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Far right makes strong gains in Cyprus parliamentary elections

Far right makes strong gains in Cyprus parliamentary elections

Sun 24 May 2026 22:16 CEST

The ruling right-wing Democratic Rally party once again emerged as the largest party in Cyprus's parliamentary elections. Behind it, a far-right party made strong gains

Merz: Let Ukraine in as a trial EU member

Merz: Let Ukraine in as a trial EU member

Thu 21 May 2026 07:22 CEST

Germany wants to make Ukraine an "associate member" of the EU - without voting rights but with a seat at summits and in the European Parliament. "We do not have time for further delays," writes Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a letter to EU leaders

EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence

EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence

Fri 24 Apr 2026 11:43 CEST

EU leaders are calling for de-escalation and cooperation in a meeting with colleagues from the Middle East. But far from everyone is on board - and the EU's political and military influence in the region is weak

Macron says defensive mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz to shipping

Macron says defensive mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz to shipping

Mon 9 Mar 2026 16:15 CET

French President Emmanuel Macron says that France and its allies are preparing a “defensive” mission to open the vital Strait of Hormuz to shipping.

New threats of total war as Hizbollah leader speaks

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New threats of total war as Hizbollah leader speaks

Wed 19 Jun 2024 17:54 CEST

Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah has held an inflammatory speech, at the same time as tensions between the Iran-backed Shia militia and Israel are increasing. Let the enemy know once again that if a full-scale war is declared against Lebanon, we will fight it without restrictions, he says