Europe

Europe

Five killed and over a dozen injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine

It comes as a Ukrainian unit launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces near the city of Lyman in eastern Ukraine, according to the unit's commander.

15/09/2026

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Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election

Russia has begun early voting in its parliamentary elections in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk region, with armed personnel accompanying election officials and voters.

15/09/2026

Business

ECB staff raise stability concerns about Lagarde departure rumours

Concerns are mounting that Europe's central macroeconomic institution might not be ready for turnover at the highest level.

15/09/2026

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At least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters detained in Istanbul crackdown

Turkish police detained at least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters in Istanbul on Tuesday, 15 September, during a demonstration against a nationwide crackdown on the LGBTQ community.

15/09/2026

Europe

US threatens EU with retaliation over European preference in EU budget

Washington said that the competitiveness fund included in the budget would “impede” partnership with the US because of provisions favouring “made in Europe” products.

15/09/2026

Europe

EU unveils platform to ease recognition of social security documents

The European Commission estimates that a system allowing faster and easier recognition of working documents could save billions of euros by the end of the next decade.

15/09/2026

Europe

EU heads into G20 energy showdown with Trump, Russia and Venezuela

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen heads to the G20 energy meeting in Houston as Brussels’ clean-energy strategy clashes with Washington’s push for “energy abundance” through greater oil and gas production. The presence of Russian and Venezuelan officials adds a further geopolitical complication.

15/09/2026

Europe

European telecoms execs push back against planned Huawei crackdown

Seventeen CEOs from European telecoms operators have warned that proposed EU rules aimed at banning "high-risk" network suppliers could cost the sector up to €40 billion.

15/09/2026

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Romanian farmers clash with police in Bucharest over EU livestock ban

Romanian farmers clashed with security forces in Bucharest on Tuesday, 15 September, as an agricultural protest outside the government headquarters descended into disorder.

15/09/2026

Travel News

Eurostar’s new trains will feature double-decker cocktail bars

The two-storey bars aboard Eurostar Celestia will be open to all passengers.

15/09/2026

Europe

How counterfeit pesticides are poisoning Europe's farmland

In northern Greece, cut-price illegal pesticides smuggled in by organised crime networks are tempting cash-strapped farmers, despite mounting evidence of the risks to health and the environment.

15/09/2026

Business

ECB invites Europeans to vote on future banknotes as deadline nears

The European Central Bank is inviting people across Europe to vote on the designs for future euro banknotes before its public survey closes on 21 September.

15/09/2026

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Robot valet parking at Gatwick Airport promises safer, easier long‑stay car storage

London Gatwick Airport is testing car-parking robots, offering secure, automated long-stay parking for most vehicles at a small extra cost.

15/09/2026

Europe

Romanian President warns Ukraine war could last at least another year

In an interview with Euronews, President Nicușor Dansaid while Russia's economy is under strain and Ukraine has demonstrated an ability to strike deep into Russian territory, neither development has brought Moscow closer to the negotiating table.

15/09/2026

Economy

Why Greece now borrows more cheaply than France

Greece now pays less than France to borrow despite carrying more debt. Here’s how Athens rebuilt market trust while Paris lost fiscal credibility.

15/09/2026

Europe

Suspected sabotage brings Dutch rail network to a standstill

A wave of coordinated rail sabotage paralysed Dutch trains on Budget Day as the government calls for an investigation to reveal the perpetrators.

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Europe

Danish PM condemns Russian flare attack on helicopter as 'reckless'

Russia says it was Danish pilots being provocative, in a war of words that's becoming a pattern along NATO's eastern edge

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Europe

EU institutions face budget cuts as member states scramble for money

The money allocated for the EU institutions is emerging as a target for cuts in ongoing budgetary discussions, according to a confidential document seen by Euronews.

15/09/2026

The Cube

No, the EU isn't demanding that Ukraine mobilise women

Ukraine's counter-disinformation agency says that the claims originated with Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service.

15/09/2026

Europe in Motion

How Europeans feel about language learning — and why few are fluent

A YouGov survey of six European countries reveals wide gaps in language fluency, motivation to learn, and views on compulsory language education.

15/09/2026

European Union

EU Digital Identity Wallet: what it is and how it works

By 2026, EU countries must roll out their national wallet apps for the EU’s Digital Identity Wallet, a digital space for storing and sharing personal data. Italy, France, and Finland are leading the way. What's the status of other countries?

15/09/2026

Destinations

Hiding in plain sight: Türkiye’s most surprising destinations

In partnership with GoTürkiye

With all of its cultural richness, layered history and varied topography, Türkiye is a true Tardis of experiences. Somewhere between the bustling cities and quaint fishing villages, intrepid travellers can uncover a treasure trove of wonders.

15/09/2026

Europe

NATO 'committed and ready' after shooting down drone over Lithuania

From the Baltics to Poland, Europe's eastern edge is monitoring Russia's war to prevent it spilling over its own borders.

15/09/2026

Europe

EU moves toward restricting social media access for under-15s

The European Commission will propose barring under-15s from social media without parental consent, President von der Leyen said on Wednesday. A leaked draft also covers safety-by-design rules for risky online services, like AI chatbots and video games.

15/09/2026

Europe Today

France ties EU sanctions renewal to prisoner release

Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: why France is holding up the renewal of the EU’s sanctions list, and a teaser of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech.

15/09/2026

Europe Today

Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce, AI slowdown rattles markets

Global tech stocks have slid after AI leaders called for a development slowdown. Also on the show: Trump's claim that Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy targets, an interview with Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, and a 2026 State of the Union preview.

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