The European Commission has proposed indefinite approval for certain pesticides and herbicides, including the controversial glyphosate (known as Roundup), aiming to reduce bureaucracy for farmers. This move reignites debates over its potential health and environmental risks, amid ongoing lawsuits, scientific disagreements, and calls for a ban from activists.
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French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot, who rose to global fame in 1956 with …And God Created Woman and starred in around 50 films, has died at 91. She retired from acting in 1973 to dedicate her life to animal rights activism through her foundation.
The UK leads Europe with 109.06 reported rapes per 100,000 people, far ahead of Sweden and Iceland, per Restore Britain’s analysis of World Population Review data—though experts caution that higher figures often reflect broader definitions and better reporting rather than solely higher incidence.
The European Parliament endorsed the “My Voice, My Choice” citizens’ initiative on December 17, 2025, supporting a voluntary EU-funded mechanism to help women from restrictive countries access safe abortions in other member states without personal cost, though the Commission decides in March 2026.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs: “Europe must be responsible for its own security. This is no longer an option. It is a must.” In a clear rebuke to U.S. critiques of Europe’s declining global influence, she asserted that Europe cannot let others define its worldview, as the bloc pushes for greater independence amid evolving transatlantic ties and ongoing support for Ukraine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed the EU’s decision to indefinitely freeze €210 billion in Russian sovereign assets, enabling a €165 billion funding mechanism to support Ukraine’s defence and state operations.
Swiss 2024 Eurovision winner Nemo has returned their iconic glass trophy to the EBU in protest over Israel’s participation in the 2026 contest amid the Gaza war, as Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia and Iceland boycott the event.
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen extended their…
December 10, 2025 A British mother drowned while on holiday in Greece after going for…
In a bombshell Trump Europe interview with POLITICO, the president branded the continent’s leadership “weak,” promised to back hard-right candidates, and warned unchecked migration is making countries like France and the UK “not viable any longer.”
Bucharest/Sofia/Athens – Greece, Bulgaria and Romania have formally signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding to…
Libya’s parliament has strongly condemned Greece’s demand to cancel the 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime boundary agreement, calling it a violation of national sovereignty, while the EU continues to reject the pact as incompatible with international law.
Greece and Germany have agreed to cancel all pending asylum return cases under the EU’s Dublin Regulation, allowing Athens to clear its backlog ahead of the new Migration and Asylum Pact’s implementation in 2026. The deal, seen as an act of solidarity from Berlin amid secondary migration pressures, is expected to inspire similar agreements with other EU states.
Greek-American JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that Europe’s slow bureaucracy and declining economic strength pose a major risk to the US, urging a long-term strategy to strengthen the continent.
Paul McCartney has joined British MPs in opposing an EU proposal to ban terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products, arguing that qualifiers such as “vegan” or “vegetarian” are sufficient and that the restrictions hinder progress on health and environmental objectives.
Spanish authorities are investigating a potential laboratory leak after an African swine fever outbreak in Catalonia revealed a virus strain matching one used in research labs. Around 13 cases have been confirmed in wild boars near Barcelona, with no domestic pigs affected yet.
Elon Musk and Trump administration officials fiercely criticized the EU after a $140 million fine was imposed on X for violations of the Digital Services Act, citing concerns over free speech and transparency rules.
Greece has filed a formal protest with the European Commission after its official travel handbook mistakenly colored several Greek Aegean and Dodecanese islands as Turkish territory.
A senior Kremlin official has warned that the EU’s plan to seize or leverage £80bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine could be treated as a casus belli, raising the risk of wider conflict in Europe as peace talks stall and Russia steps up military pressure on the battlefield.
One year after Bashar al-Assad’s fall, the EU has updated its asylum guidance for Syrians, declaring that regime opponents and draft evaders are no longer at risk while highlighting continued dangers for Alawites, former officials, and other minorities.
Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 11:52 BRUSSELS – Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, arriving at the…
Greece Breaks €20 Billion Tourism Record in 2025 Despite September Spending Drop
The upcoming vote on Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 could trigger a series of reactions…
Turkey’s “Blue Homeland” ambitions are hitting a wall as Greece unveils a missile-heavy “Achilles Shield” deterrence doctrine, Cyprus locks in EU-backed energy projects that bypass Ankara, and Brussels shuts Turkey out of the €150 billion SAFE defense fund amid Greek and Cypriot veto threats.
President Erdoğan reaffirms Turkey’s strategic goal of full EU membership while warning of escalating Russian threats to shipping in the Black Sea, as Ankara positions itself as an island of stability amid regional crises.
Corporate Travel Management (CTM) will reverse more than £77 million in revenue following contract irregularities in its European operations. CEO of UK and Europe Michael Healy has been temporarily stood down as the company investigates, while Managing Director Jamie Pherous outlines measures to strengthen governance and work with affected clients and auditors.
Australian drivers are discovering that selecting “non-binary” on car insurance quotes can save up to $800 a year compared to choosing male — a loophole that doesn’t exist in the EU, where gender-based pricing has been banned since 2012.
Turkey will miss the deadline to join the EU’s €150 billion SAFE defense mechanism, as the European Commission says its application cannot be processed in time. Political resistance from Greece, Cyprus, and France further complicates Ankara’s bid, while UK negotiations collapsed over funding demands, leaving Canada as the only partner still in talks.
An Athens court has convicted 14 people of illegally obtaining EU agricultural subsidies through Greece’s OPEKEPE agency, handing down suspended prison sentences of 10 to 18 months.
Greek MEP Afroditi Latinopoulou sparks controversy by calling for the death penalty on migrant smugglers amid a surge in Crete arrivals, implicating George Soros and Qatar in the crisis.
