Europe News Von der Leyen lays out alternatives to reparations loan for Ukraine Ursula von der Leyen has outlined a plan B to fund Ukraine should the reparations loan pegged to the Russian assets fail. The loan is still seen as the best option to keep the financing going even if Belgium plays hardball. 13/11/2025
Money How to avoid common pitfalls in the world of online gambling Most countries in the European Union allow at least some online gambling. Here's how to stay safe when making bets. 13/11/2025
Destinations Christmas comes early for travellers at Munich Airport The Christmas and Winter Market brings food, drinks and festivities to the Munich Airport, starting this week. 13/11/2025
Europe News Four European countries ready to challenge EU on migration rule Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic will challenge EU over migration quotas. Hardliners say they will not take in more migrants nor pay compensation for refusal. A compromise is out of reach at this stage. 13/11/2025
Economy Electricity and gas prices across Europe: The most expensive countries Electricity and natural gas prices for households have diverged sharply across Europe in 2025, with some countries facing bills several times higher than others, according to new Eurostat data. 13/11/2025
Healthcare New malaria treatment could fight growing threat of drug resistance Drugmaker Novartis said it will move quickly to ask regulators to approve the new medicine. 13/11/2025
Denmark Europe's private drone sector sees opportunity as NATO ups defence Europe is on high alert after drone flyovers into NATO airspace reached an unprecedented scale in September, prompting European leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall". 13/11/2025
Europe News Culture is 'shield’ against extremism, says EU Commissioner Micallef The EU’s first-ever strategic framework on culture is one step closer to realisation. European Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews it will be a key tool to safeguard EU culture’s role in combating division, and to tackle challenges concerning AI and artistic freedom. 13/11/2025
Space Astronomers spot first giant star eruption beyond the Solar System A nearby star has just been caught throwing a tantrum – and it could rewrite what we know about the potential for life in the universe. 13/11/2025
United Kingdom Order of the Hyphen: Former Prince Andrew's name settled by palace The new moniker combines the royal family's name, Windsor, chosen by King George V in 1917, with Mountbatten, the surname of Andrew's late father, Prince Philip. 12/11/2025
France France's parliament overwhelmingly votes to suspend pension reform Some of France's European partners have been watching the political turmoil closely as the country struggles to rein in a budget deficit which has become the largest in the euro zone. 12/11/2025
Economy Energy fuels geopolitical tensions as prices remain calm The IEA warns of fragile grids, chokepoint minerals and a nuclear revival — while political will is the scarcest fuel. 12/11/2025
The Ring Who will pay to rearm Europe? Schirdewan & Terras face off in The Ring In our second episode of "The Ring", we debate the highly political topic of Rearming Europe that has become a geopolitical goal of the European Commission 12/11/2025
Romania Thousands protest in Romania against government austerity measures The rally was organised by the National Trade Union Bloc, made up of dozens of professional federations and comes as Romania’s government pursues measures to reduce the budget deficit. 12/11/2025
Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Valencia In partnership with Media City From its historic streets to its beautiful surroundings, Valencia is full of life and flavour. But what is it about this city that makes it such a special place for food lovers? 12/11/2025
Ukraine Ukrainian forces withdrew from several villages in Zaporizhzhia region Ukrainian units have withdrawn from a few villages in the key southeastern region of Zaporizhzhia, where Russian troops continue their assault. However, Kyiv has said their advance has been halted. 12/11/2025
Europe News European Commission unveils its big plan to save democracy Fighting for democracy is the 27-member bloc's foremost enshrined value, but NGOs and MEPs argue that the new Democracy Shield falls short on concrete measures and funding. 12/11/2025
Europe in Motion How do environmental factors affect cardiovascular disease in Europe? In the EU, factors such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and chemicals are estimated to cause at least 18% of all cardiovascular disease deaths, with Poland among the most affected. 12/11/2025
No Comment Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv, damaging homes and injuring two Kharkiv's Kholodnohirskyi district was hit by drones, injuring two and damaging homes. 12/11/2025
No Comment Dancing robots take centre stage at Lisbon’s Web Summit Dancing robots, smart safety devices, and a teenage AI prodigy are highlights at the Web Summit in Lisbon, drawing 70,000 participants and nearly 3,000 startups. 12/11/2025
Business Russia clears Citigroup exit as Moscow keeps pressure on foreign firms A presidential order allowing Citigroup to sell its Russian unit to Renaissance Capital underscores Moscow’s control over foreign asset sales as Western lenders continue their slow retreat. 12/11/2025
No Comment Aurora Borealis: Rare red and pink lights seen across Europe from Ireland to Austria Skywatchers in Europe witnessed the Aurora Borealis due to a G4 geomagnetic storm, with rare sightings in Austria. The spectacle may continue in the coming nights. 12/11/2025
Earth News Future energy demand demands diverse, resilient systems, says IEA Renewable energy, led by solar power, will grow faster than any other major source in the next few years, the annual outlooks says. 12/11/2025
Italy Italy's Fico under fire for mooring boat at military club near Naples The former Italian Chamber speaker is under scrutiny for mooring his motor yacht at an air force academy club usually off-limits to civilians, a controversy which could dent his chances in the upcoming regional elections. 12/11/2025
United Kingdom UK health secretary denies plot to oust embattled PM Keir Starmer Since taking office, Starmer has struggled to deliver his flagship promise of economic growth, with figures released on Tuesday showing that unemployment had risen from 4.8% to 5%. 12/11/2025
Markets European shares hit record highs on US shutdown progress European stocks rallied to new record highs as optimism grew over a US government shutdown resolution and strong corporate earnings. Gains were led by healthcare and luxury sectors, while UK bond yields rose amid political uncertainties. Currency and commodity markets showed mixed signals. 12/11/2025