2025-01-17

Poland

UK and Poland to sign new security and defence treaty

British prime minister Keir Starmer visited Poland on Friday to discuss border issues and military support for Warsaw.

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Europe News

Ursula von der Leyen attends EPP leaders summit in Berlin

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made her first appearance in Berlin following her recovery from severe pneumonia.

17/01/2025

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Help cats and the environment with new Bucharest vending machines

Bucharest has introduced eco-friendly vending machines in Tineretului, Floreasca, and Circului parks, offering food and water for stray cats in exchange for recycled bottles and cans.

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Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 17th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

17/01/2025

Experiences

Here are the biggest culture shocks for Brits living abroad

Expanding your horizons may come with some social and culinary surprises in these popular countries.

17/01/2025

Tech News

Which countries have banned TikTok and why?

While the United States will likely become the first country to ban TikTok outright, many others are concerned about the platform's ties to China.

17/01/2025

World News

French patrol plane target of Russian intimidation, minister says

France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the aircraft was targeted as it monitored vessels during a NATO observation mission off Sweden,

17/01/2025

Europe News

Commission claims slashing of foreign offices still under negotiation

The European Commission said that ‘reflections are ongoing’ over the downsizing of the international hubs under the department for international partnerships.

17/01/2025

Russia

Russia and Iran sign treaty days before Trump's inauguration

Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian, the Russian and Iranian presidents, announced closer ties between their nations at an event in Moscow.

17/01/2025

Greenland

'He will not buy us': Greenlanders defiant over Trump takeover threat

US President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments have put Greenland in the global media spotlight, but what do islanders make of his interest?

17/01/2025

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Efforts to Contain Oil Spill from Grounded Tanker Advance with Technical Barrier Completion

Rescuers are monitoring over 910 km of the Black Sea coast, working to clean up the oil spill from the Volgoneft tankers, which leaked around 1,500 tons of fuel oil each.

17/01/2025

Europe News

Which Hispanic leaders will attend Trump's inauguration?

Next Monday Donald Trump takes office as the 47th President of the United States.

17/01/2025

Travel News

Greek hotels may fill their pools with seawater this summer

As tourism puts pressure on freshwater resources, Greece is considering other options to keep hotel pools filled.

17/01/2025

Green News

Global GDP could be halved if we don’t take urgent climate action

People are already impacted by food system shocks, water insecurity, heat stress and infectious diseases. If unchecked, mass mortality, mass displacement, severe economic contraction and conflict become more likely.

17/01/2025

Food and Drink

World Pizza Day: From Italy to world conquest

From its origins in the Roman world to its global popularity, not least in the United States, pizza has been recognised on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2017. Today, it remains one of the most consumed foods worldwide.

17/01/2025

Green News

What four years of Trump will risk for climate and the environment

As Donald Trump prepares to become the 47th president of the United States, what will his first actions be on climate and energy, and how will they impact the rest of the world?

17/01/2025

Tech News

TikTok ban upheld by US Supreme Court unless sold by Chinese owners

TikTok is facing a ban in the United States on Sunday after the country's Supreme Court upheld a federal law to shut it down or force its sale.

17/01/2025

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SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight Ends in Destruction After Successful Booster Catch

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on a test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed after losing engine power.

17/01/2025

Tech News

European Commission seeks more information from X on algorithms

The European executive requested further information to the DSA's X ongoing proceedings regarding its recommendation system. The Commission is examining recent algorithm changes, the prominence given to certain accounts, and how content is moderated.

17/01/2025

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'A Real Pain' - A moving and funny Holocaust tour

Jesse Eisenberg writes, directs and stars alongside a scene-stealing Kieran Culkin in this smart and deceptively profound exploration of generational trauma.

17/01/2025

EuroVerify

Fact-check: Absence of EU leaders in Trump inauguration is convention

Social media users have misleadingly attached importance to the fact that European heads of state and government have been excluded from Trump’s guest list.

17/01/2025

Economy

Eurozone inflation rises for third month as energy costs edge up

Rising services prices were behind the boost in the December inflation figure, although they were offset by a fall in food, alcohol and tobacco prices.

17/01/2025

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Madrid pet owners bring animals for Saint Anthony blessing

Pet owners in Madrid had their animals blessed at Saint Anthony Church, a tradition believed to bring health and protection, celebrating St. Anthony’s feast day.

17/01/2025

Europe News

MEPs urge Commission to act on Musk's interventions

In a letter sent to the President of the European Commission, a number of MEPs express their concern at alleged abuses committed by X’s owner Elon Musk and call on the European executive to apply the DSA.

17/01/2025

Israel

Israel's security cabinet votes to approve Gaza ceasefire deal

The deal, which has been held back after several delays, now passes to the country's full cabinet for signoff.

17/01/2025

Culture news

Luxurious private spa complex with banquet hall unearthed in Pompeii

The extraordinary discovery reveals how elite Roman homes were much more than just private residences - they were grand stages for art, culture, and political networking.

17/01/2025

Partner content

Tee time and traditions: Marrakech’s golfing and cultural hotspots

Partner content presented by Visit Morocco

Flanked by soul-stirring desert dunes and grand mountain landscapes, Marrakech is a unique golfing destination balancing outdoor adventure with the sparkling energy of a medieval Berber city.

17/01/2025

Europe News

US sanctions on Orbán ally have 'strengthened' him, Hungary's PM says

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's close ally and minister Antal Rogán was sanctioned by the US Treasury last week for alleged corruption.

17/01/2025

Europe News

Lithuania vows to raise defence spending to 5-6% of GDP

The Baltic nation's announcement comes weeks after US President-elect Donald Trump said NATO allies should spend at least 5% of GDP on defence.

17/01/2025

Europe News

Russia jails three Navalny lawyers for 'extremism'

Three lawyers who represented late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were sentenced to up to 5,5 years in prison. A verdict that reflects escalating Kremlin repression.

17/01/2025