Russia Foreign troops in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets,’ Putin says The Russian president said on Friday it is "practically impossible" to reach an agreement with Ukraine on key issues, and also reiterated Moscow’s resolute rejection of a Ukrainian membership in NATO. 05/09/2025
Design RIBA reveals Sterling Prize shortlist for best British architecture The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced six nominees for its prestigious Stirling Prize, the UK's highest honour recognising top design. 05/09/2025
No Comment Farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal A group of farmers from across Europe staged a protest outside the European Parliament on Thursday, voicing their opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal approved earlier this week. 05/09/2025
Germany Russian drones over Germany: Why the Bundeswehr cannot intervene Russia uses surveillance drones over eastern Germany to monitor Western arms deliveries to Ukraine. German authorities are struggling to counter these espionage activities. 05/09/2025
Destinations Switzerland’s autumn map shows where and when leaves are at their best For a different view, the European Space Agency has images of autumn’s mosaic from space. 05/09/2025
Europe News Frozen funds: MEPs fear Hungary's Orban will receive millions The European Commission has said it will not answer payment requests related to previously frozen funds. However, some MEPs believe that loopholes exist that Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán could exploit. 05/09/2025
Tech News Time is running out for EU Member States to decide on Chat Control With just a few days left before the Council is due to take a vote on the controversial proposal, both the public pressure and cross-party outcry may pose a unique challenge to Brussels' usual choreographed votes on long-debated legislation. 05/09/2025
Europe News 'We are open for business': EU ambassador to Kyiv brings staff back Just days after two Russian missiles hit an area 50 metres from the EU delegation in Kyiv, causing severe damage, staff are ready to get back to work. 05/09/2025
Europe News Belgian Foreign Minister: EU credibility on the line over Gaza Belgian Foreign Minister Maxine Prévot has told Euronews that the EU's foreign policy is "collapsing" due to member states' inability to sanction Israel. 04/09/2025
Europe News ECB: Digital euro will be profit-making for payment service providers The EU Commission estimates it would cost between €2.8 and €5.4 billion to roll out the digital euro across the whole Euro area. 04/09/2025
Germany Germany leads joint military drills in the Baltic amid Russia fears Some 8,000 German soldiers and armed forces from 13 other NATO countries are taking part in the multi-week "Quadriga 2025" exercises. 04/09/2025
World News Ukraine's security: 26 countries agree to deploy post-war troops Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the number of countries willing to participate and the contributions on the table a "victory". 04/09/2025
Europe News Bulgaria U-turns on claim Moscow jammed GPS of von der Leyen's plane Bulgaria's Prime Minister says there is "no evidence" of "prolonged interference or jamming" of the GPS signal around Plovdiv airport at the time of von der Leyen's landing, but experts remain divided, with some still supporting Russian spoofing allegations. 04/09/2025
No Comment Macron hosts Paris summit on postwar security for Ukraine European governments find themselves caught between limited options as leaders gathered in Paris on Thursday to debate postwar security guarantees for Ukraine amid an ongoing and intensifying conflict. 04/09/2025
Europe in Motion Which EU countries are on course to hit NATO's 5% spending target? Eastern and central European countries are ramping up investments faster, but the EDA warns that without more EU collaboration, more money alone won't be enough. 04/09/2025
Tech News What is exascale computing? The fastest supercomputer coming to Europe What the exascale computer can achieve is as impressive as its name. It will be key to drug discovery, climate forecasting and quantum. 04/09/2025
Culture news Famed Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91 Giorgio Armani, one of the most recognisable names in fashion, has died aged 91. He was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance and had been suffering from ill health. 04/09/2025
Climate UN urges nations to submit overdue climate plans ahead of COP30 Most parties, including the EU, missed the February deadline to submit new climate plans, and pressure is mounting as the UN climate summit approaches. 04/09/2025
No Comment Investigators examine Lisbon funicular wreckage following deadly crash Investigations continued on Thursday morning at the site of Lisbon’s funicular crash, where officials confirmed the death toll had risen to 16 and dozens injured. 04/09/2025
United Kingdom At least 15 hospitalised after double-decker bus crashes in London Footage showed the bus stopped with a smashed windscreen and emergency vehicles including police cars, ambulances and a fire engine in attendance. 04/09/2025
Germany Several people injured after car drives into crowd in Berlin It is not immediately clear why the car drove into the group but emergency services said they believed it was an accident. 04/09/2025
United Kingdom Man accused of driving into Liverpool football fans pleads not guilty Paul Doyle, 53, faces 31 charges after dozens of people were injured in the city centre on 26 May. 04/09/2025
Italy Two armed Turkish men arrested in Viterbo ahead of popular festival Italian media reported that the two men were suspected of preparing an attack during Wednesday's celebration, which was attended by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. 04/09/2025
Business Porsche is leaving Frankfurt’s DAX index amid US tariff turmoil The German luxury carmaker is set to leave the group of the 40 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, along with healthcare company Sartorius. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume is aiming for a speedy return to the leading index. 04/09/2025
World News Coalition for Ukraine set to provide air patrols and naval demining Military chiefs from countries involved in the 'Coalition of the Willing' have completed the technical work on the security guarantees they will provide to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. 04/09/2025
EuroVerify Do immigrants receive more than firefighters in Portugal? Social media posts allege that immigrants receive more in benefits than firefighters do in wages, following a summer of unprecedented wildfires in Portugal. 04/09/2025