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EU countries should not rely only on NATO's Article 5, Kubilius says

The European Union has its own mutual defence clause but it is seen as weaker than NATO's Article 5. The EU Commissioner for Defence appears to want to change that as the US military reconsiders its footprint in Europe.

17/11/2025

The Cube

Fact check: Did Brazil chop down 100,000 trees for COP30?

As European leaders take part in COP30, claims that the controversial Avenida Liberdade — a four-lane 13km highway which cuts across the Amazon — was constructed specifically for the climate summit have spread online.

17/11/2025

Space

French sports brand Decathlon designs Europe’s next space suit

The popular French sports gear company Decathlon has designed a new suit for European astronauts to wear in orbit. The prototype will be tested on the ISS next year.

17/11/2025

Ukraine

Moscow intensifies attacks as strike kills three in Kharkiv region

At least three people were killed and 11 injured in a Russian missile strike on Balakliya in the region of Kharkiv. Four minors were among the wounded.

17/11/2025

Europe News

Fico looks into creating a new group at the European Parliament

The Slovak PM won't join any other political groups for the moment, according to a close ally. Instead, he is considering forming a new alliance with like-minded left-leaning parties that share anti-war rhetoric.

17/11/2025

Poland

Poland's Tusk calls rail line explosion near Warsaw act of 'sabotage'

Meanwhile, Poland's defence chief Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said that the army would examine 120 kilometres of the Warsaw-Lublin-Hrubieszów line, which links the capital to Ukraine by rail and road.

17/11/2025

Ukraine

Pompeo joins board of Ukraine's Fire Point amid anti-graft probe

The former US Secretary of State has been announced as a member of the advisory board of Ukraine’s defence company Fire Point amid an anti-corruption investigation that is allegedly probing the Flamingo missile producer and its possible links to a large-scale corruption scheme.

17/11/2025

Germany

Germany lifts military equipment export restrictions on Israel

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in August that Berlin would not authorise any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza "until further notice".

17/11/2025

Economy

EU urges focus on domestic growth drivers but stays upbeat on eurozone

Resilient domestic demand is driving growth in the eurozone despite global economic headwinds.

17/11/2025

Health news

EU countries not doing enough to detect HIV, hepatitis, report warns

The ECDC says the region could still meet its testing targets for HIV, but that it will be harder to improve detection for hepatitis B and C.

17/11/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen urges EU countries to plug €135 billion gap for Ukraine

Von der Leyen sends a letter to member states calling for a fast agreement on how to fund Ukraine's enormous €135 billion budget hole for next year and 2027. EU leaders will meet for a make-or-break summit in December.

17/11/2025

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New media museum opens, showcasing digital art through immersive technology

Sibiu's new Immersive Museum features digital art by Julius Horsthuis and Maotik, aiming to connect art, education, and technology for visitors.

17/11/2025

Earth News

Czechia plans nuclear boost to ditch fossil fuels and cut emissions

The country is hoping nuclear power will generate up to 60 per cent of its electricity by 2050.

17/11/2025

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Rare 15th-century illuminated Bible goes on public display for Vatican Holy Year

A rare 15th-century illuminated Bible, considered a masterpiece of Renaissance art, has gone on display in Rome for the Vatican’s Holy Year after being transported under heavy security from Modena.

17/11/2025

Spain

Puigdemont appeals to Spain's top court to lift his arrest warrant

Carles Puigdemont, Catalonia's former president, seeks to return to Spain following a favourable yet not definitive EU Advocate General's ruling on Spain's amnesty law.

17/11/2025

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Hundreds of tons of waste dumped in southern England spark ‘ecological disaster’ warning

A massive illegal waste dump near Kidlington in Oxfordshire has raised fears of an ecological disaster as authorities say cleanup costs could exceed their entire budget.

17/11/2025

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Léa Seydoux switches on Champs-Élysées Christmas lights as Paris launches festive season

Léa Seydoux launched the Christmas lights on the Champs Élysées, marking the start of Paris's festive season with a lively set by Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin.

17/11/2025

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A Wes Anderson exhibition in London, a technological takeover at the MUNCH Triennale in Oslo, and the highly-anticipated release of 'Wicked: For Good'. Here's what to look out for this week.

17/11/2025

Earth News

Cyprus schoolchildren lead the way in environmental protection

The programme is starting to deliver results, with Cyprus school children at the forefront of the effort

17/11/2025

Sport

Big Finish in Zagreb as the Grand Prix Concludes

The Zagreb Grand Prix ended in style. Ivaylo Ivanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Nikoloz Sherazadishvili, Celia Cancan and Kanan Nasibov took gold, while Croatia’s Helena Vukovic earned bronze, rounding off an outstanding weekend of judo.

17/11/2025

Tech News

Age verification in Europe: Which countries require age checks?

Italy is the latest European country to pass sweeping age-verification laws that force users to prove they’re at least 18 before accessing adult websites.

17/11/2025

The Big Question

Wall Street trumps again: Why Europe still lacks financial firepower

“Member states would feel much more comfortable about ceding power to supranational European regulators if they thought they were pro-growth,” said former commissioner Lord Jonathan Hill.

17/11/2025

Health news

Europe’s kids and teens face growing mental health crisis, WHO warns

A rising share of children and teenagers have mental health conditions, but global health experts warn that professional support is lacking.

17/11/2025

Ukraine

Ukraine signs LNG deal with Greece as Athens adopts US energy agenda

The agreement stipulates that gas will be transported from December 2025 to March 2026 with the aim of providing energy to Kyiv in the midst of the coming harsh winter.

16/11/2025

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Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to claim the ATP Finals title, adding another chapter to the sport’s leading rivalry in 2025.

16/11/2025

Germany

Germany: Will pensions standoff bring Merz's government into question?

At the annual meeting of the Junge Union, the joint youth organisation of the CDU/CSU ruling coalition, the divide between delegates and Merz widened — especially when it came to pension reform policy.

16/11/2025