Europe News Russia's top missile expert gunned down in Moscow park Mikhail Shatsky, who is said to have overseen the modernisation of Kh-59 and Kh-69 missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, was reportedly shot dead near his home. 13/12/2024
Serbia UEFA fines Serbian football association for fans' racist behaviour Sanctions include thousands of euros in fines and the partial closure of its stadium for an upcoming home game. 13/12/2024
Ukraine Russia targets Ukraine's power grid in massive aerial attack Friday’s attack is the latest in a series that has heightened fears that the Kremlin aims to cripple the country’s power generation capacity before the cold winter sets in. 13/12/2024
Markets Weekly recap: Stock market rally stalls amid bond market jitters Global markets saw a slide in weekly performance due to rising government bond yields, following the US inflation data release and the ECB’s hawkish rate cut. 13/12/2024
Radio Schuman Will Georgia’s presidential election test its EU ties? On Saturday, the Georgian parliament will elect a new president, while EU leaders worry that the choice may signal further distancing from the EU. 13/12/2024
Healthcare Why Western Europe is rolling back access to puberty blockers Several countries have restricted the use of puberty blockers, citing insufficient evidence on their benefits for gender-questioning youth and potential long-term effects. 13/12/2024
EuroVerify Fact checkers at increasing risk of abuse, report says In an age of increasing distrust in mainstream media, fact-checkers, who are tasked with clarifying and debunking misleading claims, now also find themselves the targets of that same distrust. 13/12/2024
France France's Macron set to name new PM: Which names are circulating? The president has struggled to find a candidate that satisfies enough lawmakers in a fractured parliament. 13/12/2024
Europe News MEPs visit Georgia and march with pro-EU protesters Protests initially broke out against a contested parliamentary election in October which the opposition accused the Georgian Dream of rigging but they took on a new dimension after the decision last Thursday to put EU accession talks on hold until 2028. 13/12/2024
Economy Squeezed out of the market: Why is renting hard in the Netherlands? The Dutch government is rolling out a law to cap excessively high rental costs. Economists are divided on the subject. 13/12/2024
Business Chinese car maker BYD on track to beat Honda and Ford sales BYD, one of the biggest Chinese electric vehicle (EV) producers, has seen higher sales figures through more car trade-ins in China, edging it closer to its 2024 sales target. 13/12/2024
Europe News Authorities in Belarus arrest seven independent journalists The Belarusian Association of Journalists said the seven journalists who worked for the Intex-Press online newspaper in the western city of Baranavichy were arrested earlier this month and charged with 'supporting extremist activities.' 13/12/2024
Europe News Student-led protesters in Serbia rally against populist government The protests initially erupted last month after a concrete canopy collapsed at a railway station in the northern city of Novi Sad killing 15 people. 13/12/2024
No Comment Pope Francis meets Abbas to discuss Gaza crisis Pope Francis hosted Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican on Thursday, with their discussions centred on the Middle East crisis, particularly in Gaza. 12/12/2024
No Comment King Charles hosts the Military Wives Choirs after year of challenges The Military Wives Choirs performed a heartfelt Christmas concert for King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Buckingham Palace’s Music Room on Wednesday. 12/12/2024
Europe News Ukraine: New EU sanctions package against Russia 'not enough' The European Union on Wednesday issued new sanctions against Russia, targeting the "shadow fleet" of tankers. Ukraine’s Presidential advisor and commissioner for sanctions policy says he welcomes the step, but believes pace remains a problem. 12/12/2024
Europe News German MPs to vote if they hold confidence in Scholz on Monday German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has officially submitted his vote of confidence to the parliament before German MPs will vote on Monday. But considering Germany's economic instability what is at stake? 12/12/2024
Green News UK arrest rate for climate protests is highest in Europe New powers for police have seen an increased number of climate protest-related arrests. 12/12/2024
Europe News NATO chief urges citizens to 'make sacrifices' to up defence spending The 32 NATO allies are currently in discussion to increase the defence spending benchmark from the current 2% of GDP. 12/12/2024
Euronews Debates From ore to road: The mineral race to electric mobility In partnership with ACEA Watch our live debate again in the video below, to hear our panel discuss whether Europe has the appropriate supply chain to supply all parts required for electric vehicles, and how the continent can work towards a reliable, zero-emissions transport future through the Critical Raw Materials Act. 12/12/2024
Nature A stuck squirrel and 9 other animal photos to give you a giggle The competition hopes to use humour and exceptional photography to promote conservation. 12/12/2024
The Europe Conversation Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović touts Nato membership for Ukraine President of Montenegro said he 'believes every nation has its right to choose its future' and that Ukraine would eventually become a NATO member. 12/12/2024
Economy Lagarde: ECB worried on growth but confident inflation is on track The ECB has cut rates by 0.25% to 3%, citing progress toward its 2% inflation target and warning of downside growth risks. Lagarde noted signs of slowing momentum and weak investment. A larger cut was debated, but consensus formed around 25 basis points. Policy remains data-driven. 12/12/2024
Green News Revealed: European shipping firms moving deforestation-linked beef The loss of rainforest three times the size of London can be linked to these five European shipping companies. 12/12/2024
Destinations Overtourism has reached Santa Claus' hometown, Finnish locals say Arctic Circle locals say tourists are overrunning the big guy's hometown. 12/12/2024
Europe News EU Home Affairs ministers divided on Syrian refugees' status As European Home Affairs ministers meet in Brussels for their monthly meeting, they face the question of the possible return of Syrians to their home country. 12/12/2024