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Mount Etna has erupted, causing thick ash clouds and significant travel disruptions, with hundreds of flights cancelled or diverted from Catania, Sicily.
In Vilnius, Lithuania, preparations intensify in response to concerns over Russia’s threat near NATO’s borders. Aaron MacLean reports on the measures being implemented as local authorities address security challenges amid heightened regional tensions.
Sweden’s centre-left opposition bloc, supporting Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson, is leading Sunday’s parliamentary election with 28.1% of votes, according to preliminary results. The right-wing bloc, led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, follows closely at 19.9%, indicating potential challenges for government formation.
Croatia’s Adriatic coast leads summer 2026 hotel bookings in Europe, with 34 million nights reserved from June to September 2025. Its blend of natural beauty, cultural vitality, and attractions like Split and Dubrovnik draws tourists, edging out traditional favourites like Spain and France in popularity.
Hundreds of motorcyclists participated in the 19th annual Compasso Pascal Motard in Sintra, Portugal, on Easter Sunday. Led by Father Avelino Alves, the procession travelled from Pêro Pinheiro to Sintra’s National Palace, celebrating the resurrection and fostering a sense of community among bikers.
Dozens of migrants have been rescued from an abandoned Mediterranean oil rig, marking the second such incident this week. This situation underscores the persistent dangers associated with the perilous North Africa crossing, raising further awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
The Flora 1 has departed the Russian oil port of Primorsk, en route to Santos, Brazil, flying the Sierra Leone flag, as reported by ship tracking site MarineTraffic. The vessel’s movement highlights ongoing international shipping activity linked to Russian oil exports.
Austria has declined US requests for military overflights since the start of the Iran war, affirming its position of neutrality, as stated by Defence Ministry spokesperson Colonel Michael Bauer. This follows similar refusals from Switzerland and an expanded ban on US military flights in Spain.
The multinational coalition aims for “the collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools” to ensure a “safe and sustained opening” of the Strait of Hormuz, as stated by the British foreign secretary.
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