Europe

Europe

Romanian F-16s shoot down two drones over Black Sea, authorities say

According to a Defence Ministry press release, two F-16s carrying out air policing missions were involved in the operation to intercept the drones. It later said the targets were "jet-powered attack drones from the Geran family."

17/10/2026

Europe

Violence in Albania as protesters call for PM to resign

Violent clashes were reported in the capital, Tirana, where protesters threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas, according to Euronews Albania, as nationwide demonstrations entered their fifth consecutive day.

17/10/2026

Europe

Protesters clash with police in Belgium as demonstrations sweep Europe

Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin said on Saturday that the situation was "no longer simply a protest," calling it "pure and simple violence."

17/10/2026

Europe

Euronews crew say they were encircled and robbed covering protests

Euronews correspondents in Paris covering the protests reported being targeted by masked individuals on Saturday’s major nationwide demonstrations following calls on social media to target media outlets and professionals to prevent coverage.

17/10/2026

World

Protesters storm town hall and clash with police in France’s Marseille

Protesters broke into Marseille town hall and clashed with police during nationwide demonstrations over rising prices in France.

17/10/2026

Europe

'We are here to help,' says trade unions on joining student protests

Two separate major protests – one led by trade unions, the other by students – were initially slated to take place in Paris on Saturday. Eyewitnesses say the protests have converged into one massive demonstration demanding government remedies to the ongoing crises.

17/10/2026

Europe

Tourism office set ablaze during cost-of-living protests in Lyon

A branch of Lyon’s tourist office was vandalised and set on fire during nationwide protests over rising prices in France.

17/10/2026

Europe

No Ukraine aid and EU budget cuts: What does Le Pen mean for the EU?

Le Pen is campaigning on a platform that would reshape France’s relationship with the EU ahead of the 2027 presidential election, potentially setting Paris on a collision course with Brussels with far-reaching implications.

17/10/2026

Europe

Dozens arrested as protesters clash with security forces in Paris

The French government stepped up security measures ahead of Saturday’s nationwide protests over the cost-of-living crisis, with student groups also expected to join demonstrations amid fears of potential clashes.

17/10/2026

Health news

Trade unions push for EU law to address menopause at work

The European Trade Union Confederation wants menopause enshrined in EU workplace legislation, as the European Parliament examines the issue and the Commission stops short of proposing a dedicated strategy.

17/10/2026

Culture news

Royal treatment for giant pumpkins in Brussels annual celebration

Organisers in Belgium expect 50,000 visitors at a pumpkin festival that will celebrate the wonderous ways of using the big vegetable.

17/10/2026

Climate

Can ‘sponge cities’ help Europe cope with floods and droughts?

The EU is creating a ‘Sponge Facility’ to help implement nature-based projects that aim to make cities less prone to droughts and floods.

17/10/2026

Tech News

Why are data centres becoming military targets?

Data centres have become prime military targets and the drone strikes in Ukraine should force Europe to rethink where it builds its AI infrastructure, one expert says.

17/10/2026

Europe

Budget, Ukraine, migration: Five takeaways from the EU leaders’ summit

EU leaders ended their Brussels summit with no deal on the budget, a new €70bn Ukraine funding gap, open clashes over energy and migration, but fresh resolve to create new trade defence tools to battle China.

16/10/2026

Europe

Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for violent protests across country

Police said 160 people were detained following violent incidents on Thursday evening.

16/10/2026

Europe

Commission and Ukraine launch joint task force over EU accession

The Commission and Ukraine launched a joint task force meeting twice a week to speed up accession reforms on the rule of law and anti-corruption, after Hungary lifted its veto and two more negotiating clusters were opened.

16/10/2026

Europe

Pope celebrates Mass as recovery from cancer surgery progresses

Vatican Media has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since his hospitalisation, showing him celebrating Mass at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he recovers from lung cancer surgery.

16/10/2026

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Belgium: Pumpkimania festival takes over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle

Foxes, owls and deer made from pumpkins have taken over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle near Brussels. The Pumpkimania festival features a 772kg giant, pumpkin boat rides and Halloween activities until 1 November.

16/10/2026

Design

Paris Motor Show 2026: Classic cars get an electric makeover

Some of Europe's best-known cars are making a comeback at the Paris Motor Show, reinvented for the electric age.

16/10/2026

Europe

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumour surgery

The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung.

16/10/2026

Europe

Norwegian teenager sentenced to 20 years in prison over UK murder plot

UK Counter Terrorism Policing said Natland had been operating under orders from someone in the Foxtrot Network, an international criminal gang based in Sweden.

16/10/2026

Travel News

New boutique wellness retreat to open in the Algarve in February

Shanti-Som Algarve will offer six different programmes focusing on things like detoxing, relaxation, and burnout recovery.

16/10/2026

Cult

Uzbekistan promotes its scientific heritage internationally

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

From the scholars of the Silk Roads to new research institutions in Tashkent, Uzbekistan is seeking to make its historical legacy more accessible. Experts meeting at UNESCO headquarters in Paris examined its contribution to world civilisation and the value of shared cultural knowledge.

16/10/2026

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Russian missiles spark huge factory fires in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zaporizhzhia

Russian strikes ignited massive fires at businesses in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as President Zelensky met European leaders for talks.

16/10/2026

Europe

France and Germany deal links 2035 car rules to ‘Made in Europe’ push

Under the agreement, carmakers would be required to cut their CO₂ emissions by 90% by 2035, without having to offset the remaining 10%, as initially proposed by the Commission.

16/10/2026

Russia

Ukrainian drones force closure of all four Moscow airports overnight

Moscow’s airports were closed for 101 hours in the first 14 days of October, more than double the total for all of September.

16/10/2026