Olympic Games in the Netherlands: dream becomes increasingly realistic
There is a growing likelihood that 102 years after the Amsterdam Summer Olympics, Olympic games will once again take place on Dutch soil.
Tunnel between Africa and Europe becomes increasingly realistic
A new feasibility study has shown that a tunnel between Spain and Morocco is not impossible after all. Will the continents of Africa and Europe soon be connected via a tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar?
Poland borrows 44 billion euros from European Union to modernize army
Poland is the first EU member state to sign a loan agreement under the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative. The European Commission is lending the country nearly 44 billion euros through the SAFE program.
United Arab Emirates receives millions in European agricultural subsidies
The royal family of the United Arab Emirates bought up farmland in Spain, Italy and Romania through companies and a sovereign wealth fund, DeSmog's investigative journalists revealed. As a result, they were entitled to 71 million euros in European agricultural subsidies between 2019 and 2024.
Netherlands-based cab app secretly forwarded customer data to Russia
MLU, the company behind the Netherlands-based cab app Yango, has been fined as much as 100 million euros by the Personal Data Authority for forwarding sensitive personal data of drivers and customers to Russia.
Trump launches firm threat towards Europe for 4th of July
President Donald Trump announced last week that he was raising import tariffs on cars and trucks made in the European Union from 15% to 25%. A firm announcement from Trump that has not yet gone into effect for now. Mediation and a good conversation with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen caused Trump to delay.
German tourist wins lawsuit over 'towel laying' on Kos
A German tourist has successfully filed a lawsuit against his tour operator after a frustrating vacation on the Greek island of Kos. The court awarded him damages of 1,000 euros, German media reported.
One-page proposal must end war between Iran and U.S.
According to two US officials and two other sources, the White House is close to an agreement to end the war with Iran, reports Axios.
Top Ryanair executive wants alcohol ban at airports during early hours
Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, is calling for a ban on the sale of alcohol at airports during the early hours of the morning. He points to a dramatic increase in disruptive behavior among passengers.
Shakira gives free concert for 2 million people in Rio
Colombian megastar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana, the famous beach in Rio de Janeiro: as many as 2 million people showed up.