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Morocco’s growing power at the heart of Europe’s migration strategy

Once considered a mere transit hub for African migrants heading to Europe, Morocco has emerged as a central player in the European Union’s external migration policy, blending diplomacy, security, and influence across the Mediterranean. Morocco as Europe’s border enforcer Morocco’s......

EU defense chief warns of Russian talks on possible NATO attacks

The European Commissioner for Defense, Andrius Kubilius, revealed on October 5 that German intelligence possesses evidence indicating that the Kremlin is actively discussing potential military strikes against NATO. He cautioned that such warnings must be treated with the utmost seriousness as Europe......

Poland scrambles fighter jets after Russian strikes kill five in western Ukraine

Poland and its NATO allies launched fighter jets early Sunday after Russia carried out one of its most extensive coordinated attacks on Ukraine since the war began, firing more than 50 missiles and 500 drones. The assault killed at least five people and struck dangerously close to NATO’s eastern......

Lithuania suspends air traffic in Vilnius after alert over “suspicious balloons”

Air traffic at Vilnius Airport, the Lithuanian capital, was temporarily suspended overnight from Saturday to Sunday following an alert about several “suspicious balloons” detected in the airspace. The airport announced the closure on Facebook, stating it would remain shut until 04:30......

Spain and Portugal blackout caused by unprecedented surge cascade, report finds

The massive power outage that paralyzed Spain and Portugal on April 28 was caused by an unprecedented “cascade of overvoltages,” according to a report published Friday by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E). Originating in southern Spain, the overvoltage......

European air safety threatened by cost-cutting and staff fatigue, study warns

A new study by Ghent University in Belgium has raised alarm over the state of aviation safety in Europe. According to the research, widespread cost-cutting and pressure on staff have “systematically weakened” safety standards, leaving airline workers exhausted and fearful of challenging management......

Europe’s wealth tax: Which countries still enforce it?

The debate over taxing the ultra-wealthy has reignited across Europe as discussions center on addressing national debts through wealth-based taxation. Economist Gabriel Zucman recently proposed a 2% minimum tax on fortunes exceeding €100 million, a measure aimed at replacing France’s former......

Europe’s top destinations for residency seekers from the US, UK, and India

Tens of thousands of Americans, Brits, Indians, and other nationals obtained residency permits in Europe in 2024, with Spain, France, and Germany emerging as the most popular destinations, according to new Eurostat data. The report highlights where non-EU citizens moved and their primary reasons for......

Over half of Europe’s power grid at risk of blackout, warns Ember

More than 55% of Europe’s electricity grid is at risk of blackout without improved cross-border interconnections, according to a report published Wednesday by the energy think tank Ember. The study highlights how cross-border electricity links have played a crucial role in preventing or managing......