2025-09-30

Business

Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down as CEO, sending shares lower

Spotify said in a press release that the move “formalises" how Spotify has been operating since 2023, with the new co-CEOs largely leading strategic development and operational execution.

30/09/2025

Tech News

Which countries in Europe have digital ID cards and how do they work?

Mandatory digital IDs may be coming to the UK, but non-mandatory ones have been in some European countries for decades.

30/09/2025

Europe News

European imports of Russian shipped gas send €8.10bn to Moscow’s coffers – report

Belgium, France and Spain were the main LNG importing countries from 2022 to June 2025, according to a new Greenpeace study.

30/09/2025

Denmark

Ukraine begins sharing drone expertise with Denmark, Zelenskyy says

EU defence ministers agreed last week to build what they called a "drone wall" to better detect, track and intercept drones violating Europe's airspace.

30/09/2025

France

South Africa's ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel

Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the death of 58-year-old Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa near the Hyatt Regency hotel.

30/09/2025

Partner content

Menorca’s autumn light: where culture meets calm

Partner content presented by Menorca Tourism

Discover Menorca in autumn: UNESCO heritage, golden hiking trails, artisan flavours, and a model of sustainable slow travel in the Mediterranean.

30/09/2025

Culture news

Tom Waits' ‘Rain Dogs’ turns 40: One of the greatest albums ever made

On 30 September 1985, Tom Waits released 'Rain Dogs'. To celebrate his favourite album’s 40th anniversary, Waits obsessive David Mouriquand explains why it’s worth revisiting (or discovering). And because he can’t do things by halves, get ready for an album-by-album guide through Waits' discography.

30/09/2025

Ocean

The remarkable comeback of Europe’s bluefin tuna

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe's Atlantic bluefin tuna populations have made a reassuring comeback after nearly collapsing two decades ago. Today, tight international controls keep fishing sustainable across the Mediterranean and East Atlantic — under close scientific oversight.

30/09/2025

Europe News

Why is Palestine so important in Ireland?

Dublin's pro-Palestinian positions are rooted in Ireland's experience of the British occupation and anti-colonial policies, experts tell Euronews.

30/09/2025

Poland

Poland arrests Ukrainian man over 2022 Nord Stream explosions

His capture marks the second arrest of a Ukrainian man suspected of being involved in the sabotage of the gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea.

30/09/2025

Green News

Audit reveals 'serious weaknesses' in Cyprus's water management plan

The audit calls for urgent action as water management failures persist.

30/09/2025

Economy

Spanish state fails to meet budget deadline for third year in a row

Sánchez's government has not presented the new state budget, which has been carried over since 2023, hindering the management of the country's finances.

30/09/2025

Travel News

Ryanair will only accept digital boarding passes from November

The move has raised concerns about elderly passengers who may not own or be comfortable using a smartphone.

30/09/2025

Italy

San Siro set for demolition after sale to AC Milan and Inter approved

The iconic Italian football stadium is on track to be torn down and replaced by a new arena after Milan's city council approved its sale to the two clubs.

30/09/2025

Art

Pioneering French digital exhibition explores Titanic's historic past

A new immersive exhibition, billed as a first in France, is offering a voyage on the Titanic. The show, at La Sucrière in Lyon, has been developed by Tempora, Exhibition hub and Fever. Jean-Philippe Liabot took a trip back in time aboard the legendary liner.

30/09/2025

Europe News

EU leaders welcome Trump's Gaza plan, urge Hamas to accept it

European leaders, from Ursula von der Leyen to Emmanuel Macron, have reacted positively to Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza.

30/09/2025

Tech News

Here’s what we know about DeepSeek’s latest AI offering

The announcement comes as China pressures its tech companies to break their reliance on foreign chip makers so it can compete in the AI race.

30/09/2025

France

French car-sharing app fuels cheaper cross-border cigarette shopping

CarKlop allows French shoppers to share car rides for cross-border journeys to buy cheaper cigarettes and alcohol in other EU countries such as Italy.

30/09/2025

Markets

Etsy shares soar 16% after OpenAI partnership on ChatGPT payment

OpenAI is allowing ChatGPT users in the US to buy from Etsy sellers through its platform. One million Shopify merchants, including Glossier and SKIMS, will also be available through the chatbot in the near future.

30/09/2025

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Latest news bulletin | September 30th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 30th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

30/09/2025

Germany

Former aide to German far-right politician jailed for spying for China

Jian Guo worked in the parliamentary office of Maximilian Krah, a lawmaker with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, from 2019 to 2024.

30/09/2025

Economy

Trump sets tariff on timber and lumber, citing national security risks

Imported wood and furniture "threaten to impair the national security of the US", according to the administration.

30/09/2025

No Comment

Rescuers search for survivors after school collapse in Indonesia

At least one student was killed and dozens more were injured or feared trapped after a four-storey prayer hall collapsed at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia’s East Java province on Monday.

30/09/2025

Business

Chinese woman convicted in UK over €6bn Bitcoin fraud

Zhimin Qian, 47, defrauded more than 128,000 victims in China before trying to launder the illegal cryptocurrency proceeds by buying property in the UK.

30/09/2025

Ukraine

Family of four among nine killed in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine

Regional authorities in Ukraine reported on Tuesday that at least nine civilians were killed and 15 others injured in Russian strikes in the last 24 hours.

30/09/2025

Health news

Portugal considers ban on sale of energy drinks to under-16s

Portugal's public health agency said it is closely watching a similar measure in the UK.

30/09/2025

Space

Artemis II mission to fly around the Moon as early as February 2026

The first crewed flight around the Moon in over 50 years aims to build a lasting human presence on the lunar surface and lay the groundwork for future journeys to Mars.

30/09/2025

EuroVerify

Did the Irish government block people from running for president?

Claims are circulating online that the Irish government has the power to stop people they disagree with from running for the country's highest office, as Ireland prepares for its presidential election in late October.

30/09/2025

Culture news

Is Kneecap’s Mo Chara considering legal case against British state?

“It was a complete circus, it was a carnival, a distraction from what’s actually going on," said Kneecap's Mo Chara in his first interview after the terror charge against him was dismissed last week.

30/09/2025

Economy

China's factory activity contracts again as trade tensions simmer

The manufacturing measures reflect sluggish domestic demand and uncertainties over trade tensions with the United States.

30/09/2025