The European Parliament has blocked AI tools on official devices due to cybersecurity concerns over cloud data transfers, urging members to take precautions on personal devices as well.
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The Slovak Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, found herself in an apologetic position, offering no…
European Parliament backs non-binding resolution recognising trans women within EU gender equality priorities.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed the allegations of the Greek Member…
Cypriot Member of the European Parliament Fidias Panayiotou issued a public apology after facing intense…
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Anonymous complaints allege Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou misused EU funds to rent a luxury Limassol maisonette as a “political office” and irregularities in financing his Immediate Democracy movement’s app. Complaints are under review by EPPO and OLAF; Panayiotou denies official notification.
The European Parliament has decided to freeze the ratification process of the EU–US trade agreement…
A Danish Member of the European Parliament was cut off mid-speech after telling former US…
Greek MEP Nikos Pappas has been expelled from SYRIZA’s European Parliament delegation and faces full party expulsion after allegedly assaulting journalist Nikos Giannopoulos in a Strasbourg bar. Pappas admitted raising his hand in anger but denied punching the reporter, while Giannopoulos filed a police complaint describing blows from behind.
“Who are the most popular MEPs in your opinion ?” was the question posed in…
Greek MEP Nikos Pappas has been suspended from Syriza and faces potential expulsion after allegedly assaulting journalist Nikos Giannopoulos in a Strasbourg bar on December 16, 2025. The reporter claims Pappas tripped him, challenged him to fight outside, and struck him twice on the head from behind, leading to a police complaint and investigation not covered by MEP immunity.
SYRIZA MEP Nikos Pappas has admitted reacting wrongly after allegedly assaulting Greek journalist Nikos Giannopoulos at a Strasbourg bar, prompting party leader Sokratis Famellos to remove him from the European parliamentary delegation and call for his expulsion.
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.
The European Union reached a landmark agreement late Tuesday to establish a legally binding climate-protection…
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.
The European Parliament and EU member state governments announced late Wednesday that they have reached…
Greek MEP Nikolas Farantouris has urged the European Union to take swift and decisive action to protect persecuted Christians and other minority communities in the Middle East and Africa, warning that the escalating violence constitutes a major humanitarian crisis that Europe cannot ignore.
The European Parliament has commemorated the upcoming 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Messolonghi with…
The European Central Bank (ECB) expects the first transactions using a digital euro to take…
Fidias Panayiotou MEP, the Cypriot YouTuber turned EU politician, admits he despises politics yet sees it as essential change. Explore his bold run and fresh takes on Cyprus and beyond.
Greece’s Watergate scandal, involving Predator spyware and EYP surveillance of politicians, military officers, and journalists, heads to court. Critics accuse the government of a cover-up as no officials face charges, and a trial begins against four individuals linked to the spyware’s marketing.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola rejected a right-wing proposal for a minute of silence to honor slain U.S. conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, killed Wednesday at Utah Valley University. The request, led by MEP Charlie Weimers, aimed to defend free speech but was denied as it missed the plenary’s opening, sparking protests from right-wing MEPs.
Afroditi Latinopoulou’s true origins have been revealed. Born in Thessaloniki in 1991, she comes from a devout family in Evros, where her grandfather served as a priest. From winning tennis titles to building a career in law and politics, she is now a Member of the European Parliament and founder of the “Voice of Reason” party.
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius confirmed that Turkish companies are excluded from the €150 billion SAFE program, citing security concerns and Turkey’s ongoing occupation of Northern Cyprus.
The European Commission adopted three amendments proposed by Greek MEP Afroditi Latinopoulou to protect the Greek minority and Orthodox Church in Albania, marking a diplomatic victory for the Voice of Reason party. The amendments ensure church autonomy, education in the Greek language, and preservation of cultural heritage, amid criticism of Greek government inaction and abstention by PASOK, SYRIZA, and KKE MEPs.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, initiated by Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea over undisclosed 2021 text messages with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla regarding COVID-19 vaccine procurement. Though largely symbolic, the motion highlights growing discontent with Von der Leyen in Brussels.
The European Parliament’s IMCO committee has adopted updates to the EU Package Travel Directive, enhancing traveler protections with clearer refund and voucher rules, stronger insolvency safeguards, and flexible cancellation rights, reflecting lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and Thomas Cook collapse.
No more carry-on fees! EU to allow free hand luggage up to 7kg, plus other passenger rights reforms. Read more.
