Europe

Portugal strengthens citizenship regulations ———————————- The Portuguese government has strengthened its citizenship requirements by doubling the residency duration and imposing stricter rules on family reunification, Anadolu Agency reported. On Monday, officials decided to increase the minimum residency period needed to…

WHO launches new commission to address climate-related health risks in Europe The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health (PECCH) to address the growing health impacts of climate change in Europe, the fastest-warming WHO…

Three Spartans lawmakers removed as Greek court rules election fraud ………… A Greek court has removed three MPs from the far-right Spartans party, including its leader, ruling they gained their seats through electoral fraud, The Guardian reported. The tribunal found…

Austria declares three days of mourning after school shooting ……………….. Austria held a nationwide minute of silence and a candlelight vigil after a former student shot and killed 10 people at Dreierschützengasse secondary school in Graz, the deadliest school attack…

New evidence reveals atrocities at Nazi camp on Alderney Newly uncovered evidence has revealed disturbing accounts of atrocities committed by Nazi guards at a prison camp on Alderney, one of the Channel Islands, during the Second World War, The Guardian…

High school shooting in Austria leaves multiple dead A shooting incident at Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz, Austria, has resulted in multiple fatalities, as reported by the BBC. The city’s mayor, Elke Kahr, confirmed that 10 individuals have died, including…

Europe to face intense summer heat over next week ————————- Europe is set to experience a sharp shift from recent severe thunderstorms to intense summer heat this week, with temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages, The Guardian reported. A high-pressure…

World leaders to convene in France for UN summit on ocean threats ———————————— World leaders are gathering in Nice, France, for a UN Ocean Conference aimed at addressing critical threats to the world’s oceans, including overfishing, pollution, and climate change,…

Diphtheria outbreak in Europe hits migrants and homeless, experts urge vaccination The largest diphtheria outbreak in Western Europe in 70 years has affected over 500 people since 2022, primarily targeting vulnerable populations such as migrants and the homeless, according to…

Danish government plans to remove leader of Islamic organisation from citizenship bill ———————————— Denmark’s government seeks to exclude a prominent Muslim leader from a citizenship bill that would otherwise grant him Danish nationality, The Local reported. Immigration Minister Kaare Dybvad…