranian missile on display during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.