A new start for the ‘sleeping beauty’ of the Swiss Alps

It is the most old-school of ski resorts — but does the arrival of the first five-star hotel herald big changes for little Wengen?

Source: Financial Times

'Army of Europe' needed to challenge Russia says Zelensky

The Ukraine president suggests Europe can no longer rely on the US to come to its defence.

Source: BBC

Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for the creation of the "armed forces of Europe"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks greater military and economic support from the European Union.

Source: CBS News

Romania at the end of Klaus Iohannis' two-term presidency

After over 10 years in office, Klaus Iohannis resigned as Romania's head of state on Wednesday. DW looks back at the presidency of the man once hailed as the hero …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Israel, Hamas complete their latest exchange as ceasefire's first phase has just 2 weeks left

Israel and Hamas completed the sixth exchange of hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners on February 15 with just over two weeks remaining in the initial phase of their fragile …

Source: France 24

Ukraine: Kyiv's reaction to Trump's phone call with Putin

Is the US planning to negotiate exclusively with Russia over ending the war in Ukraine? Have the EU and Ukraine been sidelined? Donald Trump's bilateral talk with Vladimir Putin has …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Kolkata Book Fair spotlights Germany's literary diversity

For the first time in the Indian book fair's history, the spotlight is on Germany, with guest authors invited to update the country's literary image.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Competitiveness Compass: How EU aims to keep up with the world's top economies

Brussels has called on EU member states to help revive the bloc's sluggish economies. It laid out a Competitiveness Compass with policies to boost growth. Can the plan make Europe …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter Bukavu in eastern DRC

Rebels make rapid advance into capital of South Kivu province, less than a month after taking Goma

Rebels from the Rwandan-backed M23 group have entered Bukavu, the capital of South …

Source: The Guardian

Austria’s far right eyes chancellor’s office despite failed coalition talks

The Freedom Party leader wants to be Austria’s “Volkskanzler,” or Chancellor of the People, a title once embraced by Adolf Hitler.

Source: Washington Post

Middle East crisis live: IDF making ‘offensive plans’ as Trump says US will back Israel if it restarts war

IDF chief of staff says military is making preparations to return all of the remaining hostages

• Full report: Three Israelis and 369 Palestinians released after week of ceasefire tensions

Several …

Source: The Guardian

What is known of Donald Trump's 'peace plan' for Ukraine?

The leaked details of the Trump administration's peace plan for Ukraine suggest that the US could sideline its European partners and make concessions to Russia to accelerate the negotiation process.

Source: Deutsche Welle