Europe

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Czech Republic eyes EU debate on limiting temporary protection for Ukrainians
26.02.2026

Czech Republic eyes EU debate on limiting temporary protection for Ukrainians

Government looks to reduce scope of protection based on geographical origin or other criteria

Polish foreign minister warns of economic hit from possible EU exit
26.02.2026

Polish foreign minister warns of economic hit from possible EU exit

Sikorski warns that leaving EU would weaken economy and security, reaffirms support for Ukraine

3 face trial for stealing porcelain from French presidency
26.02.2026

3 face trial for stealing porcelain from French presidency

Damage estimated at around $437,000

In a first for Belgium, Ghent lights up streets for Ramadan
26.02.2026

In a first for Belgium, Ghent lights up streets for Ramadan

Ghent becomes first Belgian city to install festive Ramadan lights along major shopping streets, funded entirely by local merchants

Labour, Greens, Reform UK in tight three-way contest in Manchester by-election
26.02.2026

Labour, Greens, Reform UK in tight three-way contest in Manchester by-election

Voters in Gorton and Denton go to the polls in one of the UK’s most unpredictable recent by-elections, with result expected overnight