European countries say they want better cooperation, but they have different priorities.

Irish Catholics rank towards the higher end of European countries on measures of weekly Mass attendance and daily prayer, according to research commissioned by the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference.

Iran warns European countries not to get involved in war  The Brussels Times

Romania, along with other European countries, has been invited to discussions with France regarding the expansion of nuclear deterrence, according to Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Toiu.

French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to extend France's nuclear deterrent to other European countries has drawn varied reactions, with Italy's Deputy Premier Salvini dismissing the idea and Poland's presidential office expressing doubt, prioritizing talks with the US instead.

Following remarks by the French President about expanding the nuclear umbrella to more European countries, a Lithuanian presidential advisor cautioned against dividing NATO, emphasizing the importance of the American nuclear arsenal.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France could send aircraft with nuclear weapons to allied states and invited eight European countries to participate in military exercises with French troops for deterrence purposes.

Storks from South and West Bohemia are altering their migration habits, now wintering in Southern European countries instead of Africa, leading to earlier returns by mid-March.

As other European countries tighten their borders, Spain’s Socialist government has continued to champion migration.

The Vice-President of the Montenegrin Parliament participated in the Conference of Presidents of Parliaments of Southeast European countries in Budapest, supporting initiatives that contribute to stability.

Thirteen consumer associations from 12 European countries, including Greece's EKPOIZO, are launching a coordinated effort to ensure the quality of digital services is not degraded, sending a letter to authorities with their concerns.

The first phase of the two-year international media project 'Pulsas', involving newsrooms from various European countries including Delfi, has successfully concluded, leaving a significant mark on the continent's public sphere.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó signed a joint declaration in Washington with Eastern European countries, including Ukraine, committing to reduce reliance on Russian gas, and also secured a long-term gas supply contract with a new American company.

A sign placed on the roads of some European countries highlights the sensitivity of the competent authorities for less privileged citizens, but causes confusion for many drivers.

Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas, along with ministers from eleven other European countries, signed a joint statement in Washington regarding the security of natural gas supply in Central and Eastern Europe.

Energy ministers from European countries and the United States participating in the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit issued a joint statement to enhance natural gas supply security in Central and Eastern Europe, including increased American LNG.

Russian spies are reportedly acquiring properties near military and civilian facilities in Western European countries to build a network for sabotage operations.

Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, warned Schengen countries that Russian soldiers could enter Europe without visas, repeating threats made since th

Five European countries claim that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a deadly toxin and blame the Kremlin for it. The foreign ministries of the U.K., Fran...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that Ukraine could build a non-conscript army if European countries provide financial assistance.

European countries including the UK are pushing through tougher measures to tackle immigration - but campaigners warn this just moves the problem elsewhere, Alex Croft reports

Donald Trump has reportedly threatened European countries with retaliation if they do not purchase US weapons, reacting to discussions of a 'buy European' clause in their arms plans.

Russia is demanding 'concrete' proof from European countries that accused Moscow of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny with a dart frog toxin.

