Author: Olga Winter - EU Newsdesk

Syria’s ruler Bashar al-Assad has apparently left the capital Damascus. The militiamen announce the beginning of a new era in a “free Syria.” The Prime Minister wants to cooperate with a change of power. Syria: Bashar al-Assad is said to have fled Damascus – rebels report invasion of the capital

In the spring, a person became infected with bird flu for the first time from a cow. There are now dozens of cases and H5N1 is spreading through the herds. There is not much that is missing that people become infected more easily – researchers are calling for close controls.What’s happening on US farms doesn’t just provide material for westerns or family dramas: virologists all over the world are currently keenly interested in what exactly…

The US promises Ukraine more weapons and ammunition worth almost a billion dollars. It may be one of the last aid packages before Donald Trump moves into the White House. 988 million dollars – USA sends drones, tanks and ammunition to Ukraine

  South Korean police arrested former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on Sunday for his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to impose martial law, according to Yonhap News Agency. Kim was considered a key figure in Tuesday’s short-lived martial law decree. He had already resigned as defense minister. Police have launched an investigation into Kim, as well as Yoon and martial law commander Park An-su, for alleged insurrection. Police also raided Kim’s home and placed him under…

Tomas Cvancara came on as a substitute in the final stages to possibly help Mönchengladbach win against BVB. Less than six minutes later, the striker saw yellow and red. Then there was criticism. Borussia Dortmund once again disappointed away from home in a poor prestige duel against Borussia Mönchengladbach. At 1:1 (0:0), BVB remained winless in their sixth away game this season. Dortmund’s lead after a great individual performance by the in-form Jamie Gittens (65th…

The comedy “Emilia Pérez” about a trans woman caused discussions. It has now been awarded best film at the European Film Awards. But there were other awards for the film. European Film Prize: Musical comedy “Emilia Pérez” wins

The two main heads of the European Union, France and Germany, are mired in a deep polarization that further alters plans to recover their weakened economies, something that generates many concerns within the EU. Both countries not only have in common the weakness of their respective GDPs. They are also mired in a very similar political instability, impossible to solve in the short term due to the application of the same strategy, that which establishes…

The lightning offensive by the Islamist rebels in Syria is putting ruler Bashar al-Assad under increasing pressure. After the fall of the city of Aleppo, a decisive battle for the city of Homs is now imminent. Watch this and other news on WELT TV.© Axel Springer Germany GmbH. All rights reserved. Now live: Offensive puts Assad under increasing pressure – All developments in Syria – Video

Our family prefers to travel by train – and it’s completely voluntary. Why we don’t pull the emergency brake even in the greatest chaos. Traveling with children: Why we like traveling by train – despite everything

The military junta in Burkina Faso dismissed Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela on Friday and dissolved the government. “The prime minister’s official functions are terminated,” read a decree issued by the junta’s leader, interim President Ibrahim Traore. He said government ministers will remain in office until a new government is formed. No reasons were given for the dismissal. Tambela was named as premier in October 2022 after the coup that brought Traore to power. The prime…

The country allocates about half the amount — calculated as a percentage of national wealth or GDP — as neutral Malta and less than a quarter of the budget of fellow neutral state Austria.

  In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Jakov Milatović calls EU enlargement an insurance policy for “the security of the European continent”. Montenegro’s youngest-ever president at the age of 36, Jakov Milatović, was elected in May last year, winning a landslide majority on an unabashedly pro-EU platform. An economist by trade and former minister of economic development, Milatović has balanced his ambitions for Europe with a desire for closer relations with Serbia. This is despite…

EU Commission Intensifies Monitoring of TikTok During Romanian Elections Amidst Concerns of Foreign Interference As the Romanian elections unfold, the European Commission has ramped up its scrutiny of TikTok, invoking the Digital Services Act (DSA) to address potential threats to electoral integrity. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to ensure that social media platforms uphold their responsibilities in safeguarding democratic processes. The Commission has issued a retention order to TikTok, mandating the platform to freeze…

The only remaining sibling of Ireland’s longest-missing child has claimed that a garda in Waterford “ran my brother out of Ireland” as he made a final appeal for information after more than 60 years of campaigning. James ‘Jimmy’ Malachy O’Neill was just 16 years old when he vanished from his home at 17 Leamy St, Waterford, on December 15, 1947. He will be missing 77 years next week. The 16-year-old had worked in a local…

The Constitutional Court’s decision to declare the presidential election invalid due to alleged Russian influence has thrown Romania into turmoil. It is a legal emergency brake that further divides society – and could have unwanted consequences beyond the country. “The anti-Western thinking against the EU and NATO is catching”

Bianca Heinicke was one of the most famous influencers in the country. Then she wanted a new life. BibisBeautyPalace: Bianca Heinicke about her new life away from the public eye

A US federal appeals court on Friday upheld a law which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent firm ByteDance, in a move that could lead to a ban on the popular short video platform as early as next month. The law — which was signed by US President Joe Biden in April — gave ByteDance one year to divest from TikTok or be banned from app stores in the US. For a long time, US officials…

BRUSSELS — Few investment disputes have garnered as much global attention as the case of the Micula brothers, two Romanian  investors based in Sweden, who embarked on a decades-long legal battle against Romania. What began as an effort to enforce their rights under a bilateral treaty has spiralled into a legal odyssey, raising profound questions about the European Union’s handling of international arbitration and its respect for investor protections. The dispute, formally known as Micula and Others…

She was adored by the Pope, Angela Merkel and the Greens. Greta Thunberg is now appearing at anti-Semitic events. Just like on Thursday evening in Mannheim. Site visit in madness. Formerly a prophet, today a golden calf – “Fuck Germany. Fuck Israel,” shouts Greta Thunberg in Mannheim

Families with lower and middle incomes often cannot afford everyday helpers. Or employ them black. Labor Minister Heil wants to change that – what the traffic light coalition actually wanted to do. Hubertus Heil wants to introduce subsidies for cleaning aides or babysitters

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol addressed the nation on Saturday ahead of a vote in parliament to impeach him. It was the first time he appeared before the public since plunging the country into political chaos four days earlier. “I am truly sorry and would like to sincerely apologize to the people who were shocked,” Yoon said. “I leave it up to my party to take steps to stabilize the political situation in future, including…

On December 4, 2024, the European Parliament hosted the 27th edition of the European Prayer Breakfast, where the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) made a compelling case for the appointment of an EU Coordinator dedicated to combating anti-Christian hatred. The conference, themed “Safeguarding Religious Freedom in Europe – Current Challenges and Future Prospects,” underscored the urgency of addressing rising anti-Christian sentiments across Europe. Alessandro Calcagno, COMECE’s adviser on fundamental rights…

The Federal Employment Agency will have to spend significantly more money this year than planned, as an IW analysis now shows. There is also a risk of a financing gap in 2025, mainly due to two trends. But also because the authority is paying more for administration and personnel than ever before. Employment agency: New billion-dollar gap – and record costs for administration and personnel

Alcohol abuse, sexual violence, Nazi tattoos: What the US media reports about Pete Hegseth should disqualify him for office in the US government. Donald Trump thinks it’s all “fake news”, the man is a “winner”. Trump sticks with scandal-prone candidate for Secretary of Defense

After a start to the year with slow and moderate growth, the eurozone economy shows signs of recovery in the third quarter of the year. The gross domestic product of the euro countries has shown a rebound of 0.4% between July and September, exceeding the 0.2% increase in the second quarter of the year. An impulse that is supported by an increase in household consumption and an increase in public spending by governments. In the…