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Suspect in deadly Halloween shooting turns himself in to Paris police

A shooting in Poitiers, France that killed one person and left four injured has been linked to local drug trafficking. A suspect is now in custody as the investigation continues.

06/11/2024

Economy

Trump's economic agenda: Why is the Irish economy in danger?

US trade tariffs are "one of the biggest near-term risks to the Irish and European economies", according to experts.

06/11/2024

Culture news

Will Glastonbury's new queue system end the ticket-buying chaos?

After years of a chaotic system where people furiously refresh the landing page, Glastonbury have moved to a queuing system ahead of the 2025 ticket sale.

06/11/2024

Europe News

Trump victory casts shadow over upcoming COP global climate talks

Donald Trump already pulled the US out of the Paris Agreement to halt global heating once, and his presidential election victory means he could be about to do so again. Many are now looking to the EU to hold the line.

06/11/2024

Art

Never-seen-before Picasso prints go on display at British Museum

Over 80 prints by Pablo Picasso are featured in a new British Museum exhibition in London, showcasing his lesser-known work as a printmaker.

06/11/2024

Russia

Russia-North Korea treaty signed amid Pyongyang troops joining fight

Signed by President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June, this treaty marks the strongest ties between Moscow and Pyongyang since the Cold War.

06/11/2024

Belgium

What will Trump's return to the White House mean for NATO?

Donald Trump's US election victory will cause alarm among the alliance's European members on issues from defence spending to support for Ukraine.

06/11/2024

Travel News

Move abroad? Here's where has lowest cost of living in Europe

Home no longer looking so tempting? Save money and improve your quality of life in these affordable European countries.

06/11/2024

Europe News

Spain floods: 89 people still missing after deadly disaster

Spanish authorities issued their first tally of the missing on Tuesday when a Valencia court said that 89 people are confirmed to be unaccounted for.

06/11/2024

Health news

UK confirms two new locally-transmitted mpox cases

The two cases mark the first known household transmission of the new mpox variant in Europe.

06/11/2024

Europe News

Play ball on anti-crisis banking laws, EU finance pick tells Trump

In a three-hour hearing held on Wednesday, Maria Luís Albuquerque rejected calls to slash insurance laws to boost the economy, while brushing off conflict-of-interest fears from her own private sector career.

06/11/2024

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Violent protests erupt in Serbia after train station disaster

Protests in the Serbian city of Novi Sad over a fatal rail station canopy collapse escalated as a group threw bottles and bricks at the headquarters of the Serbian Progressive Party, spraying red paint on leaders' posters.

06/11/2024

Art

Dutch police detain suspect after botched Andy Warhol art heist

The arrest comes days after thieves blew open the door of an art gallery in the town of Oisterwijk last week and stole two works by Warhol.

06/11/2024

Business

Hugo Boss faces sales target delays amid weak demand in China

The German luxury brand, Hugo Boss, has warned of potential delays in reaching its ambitious 2025 sales target due to tepid consumer demand, especially in China.

06/11/2024

Radio Schuman

EU should strive to maintain a professional relationship with Trump

Ex-US president Donald Trump is close to re-election, as projections indicate that key states are in the hand of the Republicans.

06/11/2024

Europe in Motion

These EU countries have the highest tax-to-GDP ratio

Tax-to-GDP ratio has seen a slight decline across the EU in 2023. However, trends varied significantly amongst different countries.

06/11/2024

Europe News

Ukrainians fear Trump return could threaten their future

Many Ukrainians fear Trump’s possible return to the White House, with concerns he’d cut support and pressure NATO allies. Could a Trump presidency leave Eastern Europe vulnerable?

06/11/2024

Europe News

Far-right forces split over how to defend the EU

Radical and far-right forces are gaining ground across the European Union with their ideas increasingly weighing on issues ranging from immigration to agriculture. Could defence be one of them?

06/11/2024

Europe News

Thousands of job cuts on the way across struggling sectors in Europe

The latest redundancy plans come from German car parts maker Schaeffler and French grocery chain Auchan.

06/11/2024

Europe News

Fate of Swedish environment commissioner candidate in doubt

The nominees for the key European energy and environment commissioner roles faced a grilling by MEPs on Tuesday evening. Danish candidate Dan Jørgensen sailed through to clinch the energy portfolio, but the fate of Sweden's candidate to implement the European Green Deal hangs in the balance.

06/11/2024

Europe News

Russian strike on Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia kills at least six

Dozens were injured following a Russian strike on an infrastructure facility that caused a fire to break out.

06/11/2024

Europe News

Commission nominee touts 'humane and legal' asylum return hubs during

Magnus Brunner, the nominee to be the next European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, said the bloc should remain "open-minded" to exploring "new ideas" to curb irregular migration.

05/11/2024

Serbia

Thousands protest in Novi Sad over fatal rail station awning collapse

Demonstrators gathered in Serbia's second-largest city and regional capital on Tuesday evening after a rail station awning collapse killed 14 people, demanding accountability from officials.

05/11/2024

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From Kosovo with love, mosaic artist honours Trump and Harris

As Americans cast their votes on Election Day, Kosovo's renowned mosaic artist Alkent Pozhegu paid homage to the presidential candidates with his latest creation in Gjakova.

05/11/2024

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No Comment: Aid on the ground slow to arrive in flood-hit areas

The situation in the Valencia region remains dramatic, with aid slow to arrive in the areas that need it.

05/11/2024

Europe News

Jordan, Morocco next in line for comprehensive EU deals - Šuica

The next Commission is to include a Mediterranean portfolio, highlighting the geopolitical importance the EU puts on its neighbouring region.

05/11/2024