Europe

Europe News

Commissioner Micallef touts boost for Erasmus+ Programme 

Erasmus+ will be strengthened, EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef told on Brussels, my Love? also unveiling plans to tackle youth mental health, probe social media’s impact, and boost youth voices in policymaking.

16/04/2025

Europe News

Two bodies retrieved from Bug River on Poland-Belarus border

Authorities said they believe the two people found in the river are migrants who attempted to illegally cross the border. Investigators are performing an autopsy to determine their identities and cause of death.

16/04/2025

World News

RFK Jr's appointment 'empowers' Europe's anti-vaxxers, researchers say

Most of the top-performing posts analysed were found to contain misinformation, according to social media researchers.

16/04/2025

Experiences

I visited a legendary spa resort in Italy where Romans once bathed

The five-star resort and nearby natural hot springs in Saturnia have become one of Italy’s most iconic wellness destinations.

16/04/2025

Markets

Nvidia leads decline in technology stocks, dragging Wall Street lower

Nvidia pulled Wall Street lower on Wednesday after the tech giant said new restrictions on exports to China will chisel billions of dollars off its results.

16/04/2025

No Comment

One killed, three injured in Russian strike on Kherson

As a result of the shelling, a sports facility, a supermarket, civilian cars and private apartment buildings were destroyed.

16/04/2025

Europe News

Chinese toys key culprit for EU's record-breaking alerts on dangerous

Cosmetics, toys and electrical appliances were the most common products flagged by the European rapid alert system, which recorded the highest ever level of notifications last year, with dangerous chemical content involved in roughly half of cases.

16/04/2025

Travel News

European travellers banned from bringing meat and dairy into the UK

Even products which are packed or packaged, or have been purchased at duty free are off limits.

16/04/2025

Business

New index lists ‘associated with Elon Musk’ as high risk for companies

Misusing AI and links to Tesla CEO Elon Musk could cost a lot for businesses across the world - these are the top reputation threats in 2025 for companies, according to a survey of over 100 top global leaders.

16/04/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries are receiving the most asylum applications?

First-time asylum applications in the EU dropped to fewer than a million last year.

16/04/2025

Travel News

Strikes expected to cause travel disruption this Easter weekend

Holidaymakers with flights from the UK and hotels in Tenerife should prepare for possible disruption.

16/04/2025

Europeans' Stories

European Capital of Culture 2025: Chemnitz relies on citizen participation

Chemnitz strives for a creative fresh start. As European Capital of Culture 2025, this major Eastern German city wants to move away from its negative image as a stronghold of right-wing extremists.

16/04/2025

Europe News

Russia strikes Ukrainian city of Odesa, hours after NATO chief visit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance's support for Ukraine remains 'unwavering.'

16/04/2025

Tech News

EU standards bodies flag delays to work on AI Act 

The work is likely to be completed in 2026, according to CEN-CENELEC.

16/04/2025

Germany

Doctor charged with murdering 15 palliative care patients in Germany

The 40-year-old medic, who has been held in custody since August, is alleged to have committed the crimes between September 2021 and July 2024.

16/04/2025

United Kingdom

UK Supreme Court defines woman as someone born biologically female

The ruling excludes transgender women from the definition under the British Equality Act, but the court emphasised that it "does not remove protection from trans people".

16/04/2025

Europe News

Ursula von der Leyen: 'The West as we knew it no longer exists'

"Europe is still a peace project. We don't have bros or oligarchs making the rules. We don't invade our neighbours, and we don't punish them," Ursula von der Leyen said in a wide-ranging interview with the Zeit newspaper.

16/04/2025

Slovakia

Slovakia's Fico to attend Moscow's WWII parade despite EU warnings

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Russian troops fighting in Ukraine as "heroes" at last year's 9 May event.

16/04/2025

No Comment

Three injured in Russian drone strike on Odesa

A Russian drone strike injured three in Odesa, damaging civilian infrastructure. Over the past day, Russia conducted 109 airstrikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements.

16/04/2025

Economy

ECB set to cut interest rates as insurance against trade tariffs

ECB expected to cut rates by 25bp to 2.25%—its sixth straight reduction—as inflation cools and tariff risks rise. Economists see the move as insurance amid growth shocks and US-EU tensions weighing on sentiment and policy outlook.

16/04/2025

Economy

UK inflation falls more than expected boosting rate cut chances

Although there is increased speculation of more interest rate cuts this year, sticky-high inflation, which remains above the Bank of England's 2% threshold and an escalating global tariff war continue to be concerns.

16/04/2025

Europe News

Survivors recount horror of deadly Russian missile attack in Sumy

In the deadliest Russian attack on Ukrainian citizens this year, 35 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured by missile strikes in the city of Sumy on Sunday.

16/04/2025

Health news

Countries agree on treaty to tackle future global health crises

The treaty, which was first proposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to improve preparation and collaboration during future health crises.

16/04/2025

Culture news

Netflix documentary revives domestic violence conversation in France

The three-part Netflix documentary looks back on the murder of actress Marie Trintignant by rockstar Bertrand Cantat. The series also sheds a new light on the death of Cantat’s wife Krisztina Rády.

16/04/2025

Radio Schuman

Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful?

Earlier this week, the EU held its very first high level dialogue with Palestine, and proposed to spend up to €1.6 billion, to “foster Palestinian recovery and resilience”.

16/04/2025

EuroVerify

Is the EU banning American credit cards?

Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans to get rid of the likes of Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.

16/04/2025