Europe
Everything that does not fit a single desk: the continent in its full contradictory complexity.
Winter energy bills: where in Europe are gas and electricity priciest?
European gas futures hit a four-year high, raising winter bill concerns. Household electricity and gas prices vary widely across capitals, f
Paris clashes as French student protests swell to hundreds of thousands
Around 161,500 people, according to the interior ministry, rallied across France on Tuesday, with unions estimating nearly 480,000. In Paris
Europe's satellite sovereignty push faces funding test as EU budget cycle ends
The EU's current space budget ends in 2027, prompting a debate on funding for satellite sovereignty. Spectrum licensing and launcher relianc
EU disputes Moscow's $320bn energy bill, cites €197bn in imports
The European Commission has rejected Russia's claim that the EU spent €302bn on Russian energy since 2022, citing its own figure of €197bn.
Portugal seizes 37 tonnes of cocaine off Faro, one dead
Portuguese authorities seized 37 tonnes of cocaine from a high-speed vessel off the Algarve coast. One suspect died during the interception,
Poland urges EU to shift defence industry into wartime production
Poland's defence minister says Europe must adopt a 'war-mode' approach to arms production to keep pace with Russia. He warns that failing to
EU lifts Hungary's anti-corruption funding freeze, releasing €4.2bn
The Council of the EU has lifted the conditionality mechanism imposed on Hungary in 2022, releasing €4.2 billion in funds. The move follows
Germany, Italy and Belgium push for 'emergency brake' on EU laws
Germany, Italy and Belgium have proposed an 'emergency brake' to suspend EU laws seen as overly burdensome for companies. The three leaders
Euronews leads English-language news growth for second straight month
Euronews recorded 44.8 million visits in September, a 99% jump from the same month last year. It is the second consecutive month the outlet
Two ships hit by drones in Black Sea, one sinks, Bulgaria's PM says
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev said two ships were hit by drones in the Black Sea, one sinking. No information was given on the vesse
Rent surges in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee mobilisation fears
Rental prices in Georgia and Armenia rose 20–30% year on year this summer as Russians fearing a new mobilisation wave sought accommodation.
Ceuta's Absent Soldiers Loom Over Spain's National Day Parade in Madrid
Spain held its National Day parade in Madrid without any troops from Ceuta, where forces remain deployed after July's migration crisis. King