Europe from Lisbon to the Black Sea
Spain dismantles major Western Mediterranean migrant-smuggling network
Europol supported a Spanish-led investigation that dismantled one of the largest criminal networks smuggling cannabis, synthetic drugs, migrants, weapons, and even fugitives…
Portuguese man o’ war sightings prompt beach warnings across Spain
Spanish authorities have issued warnings after an increase in sightings of Portuguese man o’ war along parts of the country’s coastline, prompting…
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign joint defence deal
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday, regional sources with direct knowledge of the matter said,…
West Nile virus cases rise across Europe as Greece reports surge and Germany confirms first infection
The spread of West Nile virus — a mosquito-borne disease transmitted primarily by infected mosquitoes — in Greece is showing an upward…
German and Serbian authorities launch joint strike against Syrian migrant smuggling group
A coordinated international operation has dealt a significant blow to two international migrant smuggling networks with close links to Libya and the…
What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia’s war against Ukraine
North Korea has deployed troops, weapons and now, according to a Ukrainian intelligence official, a missile unit to support Russia's war against…
Sweden’s top court clears way for transfer of seized ship to Ukraine
Sweden's top court said on Thursday it has upheld a ruling that a cargo vessel seized in the Baltic Sea this year…
German anti-terror police investigate explosive drone found at Leipzig airport
German counterterrorism authorities are leading an investigation into an explosive-laden drone that was found overnight at Leipzig airport, an important base for…
Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November
Pope Leo will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, the Vatican announced on Wednesday, in a major trip…
Italy puts all major cities on highest alert as heatwave intensifies
Italy is placing all its 27 major cities under its highest heat alert on Thursday, as the country's fourth heatwave of the…
Turkey Moves to Formalize PKK Peace Process With New Draft Law
Turkey's ruling alliance is expected to submit a draft law to parliament on Wednesday that would facilitate the disbandment of the Kurdistan…
Italy to make full use of EU budget leeway for energy spending, FinMin says
Italy intends to make full use of budget leeway allowed by a European Union "escape clause" from the bloc's budget rules to…