By JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 13:54 BST, 31 August 2025 | Updated: 14:02 BST, 31 August 2025 Rachel Reeves has been warned not to hike alcohol taxes again at the Budget with British drinkers already paying up to four times more on spirits than in other countries. Excise duty on a standard 50ml…
This year marks half a century of formal diplomatic relations between China and the European Union as well as the 25th anniversary of the founding of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. In this, the fourth part of the series, Shi Jiangtao looks at how the issue of Taiwan is overshadowing the relationship….
WARSAW (Reuters) -Polish prosecutors have charged a group of six people with offences including sabotage commissioned by foreign intelligence services, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Poland says its role as a hub for aid to Ukraine has made it a target for Russian and Belarusian secret services, accusing Moscow and Minsk of commissioning acts of…
Such demands show Europe is growing more comfortable in putting its positions forward on the resolution of Russia’s war against Ukraine, with views that have recently been more pro-Kyiv than Washington’s under Trump. Chief EU diplomat Kaja Kallas, after an emergency meeting of European foreign ministers on Monday, said that no concessions should be discussed…
Merz and other European leaders demand that Putin first agrees to a ceasefire before any peace talks or land swaps between Moscow and Kyiv can take place. They have also made clear that any potential territorial exchanges must be balanced and agreed with Kyiv, and that Ukraine should receive firm security guarantees to protect it…
“We remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force,” the leaders stressed. Trump said on Friday that there will be “some swapping of territories” as part of a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine, a proposition that was quickly rejected by Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy said Kyiv is “ready to work together with…
As expected, Sassuolo have officially signed Poland international Sebastian Walukiewicz from Torino, on loan with option to buy at the end of the season. The two clubs had shaken hands yesterday and he left the pre-season training camp to reach his new teammates. Advertisement He underwent a medical and put pen to paper on the…
Home » Cyprus News » Germany, United Kingdom, Israel, Poland, Greece, Sweden Drive Massive Tourism Revenue for Cyprus in 2024: What more you need to know? Tuesday, July 22, 2025 As one of the Mediterranean’s most popular luxury holiday destinations, Cyprus impresses visitors once again in 2024, reeling in an impressive €3.2 billion thanks to…
At the center of the EU’s concern are fears that Putin will do with Libya what he has already attempted in parts of Eastern Europe, where he has waged what EU officials say is a hybrid war on the bloc that includes weaponizing migration. EU countries accuse Minsk and Moscow of facilitating irregular crossings of asylum…
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — The draw made Monday for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League: League Path First Leg Aug. 5-6 Brann (Norway) or Salzburg (Austria) vs. Club Brugge (Belgium) Rangers (Scotland) or Panathinaikos (Greece) vs. Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) or Servette (Switzerland) Advertisement Nice (France) vs. Benfica (Portugal) Feyenoord (Netherlands) vs….