Published: 20:57 pm,Tuesday 2 June 2026
Germany's poverty rate rises to record high: Welfare group
Germany's poverty rate rose to a record high of 16.1% in 2025, leaving around 13.3 million people classified as poor, according to a report by the Paritätische, an umbrella group for charitable organizations, reported dpa. The figure was up from 15.5% a year earlier and marked the highest level
Published: 03:19 am,Tuesday 2 June 2026
Robert Abela sworn in as Malta's PM
Robert Abela, leader of Malta's Labour Party, took his oath of office as prime minister on Monday, reported Xinhua. The ceremony was held at the Grand Master's Palace. The re-elected prime minister took the oath of office and oath of allegiance. Maltese President Myriam Spiteri Debono took part
Published: 21:52 pm,Monday 1 June 2026
Iran war drives eurozone inflation fears
Consumers in the eurozone expect inflation to remain persistently high as a result of the oil price shock triggered by the Iran war, the European Central Bank (ECB) said on Monday, citing a survey it commissioned. On average in April, people expected an inflation rate of 4% over the
Published: 03:24 am,Monday 1 June 2026
8 killed, 33 injured in tourist bus crash in Turkey
Eight people were killed and 33 others injured after a tourist bus crashed into a guardrail in western Türkiye early Sunday, reported Xinhua, quoting local media. The bus, carrying 38 passengers and three crew members, was traveling from the city of Izmir to the Mediterranean resort city of
Published: 03:08 am,Monday 1 June 2026
Romania releases details on crashed drone
A specialized team from Romania's Ministry of National Defense said on Sunday the drone that crashed and injured two Romanians was made in Russia, according to a press release by the ministry, reported Xinhua. It said that following the incident in Galati County on Friday, a technical investigation