Europe

Health news

WHO accuses corporate giants of blocking ‘life-saving’ health policies

The move comes days ahead of a high-level meeting at the United Nations General Assembly that will focus on chronic diseases.

18/09/2025

Travel News

As Ryanair cuts Spain flights, rivals add more seats for winter travel

Ryanair has so far cut nearly two million flights to Spain in 2025.

18/09/2025

United Kingdom

Three people detained in Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia

The arrests on Wednesday came as Lithuania announced that a Russia-backed network was behind a series of parcel explosions in Europe last year.

18/09/2025

Spain

Spanish police arrest Camorra-linked gang leader over drug trafficking

The detainee, whose identity has not been disclosed, is accused of belonging to a criminal organisation from the Marano area of Naples.

18/09/2025

Europe News

EU pipeline gas imports on downward trend – report

While gas entering the bloc via pipeline is decreasing, liquefied natural gas is set to increase casting doubts on the bloc’s green undertakings.

18/09/2025

Ukraine

Russia brainwashing of Ukrainian children 'industrial', officials say

Russia has applied the same principles in brainwashing Ukrainian children as it did to its military-industrial complex, Ukrainian officials told Euronews, following the latest report by Yale HRL about Russia’s “unprecedented system" of indoctrination of Ukrainian children.

18/09/2025

EuroVerify

Did Pedro Sánchez incite pro-Palestine protesters to stop La Vuelta?

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing criticism from opposition leaders who accuse him of inciting the pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted and ultimately cancelled the final stage of La Vuelta a España cycling race.

18/09/2025

Business

Mars to invest €1bn in Europe as Kellanova deal remains unresolved

The American confectionery giant said that the investment will go towards modernising manufacturing, with factories in France, Poland and Lithuania among those set to benefit.

18/09/2025

Europe News

EU 'closely' monitors trade impact of Poland-Belarus border closure

The closure of all crossing points between Poland and Belarus has interrupted a traditional trade route between the EU and China.

18/09/2025

Economy

Bank of England holds key rate at 4% with inflation above target

The decision comes as no surprise as inflation in the UK remains stubbornly high, almost double the central bank's 2% target.

18/09/2025

Ukraine

Kenyan nabbed in Ukraine says he was tricked into joining Russian army

Evans came to Russia as a tourist and claims he was then tricked into signing a contract with the Russian army. He says he decided to escape as soon as he found himself in the combat zone.

18/09/2025

Europe News

French budget cut strikes turn violent amid clashes in Paris

France faces nationwide disruption as hundreds of thousands protest against new austerity measures on Thursday. Major unions called for action, with significant impacts on transport and schools.

18/09/2025

Lithuania

Russia-backed network behind exploding parcels in Europe, Vilnius says

The Lithuanian authorities revealed that 6kg of explosives were discovered during police searches across the continent.

18/09/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Do Romanian judges work the most in Europe?

Although more civil cases pass through Romanian civil courts than the European average, this doesn't apply to all areas of law.

18/09/2025

Economy

Euro holds at 4-year highs, European equities soar on Fed's dovish cut

European stocks rallied on Thursday after the Fed cut rates to 4.00%–4.25% and signalled more easing. Markets cheered the dovish tone, boosting equities across the eurozone, with tech and bank shares leading the gains.

18/09/2025

Europe in Motion

Shrinking job market: Is Gen Z becoming more pragmatic?

Gen Z workplace 'loyalty' rates across Europe are low, but the global drop in entry-level openings might force young professionals to be more pragmatic.

18/09/2025

Mobility

This is Europe’s first electric boat to shuttle the public on a river

The compact ferry can carry 32 passengers through the Neris River. But some say it’s quicker to walk.

18/09/2025

Economy

Public services vs. tax cuts: What are Europeans willing to sacrifice?

Four in ten EU citizens believe taxes are too high and support tax cuts, even if this leads to fewer or lower-quality public services. Still, about a quarter favour paying higher taxes in return for better and expanded services.

18/09/2025

Europe News

Trade, Ukraine, Gaza: Starmer pleading for concessions from Trump

On Thursday, the political part of Trump’s visit to the UK gets underway with both sides hoping to avoid one issue: the Epstein files.

18/09/2025

Health news

New AI tool can predict risk of more than 1,000 medical conditions

The model can accurately predict conditions such as diabetes and cancer, and is less reliable for issues such as infectious diseases and mental health disorders.

18/09/2025

United Kingdom

Trump praises special bond between US and UK in lavish state banquet

The US president said the word “special” hardly does justice to the relationship between the transatlantic allies.

18/09/2025

Ukraine

Ukraine expects €2.9bn for US weapons to fight Russia, Zelenskyy says

The financial arrangement known as the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) pools contributions from NATO members to purchase US weapons, munitions and equipment.

17/09/2025

United Kingdom

UK judge blocks government plan to send migrant back to France

The ruling is a setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's efforts to stop people crossing the channel from France in small boats.

17/09/2025

Turkey

Dormant or resurgent? Islamic State group’s recent comeback, explained

Amid a recent spike in violence by the so-called Islamic State (IS) group and its offshoots, experts warn that it could be making a comeback globally.

17/09/2025

Tech News

Ireland names 15 watchdogs to check on businesses’ AI Act compliance

The European Commission hasn't yet published a list of designated authorities in all member states.

17/09/2025

Europe in Motion

How many children go missing in Europe every year?

The number of reports of missing children has doubled between 2023 and 2024. More girls are reported missing than boys.

17/09/2025