Europe

The Cube

Greenland, NATO and war: Fact-checking Trump’s Davos speech

Addressing the World Economic Forum, US President Donald Trump attacked Europe’s energy policies and alleged the US “returned” Greenland to Denmark following World War Two. The Cube looks at where facts back his claims.

21/01/2026

Switzerland

Trump mocks Macron's aviators at Davos amid growing war of words

During his own address on Tuesday, Macron delivered a potent rebuke of Trump's Greenland campaign, declaring Europe would resist "bullies" and reject "the law of the strongest" without naming the US president directly.

21/01/2026

Norway

Norway will not participate in Trump's 'Board of Peace,' officials say

Trump's Board of Peace was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but according to its charter the scope does not appear to limit its role to the Palestinian territory.

21/01/2026

World News

Religious practice is declining in Europe, Pew Research Centre says

Between 2010 and 2020, atheists represented the fastest-growing population group on the continent, according to new data.

21/01/2026

Turkey

French journalist detained at pro-Kurdish rally in Istanbul released

Raphael Boukandoura, who works for French publications including Liberation and Courrier International, was detained on Monday at a protest against a military operation targeting Kurdish fighters in northern Syria.

21/01/2026

Europe News

MEPs back three-hour deadline for delayed flight compensation

Members of the European Parliament have backed a text to enhance passenger rights after more than a decade's wait. With some airlines arguing it could put them out of business, the decision now needs to be endorsed by EU countries.

21/01/2026

Europe News

Trump in Davos: 'What I'm asking for is a piece of ice'

US President Trump says that all he is asking for is "a piece of ice, cold and poorly located, that can play a vital role in world peace," referring to Greenland, during an address to the World Economic Forum.

21/01/2026

Health news

Vaccine for aggressive skin cancer shows promising results in trials

A personalised mRNA vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows lasting benefits for patients with high-risk skin cancer.

21/01/2026

Travel News

Travellers denounce abusive prices after Spain’s train crash

Travellers say they faced inflated car hire and flight prices following the disaster. So why didn't protective measures kick in?

21/01/2026

No Comment

Storm Harry hits Malta, Corsica and Catalonia with floods

Storm Harry caused significant flooding and damage across the Mediterranean, with Malta, Lipari, Corsica, and Catalonia experiencing severe weather conditions.

21/01/2026

Ukraine

Over half of Kyiv still lacks power after air strikes, Zelenskyy says

Russia has been pounding Ukraine's energy system since the start of its invasion, in what Kyiv says is an attempt to sap morale and weaken Ukrainians' resistance.

21/01/2026

Culture news

'The myths of Cyprus: Strasbourg exhibition aims to unite generations

Eight well-known myths are explored in 'The myths of Cyprus' a new exhibition at the European Parliament in Strasbourg which sets out to show how culture can act as a common language to unite Europeans.

21/01/2026

Europe News

Exclusive: MEPs freeze EU-US trade deal after Trump tariff threat

The move will intensify tensions between Brussels and Washington ahead of a summit where EU leaders are set to weigh their response to Trump's escalating threats.

21/01/2026

Switzerland

US seeks 'immediate negotiations' over Greenland, Trump tells Davos

Trump arrived in Davos by helicopter on Wednesday, entering a tense atmosphere as European and allied leaders pushed back against his demands for control of the Arctic island, part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

21/01/2026

Make it Work

EU initiative boosts Austria’s push for gender equality at work

In partnership with the European Commission

An EU-funded initiative is helping Austrian manufacturers rethink workplace culture, with new training, coaching and equality measures showing how industry can close gender gaps from the shop floor up.

21/01/2026

No Comment

‘No King’: Protests in Davos as Trump arrives for World Economic Forum

US President Donald Trump faced a tense encounter with world leaders in Davos, as they united against his bid for Greenland and mocked his leadership.

21/01/2026

Tech News

EU telecom reform leaves industry divided over network funding

The European Commission has unveiled its Digital Networks Act to modernise EU telecoms, speed up fibre and reduce reliance on foreign tech. The plan opens the door for future changes, and has drawn criticism from all sides.

21/01/2026

Europe News

EU leaders take the floor on day one of Davos - All you need to know

Our correspondents on the ground bring you all the highlights from the heart of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

21/01/2026

Germany

Arrests made in Germany as police target pro-Russian networks

German authorities have repeatedly warned about agents supposedly recruited online to carry out tasks such as taking photos of key industrial and military sites.

21/01/2026

Business

‘Big Idiot’ boost: Ryanair cashes in as Musk feud takes off on X

A war of words between Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk over Starlink has spilled onto social media, with Ryanair turning insults into publicity and €16.99 "idiot" fares.

21/01/2026

Greenland

France pitches NATO exercise in Greenland amid Trump takeover threats

At the White House on Tuesday, Trump said "you'll find out," when asked how far he was willing to go to seize the world's largest island.

21/01/2026

Europe News

EU-Mercosur trade deal referred to Court of Justice

After clearing major political hurdles after more than two decades, the mammoth trade deal now faces further delay pending a judicial verdict.

21/01/2026

Europe in Motion

Who's most affected by Europe's housing crisis?

A decade of soaring house prices and rents across the EU is straining household budgets, deepening overcrowding and reshaping living and career choices.

21/01/2026

Switzerland

Stiff with tension, European leaders await the Trump show in Davos

The US President has completely upended the annual Davos gathering of the World Economic Forum. A rapt audience is waiting to hear from him how far he might go on Greenland.

21/01/2026

No Comment

Train crash near Barcelona: Emergency teams deployed to accident site

Commuter rail services across Catalonia were suspended after a train crash near Barcelona killed one and injured 37. Heavy rainfall likely caused the derailment.

21/01/2026

Culture news

Why are Emmanuel Macron's aviator sunglasses suddenly trending?

Emmanuel Macron's gone viral for reasons he may not have expected after he wore reflective aviator sunglasses at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The French president sported the specs to not let his bloodshot eye dominate the headlines but did the prop choice backfire?

21/01/2026