Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
European Parliament honours Greek rapper murdered by Golden Dawn
A theatrical monologue at the European Parliament commemorated Pavlos Fyssas, the Greek rapper murdered by a Golden Dawn member in 2013. The
Europe Evening Briefing: September 25, 2026 – Key Updates
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the top European stories this evening. Political shifts, economic moves, and cultural highlights shape the
EU unblocks €6.6 billion military aid package for Ukraine after Hungary's veto lifted
EU ambassadors approved the release of €6.6 billion in military aid for Ukraine, ending a two-year blockade. The funds will partly reimburse
Explosion near Acropolis topples Athens building, two injured
A powerful explosion in Athens' historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday, injuring at least t
US diesel export ban would squeeze Europe's fuel supply and prices
A US diesel export ban would not empty Europe's fuel stations overnight, but it would push prices up and force governments to intervene. Fra
Europe's top leagues demand FIFA governance overhaul amid Infantino pressure
The Premier League and Europe's other leading leagues have jointly called for fundamental governance reform at FIFA. Their statement follows
Russia's Mediterranean ghost fleet could launch drone strikes on Europe
CIA warns Russia could strike southern Europe from container ships in the Mediterranean. Moscow's drone fleet now spans cheap swarms to jet-
Finnish and Swedish jets intercept Russian aircraft over Gulf of Finland
Finnish and Swedish QRA jets conducted their first joint identification mission over the Gulf of Finland, intercepting a Russian formation.
Old Greek protest footage resurfaces with false 'paralysis' claims
Old footage of a Thessaloniki demonstration is being shared with claims that Greece is paralysed. The video actually shows protests from Feb
Central Athens building collapses after blast, two women rescued
A building in central Athens collapsed on Friday following an explosion, prompting a large emergency response. Two women were rescued from t
Europe's patchwork response to record fuel prices
Governments across Europe are cutting fuel taxes, expanding subsidies and adjusting energy rules to cushion households and businesses from r
Europe watches Washington summit as Trump and Xi extend trade truce
Xi Jinping's three-day US visit ends with a two-month trade truce extension. European leaders watch for spillovers, while EU ministers meet