Europe

Belgium

Belgian prince loses bid for legal benefits on top of royal allowance

A Brussels court rejected a request for welfare by the 61-year-old, who receives an annual allowance of €388,000 and rent-free accommodation.

08/04/2025

EuroVerify

Fact-check: How common is Le Pen's ban from public office?

The National Rally party leader has described the court ruling that banned her from running for office as a political witch hunt". Euroverify asked experts about the legal grounds for her sentence.

08/04/2025

Business

Swiss chocolatiers face bittersweet Easter after Trump's tariffs

With the normally brisk Easter season around the corner, the mood in Switzerland's chocolate business is bittersweet, thanks to high cacao prices and — now — the newly added US tariffs on imports.

08/04/2025

Tech News

TikTok made changes ahead of Romanian election re-run, says Virkkunen

The European Commission started an investigation into TikTok last December following reports about voter influence through social media.

08/04/2025

Markets

European markets move higher after punishing global sell-off

European markets rebound after Monday's punishing global sell-off despite tariff tensions continuing to weigh on investor sentiment.

08/04/2025

Radio Schuman

Can Giorgia Meloni help the EU avoid a trade war with the US?

Italian media report that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni may visit Washington on April 16 to meet with US President Donald Trump, while Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Italy later this month.

08/04/2025

Green News

World reaches 40% clean electricity. What’s the story in Europe?

Heatwaves, AI and data centres are driving electricity demand to new heights. But clean power is up to the challenge, a new global review finds.

08/04/2025

Europe News

Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of scheme to legalise sales

While growing cannabis is still illegal, cannabis shops — known as coffeeshops — in 10 municipalities will be allowed to sell marijuana from 10 licensed producers.

07/04/2025

Europe News

King Charles in Rome on first overseas trip since brief hospital stay

Charles is traveling with Queen Camilla on the four-day visit, which includes the first address to the Italian Parliament of a British monarch.

07/04/2025

Europe News

Six cases of malnutrition among children found in Samos migrant camp

Doctors Without Borders Psarra says that the children in the Samos camp had already endured gruelling journeys and conditions inside the facility exacerbated their medical situation.

07/04/2025

Europe News

EU trade ministers near agreement on retaliatory tariff first round

Trade ministers meeting in Luxembourg on Monday neared agreement on a list of US goods to target in response to the recent US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium.

07/04/2025

Europe News

German markets plunge into uncertainty following Trump's tariffs

European markets, including the DAX, went into freefall on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced far-reaching global tariffs.

07/04/2025

Europe News

EU mulls new defence funding mechanism to boost military readiness

Existing EU defence instruments lack the scale and incentives needed to close capability gaps and respond to growing security challenges as the US steps back from its traditional role in European defence, according to a policy paper by think tank Bruegel, set to be discussed this week in Warsaw.

07/04/2025

Business

Shell cuts gas production outlook due to maintenance and bad weather

The oil and gas company reduced its expectations for natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) volumes for the first quarter of this year.

07/04/2025

Lifestyle

Smackdowns and salvation: Inside the church where wrestling is worship

At St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Shipley, UK, pro wrestling is performed at a monthly event to bring people closer to God. The initiative was founded by Gareth “Angel” Thompson, who overcame childhood trauma and homelessness.

07/04/2025

Europe News

European Commission slammed for 'opaque' funding of NGOs

The EU’s audit office has demanded greater transparency over EU funding contracts for non-profit civil society organisations, despite finding no evidence during a year-long probe of any wrongdoing by either NGOs or European Commission officials.

07/04/2025

Economy

German exports to the US grew in February as firms anticipated tariffs

The US was Germany's largest single trading partner last year, ahead of China. This marks the first time it has held this position in almost a decade.

07/04/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen offers Trump 'zero-for-zero' tariffs deal on all goods

"Europe is always ready for a good deal," Ursula von der Leyen says as trade tensions with the United States reach all-time high.

07/04/2025

Cult

Watches and Wonders 2025: how brands attract the next generation

At Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, the fine watchmaking industry focuses on engaging young collectors. Brands showcase innovation in design, materials, and marketing to attract the next generation of enthusiasts.

07/04/2025

Health news

MEPs are calling for better protection of patients abroad

MEPs are warning of the risks of medical treatments abroad and called for better implementation of cross-border healthcare rules, to enable EU citizens to access medical treatment within the bloc.

07/04/2025

Tech News

Blocking AI tools has no downside for EU consumers, civil society says

Online platforms complain about failing to launch products in the EU due to strict rules.

07/04/2025

Hungary

Videos of foot-and-mouth burial site in Hungary alarm local residents

Hungary last week reported its first outbreak of the disease in more than five decades, and at least 3,500 cattle have been affected in its northwest.

07/04/2025

No Comment

Turkish city blooms with colour and joy at Orange Blossom Carnival

Orange Blossom Carnival is in full swing in the Turkish city of Adana, filling the streets with colour, music and the scent of blooming orange trees.

07/04/2025

Europe in Motion

EU reports human trafficking surge as female victims outnumber male

Although sexual exploitation was the predominant form of exploitation in 2023, there was a jump in the number of registered victims trafficked for forced labour or services.

07/04/2025

Europe News

The EPP takes firmer line on migration in policy pitch

The largest group in the European Parliament has adopted a new position paper, endorsing suspension of the right to asylum and questioning family reunification.

07/04/2025

Markets

Wall Street sinks into bear market as Trump tariffs spark global rout

Wall Street eyes bear market territory as Trump’s tariffs triggered a global selloff. The S&P 500 is projected to drop over 20% from February highs, fuelling recession fears among experts.

07/04/2025