Europe

Israel’s close ties with Trump cannot replace strategic independence - opinion

Trump’s support for Israel is an asset, but Washington’s shifting priorities show why Jerusalem cannot afford strategic dependence.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.
 Tel Aviv Pride Parade 2022.

When pride meets prejudice: Europe’s LGBTQ movement is forgetting what inclusion means - opinion

North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski sits with The Jerusalem Post during a 24-hour visit to Israel, where he met with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar focused heavily on expanding bilateral ties.

North Macedonia has made ties with Israel ‘foreign-policy priority,’ FM tells 'Post' - exclusive

A crown worn by French Empress Eugenie, which was targeted by thieves during a heist at Paris' Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025 but was dropped during their escape, on display in this undated still frame from a video.

Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says


The hypocrisy of Ireland’s EU presidency commitments - opinion

Interestingly, in his speech on Tuesday, Martin did not refer to antisemitism. But he did platform Ireland’s unbalanced perspective on the Middle East and anti-Israel hostility.

View of the European Parliament during a plenary session in Brussels, Belgium, March 2, 2017.

At least 12 killed, 23 missing as over 100 firefighters battle wildfires raging in southern Spain

Spaish Presidency, Health, and Emergencies Minister Antonio Sanz called the fire "the most devastating fire to date in our region" and described the situation as an "unprecedented tragedy".

Smoke rises during a wildfire near Azuebar, Spain July 6, 2026.

Sasa Obradovic takes the reins in Hapoel Jerusalem’s quest for glory as new head coach

Throughout his coaching career, Obradovic has won numerous titles, including two French championships, the French Cup, the German championship, four German Cups and a Russian Cup.

 Hapoel Jerusalem's new coach Sasa Obradovic eing introduced with the Hapoel Jerusalem owners, July 10, 2026.

Italian Parliament advances groundbreaking bill to return Holocaust-era looted art

"There is no need to repeat how deeply the wounds inflicted by the racial laws are still felt today by Italian Jews and our communities."

Gideon Taylor, president of the World Jewish restitution Organization (WJRO).

At the height of summer: These are the days when flight prices drop

Although it falls during peak summer, the ten days before Tisha B'Av offer a rare chance to find flights and vacation packages at significantly lower prices.

Lesvos.

Trump demands US halt trade with Spain, renews claim over Greenland, angering NATO allies

Trump called Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO as he railed against allies for not supporting the war on Iran and ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt all trade with Spain.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) during the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

This is Europe’s most tourist-dense island - and it actually wants more visitors

A new study found Malta is Europe’s most tourist-dense island, with seven tourists per resident. Despite the crowds, it plans to attract more visitors.

Comino, Malta.

Louvre heist sequel? Millions of euros worth of jewelry stolen from France's Lalique museum

The jewelry was taken "in a very short space of time," the museum said on Instagram, though it did not go into greater detail on what was stolen.

A municipal police car blocking a street in front of the Castillet in Perpignan, in the Pyrenees-Orientales department in southern France, on June 21, 2026.

NATO leaders unveil $50 billion in defense deals as Trump renews push to control Greenland

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday that Europeans had made "staggering" increases in defense spending.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during the High Level Defence announcements at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' Summit, in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026.

Not Santorini or Mykonos: The island named Europe’s best in 2026

New research ranked 80 European islands by weather, nature, and dining options. The Canary Islands top the list, with Portugal and Croatia featured.

Tenerife.