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Iceland to hold referendum on whether to resume EU membership talks: Prime minister

Iceland to hold referendum on whether to resume EU membership talks: Prime minister

Referendum expected to be held in the coming months, says Kristrun Frostadottir

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Belgian railway workers to hold new strike on March 9-11
25.02.2026

Belgian railway workers to hold new strike on March 9-11

Railway staff have gone on strike for total of 1 month since January 2025, including 5 days last month

UK Parliamentary speaker reveals he told police Mandelson was planning to leave country
25.02.2026

UK Parliamentary speaker reveals he told police Mandelson was planning to leave country

Lindsay Hoyle says he passed information to police 'in good faith,' as Mandelson insists tip-off was wrong, leading to his arrest rather than voluntary interview

Dutch cultural center cancels concert over safety concerns after far-right rally call
25.02.2026

Dutch cultural center cancels concert over safety concerns after far-right rally call

Far-right groups call on social media for memorial outside venue over death of French student Quentin Deranque

EU tightens checks on Chinese imports after baby formula recalls
25.02.2026

EU tightens checks on Chinese imports after baby formula recalls

From Thursday, customs will inspect 50% of shipments containing arachidonic acid oil, deemed likely to pose serious risk to human health

Switzerland leads Europe as source of tech found in Russia’s weapons despite sanctions: Report
25.02.2026

Switzerland leads Europe as source of tech found in Russia’s weapons despite sanctions: Report

Hundreds of components from Swiss manufacturers have surfaced, including microprocessors, GPS modules, connectors, cables