2 More High-Profile Transgender Surgery Cases Head To Trial Authored by Darlene McCormick Sanchez via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Two high-profile “detransitioner” cases involving young women whose bodies were irrevocably altered as teens by transgender surgery are expected to go to trial in early 2027. Chloe Cole, an 18-year-old woman who regrets surgically removing her breasts, holds testosterone medication used for transgender patients, in Northern California on Aug. 26, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times Chloe Cole, who drew national attention after speaking out against subjecting children to gender-reassignment procedures such as hormones and surgeries, has an April 5, 2027, trial date, according to Mark Trammell, CEO of the Center for American Liberty, which represents several detransitioners. ​Cole and others, known as detransitioners, stopped or reversed a medical gender transition that they started earlier. ​She sued Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and other health care providers in California after receiving life-altering hormones and a double mastectomy when she was 15. ​“Kaiser has done everything in its power to keep Chloe out of a courtroom and to ensure that members of the press are not in the gallery,” Trammell told The Epoch Times. ​For Cole, getting a trial date signifies a victory after years of legal wrangling and delays, she told The Epoch Times via text. “After years of fighting for the voices of my generation to be heard, I’ve been given a date for trial. Every victim, every family who spoke up, every step in the culture, all led to this moment,” she said. ​“I’ve waited for my day in court, not just for my sake, but for that of every child who should’ve been protected from irreversible harm.” Kaiser Foundation Hospitals did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the lawsuit moving forward. However, the medical group told local news outlets in 2023 that it followed medical standards of “gender-affirming care.” ​Trammell also represents Luka Hein, whose case is expected to head to trial in early 2027. ​Hein’s Nebraska case names the University of Nebraska Medical Center Physicians, the Nebraska Medical Center, doctors, therapists, and others as defendants. Like others, Hein had both breasts removed in 2018, when she was 16, as the first step in her “gender-affirming care,” according to the lawsuit. Building Momentum Both medical malpractice cases could solidify gains made in the landmark Fox Varian v. Kenneth Einhorn case, which went to trial in New York last month. It marked the first time that a detransitioner case received a jury verdict. ​The Jan. 30 verdict held a surgeon and psychologist liable for malpractice surrounding the double mastectomy that Fox Varian received when she was 16. The jury found her psychologist, Kenneth Einhorn, and plastic surgeon, Dr. Simon Chin, liable for failing to communicate as required about Varian’s condition. One example was laid out in an October 2019 letter that Einhorn wrote to Chin in support of Varian’s surgery, which contained errors and omitted coexisting mental issues, including autism and depression. Chloe Cole stands near her home in Northern California on Aug. 26, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times The New York jury awarded Varian $2 million—$1.6 million for pain and suffering, and $400,000 for future medical expenses. ​The Fox verdict sent shockwaves through the gender medicine industry, while offering hope for other detransitioners. ​Trammell said that while medical negligence lawsuits aren’t new, those involving transgender medicine are. ​“How do you put a price tag on a young woman having her breasts amputated and potentially never being able to have a child?” he asked. ​The hope is that detransitioners will now see that they can win a legal victory. ​“I look at that as a tremendous, tremendous victory, not just for Fox Varian, but for other detransitioners who are maybe thinking about filing lawsuits,” he said. Chloe Cole holds a childhood photo in Northern California on Aug. 26, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times Trammell said that the success of medical negligence cases depends on establishing that doctors and hospitals failed to meet the standard of care. That’s why reviews of gender medicine, such as the recent one by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), are important, he said. ​That federal report rejected medical interventions for children with gender dysphoria, recommending therapy instead. ​The HHS report noted that evidence underpinning the alleged benefits of medical interventions in pediatric gender dysphoria was “very uncertain.” ​Trammell said the pediatric gender industry appears to be based more on politics than science. ​He pointed to European countries’ changing of their policies after studies showed problems with medical interventions for childhood gender dysphoria. The United States has lagged behind Europe in adjusting its approach to pediatric gender medicine, Trammell said. ​“It’s taken the U.S., unfortunately, years to even begin to catch up. And even still, there’s a ton of money and political power behind it,” he said. Tools for Justice ​Civil lawsuits can be tools for changing behavior on the market level, and the landmark Big Tobacco lawsuit settlement in 1998 is a case in point, Trammell said. ​“I think these cases uniquely present the opportunity to put an end to this barbaric industry because ... it’s driven by money and power,” he said. When doctors, hospitals, and insurers become financially liable for pediatric gender procedures, it will have a chilling effect, Trammell said. Chloe Cole speaks in support of the Protect Children's Innocence Act as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) looks on outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sept. 20, 2022. Terri Wu/The Epoch Times ​Trammell said states have already helped protect vulnerable children by passing laws banning transgender-related hormone treatments and surgery for minors. However, state lawmakers could have a bigger impact by creating a carve-out on the statute of limitations for medical malpractice. In many states, lawsuits must be filed within two years of the alleged malpractice, but it can take children much longer to realize the harm they suffered. In Texas, 60 lawmakers signed a letter supporting a detransitioner’s case, heard on Feb. 11 by the Texas Supreme Court, that was originally dismissed based on the expiration of the statute of limitations. The state lawmakers vowed to support legislation next year to extend the statute of limitations for detransitioners. Soren Aldaco filed a lawsuit in 2023 asking for more than $1 million in damages, claiming that doctors pressured her into gender-reassignment procedures, gave her “life-altering” hormones at 17, and later “botched” a double mastectomy. Trammell said that at the very least, the statute of limitations on cases involving minors shouldn’t start until they turn 18. “They should have five to 10 years at least to be able to make those decisions for things that happen to them as 13-, 14-, 15-year-olds,” he said. Tyler Durden Tue, 02/17/2026 - 18:25

Europe welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron's offer of nuclear deterrence partnership to eight European countries, reflecting growing distrust towards the United States amidst the Russian threat.

US President Trump pointed out that Spain did not allow the US military to use its bases for the recent attack on Iran, and then stated, "Some European countries, like Spain, have responded terribly. We intend to cut off all trade with Spain. We no longer want to have any dealings with Spain."

