2025-02-15

Europe News

Deadly stabbing in Villach an Islamist attack, Austrian police say

The 23-year-old man stabbed five passers-by in southern Austria on Saturday, killing one 14-year-old child and injuring five others.

15/02/2025

Europe News

US senator: Minerals' deal 'a game-changer' for US support for Kyiv

US President Donald Trump implied earlier this week that the deal was a must for Ukraine to secure continued military support from Washington.

15/02/2025

Sport

Azerbaijan Strikes Gold as Stars Shine in New Weight Categories

The second day of the 2025 Baku Grand Slam saw thrilling judo action. Home hero Zelim Tckaev secured Azerbaijan’s first gold, electrifying the crowd. Jessica Klimkait and Szofi Ozbas claimed gold in their new weight classes, while Ishihara Tatsuki impressed at -73kg.

15/02/2025

Europe News

Stubb: US gave Europe 'questionnaire' on Ukraine security guarantees

The Finnish President called for calm among European leaders over the US announcement that peace talks between Washington and Moscow would start "immediately".

15/02/2025

Europe News

Two people die from their injuries after Munich car-ramming attack

39 people were injured in the car-ramming attack, which targeted a demonstration by the labour union Ver.di in Munich on Thursday.

15/02/2025

Cinema

Berlinale 2025 review: 'Ari' - Keeping a heart on your French sleeve

The third film from the French director of 'Jeune Femme' ('Montparnasse Bienvenue') and 'Un petit frère' ('Mother and Son') is a tender and poignant ode to a wayward soul.

15/02/2025

Germany

Costa says Europe not giving up on support for Ukraine

EU Council President António Costa has insisted Europe is "not giving up. We will continue to support Ukraine as an integral part of our project for peace."

15/02/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 15th – Evening

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

15/02/2025

Gaza

Palestinian prisoners greeted by cheering crowds

The successful swap is the latest indication that the fragile ceasefire signed between the two sides last month, which teetered on the brink of collapse earlier in the week, is set to hold.

15/02/2025

Italy

Carnival celebrations kick off in Italy

Multiple Italian cities are planning carnival events for the days and weeks ahead. In Venice and Viareggio, the celebrations have already begun.

15/02/2025

Europe News

US Defence Secretary praises Poland as 'model NATO ally'

US Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth has lauded Poland as a "model NATO ally” in his first visit to Warsaw on Friday, where he met with President Andrzej Duda and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

15/02/2025

Europe News

Europe mulls plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security

A group of European countries has been quietly working on a plan to send troops into Ukraine to help enforce any future peace settlement with Russia, with the UK and France at the forefront of the effort.

15/02/2025

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' at Munich conference

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will not take NATO membership for Ukraine off the table. However, “right now the most influential member of NATO seems to be Putin because he seems able to block NATO decisions,” he said.

15/02/2025

Europe News

Latvian minister: ‘No space and place for complacency’ over defence

EU leaders are trying to come up with solutions to boost joint financing in defence with the Commission estimating the bloc needs to invest €500 billion over the coming decade.

15/02/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 15th – Midday

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

15/02/2025

Health news

Where in Europe are illegal drugs having the worst health impact?

Cannabis and cocaine are the most commonly used drugs in the EU, but several others pose a threat to public health.

15/02/2025

Germany

Scholz: Germany won't accept people who 'intervene in our democracy'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said his country won't accept people who "intervene in our democracy", a day after US Vice President JD Vance criticised European leaders.

15/02/2025

Green News

$20 billion for heat pumps and EV chargers may be revoked under Trump

The move has been called a political stunt and "a blatant violation of the Constitution".

15/02/2025

Gaza

Hamas and Israel complete swap of three Israelis and 369 Palestinians

Hamas has released 3 Israeli hostages, with 369 Palestinian prisoners freed in return. The successful swap is an indication that the fragile ceasefire is set to hold.

15/02/2025

Culture news

Sanremo: A historical guide to Italy's most popular song contest

With 75 years of history, Sanremo is the longest-running song contest ever and perhaps the most important in the world. Not only music, the festival also reflects Italian current affairs and represents a beloved collective cultural ritual.

15/02/2025

Markets

High or low risk? Here's where DIY investors are putting their money

Investment platform AJ Bell has released its January list of most popular ISA investments among do-it-yourself (DIY) investors - here are the findings.

15/02/2025

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Can the EU counter Putin's sinister shadow war?

In this edition, we hear how Putin is waging a shadow war to destabilise the West and attack our way of life, and discuss plans for investment into AI.

15/02/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 15th – Morning

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

15/02/2025

Europe News

Climate activists hold major protests as German elections near

Thousands of activists demonstrated in Germany on Friday in a bid to raise awareness to climate issues ahead of the upcoming federal elections scheduled for 23 February.

15/02/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy says 'security guarantees' are needed before any Putin talks

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will only agree to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after a common plan is reached with US President Donald Trump.

15/02/2025

Art

Pride of place: Tamara Lempicka paintings on show at Polish Institute

The Polish Institute in the Hungarian capital Budapest has opened an exhibition of photos of paintings by Polish artist Tamara Lempicka.

15/02/2025