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European Ombudswoman weighs in on von der Leyen’s vanishing texts
The European Ombudswoman has defended the European Commission’s commitment to transparency amid criticism that President Ursula von der Leyen is running an increasingly opaque operation, but recognised "challenges" in upholding free access to documents.
Europe News
EU auditors question 'unclear' impact of LIFE environmental funds
EU auditors found that the environmental funds under the LIFE programme are difficult to assess, according to their latest audit. They also urged the European Commission to increase oversight as 123 new projects were recently awarded €358 million in LIFE funding.
Finland
Drone technology is critical to Ukraine's fight against Russia
Recent incursions into NATO territory and manpower shortages faced by the Ukrainian armed forces have accelerated advances in drone technology. No longer just complementary to traditional warfare, they are a necessity on the frontline against Russia – and increasingly on Europe’s eastern flank.
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Europe Today
'Europe's unity is our strength,' EIB chief Calviño tells Euronews
European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that the EU should stick together after the US administration claimed the bloc was weak and in decline. She further argued that Europe must become stronger and simplify its economy.
Culture news
New murals in Lisbon's Zambujal district show residents stories
A new art project in one of the Portuguese capital's best-known social housing districts is depicting people's life stories on walls. The initiative, inspired by the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, has breathed new life into the Lisbon neighbourhood
Tech News
Fake online ‘bot armies’ can be built for next to nothing, study shows
A new Cambridge University index exposes the thriving underground market where fake social media account verifications can be purchased for as little as 8 cents, fueling online manipulation and election interference worldwide.
The Cube
Musk vs the EU: Fact-checking the billionaire's X claims on Europe
Elon Musk made and reshared a series of misleading and sensationalised claims related to Europe on his X platform in the aftermath of a fine imposed on X by the European Commission for failing to comply with its transparency duties.
Culture news
'Stolen Children' documentary highlights Georgian adoption scandal
From the 1970s until at least 2005, nurses, doctors or taxi drivers were involved in child theft in Georgia. The mothers were told their babies had died and the bodies were not released. Now, a new documentary has given the children a chance to find their biological family.
Business
Berlusconi’s MFE backs Paramount over Netflix in Warner Bros battle
Italy’s largest media group, MFE-MediaForEurope, has publicly thrown its support behind Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery, arguing that Paramount’s offer would preserve competition in the global streaming market.