Keywords: Europe


Two-thirds of migrant children arriving in Europe in 2025 were unaccompanied

More than 31,000 children reached Europe through major mixed migration routes in 2025, with around two-thirds arriving without a parent or legal guardian, according to a joint assessment by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and......

World Bank keeps Russia growth forecast at 0.8% as Middle East faces contraction

The World Bank has maintained its forecast for Russia’s economic growth at 0.8% in 2026, while projecting a sharp contraction across the Middle East and North Africa as prolonged regional conflict continues to weigh on economic activity. According to the World Bank’s latest economic outlook......

Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline gains momentum with $1 billion funding commitment

Nigeria has earmarked the equivalent of $1 billion for its gas infrastructure arm, with part of the funding committed to the long-planned Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, according to the audited 2025 financial statements of NNPC Limited published on October 5, 2026. The 473.8 billion-naira facility was......

Morocco gains importance in DHL’s global logistics strategy

Morocco is gaining greater importance in DHL’s global logistics strategy, with the international logistics group identifying the country as a priority market under its “Geographic Tailwinds” initiative. The announcement was made during the 2026 Tangier Logistics Days, where DHL included......

Morocco joins international steering committee on combating corruption in sport

Morocco has joined the steering committee of the International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport (IPACS), strengthening its participation in international efforts to promote transparency and integrity in sports. The National Integrity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption Authority said the......

Europe enters heating season with gas stocks at historic lows

Europe is entering the 2026-27 heating season with underground gas storage levels at their lowest for the time of year since records began in 2011, highlighting the pressure facing the region ahead of the colder months. Data from Gas Infrastructure Europe showed that EU storage facilities were around......

Why European calls for a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine are growing

European leaders are increasingly placing diplomacy and the prospect of a negotiated settlement at the center of their public messaging on the war in Ukraine, as the conflict enters another prolonged phase and governments face growing domestic pressure over its economic and political costs. The Wall......

US redirects military aid from Europe and Middle East to Latin America

The United States is redirecting $52 million in military assistance originally earmarked for European and Middle Eastern countries to partners in Latin America, marking a shift in Washington’s security priorities under President Donald Trump. The funding, initially allocated to Slovakia, North......

Trump says Europe is being eaten alive as energy crisis deepens

US President Donald Trump said Europe was being “eaten alive” by mounting problems during a speech in Texas, using an ambiguous phrase as the continent faces renewed pressure from soaring energy and fuel prices. “Look at what’s happened to Europe. They’re being eaten alive,”......