Europe

Serbia

Serbian students rally again over deadly train station awning collapse

Serbian students protested outside the prosecutor's office in Belgrade, demanding justice for a train station awning collapse in Novi Sad that killed 15, blaming corruption and sloppy work.

25/12/2024

Europe News

Meals served at Christmas charity event in Budapest reach thousands

The Hungarian Krishna community delivered 2,500 hot meals and gift packages, offering warmth and hope to thousands, from the homeless to struggling families.

25/12/2024

Ukraine

Russia's Christmas Day missile strikes 'inhumane,' Zelenskyy says

Over 70 rockets, including ballistic missiles, and over 100 attack drones were used to strike Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, according to the Ukrainian leader.

25/12/2024

EuroVerify

Is a real or artificial Christmas tree better for the environment?

Euroverify breaks down what we know about the carbon footprint of the centrepiece of Christmas decorations.

25/12/2024

Business

How the pet industry is mobilising billions

High-level healthcare for pets, including brain surgery and nanotechnology, could drive a major investment trend in the next five years.

25/12/2024

Markets

What could shape the markets in 2025? Here’s what the analysts think

After a year of new records on the stock market, 2025 is expected to bring more rallies. But what are the key factors that could move market sentiment in the new year?

25/12/2024

Experiences

Fire and ice: Winter festivals are Europe’s best-kept travel secret

Festivals such as Surva have roots that extend back to pre-Christian times.

25/12/2024

Europe News

Russian ballistic missile attack hits Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve

Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner condemned a Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih that killed one and injured 11. Rescuers are still searching for survivors.

24/12/2024

Europe News

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26

Swiss snowboarder Sophie Hediger died in an avalanche at a mountain resort in Switzerland, at the age of 26.

24/12/2024

Culture news

Unlocking the sacred: What happens at the Holy Door for Jubilee 2025?

The Jubilee ceremony begins with Pope Francis opening the Holy Door at St Peter's Basilica. The ceremony includes prayers in Latin and Italian, symbolising forgiveness, as the Pope crosses the threshold to start the Holy Year.

24/12/2024

Europe News

Pope Francis opens Holy Door to launch 2025 Jubilee

The 2025 Holy Year, themed around hope and trust, has begun with the Pope opening the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, as Rome prepares for 30 million pilgrims with heightened security and ongoing renovations.

24/12/2024

Europe in Motion

Are your Christmas gifts ready? Here are where EU toys come from

While the EU saw a drop in toy exports, China was the EU’s biggest supplier, providing 80% of these imports, valued at €5.2 billion.

24/12/2024

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Santa departs Lapland on Christmas eve mission

Santa Claus set off from his home in snowy Rovaniemi, Finland, embarking on his magical global journey to deliver Christmas cheer. Crowds gathered at Santa Claus Village to wave him off as he boarded his reindeer-drawn sleigh, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas in multiple languages.

24/12/2024

Netherlands

Dutch court sentences five men over violence against Maccabi fans

The five defendants, who are all Dutch residents and aged between 19 and 32, were accused of public violence, theft and assault.

24/12/2024

Europe News

Maia Sandu sworn in for second term as Moldova's president

The role, which holds significant powers in areas such as foreign policy and national security, is limited by Moldovan law to two consecutive four-year terms.

24/12/2024

Business

BMW says luxury cars were sold to Russian buyers despite sanction

BMW Group has confirmed that it has sold more than 100 high-end cars to Russian buyers, despite EU sanctions being in place to halt the export of vehicles to Russia.

24/12/2024

Culture news

'Restoration of justice': A Christmas carol defying imperialism

From resistance to Hollywood: 'Carol of the bells' is globally known as a Christmas carol, but in Ukraine, it's also an embodiment of cultural resistance.

24/12/2024

Tech News

German parties reveal tech policies ahead of next year's snap election

Ahead of the German general election early next year, we look at what some of the biggest parties want to achieve in technology policy.

24/12/2024

Culture news

Jubilee 2025: Rome expects over 30 million pilgrims during Holy Year

To the faithful who go on pilgrimage to Rome, the Pope grants a special 'indulgence' or remission of their sins.

24/12/2024

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Enjoying Christmas dinner at an Arctic Circle restaurant

Tourists flock to Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi, enjoying snow, reindeer rides, and meeting Santa. At the Snowman World ice restaurant, visitors dine on local dishes in temperatures of -5°C, savoring rich, creamy meals like salmon soup and roasted elk.

24/12/2024

Turkey

Explosion at Turkish weapons factory kills at least 11 people

The explosion collapsed one of the main production buildings, and the surrounding buildings sustained minor damage, according to authorities.

24/12/2024

Travel News

Tourists evacuated from Eiffel Tower after reports of elevator fire

The Parisian landmark attracts up to 25,000 visitors a day on average.

24/12/2024

Healthcare

Abortion rights petition hits 1m signatures, triggering EU action

The Citizens' Initiative “My voice, my choice,” calling for safe access to abortion in the European Union, has reached the necessary one million signatures for the EU Commission to issue a response.

24/12/2024

wellbeing

This country's children are Europe's unhappiest. How does it compare?

The UK ranked lowest in children's well-being in Europe. How do countries compare and what do experts believe is behind the decline in life satisfaction?

24/12/2024

Business

Aviva buys Direct Line, gaining share of the UK motor insurance market

Earlier this year, Direct Line rejected two takeover bids from the Belgian insurer Ageas where the second offer valued the firm at £3.2bn, which Direct Line branded as "unattractive" offer for shareholders.

24/12/2024

Russia

Russian cargo ship linked to Syria sinks in the Mediterranean

Ursa Major, built in 2009, sank following an engine room explosion, according to authorities in Moscow. The company operating the cargo vessel is owned by the Russian Ministry of Defence.

24/12/2024