France Farmers storm Paris with tractors to oppose EU-Mercosur deal French farmers drove about 100 tractors into the French capital, protesting Brussels' trade deal with five South American nations. The protesters bypassed police barriers to reach landmarks like the Eiffel Tower. 08/01/2026
No Comment French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal. 08/01/2026
Economy Half of Europeans seek a new job in 2026, but most feel unprepared Almost half of Europeans in major economies say they plan to look for a new job in 2026. But nearly four in five say they feel unprepared to find a new role. 08/01/2026
Tech News What will social media look like in 2026? Tighter regulations, advancing AI integration, and a desire for greater authenticity will continue to re-shape what social media means in an increasingly disconnected world. 08/01/2026
Health news Exercise can be as effective as therapy in fighting depression: study Exercise can, in many cases, reduce depressive symptoms as effectively as standard treatments, according to a new evidence review. 08/01/2026
Greenland Rubio to meet Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland Tensions with NATO members escalated after the White House said Tuesday that the “US military is always an option.” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned earlier this week that a US takeover would amount to the end of NATO. 07/01/2026
Europe News How Ukraine is shaping Europe's response to Trump's Greenland threats As Europeans seek to defend Greenland against Donald Trump's annexation threats, the fear of losing US support for ending Russia's war on Ukraine makes for a delicate balancing act. 07/01/2026
Europe News Italy, France seek relief on fertilisers from EU's carbon border tax France and Italy are calling on the European Commission to exempt carbon tariffs on imported fertilisers from the bloc's carbon border tax, which came into force on January 1. They argue that the measure will help preserve European competitiveness for local farmers. 07/01/2026
Culture news Rare Iron Age battle horn discovered on excavation site for UK homes An extraordinary collection of Iron Age objects has been unearthed in West Norfolk. The hoard of metal objects was found during a routine archaeological excavation by Pre-Construct Archaeology as part of the standard planning process for residential properties. 07/01/2026
World News Travel chaos across Europe as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall Flights across France and Belgium and Eurostar train services have been severely disrupted by the winter weather. 07/01/2026
Make it Work How Greece’s local health units are expanding access to healthcare for vulnerable citizens In partnership with the European Commission A new model of community-level care in Greece is helping bridge long-standing gaps in healthcare access. 07/01/2026
Business Flight of the bullions: Why did Maduro move gold to Switzerland? Caracas shipped 127 tonnes of central-bank gold to Swiss refineries over a period of five years, seeking cash and collateral as the Venezuelan debt crisis deepened. 07/01/2026
Earth News Water scarcity concerns highlighted during Greece's Epiphany events Prolonged droughts followed by intense rainfall have plunged Athens into a vicious cycle of weather whiplash. 07/01/2026
Culture news France bids adieu to actor Brigitte Bardot with Saint-Tropez funeral The reclusive French star of the 50s and 60s was buried at her family's Mediterranean seaside grave following her death aged 91 at her home on 28 December. 07/01/2026
Moments Everything you need to know about Bulgaria’s new digital nomad visa The country has also just switched its currency to the euro and became part of the Schengen Zone in 2025, making it a great base for travelling around Europe. 07/01/2026
France Ukrainian and US teams tackle 'most difficult issues' at Paris talks Zelenskyy's new chief of staff said on Wednesday "there are already concrete results" but added that "not all information can be made public." 07/01/2026
Economy Italy seeks carbon border tax freeze, raising stakes for Mercosur Rome’s backing for the Mercosur deal is still not guaranteed, even after the Commission offered earlier funding for farmers. Rome is now calling for the EU's carbon tax to be lifted. Mercosur signature may still be delayed. 07/01/2026
No Comment Georgia marks Orthodox Christmas amid ongoing EU protests Georgia marked Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, with religious celebrations taking place alongside protests in the capital calling for EU integration. 07/01/2026
Germany Power restored to Berlin homes after attack on lines caused outage Authorities were able gradually to reconnect many to the network but several days of work were required to repair the damage. 07/01/2026
Economy Eurozone inflation falls to ECB’s 2% target as price pressures ease Inflation in the eurozone returned to the European Central Bank’s 2% target in December, offering reassurance to policymakers as price pressures continue to ease. 07/01/2026
No Comment Putin attends Orthodox Christmas service with soldiers President Putin attended an Orthodox Christmas service near Moscow, highlighting soldiers' sacred duty and unity. 07/01/2026
Travel News Why are soldiers reinforcing border control at Lisbon Airport? Security flaws at Humberto Delgado Airport already led to the EES rollout being suspended last month. 07/01/2026
Europe in Motion Do Europeans believe their pensions will still exist when they retire? A new survey finds that state pensions are considered too low, but there is no consensus among Europeans for overhauling them. 07/01/2026
Earth News Why scientists are worried about Greenland’s huge Prudhoe ice dome An ice dome the size of Luxembourg melted around 7,000 years ago. Is history about to repeat itself? 07/01/2026
Culture news Preserving heritage: Rome to charge tourists to visit Trevi Fountain Tourists in Rome next month will have to pay two euros to visit the Trevi Fountain, but entry remains free for residents. The measure is the latest in a series of heritage preservation schemes in Europe where cities such as Venice, Athens and Seville are increasing efforts to protect monuments. 07/01/2026
Health news Blue zones: Study confirms some longevity hotspots are the real deal Regions known as blue zones are genuine areas where people live longer and are far more likely to reach 100, according to a new study. 07/01/2026