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Ancient Crop Unearthed in Canary Islands Through DNA Research
The lentils now grown in the Canary Islands have a history that stretches back almost 2,000 years on the site. This is shown in the very first genetic study of archaeological lentils, carried out by researchers at Linköping University and the...

Kastoria to Showcase Europe’s Wine and Gastronomy Tourism at EnoGastroDEST
Western Macedonia is stepping into the European spotlight as Kastoria hosts the international opening conference of the EnoGastroDEST project, a landmark event in wine and gastronomy tourism. Organized by the Western Macedonia Tourism Organization...

Council of Europe demands action on sexual violence against women in France
The Council of Europe has raised concerns about France's protection of women against sexual assault and violence. In a report released on Tuesday, experts acknowledged that some "progress" has been made but stressed that "urgent measures" are...

Draghi defends that the EU-Mercosur agreement can relieve U.S. tariffs.
Former European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi stated today that the agreement with Mercosur could provide relief to European exporters facing the 15% customs tariffs imposed by the United States. Speaking at the high-level conference...

Swedish Gripen Jets Track Russian Su-30 Jets Armed With Anti-Radiation Missiles Amid Baltic Tensions
On September 14, 2025, the Swedish Air Force reported new air interceptions over the Baltic Sea amid rising regional tensions. Following the Russian drone incursion into Poland, Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighters, in coordination with the Royal Danish...
Netanyahu Admits Economic Isolation As More European Leaders Talk Arms Embargo
On Monday a group of 325 former EU ambassadors and senior officials have submitted a letter calling on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to impose sanctions on Israel, reported by Euronews. This is in response to the devasting civilian...

ICAO strengthens cooperation with European states on strategic aviation priorities
ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar advanced global aviation priorities at ECAC’s DGCA meeting, reinforcing cooperation with European states and institutions. ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar highlighted the organization’s...

Cyprus urges stronger EU role on Gaza aid and housing policy
Deputy European Affairs Minister Marilena Raouna told her EU counterparts on Tuesday that Cyprus is “deeply concerned over the expansion of military operations” in the Middle East, adding that the island – so close to the conflict zone – continues...

Denmark pressures Hungary but does not rule out alternative mechanisms to bring Ukraine closer to EU
During its presidency of the EU Council until the end of the year, Denmark plans to continue pressuring the Hungarian government to unblock the process of opening clusters in negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union, but at the...
ASEAN stakeholders meet in Cambodia for development of regional skilled agri-food workforce
PHNOM PENH, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- More than 50 regional stakeholders from all 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Timor Leste gathered here on Tuesday for the development of a regional skilled agri-food...

Temporary protection for Ukrainians: EU approves recommendations on phasing out
Stock photo: Getty Images The Council of the European Union approved on 16 September recommendations for EU member states on the return, reintegration into Ukrainian society and change of legal status for Ukrainians displaced by the war and now...

Almost 52% of citizens support the country’s accession to the EU, survey reveals
0 Almost 52% of Moldovan citizens would support the country’s accession to the European Union in the event of a referendum held next Sunday. In contrast, only 32% would opt for joining the Eurasian Economic Union, while more than 41% would be...
Aquatic sector advised to navigate challenges, secure exports to EU, US markets
In the EU, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing remains a major obstacle to Vietnam's efforts to have the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card" lifted. The bloc’s dense and constantly changing regulatory framework also affects...

Shalva Papuashvili: Georgia is not a low fence, so the EU ambassador and other embassies and politicians should stop looking down on the Georgian people - we do not need to be taught democracy
Georgia is not a low fence for anyone, including the European Union, so the EU ambassador, as well as other embassies, organizations, and politicians, should stop looking down on the Georgian people - we do not need to be taught democracy from...

Temporary protection for Ukrainians: EU approves recommendations on phasing out
The Council of the European Union approved on 16 September recommendations for EU member states on the return, reintegration into Ukrainian society and change of legal status for Ukrainians displaced by the war and now living in EU countries once...

Crime: How dangerous is it in Germany?
"The new Germany" is "a shame, a travesty," says Kurt Caz. In a video, the South African-German travel blogger presents Frankfurt's notorious Bahnhofsviertel neighborhood near the city's main train station as the new normal, which has been...

Wild horses return to Spain’s Iberian highlands after 10,000 years
For the first time in more than 10,000 years, wild horses once again roam Spain’s northwestern highlands. The 35 horses introduced by Rewilding Spain are bringing renewed resilience to the land, Mongabay senior editor Jeremy Hance reported. In...

IPC, EU Train Ilorin Media on Inclusive and Ethical Electoral Reporting Ahead of 2027
In anticipation of the 2027 General Elections and to promote greater women's participation in politics, the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, in partnership with the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN), held...

Pro-Russian propaganda uses the church to divide society in Moldova: the Metropolis of Bessarabia targeted
Pro-Russian propaganda is once again using the church to divide society. This time, Kremlin-funded structures have created websites and Telegram channels that promote aggressive narratives about limiting the activity of the Metropolis of...
LinkedIn Live: Smarter trials, stronger Europe. New targets for clinical research., European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Broadcast, from 24 September 2025, 14:00 (CEST) to 24 September 2025, 15:00 (CEST)
This LinkedIn Live event explores new, ambitious targets to make Europe an even more attractive hub for clinical research. Speakers include: Ana Zanoletty, Head of Clinical Trials Transformation workstream, EMA Corinna Hartung, Policy Officer, DG...