France Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker Grinch in Mediterranean Crackdown
France’s navy interdicted the Russian-linked tanker Grinch in the western Mediterranean, diverting it to port amid investigations into alleged false flagging and sanction violations as part of a broader crackdown on Moscow’s shadow fleet
France Begins On-Water Interceptions to Halt Small Boat Migrant Crossings
France has carried out its first on-water interception of a suspected migrant “taxi-boat”, signalling a major change in strategy as Paris and London seek to curb dangerous Channel crossings and dismantle increasingly sophisticated smuggling networks
Farmers End Brussels Airport Cargo Protest After Days of Disruption
Traffic has returned to normal at Brussels Airport’s cargo area after farmers ended their protest against EU trade and agricultural policies, which had caused delays and congestion while drawing attention to concerns over standards, regulations, and sustainability
Paris Agricultural Show Proceeds Without Cows Amid Disease Fears
An outbreak of lumpy skin disease in France has forced organisers of the Paris Agricultural Show to bar cattle this year, highlighting growing biosecurity challenges for Europe’s farming sector and prompting debate over animal health safeguards
Six Off-Piste Skiers Killed in Deadly Avalanche Weekend in French Alps
Six skiers died in separate avalanche incidents in the French Alps over the weekend, despite official warnings against off-piste skiing. Rescue teams battled deep snow and hazardous conditions, highlighting the growing dangers facing winter sport enthusiasts
French Farmers Flood Paris With Tractors Over EU–Mercosur Trade Deal
French farmers brought Paris to a standstill by blocking iconic landmarks with tractors, protesting an EU–Mercosur trade deal they fear will hurt incomes and criticizing the government’s response to a cattle disease outbreak
Europe Gripped by Severe Winter Storm as Flights, Transport Face Chaos
Snow and ice paralyzed transport networks across Europe, with Paris and Amsterdam airports worst hit. Hundreds of flights were canceled, travelers stranded overnight and several weather-related deaths reported as extreme cold tightened its grip
EU Citizens Launch Initiative Declaring Food a Fundamental Human Right
The “Food is a Human Right for All!” initiative has officially launched its EU-wide signature campaign. Organisers hope to transform rising public concern over food access, farming pressures and sustainability into concrete EU political action
Europe Gripped by Severe Snowstorm as Flights Halted and Travel Disrupted
Western Europe faced mounting chaos as heavy snow grounded hundreds of flights, blocked roads and disrupted rail services. Authorities urged people to stay home as an unusually intense cold snap claimed lives and strained transport networks across several countries