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European capitals are increasingly anxious about the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the confrontation involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

The EU will temporarily implement its trade agreement with Mercosur countries, announced Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, potentially prompting strong backlash from European capitals and lawmakers opposed to the deal.

The article details the rise of Mayer Amschel Rothschild from humble beginnings in a Jewish ghetto to the architect of a banking dynasty that transformed the European economy.

Leila Khaled, a prominent Palestinian diplomat and activist, known for her significant role in representing Palestine in European capitals, passed away at the age of 76.

Trenčín has been designated as one of the European Capitals of Culture for 2026, emphasizing the importance of retaining youth while attracting tourists.

New satellite images reveal Belarus is modernizing an old military base, possibly for the Russian missile system 'Oreshnik', raising concerns in European capitals.

The Kyiv Independent's documentary 'Can You Hear Me?' about Ukrainian military medics will be shown in European capitals on the anniversary of Russia's invasion.

The emerging Italy-Germany alliance is causing concern among other European capitals, indicating potential divisions within the EU, particularly in response to military threats from Russia.

A quiz challenging participants to recall the capitals of European countries, aimed at avid travelers and geography enthusiasts.

Mario Draghi's call for a real EU federation has stirred unease in several European capitals, particularly Germany, where the idea of federalism has been all but erased from political discourse.

The Kremlin has expressed its approval of European nations urging the resumption of dialogue with Russia, viewing it as a positive development in alignment with Moscow's perspective.

The European Commission's proposal to adopt a controversial two-tier model for accelerating Ukraine's EU accession is raising concerns among European capitals due to its implications for enlargement policy.

Rome has implemented a new speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour in its historic center to reduce accidents and pollution, joining several other European capitals in this initiative.

Rome will implement a speed limit of 30 km/h in its historic center starting January 15, 2026, joining other major European capitals in an effort to reduce accidents and pollution.

Chinese officials are pressuring European countries, urging them to prevent Taiwanese politicians from entering their territories, as they have sent warnings to European embassies in Beijing and governments in their capitals about not crossing 'Chinese red lines.'

PKP Intercity announced a new promotion called "Monday Departure," offering discounted train tickets from Polish cities to several European capitals, sparking online reactions.

The silence of NATO in response to Trump's repeated threats regarding the potential occupation of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, has raised concerns among European capitals.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the Russian Oreshnik missile poses significant threats to several European capitals, including Warsaw, Bucharest, and Budapest.

EU states have largely voted in favor of the Mercosur free trade agreement with South American countries, pending written approval by national capitals and subsequent ratification by the European Parliament.

European farmers are demonstrating in several cities against the proposed trade agreement with Mercosur, expressing dissatisfaction with the European Commission's concessions to mitigate its potential impact.

The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has provoked a complex and divided response from European capitals, revealing hidden tensions within European positions amid a shifting international landscape.

An analysis discusses potential strategies the U.S. might employ to assert control over Greenland, transforming what was once considered political fantasy into a serious topic of discussion among European capitals.

European capitals are increasingly concerned about the possibility of Donald Trump attempting to exert control over Greenland in the wake of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela.

Oulu in Finland and Trenčín in Slovakia have been selected as the European Capitals of Culture for 2026, celebrating innovation and unique winter landscapes.

The article discusses the cultural significance and attractions of Trenčín, which is recognized as one of the European Capitals of Culture for 2026.

Eurostar suspended train services from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam for over three hours due to an electrical incident in the Eurotunnel, which blocked a convoy managed by Getlink.