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The European Commission reports that prolonged heatwaves and drought conditions have significantly damaged crop yields across Western and Central Europe, with France, Germany, Italy, Austria, and others heavily affected.
The UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain are leading a surge in European travel to Tunisia, contributing to a North African tourism boom driven by Algeria, Libya, and Gulf nations, with Mediterranean cliffside destinations emerging as high-demand getaways.
Tunisia is witnessing a boom in sustainable coastal tourism, with cruise traffic soaring by 22% and over eleven million visitors streaming to Mediterranean marinas, fueled by international interest from countries like the UK, France, and China.
(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, MAR 20 - Premier Giorgia Meloni has said Italy's possible involvement in an international mission in the Strait of Hormuz would only take place once the Iran war is over and so it would not regard a military mission aiming to unblock the crucial oil chokepoint. On Thursday Downing Street issued a document saying that the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands had voiced willingness to take part in an operation to guarantee commercial navigation in the Strait....
Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto reiterated that there would be no six-nation mission, including Italy, to clear the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz without a truce in the US-Israeli-Iranian war, reinforcing earlier clarifications that any Italian involvement would be political and under UN aegis.
Starmer stated that additional British fighter jets, helicopters, and a destroyer were being sent to the Middle East, and affirmed that the UK would support the defence of Saudi Arabia if needed.
Defence ministers from the E5 grouping (France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the UK) are meeting in Poland ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war, as negotiations between Ukraine and Russia continue to make limited progress.
Multiple Western nations, including France, Germany, Italy, the UK, and Canada, have issued strong condemnations of Israel's plans to expand settlements in the West Bank. They are urging Israel to abandon the 'unacceptable' E1 settlement project, citing concerns about its impact on the two-state solution.
Several European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic, are preparing for the first major heatwave of the season, with temperatures expected to reach up to 45°C in some areas. Authorities have issued orange alerts and warnings for high temperatures, which are predicted to last until the end of June and may be followed by strong thunderstorms.
Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced its association with a joint statement by the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Japan, and Canada regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Korean firm APR has launched its flagship skin care brand Medicube on Sephora, marking its entry into 17 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Finnish President Stubb announced that Finland has not been asked to participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz, while several other nations, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Japan, have declared readiness to act.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for expanding joint capabilities in the development and production of systems to counter ballistic missiles during an E5-format video conference with representatives of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom.
Several European nations, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, have jointly condemned Israel's proposed E1 settlement project in the West Bank, urging a halt to the expansion.
Tunisia is participating alongside China, UAE, France, Germany, Italy, and other global tourism leaders at ITB China 2026, aiming to fuel Chinese visitor growth, promote visa-free travel, and forge new tourism partnerships.
As the Middle East war continues, Romania has officially joined the declaration initiated by the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Japan, committing to efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Leaders from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan have issued a joint statement condemning recent Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and civilian infrastructure in the Gulf, while also declaring their readiness to contribute to efforts ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
A “significant Israeli ground offensive” in Lebanon must be averted since it could have devastating humanitarian consequences, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain said in a joint statement on Monday. “A significant Israeli ground offensive would have devastating humanitarian consequences and could lead to a protracted conflict,” the countries said. “It must be averted. The […]
Defense ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom, forming the 'E5' group, have signed a declaration in Krakow to take greater responsibility for European security and work towards a 'more European NATO'.