Ukraine Kenyan nabbed in Ukraine says he was tricked into joining Russian army Evans came to Russia as a tourist and claims he was then tricked into signing a contract with the Russian army. He says he decided to escape as soon as he found himself in the combat zone. 18/09/2025
Europe News French budget cut strikes turn violent amid clashes in Paris France faces nationwide disruption as hundreds of thousands protest against new austerity measures on Thursday. Major unions called for action, with significant impacts on transport and schools. 18/09/2025
Lithuania Russia-backed network behind exploding parcels in Europe, Vilnius says The Lithuanian authorities revealed that 6kg of explosives were discovered during police searches across the continent. 18/09/2025
EuroVerify Fact check: Do Romanian judges work the most in Europe? Although more civil cases pass through Romanian civil courts than the European average, this doesn't apply to all areas of law. 18/09/2025
Economy Euro holds at 4-year highs, European equities soar on Fed's dovish cut European stocks rallied on Thursday after the Fed cut rates to 4.00%–4.25% and signalled more easing. Markets cheered the dovish tone, boosting equities across the eurozone, with tech and bank shares leading the gains. 18/09/2025
Europe in Motion Shrinking job market: Is Gen Z becoming more pragmatic? Gen Z workplace 'loyalty' rates across Europe are low, but the global drop in entry-level openings might force young professionals to be more pragmatic. 18/09/2025
Mobility This is Europe’s first electric boat to shuttle the public on a river The compact ferry can carry 32 passengers through the Neris River. But some say it’s quicker to walk. 18/09/2025
Economy Public services vs. tax cuts: What are Europeans willing to sacrifice? Four in ten EU citizens believe taxes are too high and support tax cuts, even if this leads to fewer or lower-quality public services. Still, about a quarter favour paying higher taxes in return for better and expanded services. 18/09/2025
Europe News Trade, Ukraine, Gaza: Starmer pleading for concessions from Trump On Thursday, the political part of Trump’s visit to the UK gets underway with both sides hoping to avoid one issue: the Epstein files. 18/09/2025
Health news New AI tool can predict risk of more than 1,000 medical conditions The model can accurately predict conditions such as diabetes and cancer, and is less reliable for issues such as infectious diseases and mental health disorders. 18/09/2025
United Kingdom Trump praises special bond between US and UK in lavish state banquet The US president said the word “special” hardly does justice to the relationship between the transatlantic allies. 18/09/2025
Ukraine Ukraine expects €2.9bn for US weapons to fight Russia, Zelenskyy says The financial arrangement known as the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) pools contributions from NATO members to purchase US weapons, munitions and equipment. 17/09/2025
United Kingdom UK judge blocks government plan to send migrant back to France The ruling is a setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's efforts to stop people crossing the channel from France in small boats. 17/09/2025
Turkey Dormant or resurgent? Islamic State group’s recent comeback, explained Amid a recent spike in violence by the so-called Islamic State (IS) group and its offshoots, experts warn that it could be making a comeback globally. 17/09/2025
Tech News Ireland names 15 watchdogs to check on businesses’ AI Act compliance The European Commission hasn't yet published a list of designated authorities in all member states. 17/09/2025
Europe in Motion How many children go missing in Europe every year? The number of reports of missing children has doubled between 2023 and 2024. More girls are reported missing than boys. 17/09/2025
Health news EU medicine shortages at record levels, auditors report Medicine shortages have been a recurring issue throughout the bloc for years, but the EU still lacks an effective system to deal with them, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). 17/09/2025
Europe News EU's partial suspension of Israel trade: Appropriate or insignificant? If adopted by the EU’s 27 member states, the proposal would not ban trade but suspend the EU’s preferential treatment with Israel, exposing EU imports from the country to an additional €227 million in duties over a year. 17/09/2025
Travel News Rail, metro and more hit as France faces mass strikes Despite air traffic control unions delaying their 18 September strikes, air travel could be affected as well. 17/09/2025
Europe News Sweden and Finland move to safeguard bioenergy production Nordic PMs asked the European Commission to allow flexibilities under EU forest rules. 17/09/2025
No Comment Trump welcomed to Windsor Castle with full royal pageantry US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday in a horse-drawn carriage procession with King Charles III and Queen Camilla. 17/09/2025
Europe News EU moves to sanction Israel over Gaza, West Bank humanitarian crisis Commission proposes package of sanctions that were trailed by Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union speech in Strasbourg last week. 17/09/2025
France France braces for more major strikes and protests on Thursday All major unions have called for strikes and demonstrations against the government's budget measures. Major disruptions to transportation, schools, hospitals and public services are expected across the country. 17/09/2025
Europe News EU vows closer ties with India despite 'problematic' Russia factor The European Union has presented a new strategy to broaden relations with India, despite its "problematic" ties with Russia. 17/09/2025
Travel News Aviation bodies say new Dutch airfare taxes will price out travellers Flight taxes in the Netherlands are already among the highest in Europe. 17/09/2025
Europeans' Stories Never again a blackout: High voltage from mega power storage units The EU is preparing a package of measures for the expansion of the electricity grid. The aim is to achieve faster authorisations and intelligent electricity grids so that a rapid response can be made to grid fluctuations. 17/09/2025