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
Health news EU medicine shortages at record levels, auditors report Medicine shortages have been a recurring issue throughout the bloc for years, but the EU still lacks an effective system to deal with them, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). 17/09/2025
Europe News EU's partial suspension of Israel trade: Appropriate or insignificant? If adopted by the EU’s 27 member states, the proposal would not ban trade but suspend the EU’s preferential treatment with Israel, exposing EU imports from the country to an additional €227 million in duties over a year. 17/09/2025
Travel News Rail, metro and more hit as France faces mass strikes Despite air traffic control unions delaying their 18 September strikes, air travel could be affected as well. 17/09/2025
Europe News Sweden and Finland move to safeguard bioenergy production Nordic PMs asked the European Commission to allow flexibilities under EU forest rules. 17/09/2025