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Zelenskyj Open to Meeting Putin After Securing Security Guarantees

Zelenskyj Open to Meeting Putin After Securing Security Guarantees

Thu 21 Aug 2025 09:20 CEST

A meeting with Russia's president Vladimir Putin is possible – but first after Ukraine has received concrete security guarantees, says president Volodymyr Zelenskyj. But Russia says that the idea of European forces in Ukraine would be "completely unacceptable"

Benefit Requirements May Boost Crime, Critics Warn

Benefit Requirements May Boost Crime, Critics Warn

Wed 20 Aug 2025 18:03 CEST

Several heavy-duty referral bodies are critical of the government's proposed grant reform. According to SKR, the proposals may instead have the opposite effect

Third Fatality in Ongoing Portugal Fires

Third Fatality in Ongoing Portugal Fires

Wed 20 Aug 2025 14:33 CEST

A third person has died in the fires that continue to rage in Portugal. The man worked with the extinguishing work in the northern parts of the country

Israel Approves Controversial West Bank Settlement Plan

Israel Approves Controversial West Bank Settlement Plan

Wed 20 Aug 2025 11:40 CEST

Israel gives final approval to a highly controversial construction plan on the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian state is erased, ultranationalist Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich jubilates

Sweden Sends Firefighting Aircraft to Aid Portugal's Forest Fires

Sweden Sends Firefighting Aircraft to Aid Portugal's Forest Fires

Tue 19 Aug 2025 21:48 CEST

Trump Discusses Ukraine with Hungary's Orbán Amid EU Membership Debate

Trump Discusses Ukraine with Hungary's Orbán Amid EU Membership Debate

Tue 19 Aug 2025 21:31 CEST

Donald Trump has spoken with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to discuss Ukraine and the country's potential possibility of becoming an EU member. Orbán simultaneously offered to host a meeting between Zelenskyj and Putin

Over 1,100 Dead in Spain's Extreme Heatwave and Wildfires

Over 1,100 Dead in Spain's Extreme Heatwave and Wildfires

Tue 19 Aug 2025 11:02 CEST

Over 1,100 people have died as a result of the heat wave that has affected Spain over the past two weeks.

Maduro Mobilizes 4.5 Million Militiamen Amid US Tensions

Maduro Mobilizes 4.5 Million Militiamen Amid US Tensions

Tue 19 Aug 2025 05:38 CEST

Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro will mobilize 4. 5 million militiamen to respond to American "threats"

Rubio: European Leaders at White House Not to Prevent Bullying

Rubio: European Leaders at White House Not to Prevent Bullying

Mon 18 Aug 2025 12:55 CEST

Europe's leaders have not followed Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj to the White House on Monday to avoid bullying from the US side, says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to CBS News.

Spain Issues Fire Warning to Pilgrims on Camino de Santiago

Spain Issues Fire Warning to Pilgrims on Camino de Santiago

Mon 18 Aug 2025 09:13 CEST

The severe fires in Spain and Portugal continue to rage and have claimed several fatalities. Spanish authorities are now warning hikers along the pilgrimage route the Way of St

Key Developments from Recent Ukraine Peace Meetings

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Key Developments from Recent Ukraine Peace Meetings

Mon 18 Aug 2025 06:53 CEST

Under the last few days, several top meetings about Russia's war in Ukraine have been held and further meetings are expected during the coming week. This is what we know:

EU to Unveil New Sanctions Package Against Russia in September

EU to Unveil New Sanctions Package Against Russia in September

Sun 17 Aug 2025 20:11 CEST

Key Developments from Recent Ukraine Peace Talks

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Key Developments from Recent Ukraine Peace Talks

Sun 17 Aug 2025 19:50 CEST

During the last few days, several top meetings about Russia's war in Ukraine have been held and further meetings are expected during the coming week. This is what we know:

US Reports Russian Concessions Before Key Summit with Trump and Zelensky

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US Reports Russian Concessions Before Key Summit with Trump and Zelensky

Sun 17 Aug 2025 14:22 CEST

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen and several European leaders will accompany Ukraine's President Zelenskyj at the meeting with Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. Ahead of the meeting, Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff says Russia has agreed to certain "concessions" regarding territorial withdrawals

Europe Seeks Clarity on US Security Guarantees for Ukraine

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Europe Seeks Clarity on US Security Guarantees for Ukraine

Sun 17 Aug 2025 09:30 CEST

What do the US security guarantees mean for Ukraine's future? The question was posed in the crisis-ridden remote meeting that European leaders have held ahead of Monday's meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Europe Faces Intense Heatwaves: Record Temperatures and Fires Persist

Europe Faces Intense Heatwaves: Record Temperatures and Fires Persist

Sun 17 Aug 2025 06:03 CEST

Heatwaves are coming earlier, becoming stronger and more frequent. Summer's heat continues to cause heat records, fires and evacuations in several places in Europe

Military Deployed to Combat Severe Fires in Western Spain

Military Deployed to Combat Severe Fires in Western Spain

Sat 16 Aug 2025 20:40 CEST

Military is being deployed in western Spain to combat the ongoing forest and bush fires.

US Proposes NATO-Inspired Security Guarantee for Ukraine

US Proposes NATO-Inspired Security Guarantee for Ukraine

Sat 16 Aug 2025 12:53 CEST

USA has proposed a security guarantee for Ukraine inspired by the defense guarantee in NATO's treaty article 5, according to Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other sources.

Putin and Trump Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine Conflict

Putin and Trump Meet in Alaska to Discuss Ukraine Conflict

Sat 16 Aug 2025 08:51 CEST

USA's president Donald Trump and Russia's president Vladimir Putin met for the first time since 2019 on Friday. This is what we know:

IF Metall Urges Government Action on Northvolt Work Permits

IF Metall Urges Government Action on Northvolt Work Permits

Fri 15 Aug 2025 14:03 CEST

Work permits are about to expire for some of those who have worked at Northvolt. IF Metall demands, together with The Social Democrats, that the government takes action

Former Mayor Dies in Portugal Wildfires

Former Mayor Dies in Portugal Wildfires

Fri 15 Aug 2025 13:43 CEST

An area five times as large as the city of Stockholm has burned up in Spain – and several of the fires are still out of control. In Portugal, a first death is reported in the fires

Lindt May Move Easter Bunny Production to USA to Avoid Tariffs

Lindt May Move Easter Bunny Production to USA to Avoid Tariffs

Fri 15 Aug 2025 10:21 CEST

Plastic Agreement Talks Fail to Reach Consensus in Geneva

Plastic Agreement Talks Fail to Reach Consensus in Geneva

Fri 15 Aug 2025 08:13 CEST

The world's countries have not been able to agree on how the planet and life on earth should be protected from harmful plastics. Negotiators in Geneva had to leave the meeting empty-handed and without an agreement for production, recycling and waste management of plastic

Plastic Agreement Negotiations Extended Until Friday

Plastic Agreement Negotiations Extended Until Friday

Thu 14 Aug 2025 16:55 CEST

The negotiations on the world's plastic pollution are extended until Friday. The message came late on Thursday evening after intense discussions