Tehran warned European countries against joining the war against Iran, stating it would strike their cities if they attacked, following reports that many nations might take 'defensive actions' against Iran's missile capabilities.

French President Emmanuel Macron is offering nuclear protection to European countries independently of the United States. Initially, this new cooperation will involve knowledge exchange and participation in exercises, but it could eventually include the stationing of French nuclear weapons in other countries, with three nations already having accepted the offer.

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network is collaborating with German telecom giant Deutsche Telekom to launch a new satellite-based mobile service across 10 European countries.

As the conflict in the Middle East expands, European countries are struggling to find a united voice.

A debate on a nationwide ban of mobile phones in Czech schools is intensifying, with an expert stating the 'state has failed' by leaving decisions to individual principals, unlike most European countries that have implemented restrictions.

Despite a lower population density than other Western European countries, Spain faces challenges with overcrowded cities, insufficient transportation investment, high electricity demand, and the impact of mass tourism.

A German political scientist warns that the US is primarily interested in Russian raw materials and involving American companies, urging European countries to distance themselves from any potential 'dirty deals' between the US and Russia that might undermine support for Ukraine.

Norway and four other European countries have expressed sorrow and outrage over what UN experts describe as 'genocide-like abuses' against civilians in the Sudanese city of El Fasher. They are calling for more action to address the situation.

Pakistan and three European countries — Italy, Spain, and Greece — have reached a consensus to promote legal pathways to effectively combat illegal migration.

Costs will increase at extended 2026 tournament Around 10 federations want Fifa to tackle problems A number of European football federations fear they will lose money sending their national teams to

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that cooperation within the NB8 format, which includes the Nordic and Baltic states, has reached its highest level and is one of the most effective forms of collaboration for Ukraine.

Muslim and European nations, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Brazil, France, and Denmark, have jointly condemned Israeli attempts at the “unacceptable de facto annexation” of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

Four years ago France joined other European countries in welcoming tens of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the war, under a European Union temporary protection scheme. Now this framework is being phas

Switzerland is experiencing a notable increase in its unemployment rate, surpassing the rise observed in other European nations.

The scandal surrounding US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is rocking European countries. In Germany, journalists are combing through the files, and politicians are pushing for investigations.

Ukrainian drones reportedly struck an oil pumping unit serving the Druzhba pipeline in Tatarstan, causing a fire at the station. The pipeline supplies oil to central European countries like Hungary and Slovakia.

Eurostat has published data on the prevalence of fixed-term employment contracts across European Union and other European countries, highlighting which nations have rates significantly above average.

Spain is noted as one of the European countries with the highest proportion of octogenarians, prompting discussions on how to leverage this demographic circumstance.

UK graduates living in Germany, Belgium, and potentially other European countries are being informed of increased student loan repayments due to a cut in the salary threshold.

Kremlin Mocks European 'Illusions' For Wanting Own Nuclear Umbrella Currently France and Britain are in talks to potentially extend their nuclear arsenals to protect Europe as a defense 'umbrella' - at a moment some officials have questioned the United States commitment to leading NATO. Politico wrote in the aftermath of the Munich Security Conference, "Multiple European countries are publicly backing talks on a homegrown nuclear deterrent to complement American atomic weapons following an erosion of trust in a Donald Trump-led US." Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin has issued the Kremlin's reaction to these latest developments, asserting that the British ‘nuclear umbrella’ will fail to provide extra security to other NATO members. Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin, via Al Jazeera screenshot. The diplomat's words were captured in an interview with Russian newspaper Izvestia on Tuesday. Kelin described that it is "obvious that the British 'nuclear umbrella' will not be able to provide any additional material security guarantees" to Europe. Moscow meanwhile continues to closely monitor the moves by "states pursuing an overtly anti-Russian policy" - he emphasized. "The possibility of the expansion of nuclear safeguards will be taken into account in our military planning as well as in further discussions of the strategic stability issues," the ambassador added. Kelin then took a swipe at Britain's hawkish stance in the context of the Ukraine war: "The strengthening of such potential apparently instills in London an illusory hope of leadership in ensuring European security," he said. Moscow's growing concerns over British policy is in part related to plans to purchase a dozen F-35 fighter jets from the US, capable of carrying missiles tipped with nuclear warheads. Additionally, when the tiny but outspoken Baltic states - directly on Russia's doorstep - try to tout NATO 'nuclear deterrent' talking points, it seems natural that Moscow would be extremely concerned:  Estonia isn’t ruling out joining early-stage talks on a common nuclear deterrent in Europe, Deputy Defense Minister Tuuli Duneton said in an interview. "We are always open to discuss" with partners, she said, while emphasizing the U.S. was still "committed to providing nuclear deterrence for allied nations." Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Siliņa echoed that. "Nuclear deterrence can give us new opportunities. Why not?" she said, while cautioning that any steps would have to be in compliance with "our international commitments." NATO top leadership has still signaled no change in direction on the conventional US nuclear umbrella, however. The United States nuclear umbrella, which has protected allies and cut down on the spread of nuclear weapons, is the "ultimate guarantor of freedom" in Europe, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says. "The ultimate guarantor is the nuclear umbrella from the United States," Rutte… pic.twitter.com/8GCU5oc4O6 February 17, 2026 In the backdrop is the fact that that the landmark New START nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow has ceased to exist as of this month. Russia is offering that it won't expand its arsenal so long as the US does the same. But this is still dangerous, uncharted territory. Tyler Durden Wed, 02/18/2026 - 04:15

