Ukraine is ‘constant problem to European Security’ – Greek alternate foreign minister

Kiev’s belligerent policies pose a “constant” security threat to Europe, Greece’s alternate foreign minister said, adding that the last thing Europe needs is another “hotspot of tension.” “It is true that Ukraine is a constant problem for the European Security System,” George Katrougalos told the Greek Kokkino radio broadcaster when asked to comment on the […]

European Court of Justice rules Britain free to revoke Brexit unilaterally

The UK is free to unilaterally revoke a notification to depart from the EU, the European Court has ruled. The judicial body said this could be done without changing the terms of London’s membership in the bloc. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) opined in a document issued on Monday that Britain can reverse Article […]

How Drones Help Fight Eastern European Corruption

The entire operation spans just a few minutes: After zipping off the ground in a nondescript field just outside Kiev, the quadricopter whirls its way over the elite gated community nearby, where at least one Ukrainian judge is believed to own property with an estimated value far exceeding the funds disclosed in her official declaration. […]

A Photographer and Model’s Stunning Photos of Forgotten European Spaces

If you’re a photographer, there’s certainly something to be said for dating a model – and vice versa. After all, not only can you work together and boost each other’s careers, but when you travel, you can also knock out a shoot. Such is the story of model Jade Stacy Maria and her significant other, […]

A Photographer and Model’s Stunning Photos of Forgotten European Spaces

If you’re a photographer, there’s certainly something to be said for dating a model – and vice versa. After all, not only can you work together and boost each other’s careers, but when you travel, you can also knock out a shoot. Such is the story of model Jade Stacy Maria and her significant other, […]

‘Unconstitutional’: Neutral Austria wants no part of European army proposed by Macron, Merkel

If Germany and France get their wish of developing a European army, Austria wants no part of it. The defense minister’s office said it would opt out, as it would conflict with Vienna’s constitution and neutrality. Defense Minister Mario Kunasek’s office told Kurier newspaper that while Austria has no details on the army proposed by […]

‘Good for multipolar world’: Putin positive on Macron’s ‘European army’ plan bashed by Trump

Europe’s desire to create its own army and stop relying on Washington for defense is not only understandable, but would be “positive” for the multipolar world, Vladimir Putin said days after Donald Trump ripped into it. “Europe is … a powerful economic union and it is only natural that they want to be independent and […]

MPs too? Harassment of female lawmakers widespread in European parliaments, report claims

Psychological pressure, sexual harassment and violence against female MPs and staffers are widespread in parliaments all across Europe, according to a new report by a Council of Europe body. A new study released on Tuesday by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) claims a vast majority of […]

European offshore wind giant buys US‘ most successful offshore wind company

Enlarge / Gode wind farm off the coast of Germany. (credit: Ørsted) One of the biggest offshore wind developers in Europe, a Danish company called Ørsted, purchased US offshore wind developer Deepwater Wind on Monday. The move suggests confidence in an expanding US offshore wind industry. There are more than 15 gigawatts (GW) of offshore […]

Ryanair cancels 250 flights amid European strike action – FULL LIST of areas affected

Ryanair passengers across Europe face travel disruption today as 250 flights are cancelled. The airline cancelled the flights in advance after union strike action was confirmed by several countries. These latest strikes come after a summer of disruption due to strike action for the airline. Unions want staff to be given contracts in the countries […]