Investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office focuses on the 900 million euro sale of 23 buildings to Belgium’s sovereign wealth fund SFPIM in 2024

The country was part of the second wave group that included Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Finland

The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal and Romania

A Lithuanian MEP’s question generated increased scrutiny on alleged sanctions 'busters'. While the European Commission’s position doesn't directly answer allegations raised by the MEP, it can be interpreted that the latter is investigating the matter in depth and reserving the right to respond in the near future once more evidence is gathered

Leaders meet in The Hague to create an international body reviewing claims against Russia, with over 80,000 damage submissions and reconstruction costs estimated at $524 billion

The Commission spokesman on Friday said both Turkey and South Korea will miss Sunday's deadline, as the 'Commission has not yet examined their request'

Greece is one of 12 EU countries that meet the new fiscal criteria

The statement by the Turkish president came during an address to members of his ruling AKP party's Parliamentary group, and a day after an annual Commission report on Turkey's EU progress

Travelers could soon be able to get from Athens to Sofia in under six hours (from the current 13) as the EU pushes for faster, greener trains.

According to the study, Med destinations such as Greece, Italy, Spain, and southern France are seeing a 7% increase in European travel preferences this year compared to last year

A Lithuanian MEP claims that ships owned by the Alafouzos, Economou and Tsakos shipping groups are connected to Russia’s shadow fleet and has called on the European Commission to impose sanctions

The relevant DG AGRI warns of suspension of payments and gives a deadline of Oct. 2 for the submission of a new framework for agriculture subsidies

A UN inquiry alleges Israeli leaders, including Netanyahu, incited genocide in Gaza, citing mass killings, displacement, and aid blockages — charges Israel dismisses as “scandalous” and “fake"

Participating member-states will be able to draw up national investment plans to describe how they intend to use the potential financial assistance; submission deadline by end of November 2025

Google was quick to react, calling the European Commission’s latest decision on its AdTech services “wrong” and announcing plans to appeal.

One of the two “marine parks” unveiled last week by a state-run agency in the country delimitates a marine park west of the only two major islands possessed by Turkey in the Aegean, and beyond Turkish territorial waters

"The humanitarian situation would be manageable if authorities had addressed the lack of reception capacity in a timely manner", said the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty

While von der Leyen emerged politically unscathed, the vote revealed deeper tensions within the European Parliament. Several political factions expressed dissatisfaction with aspects of the Commission’s direction under her leadership

The Commissioner also outlined upcoming legislative initiatives at the European level, including reforms related to returns and the concept of safe third countries, which are critical to combating irregular migration

Stepped up migrant smuggling flows emanating from strife-plagued Libya are expected to top Magnus Brunner 's agenda of talks with Greek leadership