Cyprus gaming boom raises the stakes as Brussels questions the price of play

Cyprus has built a €3.2 billion gaming industry, but the business of keeping players spending is coming under scrutiny as European regulators investigate major publishers and new research raises concerns about teenagers on the island. Not so long ago, buying a video game was a fairly straightforward

EU prosecutors still have questions for von der Leyen over Pfizergate

Little demonstrable progress has been made on the EPPO's probe into the Commission chief's negotiations on Covid-19 vaccines with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla.

EU Public Prosecutor’s Office will be ‘killed softly for doing its job’ says outgoing chief

In an exclusive interview with POLITICO to mark the end of her seven year tenure, Laura Codruța Kövesi spoke frankly about the problems facing the EPPO.

Serbian opposition landslide exposes cost of EU’s bet on ousted Vučić

The EU spent over a decade treating the Serbian strongman as indispensable. Now it needs to handle a skeptical incoming government.

Cabinet urged to reject Cape Greco monastery permit

Environmentalists have called on the cabinet to refuse a planning permit for a monastery built without permission in the Cape Greco protected area. The ecologists urged the government to reject the application for the planned monastery of Saints Ephraim and Catherine, and order the demolition of any

Our View: President must stop moving the goalposts

Playing host to the Famagusta municipal council at the presidential palace on Monday, President Nikos Christodoulides said that his proposal about the fenced area of Famagusta, was still on the table despite the other side having rejected it. He also dismissed criticism that he had revived an old pr

Israeli exit polls show opposition, Netanyahu blocs even

New Israeli exit polls early this morning showed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc was even with the opposition, after earlier projections showed a narrow lead for the prime minister's rivals.

Suspicious package sent to hotel contained explosive device

Police condemn the "reckless and targeted attack" after the explosive was sent to a Londonderry hotel.

Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commuters

After storms across the UK, the weather is set to turn calmer with mist and fog at times over the coming week.

Cabinet to discuss adding €1 bln to Future Ireland Fund

An additional €1 billion could be added to the Future Ireland Fund under proposals due to be considered by Government.

‘Their stories are more relevant than ever’: Geraldine Manolas on preserving the legacy of Czechoslovak war veterans

Among this year’s recipients of the Gratias Agit Awards, presented by the Czech Foreign Ministry for promoting the country’s good name abroad, was Geraldine Manolas, a British-Czech citizen and granddaughter of Czechoslovak wartime officer Bohuslav Šulc, who served with Czechoslovak forces in Britai

The Papers: 'Budget for a difficult moment' and Netanyahu's 'fate in balance'

Most of the papers focus on the Budget, ahead of its delivery at lunchtime on Wednesday.

King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit

Royal tour of Caribbean comes as Commonwealth nations renew calls for Britain to engage in reparation talks King Charles has confirmed that he will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit with Commonwealth leaders as he begins his Caribbean tour. The king arrived in the Bahamas to a ceremonial wel

New HSE guidelines highlight pregnancy terminations linked to severe pregnancy sickness

Women with severe sickness and vomiting during pregnancy should be routinely screened for emotional distress, say new guidelines.

NI patient living in 'horrific pain' due to UK-wide drugs shortage

Jill Kenning says she has been unable to get a drug she uses to manage her condition.

European competition event to champion consumer power

European competition authorities, academics, and industry leaders are meeting in Dublin today to explore competition policy in the context of a changing European economic landscape for consumers.

Majority in NI back ban on Drumcree parade - survey

A narrow majority of people in Northern Ireland believe the Parades Commission was wrong to give the green light to the first Orange Order parade along the Garvaghy Road in almost 30 years, a poll has indicated.

Independence Day celebrations in Czechia mark country’s 108th birthday

October 28th is Czechoslovak Independence Day, marking the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918. Czechs will commemorate the 108th anniversary of the birth of the Czechoslovak Republic with a host of events, including a ceremony at the Vítkov Memorial, remembrance events for the country’s first p

Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?

BBC Sport looks at the history of the biggest FA Cup and League Cup upsets after Fleetwood Town's shock win against Arsenal.

Israel: opposition supporters celebrate narrow lead in exit polls

Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot celebrated in Tel Aviv as exit polls gave Israel's opposition bloc a narrow lead over Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, but no outright parliamentary majority.