Europe

Business

UniCredit threatens to drop Banco BPM bid if Anima offer cost rises

UniCredit offered to buy the second largest Italian bank Banco BPM for €10bn in late November last year. The acquisition was a counter offer by UniCredit after BPM's bid to buy Anima for €1bn - to boost its asset management fee income amid falling interest rates.

18/02/2025

No Comment

Spectacular eruption of Mount Etna, flights diverted in Catania

Mount Etna in Sicily has been active since 12 February, spewing ash and causing flights to Catania to be diverted. The authorities are calling for caution.

18/02/2025

Europe in Motion

Hybrid work is not dead: Here are Europe's most flexible countries

Hybrid work is holding up in Europe despite a steady decline in fully remote positions and pressure to return to the office five days a week.

18/02/2025

Turkey

Turkey detains nearly 300 suspects in nationwide operation on PKK

The raids spanned 51 provinces, accusing suspects of funding the PKK, recruitment, propaganda and organising violent protests.

18/02/2025

Health news

How serious is Pope Francis' respiratory infection?

The infection is worrisome given the pontiff lost part of his right lung decades ago. Here's what we know.

18/02/2025

Art

Edvard Munch masterpieces go on display in Rome exhibition

A new exhibition at Rome's Palazzo Bonaparte showcases 100 works by Edvard Munch, exploring his emotional and symbolic approach to perception and memory.

18/02/2025

Economy

French inflation sees a jump in January as service prices rise

Energy and manufacturing product prices also contributed to higher inflation in January, as France continues to deal with increased political upheaval.

18/02/2025

Tech News

What is Gravehawk, the new air defence system heading to Ukraine?

A new Anglo-Danish weapon system disguises short-range Soviet-era weapons in containers the size of storage containers to take down their targets.

18/02/2025

Radio Schuman

How does the EU plan to finance its defence boost?

US President Donald Trump has triggered Europe to seek less reliance on Washington for its security.

18/02/2025

Food and Drink

From jollof to Michelin stars: The rise of African cuisine in London

African restaurants in London are growing, with chefs bringing tradition and innovation to the capital's diverse tastes.

18/02/2025

EuroVerify

Do new UK refugee citizenship rules violate UN Refugee Convention?

The UK government has been criticised for bringing in new guidance which effectively bans refugees who entered the country illegally from acquiring British citizenship.

18/02/2025

Green News

Reintroducing wolves to Scotland? Approach with caution say experts

Could reintroducing wolves be a viable solution to address the climate crisis? Rewilding experts aren’t convinced.

18/02/2025

Europe News

Leaders divided on prospects for European peacekeepers in Ukraine

While the UK's Keir Starmer reaffirmed he’s ready to consider sending British forces on the Ukrainian ground alongside others, Germany's Olaf Scholz called the idea 'premature.'

18/02/2025

Europe News

Thousands of hikers climb Sicily's Mount Etna to witness eruption

Mount Etna's first 2025 eruption has intensified, producing substantial lava flows and ash emissions which disrupted air traffic around Sicily on Monday.

18/02/2025

Europe News

European leaders stress support for Ukraine, disagree on peacekeepers

An informal summit in Paris among European leaders concluded without any concrete announcement, as the idea of deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine remains highly divisive.

17/02/2025

Mobility

The hydrogen plane that will attempt to fly non-stop around the world

The creators of Climate Impulse have unveiled the progress they have made on the design and building of the experimental, liquid hydrogen-powered craft,

17/02/2025

Art

Major new art museum PoMo opens in Trondheim

Housed in a renovated Art Nouveau post office building, PoMo – which sees improving gender representation in art as a key mission – is now open with its inaugural show ‘Postcards from the Future’.

17/02/2025

Tech News

Poland risks legal action for failing to appoint digital regulator

A year after the legal deadline, Warsaw has still not designated a national watchdog to help the European Commission collect evidence on the implementation of the Bloc’s online platform rules.

17/02/2025

France

Far-right group arrested after attack at Paris migrant association

The assailants, who were armed with shards of glass, seriously injured a 30-year-old man.

17/02/2025

Economy

Irish exports hit record high with pharmaceuticals showing major boost

The value of Irish goods exports in 2024 was up by 14%, a significant milestone as a potential US trade war looms.

17/02/2025

Economy

Trump tariffs leave Ukraine's weakened steel industry further exposed

The possible trade war that U.S. President Donald Trump has provoked since returning to office could have severe consequences for Ukraine. Tariffs of at least 25% on all imported steel and aluminium, could hurt an essential sector of Ukraine's battered economy.

17/02/2025

Germany

German election: Five key issues next chancellor will have to face

The next leader of Europe's biggest economy will face a public deeply dissatisfied with living standards, housing and less tolerant towards migrants than in previous years.

17/02/2025

Cult

Inside Saatchi Gallery's flower exhibition: How flowers shape art, fashion and digital innovation

In this episode of Cult, we visit London's Saatchi Gallery, where an exhibition reveals how flowers inspire art, fashion and digital innovation - going beyond beauty to symbolise emotion, life and transformation.

17/02/2025

Travel News

Cover up or face a fine, Portuguese resort town warns tourists

Albufeira is the latest European city to propose new laws to stop tourists walking around without their clothes on.

17/02/2025

Smart Regions

Living without radiators: How do we optimise energy?

In partnership with the European Commission

What is "passivhaus" and how can we optimise energy systems to protect the planet? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a house that has no radiators, a German-based test bed, and explore how to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.

17/02/2025

Europe News

Lisbon hit by 4.8 magnitude earthquake, no damage reported

The Portuguese capital experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake on Monday, with the epicentre near the city of Seixal.

17/02/2025