Marta Kos Begins Her Term as New Commissioner for Enlargement in Kyiv

New Delhi, July 19 Eurotoday — Delhi Police security has been strengthened across central New Delhi after authorities barred a planned march to Parliament by activists linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Police said organizers had not received permission for the demonstration, which was scheduled to coincide with the opening of Parliament’s Monsoon Session.
Barricades have been installed

Acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described it as the largest ballistic attack during the war. Ukraine’s air force ranked it slightly lower, calling it one of the largest and the fourth such strike on Kyiv in the past five weeks. They reported shooting down 18 of the 41 missiles and nearly all on a ballistic path.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that the strikes damaged residential buildin

Stage 14 showcased Tadej Pogacar’s dominance in the 2026 Tour de France as he won with a late attack in the Vosges, strengthening his hold on the yellow jersey with his fourth stage victory. However, 19-year-old French rider Paul Seixas turned the day into a coming-of-age story for France by finishing third and taking the white jersey, giving the home crowd a glimpse of both the present and

Augusta, Maine, July 19 Eurotoday Newspaper — Susan Collins election developments took another turn after Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows withdrew from the Democratic Senate race. Her decision comes as Maine Democrats prepare to select a replacement nominee following the earlier withdrawal of former candidate Graham Platner. The party is expected to choose its new challenger before the s

Iran’s joint military command issued a statement via state media, asserting that any U.S. “covetousness, bullying, totalitarianism or brutality” would face a “devastating response.”
Kuwait’s electricity ministry reported that Iranian attacks targeted a Kuwaiti power and water desalination plant for the second time in two consecutive days, causing a fire. Kuwait

Brussels acknowledges reforms are happening, but civil-society groups insist media freedom, protest rights, and civic space need stronger protection.
The European Commission’s 2026 Rule of Law Report raises the issue of whether annual democratic monitoring is bringing about practical changes. Released on Friday and influencing debates in Brussels on Saturday, the report highlights progress on nat

Moscow, July 17 Eurotoday Newspaper — Food supply chain concerns are increasing after fuel shortages and continued security risks around the Azov Sea created new challenges for Russian farmers during the summer harvest. Diesel availability has tightened in several farming regions while transportation routes linked to southern export terminals remain under pressure, making it more difficult to mo

In response to questions about Thorsten Frei, his chief of staff and a potential successor to Spahn according to ZDF, Merz chose not to confirm any candidates. Promoting Frei would create another high-level opening for Merz to address.
During the interview, Merz also refrained from defending Spahn personally, noting his surprise at the level of outrage. “It probably also had something to do with h

Riga’s rising Belarus frontier numbers prompt regional discussions on security, solidarity, and migrant rights
Latvia is experiencing increased pressure on the EU’s eastern border due to a sharp rise in attempted crossings from Belarus, which is causing Lithuania to consider temporary border checks with Latvia. This situation has expanded a common security issue with Minsk into a broader Schenge

Caracas, July 18 Eurotoday Newspaper — Venezuela’s emergency response to the devastating June earthquakes is under renewed scrutiny after multiple sources familiar with the rescue operation said delayed military orders and command confusion slowed the initial deployment of troops and emergency personnel. The reported delays occurred during the critical first hours following the disaster, when lo