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Romanian centre-right party's TikTok campaign used for far-right win

A communications agency picked influencers to make TikTok videos about the qualities of a future Romanian president for the centre-right PNL party, endorsing little-known ultranationalist Georgescu instead.

23/12/2024

Europe News

Romanian president names incumbent PM for new pro-European government

Romanian president nominates incumbent premier to lead a new pro-European coalition government

23/12/2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: How deadly was 2024 for journalists?

An estimated 104 journalists lost their lives in 2024, with Palestine the most dangerous territory.

23/12/2024

Business

Novo Nordisk shares plunge on the back of disappointing trial results

Novo Nordisk shares have plunged 20% amid the disappointing trial result of its latest weight-loss drug CagriSema. The fall wiped out €90bn in market valuation on Friday.

23/12/2024

Hungary

Santa Claus arrives in Hungarian town in style - by helicopter

Children and their parents had gathered on the central beach by Lake Balaton, next to the Ferris wheel, and waited patiently for Santa Claus, who was met with great excitement upon his arrival.

23/12/2024

Work

Global South happier than EU countries with work-balance - study

A recent study highlights different attitudes towards work for EU countries and the Global South. The study chairperson is urging European leaders to start tackling serious issues sooner rather than later.

23/12/2024

Food and Drink

Little reason for cheer as drought forces Spain to ration Cava wine

Sales of cava, the Spanish sparkling wine, are down globally thanks to bad weather affecting vineyards but industry leaders have a plan to reverse their flagging fortunes.

23/12/2024

Markets

Festive rally for European markets? 10 stocks to watch for Christmas

December often sees robust equity market gains, particularly in the second half. Seasonal optimism, portfolio rebalancing, and reduced volatility make it one of the strongest periods for European stocks, especially during U.S. election years.

23/12/2024

Destinations

2024: The year Barcelona fully had enough of tourists

Spain’s most visited city is seeking quality over quantity in 2025.

23/12/2024

Russia

Three people found alive three days after Kamchatka plane crash

The two crew members and a passenger, all of whom survived, having spent three days without food, kept warm in the snow by burning fuel.

22/12/2024

Europe News

Slovakia's Robert Fico visits Putin in Moscow amid Ukraine gas dispute

Fico is the third EU leader, after Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, to meet with Putin since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

22/12/2024

Serbia

Tens of thousands of Serbs protest against President Aleksandar Vucic

Students and farmer unions organised the rally against President Aleksandar Vucic at a central square in Serbia's capital Belgrade on Sunday.

22/12/2024

Europe News

At a Lapland summit EU leaders say defence spending must rise

Leaders from northern and southern Europe have said EU security requires increased investment if countries hope to see off the ongoing threat from Russia.

22/12/2024

Europe News

Saudi doctor charged with murder in Germany's Christmas market attack

A Saudi doctor in Germany, critical of Islam and supporting the far-right AfD, is under investigation. Authorities received tipoffs last year. He remains in custody.

22/12/2024

Europe News

Germany's far-right stages anti-migration rally in Magdeburg

A far-right protest was held late on Saturday in Magdeburg the night after the attack on the Christmas market.

22/12/2024

Stays

Europe’s most peaceful spots to try ‘quiet tourism’

Noise pollution can cause health problems including sleep disturbance and high blood pressure.

22/12/2024

Living

How to handle difficult climate conversations this Christmas

Do you engage with climate deniers that come your way this Christmas? And if so, what’s the best way to do it?

22/12/2024

Economy

Spain set for sunny outlook within eurozone economy in 2025

The eurozone economy is set to grow 1.2% next year, up from 0.8% this year, according to S&P Global Ratings, mainly boosted by a good performance from Spain. However, underperformance in Germany is likely to cap gains.

22/12/2024

Europe News

AfD party calls for big rally after Germany's Christmas market attack

Leading right-wing figures in Europe have also weighed in, criticising the German authorities for failing to take stronger preventative action.

21/12/2024

Europe News

Leaders arrive in Finland for North-South Summit

Discussions are focused on European security and defence as well as border security and migration.

21/12/2024

Europe News

Timeline: Deadly attacks on Christmas markets in Europe

A car ramming into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, has reignited safety concerns and serves as a stark reminder of previous attacks on Christmas markets across Europe, including attacks in Berlin, Strasbourg, and other cities in recent years.

21/12/2024

Russia

Ukraine targets Kazan with drone strikes deep into Russian territory

Eight drones targeted residential buildings and industrial sites in Kazan, but no casualties were reported.

21/12/2024

Work

These were rated the best companies to work for in Europe in 2024

According to Fortune's 2024 list of the 100 best companies to work for in Europe, these ones made the top 10. Why did employees rate them so highly?

21/12/2024

Germany

Elon Musk sparks controversy in Germany over AfD endorsement

Elon Musk's endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD party on X sparked condemnation from mainstream politicians, who accused him of election interference and promoting extremism ahead of the elections in February.

21/12/2024

Germany

Who is Taleb A., the suspect behind Magdeburg Christmas market attack?

The suspect, a 50-year-old Saudi psychiatrist named Taleb A., has lived in Germany for nearly 20 years. Authorities are investigating the motives behind the attack, which remain unclear.

21/12/2024

Europe News

Germany mourns Christmas market tragedy amid security failures

A day after the Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, more details about the alleged suspect have emerged. Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has warned Germany several times about the alleged attacker.

21/12/2024