May 29, 2024 European Union sees surge in Russian-backed cyberattacks, top security official says The top European Union cybersecurity official said on Tuesday that disruptive digital attacks have doubled in the 27-member bloc in the past few months.
May 29, 2024 Police raid EU Parliament offices over suspected Russian interference ahead of elections Belgian authorities searched the home and office of a European Parliament employee in Brussels over suspected Russian interference. Similar searches occurred in Strasbourg.
May 28, 2024 Georgian parliament overrides president's veto of 'Russian law' that has prompted weeks of protests The Georgian parliament has overridden a presidential veto of the "foreign agents" legislation that has fueled Western concerns and sparked massive protests for weeks.
May 28, 2024 Former intelligence chief nominated as new prime minister by the Netherlands' incoming government The former Dutch intelligence chief is set to be presented as the proposed prime minister of the Netherlands by the incoming right-wing government, officials say.
May 28, 2024 Georgia parliament committee rejects president's veto of 'Russian law' A Georgian parliament committee has rejected the president’s veto of the “foreign agents" legislation, called the "Russian law" by critics, that has sparked massive protests for weeks.
May 24, 2024 Russia removes buoys on Estonian border, EU demands explanation Russian guards removed some buoys their Estonian counterparts had placed on a river separating the two states in a move EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called “unacceptable."
May 24, 2024 Hungary PM Orbán declares intent to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO operations aimed at supporting Ukraine, according to officials.
May 22, 2024 Israel's Netanyahu rips Ireland, Spain and Norway recognizing Palestinian statehood: 'Reward for terrorism' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted several European countries for delivering a "reward for terrorism" in recognizing a Palestinian state.
May 22, 2024 Arab, EU ministers to meet, discuss how to end Gaza war Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will attend a regular European Union meeting in an attempt to work toward ending the war in Gaza.
May 22, 2024 House Democrat blasts Ireland, Spain, Norway recognition of Palestinian state as 'gift to Hamas' Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., slammed Ireland, Spain and Norway's decision as a "gift to Hamas," despite him advocating for "Palestinian self-determination and statehood."