Former Aide to Zelenskyy Pledges to Fight on Frontline After Dismissal in Corruption Scandal

A new Hunger Hotspots report released Wednesday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) identifies 13 countries and territories where food insecurity is expected to worsen between June and November 2026.
Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, and Palestine remain the most critical hotspots, while Nigeria and Somalia have moved into the highest-risk category amid g

“This is a significant industrial site where the adversary produces artillery systems and specialized military gear, including parts for missile systems used against our citizens,” stated Zelenskyy. “Every Russian defense site that contributes to the war against Ukraine is a legitimate target for our long-range sanctions.”
Andrey Bocharov, governor of Volgograd region, verified the attack on Tele

The first-ever EU Strategy for Islands has been greeted as an “important political milestone for Europe’s maritime territories.”
The initiatives, which also include an EU Strategy for Resilient, Prosperous and Liveable Coastal Communities, have been advocated by the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions, CPMR, and its Islands Commission.
They establish, for the first time, dedicated European

Member states seek to revive a temporary child-safety tool after Parliament rejected the measure in March
EU governments are working to revive a temporary legal framework that allows messaging providers to detect child sexual abuse material, revisiting the sensitive issue of balancing child protection, private communications, and power between the Council and the European Parliament.
EU ambassad

During a walk through the Ukrainian capital, Germany’s ambassador Heiko Thoms explains to Gordon Repinski how the Ukrainians’ pursuit of normalcy has become a deliberate act of defiance against Russian aggression.
Thoms reflects on the toughest winter in decades. Weeks of sub-zero temperatures, systematic attacks on energy infrastructure, and constant generator noise were meant to wear

Southern Europe, June 26 – Eurotoday Newspaper — Public Health Europe remains the primary focus as authorities across southern Europe respond to an intensifying heatwave that has pushed temperatures to dangerous levels. Millions of people are under weather alerts as health agencies urge residents and tourists to avoid prolonged sun exposure, stay hydrated, and check on elderly and vulnerable ind

Women’s Youth Championship Kicks Off in Sarajevo and Zenica, spotlighting legacy, access, and Spain’s supremacy
By Daniel Mercer, Sports Correspondent, The European Times
The UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship starts this weekend in Bosnia and Herzegovina, showcasing eight of Europe’s top youth teams in Sarajevo and Zenica. The competition is significant, particularly with Spain defending

Some journalists denied accreditation are from outlets critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
NATO spokesperson Allison Hart stated Thursday that the alliance “relies on the host nation to provide assessments on journalists from their country.” NATO is communicating with Turkish authorities on accreditation, emphasizing the importance of media attendance at major events.
Campaigners accuse th

London, June 26 – Eurotoday Newspaper — Company formation packages are seeing record demand as thousands of UK entrepreneurs turn to online incorporation services to launch new businesses quickly and efficiently. Industry professionals report that founders are increasingly selecting digital registration solutions that combine company incorporation with compliance support, helping reduce paperwor

EU Implements Mandatory Foreign Investment Screening Across Member States, Retaining National Decision-Making Power
The European Union has issued new guidelines for foreign investment screening, signifying a notable change in overseeing strategic areas like digital infrastructure, energy, transport, critical raw materials, and advanced technologies. This framework aims to bridge gaps between nat