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Spain’s migration policy is “almost like a state policy”, focused on integration, coexistence and recognising the positive contribution of migrants, the country’s migration minister Elma Saiz told Euronews. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While much of Europe is hardening its stance on migration, Spain, under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s leadership, is taking a very different approach. “Spain was once a country of migrants. Today it is a country of opportunities,” Saiz said during an interview for Euronews’ interview programme 12 Minutes With, stressing migration is a key factor in the country’s economic and social development. At the centre of its current migration policy…

False rumours have gained traction online alleging that Ukraine’s ambassador to the US, Olga Stefanishyna, stole several bottles of wine after a gunman opened fire and attempted to storm the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD). ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The allegations targeting Stefanishyna snowballed after footage shared across social media racked up hundreds of thousands of views, accompanied by dubious claims. The video in question shows a woman putting multiple wine bottles under her arm, in the aftermath of the attempted shooting at the Washington Hilton hotel on 25 April. The room appears to be largely empty, following the cancellation of…

Published on 30/04/2026 – 18:01 GMT+2 A French teen is facing mischief and public nuisance charges in Singapore after posting a video on social media of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and then putting it back. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, was charged on 24 April and hasn’t entered a plea, the city-state’s largest English-language newspaper, The Straits Times, said. He allegedly committed the offense at a shopping mall on 12 March and his video spread rapidly when it surfaced, the report said. The teen was granted court permission on Wednesday to travel…

Published on 30/04/2026 – 18:20 GMT+2•Updated 18:22 The European Union should not “humiliate” itself by seeking direct talks with Russia to end the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, High Representative Kaja Kallas has said, urging the bloc to avoid falling for Moscow’s “trap” of maximalist demands. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “What we have seen so far is that Russia does not want to engage in any kind of dialogue. We should not humiliate ourselves by being the ‘demandeurs’ (saying) ‘please, we beg you to talk to us’,” Kallas said on Thursday during an official visit to Estonia. “We should put them in a…

Fresh from Washington after several days of talks with US counterparts, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews the EU and the US are discussing a new forum on digital legislation, following months of pressure from Washington. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Under the Trump administration, the White House has stepped up calls for Brussels to scale back digital rules it sees as barriers for US Big Tech firms operating in Europe. So far, the European Commission has refused to reopen its flagship tech laws, which it says are designed to protect consumers and ensure fair competition. “We cannot give anything that concerns…

Updated: 30/04/2026 – 17:12 GMT+2 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heckled with jeers of “Jew harmer” and “shame on you” as he arrives in north London where two Jewish men were stabbed the day before. The attack, which the police have labelled a “terrorist incident”, comes after a series of attacks on Jewish sites in the area. … More

Published on 30/04/2026 – 16:23 GMT+2 The Belgian government will partner with the French energy giant to revive nuclear power in its energy mix as soaring electricity prices, driven by ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty in the Middle East, have already pushed the country’s inflation to 4% in April. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Belgium’s plans to phase out nuclear energy by 2025 were partly derailed by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which drove a surge in natural gas and electricity prices. While the idea of revoking the 2003 Belgian law to shut down all nuclear reactors faced resistance…

Authorities in the Netherlands say recrutiment of army reservists has seen a significant boost, particularly after the recent enlistment by the country’s queen and her eldest daughter, with authorities now scrambling to arm and train new recruits. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In February, photos of Queen Maxima in training and aiming a pistol on a shooting range were published around the world. That royal seal of approval, together with recruitment campaigns running across the media, has proven so successful that the military is now working overtime to arm, train and accommodate the influx of newcomers. At the Defence Ministry, it’s known as…

Belgium plans to take control of all nuclear power plants in the country from French energy group Engie, in an effort to secure control of its own energy supplies. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Negotiations between the Belgian government and the energy giant have now begun, with Belgium seeking to take over all nuclear activities currently owned and managed by Engie and its Electrabel subsidiary, according to a press statement. “An agreement has been reached with ENGIE to define the conditions and initiate the necessary studies for a full takeover of the Belgian nuclear park,” Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever wrote in…

Ukraine is demanding a long-term ceasefire in Russia’s all-out war instead of the short parade-day truce the Kremlin floated to US President Donald Trump, as Kyiv accused Moscow of seeking a few hours of quiet to protect a military parade rather than pursuing genuine peace. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that Kyiv would first see “what exactly is this about,” in response to the proposal that came on Wednesday evening after Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested a temporary truce in a phone call with Trump. “We will clarify what exactly this is about — a few…