Europe

Business

Market shakeup on the cards as HSBC sees quantum trading breakthrough

In a world first, the bank successfully deployed the quantum technology to improve bond price predictions.

25/09/2025

Europe News

EU signs €400 million financial agreement for Palestine

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a financing facility with the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) to support the Palestinian private sector, amid rising tensions in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

25/09/2025

Europe News

EU's green demands are jamming trade talks with India

India is pushing back against the inclusion of a dispute settlement mechanism to enforce green standards in the trade deal currently under negotiation with the EU.

25/09/2025

Italy

Italy set to reinstate St Francis public holiday after parliament vote

Italy's lower house has backed a bill to reinstate a national holiday on 4 October in honour of St Francis of Assisi, which the government of Giorgia Meloni said was important to the nation's identity.

25/09/2025

Europe in Motion

At what age do young people in the EU tend to leave home?

Rising housing prices and rents are a concern for many Europeans. In southern and eastern Europe, particularly, high costs mean young people live at home for longer.

25/09/2025

Healthcare

Doctors say gene therapy slows Huntington’s disease for first time

It is the first time a drug trial has slowed the rare disorder’s progression in an ongoing, significant way, researchers said.

25/09/2025

Business

Electric vehicle sales surge across EU as overall car market stalls

Battery-electric and hybrid models are gaining ground in the EU, while diesel and petrol car sales continue to lose momentum.

25/09/2025

Europe News

Donald Trump called Hungary's Orbán to discuss Russian oil imports

According to the Hungarians, Orbán told Trump that Hungary needs Russian fuel to keep its energy prices low, and Trump acknowledged this.

25/09/2025

wellbeing

This Spanish woman lived to 117. Scientists may have discovered why

Researchers said the supercentenarian’s longevity shows how old age and disease can ‘become decoupled’ at times.

25/09/2025

Europe News

French ex-leader Sarkozy given five-year prison sentence in Libya case

After an extended detailing of its ruling on Thursday, the court sentenced Sarkozy to five years in prison "with deferred effect", an immediate five-year ban on any public function, and a fine of €100,000.

25/09/2025

Food and Drink

Oktoberfest worldwide: German culture celebrations go global

This year's Oktoberfest is well underway in Germany but the celebrations are no longer only limited to Munich. The annual parade of Bavarian heritage has found numerous international offshoots: from golf courses in Mallorca to luxury resorts in the Maldives and even virtual beer tents.

25/09/2025

wellbeing

Starting small: How to kick-start a healthier lifestyle

Experts advise defining what wellness means to you and then setting achievable daily goals.

25/09/2025

Denmark

Denmark alerts NATO after coordinated drone attacks at its airports

Denmark is on high alert after unauthorised drones targeted airports, leading to the closure of Aalborg airport. Authorities suspect Russian involvement.

25/09/2025

Travel News

Nationwide strikes set to disrupt flights across Italy this Friday

More strikes are likely to affect air travel in Italy in October.

25/09/2025

Economy

Here are the biggest economic risks for EBRD countries in Europe

Export competition from China and trade uncertainties are among the issues squeezing economic growth in the regions covered by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

25/09/2025

Spain

Italy and Spain deploy navy ships to assist Gaza aid flotilla

The announcements by Rome and Madrid to deploy navy vessels to assist and protect the flotilla come after activists reported several attacks on its ships overnight on Tuesday.

25/09/2025

Ukraine

Made in Ukraine and battlefield-tested: Kyiv to open up arms exports

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is opening up its arms exports. The much-anticipated decision will transform Ukraine’s defence industry and allow Kyiv’s partners to access the rarest type of weapons – those tested on the battlefield.

25/09/2025

Mobility

Madrid tests first driverless bus 'made in Spain'

The Spanish capital has unveiled its first autonomous bus with passengers in Casa de Campo.

25/09/2025

Europe News

The new age of weaponisation lays bare Europe's weaknesses

Does the EU have what it takes to survive in the age of weaponisation? Recent events have cast light on the crucial question.

25/09/2025

Health news

Cancer deaths expected to surge by nearly 75% over next 25 years

Lower-income countries are expected to be hit hardest by the expected increase in new cancer cases and deaths.

25/09/2025

Moldova

Moldova's PM accuses Russia of using elections to 'take power'

Moldovan authorities have accused Russia of conducting a hybrid war to try to derail the country’s EU path by meddling in elections, illicitly funding pro-Russian parties and running disinformation campaigns.

25/09/2025

Europe News

Hungary rebuffs Trump's call to cut Russian oil imports 

Hungary said that alternative routes wouldn't suffice to replace Russian pipeline oil, after Donald Trump warned he would call Viktor Orbán to tell him to stop buying Russian oil. Experts say Hungary could use EU funds for the decoupling.

25/09/2025

Tech News

Apple claims it's unfairly targeted by EU competition rules

The US tech giant was fined €500 million by the European Commission in April for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

25/09/2025

Green News

Ocean acidification breaches critical boundary for the first time

More than three-quarters of planet Earth’s life support systems are no longer in the safe zone, experts warn.

24/09/2025

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Kharkiv hit by waves of Russian drones in latest assault

Since Tuesday evening, Russian forces launched a heavy air raid on Kharkiv, with drones approaching every minute.

24/09/2025

Experiences

Amsterdam residents file lawsuit against city council for overtourism

Despite measures to curb tourist numbers, overnight stays increased by three per cent in 2024.

24/09/2025