Europe

Police close Denmark's Aalborg Airport, shut down airspace due to drone sightings

"Drones have been observed near Aalborg Airport, and the airspace is closed. The police are present and investigating further," read the official statement.

 Drone flying on high altitude mountain top; illustrative.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacts as she is applauded after delivering the State of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 10, 2025.

EU's von der Leyen says she wants Europe to stop buying Russian oil by end of year

Taiwan weapon show

Europe emerges from the shadows at Taiwan's largest defense show

Travellers queue to check-in at Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, following a disruption to check-in and boarding systems caused by a cyberattack which has affected several major European airports, resulting in flight delays and cancellations, in Greater London, Britain, September 20, 2025.

European airports work to bring check-in back to normal after cyberattack


Fueled by billionaire money, Europe’s far-right reaches heights unseen since Hitler - opinion

These populist movements, often marked by fascist and racist traits, now enjoy support from some of the world’s most powerful billionaires

 A demonstrator gestures, what is believed to symbolise "WP" for 'white power', at a right-wing protest at Friedrichshain district in Berlin, Germany, March 22, 2025.

Iranian FM Araghchi travels to New York, will meet EU officials as sanctions reimposition looms

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, is set to meet with E3 officials to discuss international sanctions on Tehran regarding its nuclear program.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell attend a joint news conference, in Tehran, Iran June 25, 2022

71% of French, 87% of UK public against Palestinian state recognition without Hamas conditions

Many fear granting a Palestinian state without conditions would legitimize the terror group's actions.

Members of the pro-Israeli collective "Nous Vivrons" hold placards on the day of a ceremony in tribute to the victims of the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas in Israel, and in support of the hostages, in Paris, France, October 7, 2024

European airports race to fix check-in glitch after cyberattack

Europe’s busiest airports, including Heathrow and Berlin, faced delays and cancellations after a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted check-in systems. Recovery efforts are underway.

Travellers wait near check-in desks at Heathrow Airport Terminal 2, amid flight delays and cancellations, resulting from a disruption to check-in and boarding systems caused by a cyberattack which has affected several major European airports, in Greater London, Britain, September 20, 2025.

US forces kill key senior ISIS commander in Syria

The terrorist, known as "Abdul Rahman Al-Halabi," was the group's head of external operations and security, the Iraqi service said.

 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

Herzog: Isolating Israel plays into interests of extremists seeking to 'destabilize the free world'

"Europe must understand: Turning its back on Israel at this time is turning its back on Europe’s own interests," Isaac Herzog said. "And we will all pay the price."

Israel's president Isaac Herzog at the opening ceremony of the new Knesset museum, in Jerusalem on August 11, 2025.

'Is there a future for Jews in Belgium?' Belgium symposium asks

The symposium, organized by the Jewish Information and Documentation Center (JID), brought 300 participants to address concrete responses to rising hatred and discrimination.

A person holds a placard reading "Don't touch my Jew" during a demonstration against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Brussels, Belgium December 10, 2023

Italian port blocks arms for Israel as worker protests mount

"The Italian state says it has blocked the sale of arms to Israel but it is unacceptable that, thank to bureaucratic loopholes, they can pass through Italy from other countries," Barattoni said.

People attend a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, in Italy, August 30, 2025.

‘More visible and credible,’ NATO debuts eastern sentry after Russian drone incursions

In response to the Russian incursion, NATO launched Operation Eastern Sentry, a framework that allows commanders to move fighters, sensors, and ground-based air defenses.

 Norway's Air Force F-16 fighters (R) and Italy's Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighters patrol over the Baltics during a NATO air policing mission from Zokniai air base near Siauliai, Lithuania, May 20, 2015.

Israelis start the new year on deck: Rise in demand for cruises

Not just Greece and Cyprus: MSC reports rising demand for Israeli cruise vacations ahead of the holidays, with top destinations in the Caribbean, Norwegian fjords, and Europe.

MSC Divina.

Nowhere is safe in Europe when Russian drones hit Poland - opinion

If we let Vladimir Putin cross into NATO territory without cost, he will not stop at drones.

RUSSIA’S AMBASSADOR to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia attends a Security Council meeting last Friday on threats to international peace and security. In Moscow’s eyes, Poland is enemy number one after Ukraine, says the writer.