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The Europe Desk leads The Eastern Herald's coverage of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the European Union, and Ukraine diplomacy. The desk reports on EU institutions, NATO, European elections, and the diplomatic and economic shifts shaping the continent, sourcing through named primary institutions.

Finnish Parliament approves legislation lifting restrictions on nuclear weapons imports and storage in Finland

Finnish Parliament Approves Landmark Move to Lift Ban on Nuclear Weapons Imports and Storage

Finland’s parliament has approved a landmark amendment removing long-standing legal restrictions on the import, transport, and storage of nuclear weapons, marking one of the most significant changes to the country’s defense policy

June 17, 2026

by Europe Desk

UK inflation remains at 2.8 percent as fuel prices rise and Bank of England monitors economic impact in 2026

UK Inflation Holds at 2.8% Despite Rising Fuel Costs, Surprising Economists Ahead of Bank of England Decision

The United Kingdom’s inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.8% in May, delivering an unexpected boost to policymakers and households as economists had widely anticipated a fresh rise in price pressures. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed

June 17, 2026

by Europe Desk

Panorama of Bern, Switzerland, where voters rejected a population cap referendum

Switzerland Rejects the Hard Right’s Plan to Cap Its Population at Ten Million

Swiss voters rejected the Swiss People's Party's initiative to cap the population below ten million, a

A child looks at a smartphone in the dark as France moves to ban social media for under-15s

France and Britain Move on the Same Day to Push Millions of Children Off Social Media

On the same Monday, France and Britain each announced they would cut children off from social

Meloni warns Israel : attacks on UN peacekeepers will not be tolerated

The Prime Ministry released a statement confirming that the two leaders had a phone discussion today. “Prime Minister Meloni reiterated that it was unacceptable for UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon)

October 13, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Protests in France and Sweden against Israel for it’s genocide of Palestinian

Supporters of Palestine and Lebanon gathered near the Fountain of the Innocents in the 1st arrondissement of Paris and the Swedish capital Stockholm the demonstrators demanded that Israel stop its attacks on

October 12, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (C) and European Council President Charles Michel during a press conference in Brussels

Brussels to revise EU budget, reducing programs and tying them to reforms

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to push for a long-term reform of the EU budget to reduce the number of programs from the current 530 to just 27 national

October 9, 2024

Economy·News

Volkswagen could close factories in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history

Carmaker Volkswagen is considering mass layoffs and factory closures in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history amid a serious risk of falling into deficit, DW reported. Volkswagen Group Works

September 5, 2024

Business·Economy·News

One NATO country refuses to deploy nuclear weapons on its territory

Finland, a NATO member since last year, has declined to host nuclear weapons and is in talks about stationing NATO troops on its territory, while emphasizing the need for diplomatic relations with

September 1, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Photos from elections in Azerbaijan including Karabakh

Explore a collection of photos from the recent elections in Azerbaijan, showcasing key moments and scenes from Karabakh and beyond.

September 1, 2024

Government and Politics·News

US Oversteps: Washington’s heavy-handed rejection of Zoran Krešić’s controversial Herceg-Bosna comments

Washington's harsh rebuke of Zoran Krešić's calls for Herceg-Bosna highlights its controversial stance on Bosnia's political dynamics. Explore why the US’s interference is sparking outrage and debate.

August 31, 2024

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Pavel Durov, Founder and CEO of Telegram

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in Paris on serious charges

Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular Telegram messaging service, has been arrested in Paris, France, on allegations of serious criminal activities. Durov, who was detained on Saturday evening at Le Bourget

August 26, 2024

Business·News

Massive 82% of British believe wars in Middle East have a link with religion in new YouGov poll

The vast majority of the British public believes religion has contributed to the wars in the Middle East, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, to coincide with

December 30, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News·Religion

New UK Foreign Secretary Backs ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ in Gaza

Britain’s new Foreign Secretary David Lammy backed an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza, in his first position since being appointed on Friday, just as his predecessor did. Lammy, who took over the foreign

July 6, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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UK Inflation Holds at 2.8% Despite Rising Fuel Costs, Surprising Economists Ahead of Bank of England Decision

Switzerland Rejects the Hard Right’s Plan to Cap Its Population at Ten Million

Meloni warns Israel : attacks on UN peacekeepers will not be tolerated

Protests in France and Sweden against Israel for it’s genocide of Palestinian

Brussels to revise EU budget, reducing programs and tying them to reforms

Volkswagen could close factories in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history

One NATO country refuses to deploy nuclear weapons on its territory

Photos from elections in Azerbaijan including Karabakh

US Oversteps: Washington’s heavy-handed rejection of Zoran Krešić’s controversial Herceg-Bosna comments

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in Paris on serious charges

Massive 82% of British believe wars in Middle East have a link with religion in new YouGov poll

New UK Foreign Secretary Backs ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ in Gaza

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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