Economy Which countries in Europe face the greatest labour market slack? The definition of unemployment is restrictive, excluding many people who are not in work. Labour market slack, by capturing additional groups of people without jobs, provides a more comprehensive picture than unemployment alone. 21/09/2025
Netherlands Anti-immigration demonstration in The Hague turns violent An anti-immigration protest in The Hague, attended by hundreds, turned violent on Saturday as rioters clashed with police, set a car on fire and vandalised a political party's office. 20/09/2025
Serbia Serbia stages massive parade in show of military strength By staging the parade, Serbia showcases its complex foreign policy, balancing its ambitions to join the EU with arms deals from France, China, Israel and Russia. 20/09/2025
Germany Cyberattack causes disruptions at major European airports The disruptions to electronic systems reported at Brussels, Berlin's Brandenburg and London's Heathrow airports meant that only manual check-in and boarding was possible. 20/09/2025
France The towers of Notre-Dame open for the Heritage Days Reservations are already full for this Saturday, but the towers of the French capital's symbol can be visited seven days a week, and until 11pm at present. 20/09/2025
Ukraine Latest Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine kills three Russia launched over 600 drones and missiles towards nine regions across Ukraine. Meanwhile, Kyiv struck two Russian oil refineries, as part of its wider campaign against Russian oil and gas. 20/09/2025
Tech News EU consultation on digital rules: time to think outside the box The EU’s Digital Omnibus consultation is open until Oct 14, 2025, aiming to simplify data, AI, and cybersecurity compliance. But without tackling the GDPR reform, the elephant in the room remains. 20/09/2025
Markets Why investors are turning bullish on European markets again European fund managers are turning more optimistic as trade tensions ease, inflation fears fade, and central banks start to cut interest rates. Despite US labour concerns, growth hopes remain firm, with investors favouring defensives and betting on a soft landing. 20/09/2025
Nutrition What we really know about ultra-processed foods and health A well-balanced diet is about much more than determining whether certain foods are ultra-processed or not. But if you want to simplify your diet, here’s where to start. 20/09/2025
World News Rabbis warn Europe of "visceral antisemitic hate" since Hamas attack More than 100 European rabbis sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen earlier this week, warning her that since the Hamas-led 7 October attack against Israel, Europe was encountering "visceral antisemitic hate" 19/09/2025
Hungary Hungary to designate antifa a terrorist organisation, Orbán says Antifa, short for "anti-fascist," is an umbrella term for loosely affiliated far-left activists and groups that resist fascism, fascists and neo-Nazis, especially at demonstrations. 19/09/2025
World News Belarus expels Czech diplomat after Prague makes spy ring accusations The expulsion comes after Czech and Polish authorities expelled Belarusian diplomats earlier this month, as part of a wider crackdown on a European spy ring made up of agents from Belarus' KGB state security agency. 19/09/2025
Europe News EU will step up security of Jews in Europe against antisemitism The European Commission reacted to fears expressed by more than 100 European rabbis of a “mass exodus of European Jews,” following recent unprecedented acts of antisemitic violence in Europe. 19/09/2025
Estonia Estonia triggers NATO Article 4 after Russian jet airspace violation Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets lingered in NATO-member Estonia's airspace for several minutes on Friday, according to Estonian authorities. Italian F-35s responded. 19/09/2025
Economy EU industry struggles with new US rules on imports of steel and aluminium The US, which slapped 50% tariffs on EU steel and aluminium in June, requires importers to provide proof of origin for these materials when they are part of a finished product: a headache for European industry. 19/09/2025
EuroVerify Russian fact-checking website peddles propaganda narratives The Global Fact-Checking Network's website may look credible, but it is in fact backed by Russia's state news agency TASS. 19/09/2025
Art Polish Artist Igor Mitoraj's 'Tindaro' sells for a record €1.6 million One of Igor Mitoraj's most spectacular works, the monumental sculpture "Tindaro", went under the hammer this week at the Polswiss Art Auction House in Warsaw and fetched a record-breaking €1.6 million. This historic return has sparked a renewed interest in the artist and his reflective works. 19/09/2025
World News Euroviews. Your access to information online is changing forever There are so many angles and nuances and decisions about what facts to communicate, which voices to include. And this is the benefit of media plurality. In the zero-click world, we risk losing it definitively, Duncan Hooper writes. 19/09/2025
Explore Discover Podkarpackie: Bieszczady hikes, traditional cuisine and Renaissance castle in Poland In partnership with Polish Tourism Organisation Forget crowded city breaks, Podkarpackie in south-eastern Poland serves up wild mountain trails, hearty farmhouse cooking and even a night in a Renaissance castle. 19/09/2025
Europe News EU targets Russian LNG, banks and crypto in new round of sanctions The new package of EU sanctions comes amid intense pressure from Donald Trump to end all purchases of Russian energy. 19/09/2025
United Kingdom 'Absolutely no evidence' Putin wants peace in Ukraine, MI6 chief says Ukraine has accepted proposals for a ceasefire and a summit meeting, but so far Moscow has been noncommittal. 19/09/2025
Latvia Drone and missile debris found in Latvia and Poland, officials say Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has instructed the defence and interior ministries to coordinate with Poland to establish whether the drone is one of those detected last week. 19/09/2025
Business Nvidia pledges to invest £2 billion to boost AI start-ups in the UK This comes on the back of a series of tech announcements in the UK this week, shared while US President Donald Trump visits the country. 19/09/2025
Cyprus Excavations in northern Cyprus search for civilians missing since 1974 Cypriot authorities are excavating suspected mass graves in northern Cyprus, seeking remains of Greek Cypriot civilians who disappeared in 1974. 19/09/2025
Moldova Ahead of crucial snap vote in Moldova, Transnistrians remain uncertain Moldovans will vote on 28 September in a crucial snap parliamentary election. The outcome will influence the country's EU membership bid amid Russia's war in Ukraine. 19/09/2025
Euronews Debates Experts debate how Europe can boost competitiveness At our latest Euronews event, experts discussed strategies for unlocking Europe's economic potential through investment, skills development and regulatory reform. 19/09/2025