Europe Today Trump is forcing the EU 'to act more mature' in the world, MEP says MEP Javi López (S&D, Spain) believes the EU's trade deal with México is an example of the bloc's "offensive foreign action". Recent deals, including India and Mercosur, show how the EU is "working in the direction" of diversifying its economic relations worldwide, while reducing "dependencies". 22/05/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: EU makes its trade play in Mexico As top European Union officials travel to Mexico on Friday to finalise a revived EU-Mexico trade deal, NATO foreign ministers will meet for a second day in Sweden to try to decipher Washington’s increasingly confusing military posture in Europe. 22/05/2026
Europe Today Dombrovskis rules out easing Russia sanctions despite inflation fears After the EU downgraded its economic growth forecast and warned of rising inflation, EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis tells Europe Today the bloc will not ease Russia sanctions, unlike the US and UK, despite pressure to cushion the energy crisis linked to the Iran war. 22/05/2026
Europe News EU to remove remaining barriers as it reviews trade deal with Mexico The move comes as world economies look to strengthen their ties amid turbulent relations with the US, caused by the Trump administration’s hostile trade policies, as well as the war in Iran, which have caused global instability. 22/05/2026
Destinations Mexico City: A World Cup host city travel guide Azteca stadium is set to host five matches this summer as one of the host cities. 15/05/2026
Business Can you afford the 2026 World Cup? What fans paid over the years The 2026 World Cup is facing criticism over record-high ticket prices, with fans saying it is becoming far less affordable than past tournaments. Compared to previous World Cups-where even final tickets were often under a few thousand dollars-2026 prices can reach $15,000 or more for premium seats. 08/05/2026
No Comment Mexico marks 164 years since Battle of Puebla with historic reenactment Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City. 06/05/2026
Travel News World Cup travel demand rises, but not all cities will get the win While the tourism picture points to an increase in activity in the run-up to this summer's tournament, research suggests the broader impact may be far more limited. 01/05/2026
Mexico Mexican army captures top Jalisco New Generation cartel boss The Mexican army has captured CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva aka "The Gardener," a key "El Mencho" lieutenant, dealing another blow to the powerful cartel amid ongoing violence. 28/04/2026
Travel News World Cup no longer just about football: Digital nomads invade Mexico The 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving the arrival of European digital nomads in Mexico, a phenomenon transforming tourism with longer stays, remote working and a greater impact on the local economy. 28/04/2026
Sport Tickets to World Cup final in US appear on resale site for €1.9m each FIFA does not control prices on its Resale/Exchange Marketplace but charges a 15% purchase fee to each ticket buyer and a 15% resale fee to each ticket seller. 24/04/2026
Sport Italian officials roundly reject pitch to replace Iran at World Cup Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final. 23/04/2026
Art Protests in Mexico over move of Frida Kahlo works to Spain Officials are trying to reassure Mexicans that a collection of artworks would return by 2028. Still, critics of the move to Spain remain skeptical. 23/04/2026
Mexico Sheinbaum urges better security at Mexico tourist sites after shooting Security officials said that the shooting at the world-famous Teotihuacan pyramids that left one person dead and 13 others wounded "wasn't spontaneous." 21/04/2026
No Comment Mexico City: Video shows armed man shooting at tourists at Teotihuacán pyramids Video and photos published by local media shows a man standing with a gun on top of a pyramid while people duck for cover. A number of gunshots ring out in the videos. 21/04/2026
Mexico Gunman opens fire on tourists at Teotihuacan pyramids, killing one Mexican authorities launched an investigation to uncover the motives behind the attack, which took place just before noon local time. 20/04/2026