Two years after Alexei Navalny's death in prison, five European countries claim to have identified epibatidine, a dart-frog toxin, as the substance used to poison the Russian opposition leader.

Following its acquisition of Getir's delivery arm, Uber is set to expand its food delivery business into seven new European countries.

Irish Catholics rank towards the higher end of European countries on measures of weekly mass attendance and daily prayer, according to research commissioned by the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference.

Iran has warned that any actions by European countries in the Middle East will be regarded as an "act of war" and could lead to attacks on European states.

Following a drone attack on a British military base in Cyprus, France plans to send anti-missile and anti-drone systems along with a frigate, while Greece has pledged to defend the island.

This is coming after Germany, Britain and France said they could take "defensive action" to destroy Iran's missile-launching capabilities The post ‘Don’t join this war’ – Iran warns European…

Eight European nations have joined French President Emmanuel Macron's 'advanced deterrence' nuclear plan, which some analysts see as a first step towards creating a European nuclear umbrella.

The Alexis Tsipras Institute released a comparative analysis asserting that the claim of cheap energy in Greece, compared to other European countries, is inaccurate and misleading.

Cyprus secured a position as a digital leader following the release of the European Union’s 2025 open data maturity assessment. According to the report, Cyprus achieved an overall maturity score of 94.6 per cent, which placed it within the ‘trend-setters’ cluster of European countries. This classification indicated that Cyprus possessed an advanced open data policy […]

Oslo police are investigating a brutal internet sect, believing there are victims in multiple European countries.

Nikola Camaj, Vice-President of the Parliament of Montenegro, stated that the European path is a strategic priority for the country and reflects the will of the vast majority of citizens, during the 12th Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of Southeast European countries.

Highly organized and meticulously structured plans for vehicle trafficking have been developed by car theft rings, as car thefts continue to be a growing phenomenon across many European countries.

Prime Ministers from Baltic and other Eastern European countries are meeting in Brussels with the European Commission to discuss additional economic support for nations bordering Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola stated that the European Union must do more to stop Russia's 'shadow fleet.' She noted that European countries continue to finance Russia's war against…

A Czech woman named Karolina has joined the armed struggle in Ukraine, stating that if Ukraine loses, other European countries will be next, highlighting the broader implications of the conflict.

The United States and 12 European countries have signed a joint declaration to enhance natural gas supply security in Central and Eastern Europe, forming an 'energy wall' to strengthen regional energy resilience.

Croatia experiences a high demand for seasonal workers during the summer, offering a wide range of options for students. The article explores whether working in Croatia, either on the coast or inland, or in other European countries or the US, is worthwhile.

Five European countries, including the UK, France, and Germany, have stated that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin using a rare and lethal toxin found in poison dart frogs.

A concentrated pattern of Serbian migration across Europe highlights Germany and Austria as the primary destinations for the Serbian diaspora.

Greece is reportedly working with four other European countries to establish migrant deportation hubs located outside the European Union.

Five European countries have committed millions of euros to leverage Ukrainian expertise in developing and producing affordable drone defense systems.

Greece working with another 4 European countries to set up migrant deportation hubs outside EU  Associated Press News

Armenia has introduced a temporary visa-free regime for Indian passport holders with specific residence permits from Gulf, US, and European countries, allowing stays of up to 180 days annually.

Several European countries have concluded that Russia murdered Alexei Navalny using a lethal toxin derived from South American poison dart frogs.