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EU readies fresh cash for Ukraine’s air defence as Patriots run short
The EU is weighing a multibillion-euro Ukrainian request for PAC-3 Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up air attacks. Brussels hopes to approve the funding as early as next week, with talks also underway over a possible NATO contribution.
Moments
The best bar in Europe? It’s in Budapest according to a new ranking
From Budapest’s famous ruins to centuries-old Belgian boozers and wonderfully eccentric drinking dens, these are the European bars where atmosphere, character and local culture matter more than polish, according to a new ranking.
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Europe
Europe must brace for new security 'era', von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a “new era of European security” after Russia was blamed for a drone sabotage incident last month. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Alliance must have the capabilities it needs to address such threats.
Russia
Utility bill hike pushes Russia's inflation further off target
The October increase follows a January rise and is the first double tariff hike in four years. The central bank warned it would push annual inflation further above its 4% target in an economy already squeezed by the costs of its war, sanctions and a 21% key interest rate.
Europe in Motion
Which EU countries have the most paid online subscriptions?
Nearly one in three Europeans paid for online subscriptions in 2025 according to data from Eurostat, but the continent is deeply split on its digital budget. Subscription services are particularly popular in northern and western households, while parts of Eastern Europe lag far behind.
Europe Today
Europe jolted by the Kremlin’s ‘hybrid’ escalation
Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today, we bring you an exclusive sit-down interview with the EU’s trade chief on his quest to rein in the EU’s ballooning trade deficit with Beijing. But we start with the escalating tensions between Europe and Moscow.
Europe Today
EU foreign ministers meet as Germany attributes drone attack to Russia
EU foreign ministers are meeting today in Ireland following Berlin's decision yesterday to attribute a drone incident in the country to Russia. Also on the show: EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič speaks exclusively to Euronews and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres asks world leaders to end all wars.
Destinations
Tenerife vs Lanzarote: How the two Canary Islands compare
Both islands offer year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches and volcanic landscapes, but Tenerife and Lanzarote have very different personalities. Here’s what to expect from each, from outdoor adventures to culture, food and hotels, to help you decide which of these Canary Islands is right for you.