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A Greek MEP highlights the ideological and economic ties between European leftists and Iran amidst rising tensions in the Middle East.

The European Commission has activated the provisional application of the Mercosur agreement, overcoming opposition from both extreme left and right factions in the European Parliament.

The European Chemicals Agency has approved the use of ethanol in hand sanitizers and other disinfectants, but left unanswered the question regarding its potential cancer risk and impact on fertility.

Céline Imart advocates for the creation of a European blacklist of ultra-violent organizations to effectively combat extreme left-wing violence in Europe.

Miikka Muurinen, an 18-year-old Finnish basketball talent, is left without a team after parting ways with EuroLeague club Partizan Belgrade.

SYRIZA and New Left legislators have called for a preliminary investigation into two government officials due to allegations of a significant public spending scandal involving the European Union's agricultural funding.

Ušakov steps down from the board of the ‘Saskaņa’ party to focus on his role as the main rapporteur for the European Union's 2027 budget.

The Left Alliance in Finland has been excluded from the debt brake agreement due to concerns regarding a proposed deficit target.

The Left Alliance of Finland has chosen to stay outside an agreement concerning deficit targets, leaving all other parliamentary parties in consensus.

President Alexander Stubb discusses the impact of the Greenland dispute and the changing dynamics in transatlantic relations during a podcast interview.

The Academy of Athens mourns the loss of renowned Byzantine scholar Helen Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, highlighting her significant contributions to modern European culture and academia.

The article discusses the perceived tactics of the left in Italy to undermine the Meloni government, painting it as anti-European, while claiming that the silence of a majority supportive of liberal democracy contrasts with the disruptive actions of the opposition.

The article explores the concept of a unified European left political identity, contrasting it with Spain's fragmented left-wing landscape, particularly focusing on the identities of parties like PSOE and Podemos.

Donald Tusk departed the National Security Council meeting prematurely, reportedly due to his unwillingness to discuss a particular agenda item regarding the Speaker of the Sejm, along with the need to prepare for a trip to Belgium for an EU leaders' meeting.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's meeting with Friedrich Merz has sparked criticism from leftist political groups who favor Emmanuel Macron's approach to European solidarity.

Czech Member of the European Parliament, Bartůšek, has left the Patriot for Europe faction and will now serve as a non-attached member.

AEK's coach Marko Nikolic has added Varga, Kaloskamis, and Georgiev to the European roster for the Conference League knockouts, while Marko Grujić was left out.

Belgian team Genk confirmed the sale of their top scorer Hyeun-gyu Oh, who left for Turkish club Beşiktaş for 14 million euros, ahead of their knockout round playoff against Dinamo.

Researchers have confirmed that there are only about 7,000 European Brabant horses left globally, raising concerns about the loss of genetic diversity in historic horse breeds.

Sven Goran Eriksson, notable for his coaching success in various European clubs, has passed away and left a significant legacy in football history, highlighted by his documentary farewell.

Supporters of the opposition party 'Green-Left Front' and other pro-European groups gathered in central Belgrade to prevent a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the death of World War II war criminal Milan Nedić by fascist and nationalist groups.

The European public is demanding a complete suspension of the European partnership with Israel, with over 400,000 signatures collected in the first 18 days of a petition launched by the European Left Alliance.

Kostas Arvanitis emphasized that the tragedy in Chios will be addressed in the European Parliament plenary by the European Left group, along with mention of a deadly explosion at a Biolanta factory.

French writer Renaud Camus, who is largely ostracized by European cultural and political establishments, is witnessing a growing influence of his main thesis, 'the Great Replacement', which claims a deliberate replacement of the white European population by people predominantly from Africa.

Chilean President-elect José Antonio Kast urges right-wing political parties in Europe to unite in promoting family values against leftist ideologies during an ultraconservative event in the European Parliament.

A verdict is expected on February 4 in Budapest against a German individual accused of left-wing extremism, with the case raising complex legal, political, and European dimensions.

This article covers the final day of the winter transfer window in European football, highlighting Ronaldo's boycott over Benzema, and Modrić's situation of lacking a striker, alongside transfer rumors and news.

Croatian handball player David Mandić suffered a severe elbow injury during the bronze medal match against Iceland but has since returned to Zagreb with the team after winning the medal.

Össur Skarphéðinsson discusses European security issues and the implications of U.S. tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland policy amid ongoing discussions in Europe.

Croatia's water polo team lost to Greece 10-11 in their third European Championship match, making it difficult for them to reach the semifinals without winning future matches.

A left-wing coalition in the European Parliament has launched a large-scale campaign in Brussels to collect one million signatures to urge the European Commission to propose a suspension of the partnership agreement with Israel due to human rights violations in Gaza.

In the European Parliament, a 20-year-old woman spoke out about her father’s murder of her mother with 17 stabs, advocating for children who are left behind in such tragedies.

Croatian handball players have left Barsinghausen, Germany, to prepare for the European Championship, which starts for them on Saturday against Georgia.

Piero Fassino criticizes the European left for its cautious approach to supporting Iranian protests, describing it as a 'timidity' stemming from underlying political fear.

The article discusses whether MPs should support the no-confidence motions from the left-wing party LFI and the far-right RN regarding the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

A new organization named "To the Left of the EU" was established to oppose Iceland's membership in the European Union during a founding meeting attended by dozens of people.

The French political class is mobilizing against the Mercosur trade agreement, with both the right and left seeking to delay its implementation amid ongoing protests from farmers.

The world of basketball mourns the death of Uliana Semenova, a legendary 2.13m Soviet pivot who won 11 European Cups and left an indelible human legacy after her time in Getafe in 1987-88.

The article discusses how Donald Trump has become a pivotal figure for a struggling European left, even leading Macron of France to seek assistance from the White House while accusing the U.S. President of colonialism in Venezuela.

The SYRIZA party is losing its influence in Europe, with only two MEPs remaining after the dismissal of Nikola Farandouris, marking a significant decline in political power within the European left.

Spain's government has only eight months left to request and spend approximately 33 billion euros from European recovery funds before the program ends on August 31 of this year.

The winter transfer window has opened in most major European leagues, with Croatian clubs able to sign players until February 17, and news is circulating about player movements including interest from Tottenham for Santos' left-back Souza.

Croatian national handball team coach Dagur Sigurdsson must urgently find a replacement for left-back Leon Ljevar, who will likely miss the upcoming European Championship due to a knee injury requiring surgery.

A leftist group in Germany, Vulkangruppe, has claimed responsibility for a weekend attack that left tens of thousands in Berlin without power amid cold temperatures, sparking police investigations.

The winter transfer window is open in most major European leagues, and Dominik Livaković faces challenges in returning to Dinamo, while coach Kovač is dealing with a shortage of midfielders.

Dejan Koturović, reflecting on the 1995 European Championship victory, admits he was so caught up in the moment that he didn't see the Croatian team leave the podium after winning bronze.

Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis stated his support for European colleagues in asserting that pushbacks of migrants should not be deemed illegal, highlighting the hypocrisy of the left in his commentary on the International Criminal Court and Amnesty International.

A winter storm in Scandinavia has left tens of thousands of households in Sweden without power, with reports of a fatality due to a falling tree branch in Sandviken.