A roundup of recent political events including new tax measures in France, NGO crackdowns in Serbia, Kurdish conflict updates in Turkey, and a "rabbit tax" rejection. Read more...

Updates on the Pope's health, a controversial medical penalty in France, a prison escape, and a tragic murder-suicide in Val-d'Oise. Plus, drug leaflets found in mailboxes. Read more...

This week in Madrid: A hotel undergoes a massive renovation, legal battles erupt over voting rights, notaries push for new laws, and a new Swedish sausage king emerges. Read more...

French politics are buzzing with debates on Ukraine, encryption backdoors, and the rise of figures like Clémence Guetté. The recent passing of Jean-Louis Debré is also noted. Read more...

Madrid's business scene sees a luxury hotel renovation, a restaurant closure, and a debate over voting rights in business associations. Plus, a new Swedish sausage venture! Read more...

Jean-Louis Debré, a prominent French political figure and former president of the Assembly and Constitutional Council, has died at 80. The cancellation of the A69 motorway project also stirs controversy. Read more...

A bomb scare paralyzed Paris, while in Italy, a migrant compensation ruling sparks protests. Marine Le Pen discusses Ukraine, Trump, and France's future in an exclusive interview. Read more...

North Korea tests a strategic missile, while in France, environmental regulations clash with infrastructure projects and a city defends its menstrual leave policy. Read more...

Recent developments in the Near East include ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, a car-ramming attack, and internal investigations. Meanwhile, France enacts new tax laws. Read more...

UK Secretary of State resigns over aid cuts. French unions protest pension reforms, while Paris City Hall faces trial over a deadly explosion. Read more...

Social Security faces funding challenges, with debates over wealth redistribution and governments employing accounting maneuvers. Meanwhile, penalties for missed appointments spark legal battles. Read more...