Europe - Mediterranean
Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%
The Louvre museum will raise ticket prices by 45% for non-EU visitors starting January, aiming to improve security and infrastructure after recent…
France’s Macron unveils voluntary military service
Macron announces voluntary youth military service by 2026 to address security threats.
Interpol elects France’s Lucas Philippe as new president
Interpol elected Lucas Philippe as president for a four-year term during its Marrakech assembly.
Vatican reports first budget surplus after years of deficits
Vatican reports 2024 budget surplus after years of financial deficits.
Pope Leo to take peace message to Turkey, Lebanon on first overseas trip
Pope Leo to make first trip outside Italy
Italy’s Senate delays rape bill, exposing government rifts
Italy's Senate has postponed debate on a landmark bill that would stipulate for the first time that sex without consent constitutes rape,…
Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
Italy will now join Cyprus, Malta and Croatia as EU member states that have introduced a legal definition of femicide in their…
Italian Local Elections Reinforce Status Quo, Offer Limited Traction for Opposition
Italy's regional elections saw no changes in political control, signaling stability for Meloni's government ahead of 2027.
French poll shows far-right leader Bardella winning presidential election
Poll predicts Jordan Bardella, 30, will win the 2027 presidential election, outperforming all potential opponents.
Macron set to present voluntary military service plan
French President Macron is set to propose a voluntary military service to enhance armed forces amid rising Russian threats.
‘We are under attack’: Italian defense minister accuses Russia of waging hybrid war
Italy’s defense minister, Guido Crosetto, urges the West to combat escalating Russian hybrid attacks, describing current responses as absurdly inadequate. View full…
New Lead Emerges in Orlandi Case as Parliamentary Inquiry Uncovers Handwritten Note
Orlandi Inquiry Identifies Fresh Angle; Spotlight Falls on B-Movie Director’s Circle