Europe

Finland

Finland orders seizure of several Russian assets across the country

The ruling by a Finnish court came after Russia failed to pay €4.6bn in compensation to the Naftogaz Group following its occupation of Crimea in 2014.

30/10/2024

Russia

Russia launches extensive nuclear weapons exercises

Defence Minister Andrei Belousov claimed the exercise is intended to practice “strategic offensive forces launching a massive nuclear strike in response to a nuclear strike by the enemy.”

30/10/2024

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Halloween fans flock to spooky Bucharest festival

Romanian capital Bucharest held a three-day Halloween festival at Lacul Morii Lake, famous for its mysterious past and ghost stories.

29/10/2024

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Austrian pilot breaks records over Swiss Alps

Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann has set three new BASE jump world records using an innovative wingsuit foil, flying 12.5 km from Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain.

29/10/2024

Europe News

EU gives final green light to steep tariffs on Chinese electric cars

The extra tariffs on China-made electric cars will go ahead as planned, the European Commission has confirmed, despite ongoing talks with China.

29/10/2024

Belgium

Belgium's largest drug trial ends with over 100 convictions

Police officers intercepted messages for two years after they were able to hack into the encrypted phone service Sky ECC.

29/10/2024

Business

Great white hope of EU capital market plans a bust, think tank says

Reviving securitisation, the controversial banking mechanism linked to the 2008 financial crisis, will put taxpayers at risk without boosting lending, Finance Watch said.

29/10/2024

Russia

Vladimir Putin oversees large-scale nuclear response drills

The drills, which involved ballistic and cruise missiles from land, sea, and air, aimed to test Russia’s readiness for a massive response to a nuclear attack.

29/10/2024

Travel News

Cosy cabins and solo male travel: 2025’s top travel trends

Destinations that reduce stress and bring nature closer are trending for 2025.

29/10/2024

Nutrition

High mercury levels in tuna present 'risk to public health' in Europe

French NGOs are raising the alarm about mercury concentration in canned tuna after an investigation found the metal in all samples taken.

29/10/2024

EU Decoded

EU DECODED: How will future European Commissioners be 'vetted'?

In this episode, we explain what will happen in the confirmation hearings for the nominees for the future European Commission, which begin on 4 November at the European Parliament. To work with Ursula von der Leyen, they will have to pass an "exam," known as a "grilling".

29/10/2024

Europe News

Brussels asks Israel to repeal 'extremely worrying' ban on UNRWA

Israel's ban on the relief agency "stands in stark contradiction with international law," the European Commission has said.

29/10/2024

Health news

Flu and COVID vaccination was way below target in 2023, ECDC says

European health authorities are urging increased flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage. Here’s a look at the vaccination rates last year in Europe.

29/10/2024

Tech News

EU Commission warns overlapping rules offer loopholes for Big Tech

The DSA entered into force in August 2024, and around 24 EU and national rules have referred to the platform rules.

29/10/2024

Culture news

New artist-curated festival coming to London's Victoria Park in 2025

Jamie xx is the first announced headliner and curator of the new LIDO festival to debut in June 2025.

29/10/2024

Destinations

Where to go in Europe for (almost) guaranteed winter sunshine

Guests will be eligible for a one-night complimentary stay for every full day the Cyprus resort doesn’t meet the ‘Sunshine Guarantee’.

29/10/2024

Green News

6 European countries lead the way with new biodiversity funding

Green groups say it’s an “okay start” but many more nations need to step up with finance for nature.

29/10/2024

Partner content

Can regenerative farming save Europe’s peasant farmers?

Partner content presented by Copernicus

Regenerative farming may hold the key to solving Europe’s farming challenges by mitigating the effects of climate change—but are policymakers and consumers ready to fully support it?

29/10/2024

Business

Robust retail business gives boost to Banco Santander

Banco Santander's revenue increases, as the bank’s retail, wealth, consumer and payments branches all record strong growth.

29/10/2024

Business

Pharma giant Novartis raises forecast on strong drugs demand

The Swiss company reported a strong performance and a major boost in sales of its products.

29/10/2024

Ocean

Fish and microchips: how AI can help Europe's fishers and protect the seas

In partnership with the European Commission

An EU-backed project aims to deploy catch scanners using AI on fishing boats to identify fish species, size, and weight. The aim is to help fishers comply with strict regulations and protect stocks.

29/10/2024

Ocean

Interview: Fishery rules revamp will protect species and legitimate fishers

In partnership with the European Commission

AI and high-tech are at the forefront of a push by European authorities to crackdown on illegal fishing

29/10/2024

Norway

Four injured after derailed tram crashes into a shop in central Oslo

Police said everyone was treated at the scene, but no one had serious injuries. The four-story building was later evacuated to check for structural damage.

29/10/2024

Art

Barcelona show explores how graffiti has 'transformed' into high art

Barcelona's Prohibited Art Museum is hosting a debate that aims to examine the roots of graffiti and its path to being widely hailed now as one of the world's most important art forms.

29/10/2024

Russia

North Korean official goes to Moscow as Pyongyang deploys its troops

The visit of North Korea’s Foreign Minister to Russia coincides with reports of North Korean troops in Ukraine, sparking fears over increased military collaboration.

29/10/2024

Europe in Motion

Which sectors in Europe are most threatened by automation?

Eighty-three million positions might be at risk by 2027, with jobs in accommodation, wholesale and arts potentially severely impacted.

29/10/2024